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I offer excellent customer service restoring good quality antiques as well as modern furniture.
I use the traditional Hand French Polishing method, using French Polish (Shellac) which is a thin liquid, much thinner than varnish, that is forced into the wood using a pad called a rubber. This method of French polishing gives you a depth of colour and finish that no other product, wax, lacquer or varnish can achieve.

French polishing and furniture restoration is not only cost effective it’s sustainable too. In most cases, it’s just the finish that is damaged so why throw away your old, modern, vintage, antique wooden tables and chairs, side boards, bureau’s, cabinets etc when they can be restored to their former glory instead and as your individual tastes change, so can the colour and appearance of your wooden furniture.

When restoring antiques, a sympathetic restoration is undertaken to ensure they are never over-restored so the finished appearance is not ‘like new’ but as if the piece has been well looked after over the period of it’s life.

So whether it’s a full restoration project or just removing ring marks, dents, scratches, burns or even disguising where your dog chewed the chair leg – our service can help you!

Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Kids Rocking Horse

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Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Kids Rocking Horse
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Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Mahogany Sabre Leg Chairs

Description: There was a set of around 20 chairs that were renovated for use around a conference table belonging to a leading aeronautical engine manufacturer in the local area. Most chairs were structurally sound so my colleague removed the old fabric; I stripped and re-polished the chairs to blend with an existing chair that I used as a colour sample. My upholsterer then re-covered them using material supplied by the customer.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Mahogany Sabre Leg Chairs
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Description: There was a set of around 20 chairs that were renovated for use around a conference table belonging to a leading aeronautical engine manufacturer in the local area. Most chairs were structurally sound so my colleague removed the old fabric; I stripped and re-polished the chairs to blend with an existing chair that I used as a colour sample. Read more »
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Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Country Style Rocking Chair

Description: This chair is made up of Ash a seat and a Beech frame and was brought in for repair and restoration. Repairs were made to the back splats and all joints were re-glued. I stripped off the old surface and sanded as necessary, then pigment stained to blend in the different timbers, repairs and blemishes. This was then polished and waxed in the traditional method to give a satin smooth finish to the chair.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Country Style Rocking Chair
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Description: This chair is made up of Ash a seat and a Beech frame and was brought in for repair and restoration. Repairs were made to the back splats and all joints were re-glued. I stripped off the old surface and sanded as necessary, then pigment stained to blend in the different timbers, repairs and blemishes. Read more »
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Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Four early 20th Century Queen Anne style Mahogany Chairs

Description: These chairs arrived in a very poor condition with broken down polish, paint splashes and loose joints. The seats were sent to the upholsterer for re-covering and the cabinetmaker re-glued the joints on each chair. Once the chairs had been made stable, I stripped off the old polish and paint, sanded the chairs to prepare them for the new polish and then completed the process by hand French polishing them in the traditional way.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Four early 20th Century Queen Anne style Mahogany Chairs
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Description: These chairs arrived in a very poor condition with broken down polish, paint splashes and loose joints. The seats were sent to the upholsterer for re-covering and the cabinetmaker re-glued the joints on each chair. Read more »
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Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Victorian Pedestal Inlaid Sewing Table

Description: As the photograph shows this item came in with no base pedestal or feet. My cabinet maker was able to salvage a base pedestal of similar age from another item and then made the feet from mahogany in a much simpler style than would have originally been used, but which is more sturdy and suitable for the customers requirements.
Once the repairs had been carried out, I stripped off the old polish from the upper pedestal and top and sealed the inlay to ensure the natural colour was preserved. As the new legs were lighter and the salvaged pedestal was darker, I mixed 3 different colours of stain to blend the feet, the pedestal and the top together. I ebonised the top edge of the table, in keeping with the traditional method and style of decoration and false grained the top to hide any faults and imperfections. The item was finally finished off with a cutting wax to achieve a satin finish.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Victorian Pedestal Inlaid Sewing Table
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Description: As the photograph shows this item came in with no base pedestal or feet. My cabinet maker was able to salvage a base pedestal of similar age from another item and then made the feet from mahogany in a much simpler style than would have originally been used, but which is more sturdy and suitable for the customers requirements.
Once the repairs had been carried out, I stripped off the old polish from the upper pedestal and top and sealed the inlay to ensure the natural colour was preserved. Read more »
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Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Mahogany Sabre Leg Chairs

Description: There was a set of around 20 chairs that were renovated for use around a conference table belonging to a leading aeronautical engine manufacturer in the local area. Most chairs were structurally sound so my colleague removed the old fabric; I stripped and re-polished the chairs to blend with an existing chair that I used as a colour sample. My upholsterer then re-covered them using material supplied by the customer.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

All company's products »

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Mahogany Sabre Leg Chairs
Price: Ask for a price
Description: There was a set of around 20 chairs that were renovated for use around a conference table belonging to a leading aeronautical engine manufacturer in the local area. Most chairs were structurally sound so my colleague removed the old fabric; I stripped and re-polished the chairs to blend with an existing chair that I used as a colour sample. Read more »
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Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Inlaid Walnut Pedestal Sewing Table

Description: When this came into my workshop it had been stored in a barn for many years, which had resulted in the breakdown of the polish, but the veneers were relatively undamaged. The item was cleaned to remove any remaining residue, the inlay and marquetry was sealed prior to staining to preserve its natural colour, and then the rest of the table was stained, coloured and false grained to blend in any imperfections, which are common in walnut veneers.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Inlaid Walnut Pedestal Sewing Table
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Description: When this came into my workshop it had been stored in a barn for many years, which had resulted in the breakdown of the polish, but the veneers were relatively undamaged. The item was cleaned to remove any remaining residue, the inlay and marquetry was sealed prior to staining to preserve its natural colour, and then the rest of the table was stained, coloured and false grained to blend in any imperfections, which are common in walnut veneers.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Victorian Mahogany FlipTop Table

Description: This table came in needing minor repairs to loose veneer on the base and ironing down of bubbling veneer on the top surface. The table was stripped down, the repairs were undertaken by my cabinetmaker and then I repolished it a rich mahogany colour to blend with the existing dining chairs of the customer.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

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Victorian Mahogany FlipTop Table
Price: Ask for a price
Description: This table came in needing minor repairs to loose veneer on the base and ironing down of bubbling veneer on the top surface. The table was stripped down, the repairs were undertaken by my cabinetmaker and then I repolished it a rich mahogany colour to blend with the existing dining chairs of the customer.
Seller:

Neil Collumbell(French Polisher)
Address: Melbourne Hall Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8EN
Phone: (01332) 864131
Mob. phone: (07857) 567975
www.myfrenchpolisher.co.uk/

All company's products »: Victorian Mahogany FlipTop Table

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