Service sheet · Madrid

Cabinetmaking & restoration

Antique furniture and joinery of high value

Repair, restoration and upkeep of antique furniture, period joinery and high-value pieces. Reversible intervention wherever possible, respecting patina, veneers and original hardware.

Scope of the service

What is included

  • Regluing and reinforcing joints, legs, rails and chairs.
  • Veneer and marquetry: lifting, losses and tone- and grain-matched infills.
  • Mouldings, cornices and carved elements: reproduction of missing parts.
  • Finishes: cleaning, patina revival, French polish, wax and varnishes.
  • Period hardware: freeing, adjustment and protection; runners and hinges.
  • Antique doors, shutters and bookcases: adjustment and consolidation.

Materials and equipment

  • Animal glue and reversible adhesives for work on antique pieces.
  • Veneers selected by species, cut and tone.
  • Shellac, natural waxes, spirit stains and traditional varnishes.
  • Woodworm treatment products when the diagnosis calls for them.
Estimated timings
  • Diagnosis and quotation from photographs: 24-48 hours.
  • Simple joint or hardware repair: 2-4 hours.
  • Veneer repair and local refinishing: 1-3 days in the workshop.
  • Full restoration of a piece: 1 to 4 weeks depending on condition.
Indicative price
Diagnosis and assessment visit
€75, deducted from the work
Restoration workshop hour
€48-65
Joint or hardware repair on site
€120-260
Full furniture restoration
fixed quote after diagnosis

Indicative prices, VAT not included, first hour of labour included. Additional hour €45. Materials at cost + 15% with the supplier invoice. No call-out charge inside the M-30; €20 up to the M-40. The final price is confirmed in writing before we start.

Service limits

We do not work on listed heritage items without authorisation and guidance from the competent body. When a piece needs museum-grade conservation we say so and propose the right specialist.

Need a fixed price?

Send measurements and photographs through the quote form and you will receive a written assessment within 24 working hours.