Furniture Restoration: Master or Novice?

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Created 7/9/2024

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Sources

https://www.frenchcreekfarmhouse.com/2023/10/how-to-refinish-wood-furniture.html

https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/4058-what-is-furniture-restoration

https://www.adamsfurniturerestorations.com.au/how-patina-is-preserved-during-antique-furniture-restoration/blog/

http://www.theconservationcenter.com/furniture

How much do you really know about the fascinating art and history of furniture restoration? Test your knowledge on various restoration techniques, historical facts, and famous restored pieces.

1. In which period did the recognition of furniture restoration's importance begin?

Late 19th and early 20th centuries

Middle Ages

Post-World War II era

Renaissance period

2. What should be the first step in any restoration project?

Research and documentation

Applying new finish

Stripping old finish

Repairing structural issues

3. What do higher numbers on sandpaper indicate?

Coarser grit

Thicker paper

Finer grit

More abrasive

4. Why is rabbit skin glue preferred in traditional restoration?

Cheaper than synthetic options

Easily removed by future conservators

Dries faster than modern adhesives

Provides a glossier finish

5. What involves removing an existing finish and applying a new one?

Redesigning

Replacing

Repairing

Refinishing

6. What is a core principle in preserving antique furniture?

Complete modernization

Minimal intervention

Full disassembly

Aggressive cleaning

7. What is one key principle of furniture restoration according to the Smithsonian Museum?

Reinterpretation

Enhancement

Reconstruction

Consolidation

8. Which traditional finish is commonly used in antique furniture restoration?

French polish

Epoxy coating

Spray lacquer

Polyurethane

9. Which type of glue is used traditionally in furniture restoration?

Super glue

Rabbit skin glue

Polyurethane adhesive

Epoxy resin

10. What type of wood was prominently used in the Arts and Crafts movement?

Oak

Pine

Walnut

Mahogany

11. Which item should be avoided when cleaning antique furniture?

Soft brushes

Gentle solutions

Cotton swabs

Harsh chemicals

12. What is one traditional method for finishing furniture?

French polish

Epoxy coating

Spray lacquer

Modern wax

13. What is the initial method used to remove old finishes?

Sealing

Staining

Sanding

Polishing

14. What technique emphasizes preserving the original materials?

Enhancement

Replacement

Consolidation

Modernization

15. What should you consider when using cleaning solutions on antique furniture?

Quick drying

Avoiding harsh chemicals

Easy application

Increasing gloss

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