Restoring a Mahogany Writing Desk

Bringing an antique desk back to life with care, restoration, and a polished finish.

From antiques to modern furniture – we restore, repair, and refinish with care.

Project spotlight:

Restoring 2 lovely Oak Chairs

Project type: Furniture Restoration

This lovely desk had seen years of use and came to us in very poor condition, with its top surface badly damaged and finish almost completely worn away.

Description: I carefully stripped back the old, deteriorated finish and stabilised the structure where needed. The desk was then re-polished by hand, restoring its natural mahogany tones and sheen. The transformation brought out the beauty of the grain, leaving the desk looking elegant, durable, and ready to take pride of place once again.

If you have a piece that needs some care, call us on: 01793 848 314 or email S.P. Polishing — we’d love to help.

Testimonials

Here are some testimonials from some of our customers that we have received over the years.

“He could not speak highly enough of your skills, and was thrilled with his furniture, which he said ‘looks brand new’.”

“I am just writing to say how delighted we are with the Ercol table you returned yesterday. It was just as you said it would be, that is virtually back to its original condition. We shall certainly recommend you to anyone looking to have this type of work done.”

“We are absolutely thrilled with the furniture and never imagined that you would be able to obtain such a lovely light finish.”

“Thanks for a brilliant job.”

“Many thanks once again for the work carried out. We are really pleased, especially with the finished result in respect of the walnut box.”

French Polishing & Furniture Restoration Services

Covering traditional hand finishes, modern spray polished and spray painted surfaces and antique restoration.

Polishing & Finishes

Traditional French Polishing
Professional Spray Polishing
Waxed & Hand-Waxed Finishes
Fine Lacquering
Contemporary Surface Finishes
Decorative Gilding

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Restoration & Repairs

Antique Furniture Restoration
Structural Furniture Repairs
Scratch & Surface Damage Removal
Re-gluing & Joint Strengthening
Colour Matching & Refinishing
Veneer Repairs

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Interior Woodwork

Wooden Staircases & Banisters
Panelled Walls & Doors
Skirting Boards & Architraves
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Colour Change & Modernisation
Custom Finishing on Woodwork

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French Polishing & Furniture Restoration Services

Covering traditional hand finishes, modern spray polished and spray painted surfaces and antique restoration.

Polishing & Finishes

Traditional French Polishing
Professional Spray Polishing
Waxed & Hand-Waxed Finishes
Fine Lacquering
Contemporary Surface Finishes
Decorative Gilding

Click for More Info

Restoration & Repairs

Antique Furniture Restoration
Structural Furniture Repairs
Scratch & Surface Damage Removal
Re-gluing & Joint Strengthening
Colour Matching & Refinishing
Veneer Repairs

Click for More Info

Interior Woodwork

Wooden Staircases & Banisters
Panelled Walls & Doors
Skirting Boards & Architraves
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Colour Change & Modernisation
Custom Finishing on Woodwork

Click for More Info

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Unit 6, Elm Court Industrial Park
Royal Wootton Bassett
Swindon
SN4 7ED

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