I really love this antique, probably Victorian, chest of drawers, despite its sad state.
Victorian chest of drawers in need of restoration
My hope is to one day being able to use it in my home – but before that, it will need at least a degree of TLC to make it functional, if not perfect. I might be in for a looong term plan…
Some time ago I made a start, by repairing one of the broken drawers: the back was partly broken and coming off, part of the sides were split and bits had come off.
The sides are being repaired – the clamps hold the parts in place while the glue sets. Note the back is still broken and the dove-tail joins are coming undone
To restore it, I used wood glue to reattach the parts that had broken off, while for the joins I opted for liquid hide glue because it’s reversible (this is what could be used for “proper’ restoration, as it can be later taken apart if needed).
This is the drawer after the repair
I’m quite pleased with the results!
Ideally, this work should be done in a garage or a workshop – that is, if you had one….
Good and solid furniture is hard to find anymore. You are doing a good job of rescuing that piece. I do not have clamps or a garage but have salvaged a fair bit too. It’s such a satisfying feeling. Keep us posted. M
The furniture is now in a storage unit so I can’t access it due to the current restrictions.
I did the glueing and clamping in the living room – for the joy (NOT) of my other half….
I just made a start and will continue if/when possible. It would be great to breath a new life in this old piece from the past!
🙂 I pulled the china cabinet into the kitchen and worked around it for a week. Thank goodness I was living alone at the time. Now that my daughter lives here, not as much is getting done. I’m hoping restrictions end soon so we can get on with it.
That’s one positive aspect of living alone… nobody else can get upset 🙂
And you don’t have to hide your chocolate. 😉
😉 hehehehe