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Restoration of a Victrola VV-IX from 1915: The Awakening of the Master’s Voice
In our restoration workshop we have brought back to life a fundamental piece of sound reproduction history: an internal-horn phonograph, Victor Talking Machine Company model VV-IX, also known as the "Victrola the Ninth." Introduced to the market in the summer of 1915,...
Restoration of a 1921 Victrola VV-80 Gramophone: The Complete Revival of a Voice from the Past
The restoration of a 1921 Victrola VV-80 gramophone requires a multidisciplinary approach: restoring the mahogany cabinet, completely overhauling the spring motor, rebuilding the sound box, and restoring the metal finishes. In this restoration journal, we document...
Oil Paints and Sheet Metal
There are works that don’t arise from a technical need, but from a story.And when working on an object that carries a family connection, every choice requires care, respect, and balance. In this case, the goal was to complete a historic wall sconce that had already...
A unique kitchen in the heart of Chianti: the art of restoration and customization
In the heart of Chianti, in Calcinaia (FI), a kitchen comes to life that tells a story of antique materials, reclaimed pieces, and artisanal creativity. The focal point of this space is a military iron drawer unit—an original element around which all the other...
The fan coil is there. But it becomes part of the décor.
When a home is designed with great attention to detail, there is always one element that creates a small aesthetic conflict: the fan coil.Functional, necessary, but rarely harmonious. At GiakkEMikke, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, we chose not to simply...
The Return of the Voice: Restoration of a 1920s Viva-Tonal Grafonola No. 100
In the world of vintage collecting, few objects evoke the charm of the Roaring Twenties like the portable gramophone.Recently, at our Giakke & Mikke workshop in Calcinaia (Florence), we completed two conservative and functional restoration projects on these iconic...
Why Choose Custom Furniture – GiakkEMikke
There’s a fine line between an ordinary piece of furniture and one that truly speaks to you. That line is defined by the time spent not only assembling, but engraving, planing, and refining every single curve. It’s the difference between mass production and an object...
**Translation in English:** *Restyling of a late 19th-century chest of drawers*
This late 19th-century chest of drawers presented several structural and finishing problems: one missing leg, detached veneer in several areas, and a marble top that was cracked or stained.It was a well-built piece of furniture, but not particularly valuable, so a...
Industrial Sofa: Handcrafted Italian Elegance for Your Spaces
In modern furniture design, finding the perfect balance between functionality, durability, and style is a constant challenge. The industrial outdoor sofa emerges as the ideal solution for those who want to combine contemporary aesthetics with the strength required to...
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