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Our key services

FRENCH POLISHING

FRENCH POLISHING

A traditional skill that brings life into the colour and finish of wooden furniture.

ANTIQUE RESTORATION

ANTIQUE RESTORATION

For your furniture (old or contemporary) when it’s a bit tired or damaged.

INSURANCE

INSURANCE

Helping the insured or the insurer when things go wrong and need fixing.

Take a look at my most recent work

BOW FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS – COMPLETE STRIP AND POLISH

BURL WALNUT AND INLAY COFFEE TABLE – POLISH AND REVIVE

VICTORIAN WRITING BOX – WORK IN PROGRESS

VICTORIAN WRITING DESK – LEATHER REPAIR

BABY GRAND PIANO – STRIP AND POLISH

QUEEN ANNE CHEST OF DRAWERS

DINING TABLE STRIP AND POLISH – BASE PAINTED

BOOKCASE – COMPLETE RESTORATION

BOOKCASE – STRIP AND POLISH

DOWRY CHEST – COMPLETE RESOTRATION

CHEST OF DRAWERS REVIVE

COFFEE TABLE – WASH AND POLISH

DRESSER PAINT AND POLISH

VICTORIAN CAMPAIGN CHEST-COMPLETE STRIP AND POLISH

CHERRY TABLE-COMPLETE STRIP AND POLISH

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

DELIVERY & COLLECTION

Moving antique furniture can be daunting. I’ll make sure that it’s hassle free and your pieces are looked after like my own.

FRENCH POLISHING

A wood finishing technique that became prominent in the 18th century. I am able to revive, or entirely re-polish any piece of furniture you need.

MINOR REPAIRS

Has the veneer split on your beloved side-table? Ring marks left on your dining table by an over-enthusiastic guest?

FREE ESTIMATES

All estimates are free of charge, no matter what work you require. Through email or a home visit I can talk you through whatever solution you require.

Meet Zach

ABOUT ME: ZACH NEWMAN (LESTRATES)

Having learned the trade from the greats at Chess Restorers and Bushwood Antiques, Zach decided to set-up as LESTRATES and step out on his own into the restoration game, carrying-on a family tradition of antique restoration from the heart of Buckinghamshire.