Furniture Restoration Course
Master restoration of 1930s–40s dining chairs. Gain skills in condition assessment, structural and surface repairs, applying period-correct finishes like shellac and nitrocellulose lacquer, following conservation ethics, and effective client communication to produce safe, authentic, and valuable results in carpentry projects.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches assessment of vintage dining chairs, diagnosis of structural and surface issues, planning repairs with appropriate glues, fillers, and treatments. You will learn period-correct finishes such as shellac and nitrocellulose lacquer, safe handling of solvents and PPE, ethical decision-making, clear client communication, and aftercare advice to keep restored items stable, attractive, and historically accurate.
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Develop skills
- Pro finishing for 1940s chairs using period-correct lacquers, shellac, and patina care.
- Structural chair repair: reglue joints, fix spindles, and ensure safe daily use.
- Surface restoration: remove rings, fix dents and chips, and refresh original finish.
- Woodworm and damage diagnosis: inspect, document, and choose targeted treatments.
- Client-ready reports: clear estimates, ethics, aftercare, and risk communication.
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