Restoration

Assessment

Each and every restoration project that we undertake begins with a careful, historically informed assessment to determine the best methods to restore the original character of the lighting.

We believe having an excellent understanding of the materials and techniques of the era is paramount to producing a quality restoration.

We make note of any damage and determine if it's repairable. In some cases, due to minimal damage, rarity, or designer affiliation, it is determined that full restoration is not appropriate. In that case, the piece is lightly cleaned and labeled "Vintage" condition.

Our Process

1: Cleaning
After the initial assessment is complete, the piece is carefully disassembled and each component is cleaned by hand using solvents appropriate for that material.
2: Resurfacing
Next, components are cleaned again to remove any cleaning agents from the previous step and are then sanded in a series of steps before the initial polish is applied.
3: Painting/Plating
Each component is individually painted or plated using a variety of processes appropriate for the needs of the individual components. This may include airbrushing, electrostatic powder coating, and other metal deposition methods.
5: Rewiring
When possible we try to retain the original electric components that we find. Sometimes those components must be replaced with modern equivalents such as the vintage-style polarized plugs we use. We utilize these to keep our products safe and up to modern electrical standards.