Heirloom Finishes

Heirloom Finishes

Re-Strip or Preserve? The Carbon Cost of an Original Finish

You finally found that 1920s sideboard. The patina is gorgeous, but the finish has alligatored near the base and someone spilled candle wax across the...

Heirloom Finishes

Why That Antique Patina Might Be Lead: A Restoration Ethics Check

The first time I saw a crusty green patina on a 1920s kitchen cupboard, I thought: that's character. But a quick swab test later, I was wearing gloves...