Our Portfolio
Here are some examples of projects, objects and creations made by us with love and inventiveness… for a home furnished in an exclusive and original way.
Artistic Restyling
Restyling vintage turntable radio: Bring vintage back in style
If you are a music and vintage enthusiast, you have probably considered restoring an old turntable radio, such as the 1956 Blaupunkt Kongo radio turntable.We are pleased to share with you the details of our latest work. We worked hard to bring this radio back to life...
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...
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...
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;...
New life for an old window
What can come out when looking in the warehouse? This time an old window of the right size to create a mirror. The entire frame was cleaned of the old paint once the windows were removed. On this object we had fun with our finishing techniques and we created a...
Restyling of an industrial chest of drawers
What you are looking at is the result of a bailout. When they called us to view some industrial drawers to buy, we found ourselves facing a half disaster. Those who had contacted us had seen fit to free them by cutting them with the chainsaw and also giving them some...
Creative Design
“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...
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...
“Little birds in the bedroom”
This interior environment, created for the Vicolabate agriturism, had to have a double function: to be a double room and a room with two single beds or sofas. Then room and sitting area. The transformation had to take place without disassembling, removing or...
“Welcome to the restaurant”
It was a restyling of the entrance to a restaurant, contextualizing it to the surrounding environment. Not wanting to use the classic barriques, now inflated and easily deteriorable on the outside, we decided to make two cylinders in cor-ten with galvanized iron...
“In vino veritas”
This work arose from the need to hide the metal panels of the collectors for heating and wiring the electrical system. We have taken care of the furnishings of this farmhouse in detail, we could not leave bad white, cold and anonymous metal doors. They had to be...
Cucina industrial design
The starting elements for the design of this kitchen built for the Vicolabate farmhouse, were the iron boxes. They come from an old mechanical workshop and have been the guideline for the style of work. We had to use them but in the right way: making them...
Antics Restoration
To recover items from the past in order to bring it to new life for customers who like to be surrounded by art pieces or simply because they have an emotional connection to it, is a form of art.
Restoration of an Early 1900s HMV Gramophone: A Piece of Musical History
At GiakkEMikke, passion for restoration meets the desire to revive the timeless charm of objects that have shaped history. Today, we bring you a special restoration project: an early 1900s HMV gramophone featuring a Thorens motor. A Treasure Awakened Adorned with...
Restoration of Columbia Grafonola Model 163 – 1920s, USA
We are pleased to present the complete restoration of an extraordinary piece of musical history: the Columbia Grafonola Model 163, a gramophone dating back to the 1920s, from the United States. Our goal was to restore this magnificent instrument to its former glory,...
Restoration of Portable Edison Bell Gramophone from the 1920s-1930s: Relive the Past with Elegance
Restoring historical objects is an art that requires patience, precision, and passion. At GiakkEMikke, we are dedicated to bringing unique pieces that tell stories from the past back to life. Today, we want to share with you the restoration of a portable Edison Bell...
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...
Restoration of a 1960s Refrigerator: The Story of Recovering a Vintage Object.
If you're passionate about vintage and unique objects, you probably know the beauty of old refrigerators. But what happens when these objects, despite their charm, become old and non-functional? This is where restoration comes into play. Here is the story of an old...
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...
Research is Artistic Inspiration
Looking for ancient objects that could inspire our creativity has always been pleasant and stimulating for us.
Contact us if you are looking for or want to evaluate your antiquities.
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