Furniture Patina Course
Gain expertise in creating authentic patina on 1940s furniture and more. Discover safe testing, colour matching, ageing methods, and tough protective finishes to confidently restore, conserve, and enhance client pieces with skilled craftsmanship that stands the test of time.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches you to evaluate 1940s furniture, test vintage finishes, and choose between conservation or stripping. Master safe cleaning methods, veneer fixes, pore filling, and prep work, followed by glazing, staining, ageing, and durable low-sheen finishes. Build skills in risk assessment, record-keeping, client talks, and care instructions for top-notch professional outcomes.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Professional patina techniques: create aged looks on furniture using layered, believable finishes.
- Safe restoration process: test, strip, and refinish while protecting delicate veneers.
- Identify historic finishes: spot 1940s timbers, lacquers, shellac, and wax builds swiftly.
- Apply premium finishes: brush on, wipe, or French polish for lasting defence.
- Produce client documentation: detailed reports, finish samples, and maintenance guides.
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