Professional Furniture Restoration And French Polishing
Based in Kent, Foxborough Furniture is a family-run workshop providing expert furniture restoration and traditional French polishing across England. We specialise in breathing new life into tired, damaged, or structurally unsound pieces, ensuring every item we restore respects its original history while being preserved for generations to come.
With over 25 years of hands-on experience, we offer a "one-stop shop" for all your furniture needs. We pride ourselves on providing unbeatable value, matching our deep technical expertise with prices that are hard to beat elsewhere.
Expert Care for Every Era: From Antiques to Modern Classics
We specialise in a broad range of styles and periods. Whether you have an early Georgian piece requiring a sympathetic, period-correct restoration or a modern designer item that needs a contemporary refresh, we have the skills to handle both. Our goal is to ensure that regardless of the age or style, your furniture leaves our workshop looking its absolute best.
Honesty and Expert Valuations
We believe in putting our customers first. Before any work begins, we offer an honest valuation of your furniture. We will advise you on whether a piece is worth the investment of restoration based on its sentimental or market value. If we don't believe a restoration is in your best interest, we will tell you, our priority is your experience and the preservation of quality furniture, not just making a sale.
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For high-quality timbers like Walnut, Mahogany, and Rosewood, we specialise in traditional hand-applied French Polishing. Using multiple layers of premium shellac, we remove deep water marks, heat rings, and surface scratches to restore a deep, natural glow and rich colour that modern spray finishes simply cannot match.
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Beauty is nothing without stability. Our workshop handles complex structural work, from stabilising loose chair joints and repairing broken legs to replacing missing decorative mouldings. We use traditional glues and joinery techniques that align with the era of the piece, ensuring every repair is both invisible and permanent.
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Chipped or lifting veneer is a common issue with vintage dressing tables and wardrobes. We source matching period veneers to patch and repair damaged areas seamlessly. Our surface surgery also includes precision colour-matching and grain-filling to hide deep gouges, dents, and surface imperfections.
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The fine details matter. We offer sympathetic cleaning of brassware and specialise in the repair of original locks. We are often able to source an exact match for period locks and can provide key-cutting services to return your furniture to full functionality while maintaining its historical integrity.
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We offer specialist leather re-upholstery services. This is ideal for refreshing worn desk inlays, library tables, or dining chair seats. We use premium leathers and traditional techniques to ensure a finish that matches the quality of the timber restoration.
Optional Add ons:
Delivery: £65 (one-way, covering most areas in England, please allow 2-3 weeks extra.
Our couriers collect your item from your location and bring it to our workshop for restoration.
Why Choose Us?
Tailored Solutions: Every piece is treated with care, ensuring results that honor its history.
Eco-Friendly Approach: By restoring your furniture, we reduce waste and promote sustainability.
25+ Years of Expertise: Decades of experience in restoring and preserving timeless furniture.
How It Works:
Contact Us: Describe your furniture and its condition, or send photos for a detailed assessment. We’ll discuss the best restoration options for your piece.
Get a Quote:
Based on your needs, we’ll provide a transparent, no-obligation quote with a breakdown of costs and timelines.Restoration Begins:
We work meticulously to restore your furniture, using traditional techniques and premium materials to ensure the highest quality.Enjoy Your Restored Furniture:
Once complete, you can pick up your piece or opt for our convenient delivery service.