Tarrytown Woodworks

06/10/2025

NEW DIGS

04/24/2025

This c.1810 Irish grandfather clock , a family heirloom, was totally shattered during shipping.
I was surprised and pleased that I was able to do most of the reconstruction using traditional animal hide glue. I reproduced the one missing section of base moulding.
Perhaps my most challenging project in 40 years, and the owner is pretty happy!
Moral: Remove the heavy clockwork mechanism before transporting these pieces.

04/24/2025

This dog chewed 18th c. European chest was perhaps the worst case I have seen,exacerbated by old powder post beetle damage.
I was able to save all the surviving woodwork thru epoxy resin and artistic spot finishing.

04/24/2025

This19th century exquisite pocket watch case lost its feet. I was able to reproduce two ebony ogre bracket feet to match the originals.

04/24/2025

Circa 1830 Biedermeier chest of drawers.
This arrived needing some replacement and repair of the fruitwood veneer that makes these pieces so distinctive and admired.
The loose and bubbled sections were reset with animal hide glue.The new veneer was resawn from an old block of cherry that I have kept for years. Shellac was used to coat the new surfaces. A final oil and wax polish finished the project.

04/24/2025

Worth showing a fun carving project on a Victorian piece. Very critical to be able to properly sharpen one’s tools or else impossible to get the desired results.

04/24/2025

A fun inlay project to a vintage Moroccan table top , using synthetic materials to make it an affordable repair.

04/24/2025

A very beautiful Frankl “amoeba table”
Now has a second life.

04/24/2025

Badly water damaged Victorian table with birdseye maple veneer. Very tricky to get the veneer back in place and the stains removed. Now set with a waterproof finish.

03/01/2024

Recently, Tarrytown Woodworks had the privilege of restoring an Artek stool, a testament to mid-century design excellence. Unfortunately, the stool had suffered significant damage. The veneer on the seat was severely water damaged, with sections missing and the surface warped. This project presented a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance between restoration and preservation to maintain the stool’s iconic design while ensuring its functionality and durability.

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In the picturesque setting of Tarrytown, New York, nestled along the scenic Hudson River in Westchester County, Tarrytown Woodworks stands out as a premier destination for antique and fine furniture restoration. Under the careful hand of Eric, The Restoration Craftsman, this studio is not just a pla...

02/03/2023

Restoration of a pair of antique vietnamese reverse painted glass in frames.

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01/18/2023

Solid Slab Walnut Conference Table Repair
This solid slab walnut conference table developed a nasty crack. So I inlaid two dovetailed patches to arrest the wood movement.

With the patches hidden underneath, the top surface was filled and finished with a hand rubbed oil.

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