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...
We are Giacomo (Giakke) and Michele (Mikke) two brothers who like to research and rediscover ancient objects, restore them and give them a new life. The result is always unique and original, a synthesis of the creativity of two people who, having grown up together, found themselves sharing the passion for well done things. Whether it is furniture or a good wine, the important thing is to take care of the details.
