Antique Restoration Gallery - see how our beautiful pieces look before and after

Examples of our work

Restoration Gallery

Wallrocks Restoration Gallery – Some like their antiques gleaming and others prefer a more subtle original look. Determining how an antique will look after it has been restored is not always easy – even for a well trained eye. To make this easier for our clients, Wallrocks have compiled a number of different galleries of our furniture before and after they were restored, to give clients a guide as to how our French, English and Italian antiques can be custom restored to suit individual client tastes and to see how they do transform. We buy most of our pieces in original condition – that is un-restored. This allows us to verify authenticity which is important, and means clients can customise the pieces to their own specific requirements. Browse our portfolio below.

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Looking through the obvious to what really lies beneath

This 19th century French sofa was overlooked for a long time - restored and recovered in this fabulous fabric it was an instant hit.

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An elegant day bed

Unless it's 'shabby chic' that you're after, it's necessary to see through the old decoration to how a piece can be re-invigorated.

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A new lease on life

Making 19th century furniture work for a modern world is necessary. This client requested that we carve in a back rail and deep button this day bed to make a beautiful sofa that could be used on a daily basis.

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'Old Bone' to Sophisticated Chic

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Pretty Day Bed

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French Walnut Carver Chairs

A vibrant upholstery choice for these French Walnut carvers.

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French Gilt-wood Suite

An elegant transformation with carefully selected new upholstery

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French Gilt Chairs

A regal and elegant new fabric on these exceptional quality gilt 19th century French armchairs.

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19th century French Louis XVI wing chair

A dramatic and luxurious new upholstery choice for this Louis XVI wing chair.

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Stunning Louis XVI Bergere Armchairs

A clean and polish along with some modern upholstery has given these elegant armchairs the chance of a new life.

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Second Empire Desk Chair

Already in good original condition this Second Empire desk chair has brightened up beautifully with a clean and polish. Just in need of a new leather seat to complete the picture.

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Making 19th Century Pieces Work in a Contemporary space

A beautiful weaved geometric was selected for the outside panels of this chair and a stunning jacquard for the inside. The gilded frame was cleaned and the result was quite startling.

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The Finest Set of Armchairs Hiding Beneath 150 years of dirt

We knew how special these chairs were when we bought them, however they'd been over-painted with green/gold paint and it was going to take a client with a fair amount of imagination or knowledge to understand what they were before they were restored. That client did walk in one day, and sure enough, as we were stripping off the original fabric, written on the calico cover was...

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Restoring these chairs was painstaking work, as underneath all the dirt lay the original 23 ct gold leaf, and removing the dirt without removing the gilt is no small ask. We achieved it though and to fabulous effect.

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Charles Mellier

Famous 19th century English furniture designer and cabinetmaker.

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A very gentle clean resulted in wonderful original gold leaf

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70's Mustard to Soft Floral Beauty

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Deco Desk chair gets a clean and polish

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Pair of 19th Century French Parcel Gilt Armchairs

A beautiful classic fabric has given these chairs a new lease on life

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Exceptional French Writing Table by Charles Mellier

This stunning desk has been restored to perfection, all details expertly enhanced by our talented workshop.

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Exceptional French Bureau Plat

Restored beautifully to enhance stunning details, such as the top octagonal desk corners!

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Stunning Transformation of 19th Century Bureau Plat

Preserving as much history as possible, this bureau plat sets a high standard for the potential outcome of masterful restoration.

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French Empire Writing Table

It takes a good eye to see the quality piece hiding under a century of neglect. What a joy to see it restored to its former glory.

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Stunning French Empire Desk

Magnificent 19th century French Second Empire mahogany and brass pedestal desk respectfully restored with traditional techniques, this office beauty emerged from the workshop last week looking mighty fine.

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French Empire Desk

Cleaned, repolished and new leather

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French Empire Desk

Beautiful Embellishments

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Restored French Empire Desk

Restored by hand in our onsite workshop

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Massive Partners Desk

Cleaned, re-polished and new leather.

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Beautiful detail can now be seen

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Solid mahogany and brass inlay disguised under many years of grime

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imagination goes a long way

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From 'seen better days' to seeing better days!

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A dazzling transformation of this fine 19th Century French writing table.

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This beautiful inlaid commode was covered in old polish that had lost its translucency over time from age and exposure to sunlight. A clean and re-polish revealed what lay beneath.

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Pair Small French Commodes

The fabulous cross banding can now been seen post-restoration. This pair of small commode are a beautiful balance of simplicity and timelessness.

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Exceptional French Marquetry Cabinet Transformed

Exquisite detail revealed after gentle restoration.

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context changes everything

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don't judge a book by its cover

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This parcel gilt queen bed looks fresh and pretty in its muted new fabric, adding a lovely contrast to the carvings and gilt of the frame.

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We bought this bed complete with royal blue velvet cover. It was overlooked for two years until one client with a fantastic imagination saw through what it was to how it could be.

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what a difference a clean makes

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19th century French coronet

This once-dusty and dull coronet is now glowing in its new home, looking as regal as the day it was made!

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Fine 19th century French Marquetry Bed

Here the magic is in the details...

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Beautifully Restored Pair Antique Occasional Tables

Restoration has enhanced the grain of the beautiful mahogany and defined the clean lines of this exceptional pair of 19th century occasional tables.

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Marquetry & Ormolu Dropside Table

Another stunning transformation from our restoration workshop

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Cleaned and repolished

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Stunning colours revealed

Being able to look past the surface to believe in what lies underneath

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Newly restored marquetry wine table

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Magnificent Card Table

Simple clean and polish makes a very big difference

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Cleaned and waxed these beautiful carvings come alive

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Restoration Gallery

Looking through the obvious to what really lies beneath

An elegant day bed

A new lease on life

'Old Bone' to Sophisticated Chic

Pretty Day Bed

French Walnut Carver Chairs

French Gilt-wood Suite

French Gilt Chairs

19th century French Louis XVI wing chair

Stunning Louis XVI Bergere Armchairs

Second Empire Desk Chair

Making 19th Century Pieces Work in a Contemporary space

The Finest Set of Armchairs Hiding Beneath 150 years of dirt

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Charles Mellier

70's Mustard to Soft Floral Beauty

Deco Desk chair gets a clean and polish

Pair of 19th Century French Parcel Gilt Armchairs

Exceptional French Writing Table by Charles Mellier

Exceptional French Bureau Plat

Stunning Transformation of 19th Century Bureau Plat

French Empire Writing Table

Stunning French Empire Desk

French Empire Desk

French Empire Desk

Restored French Empire Desk

Massive Partners Desk

Beautiful detail can now be seen

Solid mahogany and brass inlay disguised under many years of grime

imagination goes a long way

From 'seen better days' to seeing better days!

Pair Small French Commodes

Exceptional French Marquetry Cabinet Transformed

context changes everything

don't judge a book by its cover

what a difference a clean makes

19th century French coronet

Fine 19th century French Marquetry Bed

Beautifully Restored Pair Antique Occasional Tables

Marquetry & Ormolu Dropside Table

Stunning colours revealed

Newly restored marquetry wine table

Magnificent Card Table

Cleaned and waxed these beautiful carvings come alive

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