Services
Qualifications
During the Corona Virus situation I am still able to undertake work
Estimates can be done by e-mail and during visits a social distance can be maintained and masks will be worn.
Tim Baskett is a fully qualified furniture restorer who established his business in 1992. He studied for 4 years at the London College of Furniture, attaining an OND and HND in furniture studies bias area antique furniture restoration and conservation. He also attended John Makepeace’s college in Dorset completing wood turning courses.
Current clients
Tim Baskett has a large private client base and works for several antique dealers in the Southend area. He uses traditional methods and materials and gives a high quality service to all customers. His aim is to offer a personal service of skilled craftsmanship and honest advice.
More Information
With over 25 years of experience restoring furniture I offer a wide range of services specialising in antiques and all work is carried out by me to maintain a high standards.
Services available :-
- All structural repairs
- French polishing
- Hand veneering
- Cane seating and paper cord
- Leather desk lining
- Clock case restoration for clock movement restoration and servicing go to It’s About Time
- French polishing staircases
- Contemporary furniture repaired and re-polished
- A selection of quality antiques for sale
- French polishing Grand and upright pianos. For piano action restoration please go to Piano Pavilion
- Commissions undertaken
- Free verbal estimates
- Free local collection and delivery by arrangement
- For upholstery please go to Leigh Upholstery
I can also arrange an upholstery service and clock movement repairs and servicing. I work with several local antique dealers and have a large private client base.
I use traditional methods and materials and give a high quality service. To this end I store a selection of period timber and veneer in order to complete a sympathetic restoration and conservation service.
If you are interested in more information please call 07979970083
Additional Skills
Tim also attended wood turning courses at John Makepeace’s college in Dorset and has designed a handcrafted baby’s rattle suitable as a gift to celebrate any new arrival.
