Jun 10, 2019 | Repair & Restore It
We all have an antique or fine art piece we absolutely love … but can’t bear to look at. Why? Because there is an imperfection or flaw we can’t help but notice. Flaking lacquer or gilding. Water-damaged wood, sun-damaged rugs, or smoke-damaged art. Chipped marble or...
Apr 29, 2019 | Repair & Restore It
Maybe you think them kitsch. Perhaps you find them captivating. No matter how you feel about traditional porcelain and ceramic figurines, many of us will purchase or inherit a vintage or antique figurine at some point in our lives. From Dresden to Meissen and from...
Apr 4, 2019 | Repair & Restore It
At Mind’s Eye, our artisans restore fine and antique furniture to preserve function and value. Some damage is catastrophic, like fire or flood. Some are simply wear-and-tear from daily use over time. And sometimes, we are repairing mistakes owners have made in the...
Feb 20, 2019 | Repair & Restore It
Furniture—no matter how artistic or antique—is functional. Even the rarest pieces on pedestals in museums were once comfortable places to sit, sleep, eat, or study. Daily wear and tear takes a toll on all types of furniture. So do seasonal changes in temperature,...
Oct 24, 2018 | Repair & Restore It
Whether at a trendy boutique hotel or a global chain with thousands of locations, every single detail of a hotel guest’s stay is considered from the design of the lobby down to the mints on the pillows. And with occupancy rates across the board at nearly 70...
