Welcome to Derry Walker Restoration and Conservation - specialising in the restoration and conservation of fine and antique furniture.
Based in Farnham, Surrey, with convenient access to London, Derry Walker offers a comprehensive restoration and conservation service, specialising in cabinet work and bringing together trusted specialists for every other aspect of a project, including finishing, upholstery, metalwork, gilding and lacquer work.
Derry personally undertakes all cabinet work and, where specialist skills are required, draws on a trusted network of experienced craftspeople to deliver the complete restoration. This provides clients with one knowledgeable point of contact throughout the process, ensuring every element of the work is carefully considered, coordinated and completed to the highest standard.
Derry takes a considered approach to every piece, recognising that each has its own character, materials and history. He treats every item with the care and respect it deserves, using appropriate traditional techniques to preserve its integrity while ensuring the highest standards of restoration and attention to detail.
FAQs
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What types of furniture do you restore and conserve?
Derry works with fine and antique furniture from a wide range of periods, undertaking commissions for private collectors, museums, dealers and private clients. Each piece is assessed individually, taking into account its age, construction, materials, condition and historical significance before any work is recommended.
Do you undertake work for museums, collections and antique dealers?
Yes. Derry works with museums, private collections and antique dealers as well as individual clients. Detailed condition reports, restoration proposals and photographic records can be provided where required, making the service suitable for pieces where provenance, documentation and conservation standards are particularly important.
Can you manage a restoration that requires several different specialists?
Yes. Derry personally undertakes all cabinet work and works with a trusted network of specialist craftspeople for areas including finishing, traditional upholstery, gilding, metalwork and lacquer work. Derry remains the main point of contact, coordinating the project from initial assessment through to completion.
Can you restore furniture if original materials or fittings are missing?
Where appropriate, Derry can source and use period materials to ensure repairs are sympathetic to the original piece. He has built up a substantial stock of period timber and can also source period glass and mirrors. Locks, keys and hardware can be repaired, reproduced or carefully matched where necessary.