Louis XV writing table

Ebénisterie Mathieu Vath

Avant/après la restauration d’une table à écrire LXV plaquée de violet wood sur du chêne massif. Elle est composée de deux tiroirs latéraux et d’une tirette centrale sous le plateau garni d’un cuir.

Table à écrire Louis XV en bois de violette, restauration

Besides the significant discoloration of the varnish, there were some small areas of peeling and missing veneer. These gaps were filled with new veneer that was sawn, scraped, and sanded, then cut to the correct thickness before gluing, so as not to disturb the patina beneath the bleached varnish.

The varnish was then reworked with alcohol and a little pumice. A colorless French polish was then applied. The bronzes were cleaned ultrasonically.

Table à écrire Louis XV en bois de violette, restauration

To see previous restorations : https://ebenisterie-mathieuvath.fr/en-ce-moment-a-latelier/

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