ANTIQUE FURNITURE REPAIR & RESTORATION, SPECIALISING IN FRENCH POLISHING
Samuel J. Kuperman has been restoring and refinishing furniture for over two decades and has built up an exceptional reputation throughout the Nelson and Tasman region for his high quality workmanship, attention to detail and excellent customer service and care. Always going that bit further to achieve a perfect result every time.
Schedule Appointment
Contact me to find out how I can restore your treasured pieces.
French Polishing
French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface and depth. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with oil. The rubbing pad is made of absorbent cotton or wool cloth wadding inside a square piece of fabric (usually soft cotton cloth) and is commonly referred to as a fad.
Furniture Repairs
Antique furniture repair and restoration, specialising in French polishing. Repairs of all wooden furniture and ornaments.
Commericial
Interior restoration of commercial and residential includes: paint stripping, sanding preparation of wooden surfaces. Windows, doors, architraves, fireplaces, kitchens, tops, doors and staining and polishing.
Testimonials
“Perfect as usual from a master craftsman.”
“Sam did a superb restoration of my antique music cabinet. His expert craftsmanship has completely transformed it. The details and natural grain of the kauri can now be enjoyed after previously being hidden under dark stain. I am delighted with the result.”
“I’m so thrilled about this. Another dream fully fruitioning. My tri-fold screen prototype made with inserts of ‘Shelved Life’ Kinwashi prints. Place this screen by the sun or lamp and watch those panels just glow. With much thanks to Sam Kuperman for helping this dream come true.”
“I had Sam repair various pieces of antique furniture for me which were damaged in the Christchurch earthquake. One item was a 300 year old grandfather clock. Sam’s understanding and empathy in bringing these items back to their pre damaged state was a joy to see. He has great knowledge and respect for the pieces he worked on and I would highly recommend him!”
“Amazing job! Highly recommend. Sam does an amazing job and a perfect finish. A real craftsman that takes pride in his work.”
“Sam has restored innumerable mostly antique furniture pieces for us over the years and his craftsmanship is impeccable. Cannot recommend him highly enough.”
“Samuel has just restored my dining table that was damaged while moving house. Samuel colour matched the stain and varnish finish expertly.”
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MY PROMISE
Professional finish with a personal touch.
services
french polishing • oil and wax finishes • insurance work; including water damage, stains, fire and smoke damage • interior commercial work, including bars and restaurants • mobile on-site repair and touchups • antique restorations • automotive woodwork • dashboard restorations • furniture repairs • musical instruments • veneer repairs • restaining and colour matching • pick up and delivery • shabby chic • modern work
