Hunt Restoration is a specialist conservation and restoration practice dedicated to the preservation, repair, and long-term care of antique furniture, historic furnishings, decorative objects, and heritage interiors.
Working with private collectors, historic houses, interior designers, heritage organisations, museums, and custodians of important collections, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with conservation-led methodologies to ensure that historic pieces retain both their structural integrity and historical significance.
Every object carries evidence of its history, craftsmanship, and use. Hunt Restoration approaches each commission with an understanding that restoration should respect the authenticity of the original piece while ensuring its continued enjoyment and practical use. Whether restoring a Georgian chest of drawers, repairing a Victorian dining table, conserving decorative surfaces, or undertaking sympathetic repairs to historic furnishings, the company's work is guided by careful research, skilled craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
Antique Furniture Restoration
Furniture restoration lies at the heart of Hunt Restoration's work. The company undertakes repairs and conservation treatments for a broad range of historic furniture, from everyday period pieces to important antiques.
Projects include structural repairs, veneer restoration, surface conservation, polishing, reassembly, timber repairs, and sympathetic restoration designed to preserve as much original material as possible.
Their experience spans:
- Georgian furniture
- Regency furniture
- Victorian furniture
- Edwardian furniture
- Arts & Crafts furniture
- Country house furnishings
- Antique seating
- Cabinets and bookcases
- Tables and desks
- Decorative furniture
Conservation-Led Approach
Historic furniture often requires a different approach from modern repair work. Hunt Restoration seeks wherever possible to retain original materials, preserve evidence of craftsmanship, and avoid unnecessary replacement.
This conservation-led philosophy ensures that restored pieces continue to tell their historical story while remaining functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Decorative Objects & Historic Interiors
Alongside furniture restoration, Hunt Restoration undertakes work relating to decorative objects and heritage interiors. This may include historic fixtures, architectural fittings, decorative timberwork, and specialist conservation projects requiring traditional skills and specialist knowledge.
Traditional Craftsmanship
Traditional furniture restoration requires a detailed understanding of historic construction methods, timber species, veneers, finishes, and joinery techniques. Hunt Restoration combines this expertise with modern conservation standards to deliver restoration work that is both sympathetic and durable.
Preserving Heritage for Future Generations
Historic furniture and decorative objects form an important part of our cultural heritage. Through careful restoration and conservation, Hunt Restoration helps ensure that these pieces continue to be appreciated, studied, and enjoyed by future generations.
