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The restoration of an ancient board game: Step by step

The restoration of an ancient board game: Step by step

If you are a fan of antique board games, you are probably aware of the beauty and value of these works of art. However, it is not uncommon to find antique board games that, after decades or even centuries of use, have suffered some degree of deterioration. In this...

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New makeup for a late ‘800 chest of drawers

New makeup for a late ‘800 chest of drawers

Is it possible to make an anonymous late 19th century chest of drawers with marble into an object to be proud of? Who has not, at home, relegated to the garage or basement, the "grandmother's dresser" to which we are attached, but we do not know where to place why not...

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“Formless forms”

“Formless forms”

This time we ventured not with restorations or furnishing projects but with three sculptures. The work, commissioned by Osteria di Passignano, gave us the opportunity to indulge ourselves on many of our weird ideas .... The sphere. Symbol of Renaissance perfection, it...

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Industrial design bar counter

Industrial design bar counter

This time we went beyond our usual. This idea was born from observing the sides of an old wardrobe that we had taken apart some time ago with the intention of using its various parts in other works. We cut them and positioned them as sides for a bar counter. We have...

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Mahogany 40s fridge icebox

Mahogany 40s fridge icebox

This 1940s refrigerator, which we offer for sale, comes from a historic store in Siena. At the time of purchase, the general conditions, particularly of the interior, were disastrous. The entire internal structure was disassembled, leaving only the frames. All the...

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Restyling of Louis XVI style bedside tables

Restyling of Louis XVI style bedside tables

What to do when you happen to buy a pair of veneered nightstands? Any restorer would have had to repair the veneer and paint and polish. But we are not the usual restorers and we are not satisfied with classical objects. The form and style (Louis XVI) were pleasant;...

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