09/30/2024
I was honoured to restore this heirloom cedar chest. It was a gift to my client's grandmother, from her great-grandmother - it's about 130 years old, made in Ontario by the Honderich Furniture Company.
The client wanted the piece brought back to its original condition. The legs had broken off, the top planks were gapping and bowed, and sections of decorative trim were missing. I gave this well-loved beauty a full overhaul, rebuilding the lid, sanding down to bare walnut grain, making a mold to replicate missing trim pieces, and carefully preserving original hand-painted florals.
I hope this piece in its new form will be enjoyed for decades to come. Thank you for trusting me with it, Kelly!
