Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in
his father s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first
book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the
provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore,
update, and care for their furniture from antiques to midcentury
pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of
the book is an overview of Pourny s favorite techniques ceruse,
vernis anglais, and water gilding, among many others with
full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can
easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings
these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world
refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a
gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this
comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including
how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg,
and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax,
shellac, varnish, stain, and more."
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