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  The
difference between restoration, conservation & preservation, and
reinterpretation is that
restoration is primarily concerned with the appearance and function of a piece;
while conservation and preservation are concerned with preserving the object's
structure, with countering physical deterioration, and with preserving the
object’s history and value to the greatest extent possible. At MPF,
antiques are treated with utmost respect; conservation is our intent.
Restoration, though it
introduces new materials, often maintains a sense of the history of the piece
- a new blue cotton velvet replaces an old worn red wool velvet.
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is a stickler for detail; choosing the placement of patterns
and matching patterns on inside arm, inside back, and around
the piece is a critical part of our attention to detail.
Before you toss that old sofa or table or chair, view our
Restoration
Portfolio, below, of Before & After
pieces!
We also have our sister company that provides strict
conservation services with documentation at
MPF Conservation.
RESTORATION
PORTFOLIO
On these and connecting pages, left, we
present case histories on a number of Conservation / Restoration projects.
In our restoration section we have three areas:
Reinterpretation
involves a departure from the historical intention of the piece, and at MPF,
this often involves a sense of whimsy and humor! We are unwilling to
reinterpret items of value, and will discuss with our client the pros and cons
of both restorative and reinterpretive processes.
 In upholstered pieces, restoration
may range from historical accuracy, if possible, including milling exact copies
of the original fabric and trims, all the
 way,
to alluding to the period with
modern milled fabric reminiscent of the
period’s style. It
may mean rebuilding the form with an eye to the
manner it was originally intended,
after a poor upholstery job has been performed. Restoration
on case goods and frames may mean repairing broken or chipped parts, or
repairing damaged finish areas. If the piece has been badly damaged,
especially where extensive water damage has occurred, it may mean constructing a
new part, or refinishing the wood, preferably in the original manner.
For a detailed explanation of the
difference between Conservation & Restoration, visit our
article on the difference in the various terms, "What's
the difference between Conservation and Restoration?"
To understand the Restoration Process, step by step,
visit our article on "Process."
We also have:
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