Francesca is a specialist in antiques and furniture restoration, based in West Sussex.

My Background

I have been restoring antiques and antique furniture for over 30 years for both trade and for private customers.

Much of my work has been sold onto leading antique stores and trade fairs in London as well as other parts of the UK, while other pieces have travelled around the world and now live as far a field as Japan and America.

I am passionate antiques, interiors and decorative arts. Throughout my working life I have turned my hand to many different skills and techniques resulting in many areas of specialisation. Not only do I restore furniture, but I am an expert in a number of painting techniques.

Furniture Restoration Francesca Blackaby

Restoration is the ultimate in recycling, bringing tired and worn pieces back to their former glory.

I believe it is good to cherish these items and restoring them is preferable to throwing them away and replacing with characterless furniture that looks bland, and in many cases lacking in craftsmanship.