https://www.bernackiconservation.com/conservation-restoration-services daily 0.75 2020-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533232747070-7USK7N0BGEU1MTFNZCPW/services-shellac.jpg Conservation & Restoration Services - Traditional Finishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533232747070-7USK7N0BGEU1MTFNZCPW/services-shellac.jpg Conservation & Restoration Services - Traditional Finishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533232704097-IB8X5056QZEX4V1E5MDG/services-french-polish.jpg Conservation & Restoration Services - French & English Polish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533232703857-H1NL1ND9IFLCC9W96KFA/services-finishes.jpg Conservation & Restoration Services - Finish Preservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533232740245-FL32VRCOSSX7945HSFUW/services-marquetry.jpg Conservation & Restoration Services - 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Founded by owner Stan Bernacki on July 4, 1988, the company’s focus is squarely centered upon the restoration and conservation of fine antique furniture, upholstery, artwork, clocks, artifacts, sculpture, frames, family heirlooms, and historic millwork. Serving a Varied Clientelle Bernacki and his team of specialists also design and build custom furniture and interiors. His variety of clients include museums, antique and art dealers, interior designers, architects, insurance claims specialists and private collectors. From its humble beginnings in a garage near the corners of Ogden and Grand Avenues, Bernacki & Associates quickly flourished and just four years later relocated operations to a larger and more modern facility at 424 North Oakley Boulevard in Chicago. Over 20,000 square feet of modern space comfortably accommodates ample workspace for his skilled artisans, conservators, gilders, upholsterers, framers, and wood carvers. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530119572591-C6WZSKGRWX95SP6SRVVT/gilded-frame.jpg About Us https://www.bernackiconservation.com/veneer-restoration daily 0.75 2018-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530306724915-7DLHTISJ1VEG7AZ2W3LN/regency_parquetry_table.jpg Veneer Restoration This rosewood marquetry table exemplifies many design elements of the Regency style, an English furniture style dominant between 1800 and 1830. The round table top is attached to a pedestal base supported by splayed legs terminating in lion’s paw feet, all of which are characteristic of the Regency style. The brass inlay decoration was also a popular feature during this period. Symmetry was another important component of Regency design. Close examination of the inlaid decoration reveals the pieces of veneer used for the large dark petals were cut from the same piece of wood. The use of the nearly identical cuts of veneer placed opposite each other further demonstrates the importance of symmetry in the composition. The tilt-top table design allows the top to be tipped into a vertical position, either to save space or display the decorative design on the table top. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530299906791-THD735ZCWX6E9XL3ASDC/loose-veneer-stabilization.jpg Veneer Restoration Stabilizing loose veneer by injecting animal hide adhesive between layers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530622270024-TBNU6F0QKVXC5OIVKC26/parquetry_surface_after.jpg Veneer Restoration The same area after treatment. The underlying substrate was stabilized. Large areas of cracked and delaminating veneer were re-attached. New veneer in the same wood and grain direction filled in loss areas. The piece was finished with French polish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530562702896-29J6F1A2QVHQH89DPVY3/Inlayed_Chair_Ram_Head.jpg Veneer Restoration There are times when antiques require the attention of conservators. An interior designer or architect are often asked for a resource of whom they would feel best qualified for a particular piece. Mother-of-pearl is a beautiful naturally forming material that has been used as a decorative inlay for centuries. More properly known as nacre, it is a calcium and protein composite substance that is only produced by certain mollusks as an inner shell layer and is the outer layer of pearls. It is very strong and resilient due to its structure which consists of overlapping sheets of brittle aragonite separated by more elastic biopolymers. The thickness of the aragonite leads to the beautiful iridescence and structural colors that seem to change and flow as your viewing angle shifts. It has been used in the design of jewelry, decorative objects such as furniture and musical instruments, and architecture. In furniture, mother-of-pearl has mostly been applied in graceful, distinctive inlays to contrast with surrounding wood or other surrounding surfaces or as a complete overlay to add beauty to a less distinctive substrate. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530131407945-YZHV94CYH5A219LH83HK/boulle-work-repair.jpg Veneer Restoration Boulle work table top during treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530568722134-YD4W047PLSIXONAVTJDN/parquetry_surface_before.jpg Veneer Restoration Decorative veneered surface with damage caused by wear, water, and substrate movements https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530306540432-AUQGHDHZQU6GZC0QYBL1/regency-style-parquetry_table_top.jpg Veneer Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/finish-conservation daily 0.75 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530633375897-K13FHMD9KRMT9L9N25PX/majorelle-vitrine-detail.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes Conservation can be a funny thing. Sometimes it requires microscopy, vacuum tables, lasers and exotic materials. Sometimes it just takes a little warmth. A major piece by a prime Art Nouveau designer recently came in for conservation. The large piece was sound and stable structurally but had some very obvious problem areas in the finish caused by the introduction of moisture. The problem areas were all at the bottom but were still extremely visible, obvious and a serious distraction from the exquisite beauty of the entire piece. The main problem was a white/light colored circle (ten inches in diameter by one quarter inch in width) right in the middle of the horizontal display area at the bottom. This outer circle also contained five smaller, various-sized white circles within it. As you moved towards one end of this surface, there were large areas of variegated damage that spilled out over the edge and onto the angled and rounded apron. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530636272717-WMQKMJPNZYJ50S7GWMBL/highboy-before.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes Detail of a Queen Ann highboy, as seen before conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530633854998-CL0PLCZ43YO3JG0CDGAX/Red_shellac_flakes_closeup.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes Shellac is an all purpose sealant and finish that is durable, time tested, and so non-toxic it is edible. It is environmentally friendly, renewable, and capable of incredibly deep rich finishes that are organically and aesthetically compatible with all woods. It can be used alone, with traditional natural finishes and coatings, and with modern synthetic mixtures. Shellac consists of a resin which is the secretion of the female lac beetle and the solvent ethyl alcohol. The lac beetle (Laccifer Lacca) is found in southwest Asia, primarily India. The beetles feed on the tree sap of three specific trees: Palash, Kusum, and Ber or Indian Plum. During the life and egg lying cycles of the female beetle lac is secreted to protect the beetle and the eggs. The branches are then harvested and the lac resin scraped off. This is called sticklac and at this stage it is still very impure with a lot of contaminants and debris. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530637202928-IZE5JVK0SRXR9P99KLSQ/art_deco_elevator_restoration.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes The process of conservation/preservation of an object or structure that contains historic significance can be very challenging if that object or structure must continue to be used on a regular basis. If that historic object or structure must also be brought into compliance with new and current regulations and social norms, those challenges multiply. An unusual example of this involved a set of two very beautiful and unusual elevators that are located in the historic landmark Art Deco Powhatan Apartments built on the south side of Chicago in 1929. The two elevator cabs were of the old gated operator run type. The elevators needed to be updated with new sliding doors and self operating controls as well as matching current safety codes. The elevator cabs have distinctive patterns of maple veneers that cover most of the interior walls with a top band of matching rectangles of sycamore veneer. These were very distressed but had developed a beautiful patina and tone to the woods. There was also a variety of cast aluminum sculptural elements incorporated on the walls and around the ceiling. The metal parts had a great deal of wear and accumulated grime but were structurally stable. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530624895514-91SRYV1FGCEWFM9PBQ9F/applying-shellac.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes Shellac sets very rapidly. In the above photograph, there are visible circular strokes made during applying shellac with a French polishing pad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530634453526-516141QU40LG95UMUEX2/evolution_of_the_book_shellac_coating.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes Lane Technical College Prep High School is a public high school on the north side of Chicago. Over the years, it has become the repository of a large important collection of artwork. This collection includes murals from 1909-1913 that were commissioned for the original school building. The current building dates from 1934 and was gifted with a large collection of murals done for Chicago’s Second World’s Fair, the Century of Progress. Between 1934 and the early 1940s, Lane Tech received murals, frescos, and sculptures that were created or acquired with funding from the Federal Art Project (FAP) which was created by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). There are two pieces of wood sculptural relief in the library that were acquired with assistance from FAB funding. They were designed by Peterpaul Ott between 1934-1938, though there are some questions as to how much of the carving he did and how much was done under his supervision. Both reliefs are composed of carved mahogany panels 6’-0” W and 2.5” thick. The sculpture on the east wall, “Controlling of the Elements,” is made up of 5 panels that combine for an approximately height of 15’-0”. The west wall, “The Evolution of the Book,” is made up of 7 panels and is approximately 15’-0”. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530636332872-INF0B6RYZ0JL8DU6R65Z/highboy-after.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes Detail of a Queen Ann highboy after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1563809809085-1D8FSDJEYAGTDSDKVPFX/finish-conservation.jpg Conservation of Historic Finishes https://www.bernackiconservation.com/structural-repair daily 0.75 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530640760937-47GQQ1IWSZ3H02U16L88/ivory-figurines-after-restoration.jpg Structural Repair Detailed view of a once-damaged figurine base after consolidation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530640601958-0FGPI33OKLVTFQ9BQI6B/ivory-figurines-before-restoration.jpg Structural Repair Detailed view of damaged figurine base https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530638721556-DJFYJ97M0QTD9LIHJUVF/structural-damage-to-chair.jpg Structural Repair When Bernacki & Associates removed an upholstery cover on this Eastlake chair, it revealed an underlying structural damage caused by prior, multiple attempts at upholstering the chair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574443912-04NKUL3UQ3OU44N061IM/consolidating-table-apron.jpg Structural Repair Photo Gallery: Structural damage to giltwood table with micro mosaic marble top; damage is due to failure of prior repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530639752724-IKKJMIH44QWF3XZTR3SY/woodcarved-eagle-restoration.jpg Structural Repair Missing pieces of a sculpture are seamlessly restored and integrated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530639082013-O1TM2JJ6Q4FUUE1JGJTP/table-leaf-structural-repair.jpg Structural Repair A table leaf with expansion crack separation is reinforced and stabilized for functional use https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530640967993-MPBNUPTJTMBTQ50RSDFY/ivory-figurines-base-during-consolidation.jpg Structural Repair Detailed view of damaged figurine base during consolidation by Bernacki & Associates, Inc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532461961109-DPQ02BCQ17VKBDO79SG1/Inlayed_Chair_Ram_Head.jpg Structural Repair There are times when antiques require the attention of conservators. An interior designer or architect are often asked for a resource of whom they would feel best qualified for a particular piece. The striking set of antique klismos chairs were part of a collection belonging to a client of Denise Antonucci, ASID, of ASI Interiors. She contacted Bernacki & Associates to care for the chairs. The chairs were not only beautiful to look at, but were also regularly used in her client’s home. Mother-of-pearl is a beautiful naturally forming material that has been used as a decorative inlay for centuries. More properly known as nacre, it is a calcium and protein composite substance that is only produced by certain mollusks as an inner shell layer and is the outer layer of pearls. It is very strong and resilient due to its structure which consists of overlapping sheets of brittle aragonite separated by more elastic biopolymers. The thickness of the aragonite leads to the beautiful iridescence and structural colors that seem to change and flow as your viewing angle shifts. It has been used in the design of jewelry, decorative objects such as furniture and musical instruments, and architecture. In furniture, mother-of-pearl has mostly been applied in graceful, distinctive inlays to contrast with surrounding wood or other surrounding surfaces or as a complete overlay to add beauty to a less distinctive substrate. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530638136197-EL48PSP86TT7KSFJBKDN/structural-repair.jpg Structural Repair https://www.bernackiconservation.com/gilding daily 0.75 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530644116755-IOR86AQ1RUGKP7W68XQ0/applying-gold-leaf.jpg Gilding Gold leaf is gently applied to areas of gilding loss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530643778828-33QVNB06BQ9NWIG6MKQA/gilded-mirror-detail.jpg Gilding Gilt, or golden colored objects, can be beautiful and unique but also extremely fragile. They can last virtually forever or be damaged or destroyed in an instant. Totally impervious to light, chemicals, and time or wiped away with the briefest exposure to water. They are thoroughly understood by few and compromised by many. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530642990797-M2Z8KBO70D0Y135HCC3W/gilded-chairs.jpg Gilding Two examples of chairs: both French, both from iconic periods and locations of French design and craftsmanship, both from a noted craftsman/designer and their workshops, both upholstered and gilt wood frame armchairs, both water gilded gold leaf, both with extensive gilding losses that were extremely visible, both damaged and needing treatment, both important enough to deserve conservation. The two examples of chairs are comparable in many ways but with completely different levels of problems. One example is a set of two fauteuils from the second half of the eighteenth century. A fauteuil is style of armchair that has an upholstered seat, back, and armrests, has open arms, and has a primarily exposed wood frame that is often gilded. The set of chairs are stamped on the inside of the back seat rail: “I. GOVDRIN” (the V for a U). Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530643295549-39IY3RL71M2PT9R5HK7Q/gilded-frame-before-conservation.jpg Gilding Conservation and restoration often means trying to fix previous incompetent and inappropriate repairs. These are often much more difficult to repair than the original repairs would have been due to the introduction of incompatible coatings or adhesives that are very difficult to separate and remove from the original material. Sometimes you get lucky as we did recently with a gilded frame for a local client. The carved wood frame came in completely covered with a bronze powder coating that seemed fairly recent though badly oxidized and was a dark green/brown. It was obvious that there were some losses of gesso on two of the corners but the rest of the carving seemed to be intact. Testing showed that the binder of the coating was nitrous- cellulose lacquer that broke down quickly with the introduction of lacquer thinner. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572773457-FQYDPC4SRBMHH0F30Y1G/gilded_mirror_damage.jpg Gilding Often furnishings, works of art, and decorative objects must be packed away and placed in storage. Much care must be taken in the proper handling, preparation, transportation and environment in which these valuable items will reside. The consideration of structural stability, surface fragility, and environmental parameters are key issues in the preservation of an object’s integrity. A basic understanding of an object’s construction materials and how these materials react to changes in climate, moisture, and time in storage is the first step in ensuring the preservation of a work of art. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530642063891-UOEZOKSEOTNRTSG43W4N/giltwood-framed-mirror.jpg Gilding https://www.bernackiconservation.com/leather-restoration-and-tooling daily 0.75 2020-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532014355452-3WWAWYHOUYIUQ9P7X1DP/leather-tooling2.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Leather tooling sample with thin blind tooling border visible at the very edge. Please click the image to enlarge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532012084395-KA1TEKJVV2YPI3II10T4/leather-embossing-wheels.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Decorative leather embossing wheels used at Bernacki & Associates for blind and gold tooling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1531949455155-D4929SQPVRF34P9QITH7/leather-tooling-stamps.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Selected tooling corners and stamps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1531948847013-VC2BYG5QSXU2TJYMMAYT/leather-tooling-patterns.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling A selection of tooling styles for your consideration. To view the entire catalogue of patterns, please call us at (312) 243-5669. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1531950083418-TE1T9LOHJMXQ5Y3A1N95/leather-desktop-before-restoration.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Leather desk top surface before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1531950172070-VC8G9K6VZ914HK3WD8ER/leather-desktop-after-restoration.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Leather desk top surface after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532014337147-KJSVBKBEIDMV3TRCMKKF/leather-tooling1.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Silver, gold, and blind leather tooling sample. Please click the image to enlarge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532014376697-EYP7XCRUXZ05EYPRL3QD/leather-tooling.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Silver, gold, and color leather tooling sample. Please click the image to enlarge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532014400545-R635XO0G9T61JQER351M/leather-tooling4.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Leather tooling patterns: color embossing sample. Please click the image to enlarge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1531951491180-I3V8GFD0OFU3TM4P8EK5/leather-drum-table-top-after-tooling.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Drum table top after restoration. Tooling the table’s distinctive pattern was an intricate and demanding process complicated by the fact that the “round” table wasn’t wholly round. With appreciation for fine leather-tooling (and the sophisticated eye to note the difference between commercial leather stamping) the client requested duplication of original aesthetic by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1531951025378-9DZY0HC8ATFHJN60NHBG/leather-tooling-process.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling In the process of leather tooling at Bernacki & Associates, Inc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1531951386646-IBTSR958EHSN9F5AZ2ZQ/leather-drum-table-top-before-restoration.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling Drum table top seen before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1530645571413-H0WZ5ULSES41AWRIVU8G/leather-tooled-desk-top.jpg Leather Restoration and Tooling https://www.bernackiconservation.com/upholstery daily 0.75 2019-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532096158511-ONWXVPLE6WWIIHH8Q1ZG/reupholstered-victorian-arm-chair.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Victorian armchair before and after re-upholstery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532106396544-MP09MFQLON5A165I4ZWA/upholstery-padding-edge-roll.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Cotton twine looping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532106246847-TQJSHLEY731SSMTTZKMH/upholstery-curved-round-point-needle.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Curved round point needle penetrates muslin covered horse hair padding to create an edge roll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532097897993-2ND2RMYC56D9VJD3UUSX/Louis-XV-armchair-prior-and-post-reupholstery.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Louis XV armchair prior and after upholstery fabric replacement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532109160576-A061TVC29FFL2TG9OQQU/upholstery-webbing.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Traditional webbing application https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532022952553-TZ0XIG2EX0ZMX0X7PYRQ/upholstery-after-conservation.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Existing etched velvet treated and reapplied https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532022873109-5Z3XJNJC2ZU63FF1TIP3/contaminated-upholstery.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Etched velvet with contaminated in flood water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532103206175-RVU691K5L4X7JR9EDX4S/restored-leather-club-chair.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration As seen in the “Before” photo (left), this club chair’s upholstery was beyond repair. The “After” photo (right) shows complete restoration, allowing it to remain functional for daily use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532111071445-57FFWN9T7O6ZA7LH67UP/traditional-upholstery-cross-section.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration The cross-section of traditional upholstery padding where original springs and horsehair material is re-used. New webbing, burlap, muslin, and cotton batting are introduced to replace deteriorated original components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532023038834-VICSV7B8VFDM04D5W2CF/Re-installment-of-saved-original-upholstery.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Re-installment of treated etched velvet and original tacks with replaced upholstery support appropriate to the period https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577515480-8YYNFXCENI21I48UL9H3/set-of-chairs-composed-of-carved-wood-leather-and-upholstery.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration Visit Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532034736800-AF7IB5DVTHK68ZMGIPVB/upholstered-Louis-XV-armchair.jpg Upholstery Conservation & Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/polychrome-surface-conservation daily 0.75 2018-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532121391494-OS3J1N0LIYNEVNLCDPWW/18th-century-polychrome-clock.jpg Polychrome Surface Conservation Reversible inpainting applied to the surface of an early 18th century polychrome clock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532122899874-5SL3MCKGV51RDJ0GR9LA/historic-harp-conservation.jpg Polychrome Surface Conservation ... The harp is elaborately decorated with oil gilt 23.5 karat gold leaf highlights. The molding of the neck and the center and side strips of the soundboard are covered. There are gilt shamrocks everywhere, on all of the sections. These are surrounded by gilt lines and culminate in areas of scrolled foliage and abstract decorative elements. The gilding is defined and detailed with black lines. There were many areas of previous repairs to the gilding and black line work but the overwhelming majority of the decoration was original. The gilding repairs were the typical mix of various binders – mainly shellacs and nitro-cellulose lacquers, and various pigments – a mix of mostly copper alloy powders in various stages of oxidation and some areas of possible gold or mica powders. The touch-ups were the typical lower skill level than the original and often covered or confused existing original elements. Over all the harp’s finish was stable, bit dirty and in need of a cleaning of dust and grime. Read full story...   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532115893151-NERHAC1HS7VNSMVRK5MA/irish-harp-after-conservation.jpg Polychrome Surface Conservation After conservation: As seen, the surface was cleaned, structural wood infills were in-painted to match surrounding areas, and a thin layer of shellac restored depth of color and contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532115804099-4CY1EBUKMMCA5QJY1MXF/irish-harp-before-conservation.jpg Polychrome Surface Conservation Before treatment: Detail of an Irish-inspired polychrome historic harp from the studio of American harp maker Melville Clark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533238380250-KWJGYV5PBRUVJ0ZQGQPI/coating-on-pained-furniture.jpg Polychrome Surface Conservation Applying reversible B-72 acrylic coating to replace water damaged original finish to return color and sheen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532123122766-VISP595L5B48TXE8P692/shellac-on-pained-surface.jpg Polychrome Surface Conservation A thin layer of reversible coating (visible on the left) restores the depth of color and contrast to the painted surface of a historic furniture piece. The paint was blanched as a result of exposure to flood water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532113375101-INQFJ9JEV6O1EIO0UB7G/polychrome-surfaces-conservation.jpg Polychrome Surface Conservation https://www.bernackiconservation.com/caning daily 0.75 2019-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532368520962-P5E6E8N34I3NV9AQ4SL3/hand-caning-in-action.jpg Caning Services Hand caning in action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532368586406-X9H2IVTKRWH9XM3GMD2D/ebony-chairs-caning.jpg Caning Services Ebony arm chairs with restored caned seating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532370459473-IGF3BYH4BJBEXE7EX97R/damaged-caned-seat.jpg Caning Services Caned chair marred by a sunken seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532371539250-26JCNOAALJ8N6OJ5PLPP/caned-seat-damage.jpg Caning Services Caned seat 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532444392610-LSHJ8FVP43OY7PS5GFKC/sculptural-fireplace-mantel.jpg Architectural Restoration Detail of sculptural fireplace mantel after structural and fish treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532441609280-SS0TCN9R7X4OR8N58CLK/art_deco_elevator_restoration.jpg Architectural Restoration Art Deco elevator cab within Chicago’s Powhatan Apartments after restoration by Bernacki & Associates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532443042481-BNEB3GC6FOL37DGTXYW2/Carr-Memorial-Chapel-detail.jpg Architectural Restoration Detail from Bernacki & Associates’ work on the Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, a unique Chicago landmark designed by Mies van der Rohe and built in 1952 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532441858159-36LIIT0072RQCZ6AA0Q2/restored_art_deco_elevator.jpg Architectural Restoration The process of conservation /preservation of an object or structure that contains historic significance can be very challenging if that object or structure must continue to be used on a regular basis. If that historic object or structure must also be brought into compliance with new and current regulations and social norms, those challenges multiply. An unusual example of this involved a set of two very beautiful and unusual elevators that are located in the historic landmark Art Deco Powhatan Apartments built on the south side of Chicago in 1929. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532443685460-S674BX491REZGBKTOBLN/gold-leaf-application.jpg Architectural Restoration Gold leaf is applied to damaged areas of gilt plaster at Chicago's Blackstone Memorial Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1563813707295-0VRU34XO1JQL2RKMS4YF/Chicago-Loop-Post-Office-Restoration.jpg Architectural Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/emergency-response daily 0.75 2021-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1615582816576-0NNWEHVVY9J51KT12HBL/fire_damage_to_oil_painting.jpg Emergency Response for Art and Antique Furniture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1615582867091-34ND3PVA74UCV37L9FPQ/antique_furniture_fire_damage.jpg Emergency Response for Art and Antique Furniture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1615582834992-NERLJ0ESDUG7CTJTUJ2E/oil_painting_fire_damage.jpg Emergency Response for Art and Antique Furniture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1615581710800-HBC78W8DG6XNGARJUZ1Y/disaster_response.jpg Emergency Response for Art and Antique Furniture https://www.bernackiconservation.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532446921931-DF4NR2NSVAB42PR0F1V9/bernacki-and-associates.jpg Contact https://www.bernackiconservation.com/art-furniture-handling-stability-assessment daily 0.75 2018-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532449415486-HH1Q31036B4WFTSRO6HD/moving-antiques.jpg Handling & Moving - Stability Assessment https://www.bernackiconservation.com/dry-run-art-and-antiques-moving-route daily 0.75 2018-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532450094366-NJVXL57QKA7RUOJSEB1S/moving-gilded-mirror.jpg Handling - "Dry Run" Moving Route https://www.bernackiconservation.com/when-moving-the-piece-of-art daily 0.75 2018-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532451881946-EI8VL8PZV7ZI6CBUOHIW/tilt-top-table.jpg Handling - When Moving the Piece… https://www.bernackiconservation.com/wrapping-and-crating daily 0.75 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533573291005-MCGIUSG49M3XFHYSFPH0/gilded_mirror_damage.jpg Handling - Wrapping and Crating ... An oil-gilded mirror measuring seventy-five inches high and seventy-eight inches wide was stored and locked for several months at private storage facility on the top floor of a warehouse building. The mirror had been blanket wrapped with moving pads loosely taped along the folds, and placed in a plywood crate fastened together by screws. The crate and mirror were staged upright against a partition wall in close proximity to a skylight ... Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532452429358-3RC968RODT54N9JDQEKY/crating-giltwood-framed-mirror.jpg Handling - Wrapping and Crating https://www.bernackiconservation.com/environment-temperature-humidity daily 0.75 2018-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532454797717-KK73NOWAVRRSJS2F9UGQ/finisg-damage-temperature-exposure.jpg Environment - Temperature & Humidity https://www.bernackiconservation.com/environment-light-exposure daily 0.75 2018-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532456478031-QMMSGS9FFJJYAZPZZBMX/finish-bleaching-light-exposure.jpg Environment - Light Exposure https://www.bernackiconservation.com/environmental-problems daily 0.75 2018-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1536256863472-L6M1AOCCX6QZLUATSZ96/wood-carvings-dust-cumulation.jpg Environment - Dust, Smoke, Chemicals https://www.bernackiconservation.com/maintenance-general-rules daily 0.75 2018-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532459363770-SXGT1AU7762DWS3M680U/qntique-waxing.jpg Maintenance - General Rules https://www.bernackiconservation.com/maintenance-wooden-furniture-and-objects daily 0.75 2018-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532459739324-9LV8CNNB3234HMT4MOGM/woodcarved-eagle.jpg Maintenance - Wooden Furniture & Objects https://www.bernackiconservation.com/care-for-various-materials daily 0.75 2019-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532460329692-U4PAQL2ALJ5DZRC1P2YL/bugatti-loveseat.jpg Maintenance - Various Materials https://www.bernackiconservation.com/empire-style-american-sideboard daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532468221439-VDPALKLT21SVMV3U4HN3/empire-style-mahogany-sideboard.jpg Empire Style American Sideboard Empire Style American Sideboard after treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532468628982-48EXLKV0D7ZGB3A2HHIY/america-sideboard-setail-before-conservation.jpg Empire Style American Sideboard Empire style sideboard before finish restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532468700858-NEFUSJYR52EPP04NKKYN/america-sideboard-setail-after-conservation.jpg Empire Style American Sideboard Carved motif panel detail before and after conservation; wood grain is revealed after removal of a non-original finish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532469158170-URK9G3GMUP6M3RAPTQB8/empire-style-sideboard-shellac-application.jpg Empire Style American Sideboard Applying shellac on the sideboard detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532467437902-EHOB9FXFXC3MB9APLGP6/empire-style-mahogany-sideboard-detail.jpg Empire Style American Sideboard https://www.bernackiconservation.com/serpentine-walnut-secretary daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532525552973-F5E1XUT3Y12LNU0F7MGF/serpentine-walnut-secretary-after-conservation.jpg Conservation of the 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Secretary Secretary shown in its damaged state upon arrival, then after restoration by Bernacki & Associates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532525618917-5CQ79JW4D410986RCMFW/chest_before.jpg Conservation of the 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Secretary 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Secretary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532470114869-FT61E24X9KABT40FHPXW/serpentine-walnut-secretary.jpg Conservation of the 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Secretary https://www.bernackiconservation.com/dresser-on-caster-wheels daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532527336491-JAL8HQVESYVGN10MSUC6/Mother-Cabrini-dresser-after-conservation.jpg Dresser on Caster Wheels Detail after restoration; undesired markings are no longer evident https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532526496801-7CAF97IVG3FK3DVK8YW6/Mother-Cabrini-dresser-Chicago.jpg Dresser on Caster Wheels Dresser after treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532527939670-IN19CFVGR6IP9D27610Q/Mother-Cabrini-dresser-detail.jpg Dresser on Caster Wheels Top surface after infilling and stabilizing veneer then restoring finish in a manner close as possible to the original https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532527892451-24ZPUNTEHSHQ3AW14AOF/Mother-Cabrini-dresser-detail-prior-conservation.jpg Dresser on Caster Wheels Top surface before veneer and finish treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532527409795-XIGFKIYGL9MLCDNR672E/Mother-Cabrini-Dresser-before-conservation.jpg Dresser on Caster Wheels Detail before treatment; cross sanding and heavy over-painting are visible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532526249213-ZZ18JET3UJLZ3DCBAAB8/Mother-Cabinis-dresser.jpg Dresser on Caster Wheels https://www.bernackiconservation.com/19th-century-vienna-gilt-wood-table daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532530762015-00W0M04MHNUMT7ZWI4ZO/gilding.jpg 19th Century Vienna Gilt Wood and Porcelain Parlor Table Laying gold leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532529748261-33KXDNTL25V2WB76URTX/giltwood-table-top-before-restoration.jpg 19th Century Vienna Gilt Wood and Porcelain Parlor Table Table top before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532530181041-DJX931HMXUYGKKCXLREY/giltwood-table-top-after-restoration.jpg 19th Century Vienna Gilt Wood and Porcelain Parlor Table Table top after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532530051607-W5PPNAHPUIDEK0UR11EV/restored-giltwood-table.jpg 19th Century Vienna Gilt Wood and Porcelain Parlor Table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532530880902-F2T438AMR5NISG8BW1RB/viena-giltwood-table-conservation.jpg 19th Century Vienna Gilt Wood and Porcelain Parlor Table Gilding in progress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532528410266-PPUWOOV5P5XJHVVMWZ4O/viena-giltwood-table-top.jpg 19th Century Vienna Gilt Wood and Porcelain Parlor Table https://www.bernackiconservation.com/regency-style-marquetry-table daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532618324597-1X8O1ITS22IUAWLS66KE/marquetry-table-after-conservation.jpg Restoration of Regency Style Marquetry Table Table after conservation by Bernacki & Associates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532617114330-7WN2HGR26JSJ9RVVY1M4/marquetry-table.jpg Restoration of Regency Style Marquetry Table Detail before conservation with visible areas of lifting marquetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532617256827-5TIKS50O4I0VC76VAVOI/marquetry-table-french-polish.jpg Restoration of Regency Style Marquetry Table French polish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532617491674-MSZ3WUNORGY8IJMQEKGC/marquetry-table-shellac-application.jpg Restoration of Regency Style Marquetry Table The first layer of French polish is applied to the restored table surface. Soon, shellac will immediately highlight marquetry patterns and wood grain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532617978164-A11G1GKNY87UGIX74QNZ/marquetry-table-detail.jpg Restoration of Regency Style Marquetry Table Detailed image of table design, post-conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532531341443-JXRJHG3P4G57CGHCEGTX/regency-marquetry-table-conservation.jpg Restoration of Regency Style Marquetry Table https://www.bernackiconservation.com/dining-table-with-12-extension-leaves daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532621279642-YFZNXVERW76Q8AOP0H6U/french-polishing-pad.jpg Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves A French polishing pad is used to apply shellac in circular strokes with conservators working to quickly coat the table before the shellac sets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532622158631-V44KJYWETCT7025N40YZ/Samuel-Hawkins-extension-mechanism.jpg Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves Detail of screw mechanism patented in 1861 by Samuel Hawkins of Bishopsgate, London; before conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532623769129-5H96O2D3YBDWZARAZ07L/butterfly-expansion-crack-enforcement.jpg Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves Splits are secured with adhesive and butterfly reinforcements, returning the table to its functional state https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532622417063-32LHOE0SV6ADS6ZWUIWQ/Samuel-Hawkins-telescopic-screw-mechanism.jpg Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves Central section of the telescopic screw mechanism prior to treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532629865730-WPNYP4EG56KVHB5LMQAD/Mahogany-table-with-12-leaves.jpg Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves Detail of restored table top with all the extension leaves aligned in place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532622638531-1MTNYXCYXUPWJGUQN7D5/IMG_4313.JPG Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves An intricate piece of machinery, the entire crank is taken apart for cleaning and lubrication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532620614197-73RD9ZI937BJJHWTZ7P1/round-table-with-12-extension-leaves-restoration.jpg Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves After being treated for warping and expansion cracks, extension leaves are aligned back in place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532619585216-58GHR4LBEY5M2M1WPRRI/english-table-12-extension-leaves.jpg Restoration of English Round Dining Table with 12 Extension Leaves https://www.bernackiconservation.com/french-style-boulle-work-table daily 0.75 2018-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532966897382-GM9FYWWUQLF5LKNA1UU2/boullework-table-prior-to-restoration.jpg French Boulle Table Boulle work table before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532967168948-FWH2KSD6XB5B93HBDEND/boullework-restoration.jpg French Boulle Table During treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532967102839-J3AZ94QCE8O8XUNXYOHB/Boulle-work-table-top-lifting-brass.jpg French Boulle Table Table top with visible lifting brass inlays and missing tortoise shell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532966769183-CH4I1BOT78H6V04NT40Y/boulle-work-detail.jpg French Boulle Table https://www.bernackiconservation.com/leather-top-drum-table daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532970045199-VN8MHI194X29VJ36M8DZ/leather-tooling-set.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation In preparation for leather application and tooling, the client was presented with possible patterns and design solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532969693481-04TZGJ490PLUPIL4N423/leather-top-before-restoration.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation Leather top with visible detoriration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532969628794-2HB4RZKDNYG5356ANQSW/drum-table-A-after.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation The table after restoration by Bernacki & Associates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532971807721-QVHTBRMAFG2JM4NTVW4K/leather-tooling-gilded-pattern-coating-application.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation Applying a thin layer of protective coating to the fragile surface of gilded tooling pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532970991639-RBKRHPFGQG7YX8LTNZTX/leather-top-and-tooling-after-restoration.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation Drum table top after restoration. Tooling the table’s distinctive pattern was an intricate and demanding process complicated by the fact that the “round” table wasn’t wholly round. With appreciation for fine leather-tooling (and the sophisticated eye to note the difference between commercial leather stamping) the client requested duplication of original aesthetic by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532969132402-IE33I3QHF3MJMYN07FIW/leather-top-drum-table-damage.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation Drum table with with visible damage related to structure, leather top, and finish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532970886008-UGI0TFQFDDHYBLWXAVDD/drum-table-finish-touchups.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation The finish is touched-up. The top surface is already prepared for new leather application. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532971404979-XZ7LYTATJIHT7P4N89WR/leather-tooling-in-action.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation Leather tooling in action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532968232724-NJU0HPHH1NDQ4CQB54KI/drum-table-leather-tooling.jpg Leather Top Drum Table Conservation https://www.bernackiconservation.com/19th-century-partners-desk daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532974987064-C0Z1SF968W90ZFW8LWD9/Ruskin_Desk.jpg 19th Century Partner’s Desk Ruskin’s desk, as seen after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532976264360-HK1T7QP75MP78MNG2B6N/wood-carving-staining.jpg 19th Century Partner’s Desk In progress: Toning restored volute detail to match adjacent color https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532976703471-2TEBHAO0THOM8RUC0HB0/wood-carving-preparation.jpg 19th Century Partner’s Desk In progress: Preparing for carving to restore missing volute details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532975174811-B0T07URYBGMO484OV4XT/wood-carving-detail.jpg 19th Century Partner’s Desk An intricately carved floral garland embellishment, seen after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532973488588-7X3EETMEUXLD0W2LBUKT/partners-desk-owned-by-Ruskin.jpg 19th Century Partner’s Desk https://www.bernackiconservation.com/wood-carved-eagle daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532978861786-WZSLNOZ1O9C4NXOP7U6D/sthali-sood-carved-eagle-restoration.jpg Wood Carved Eagle Conservation During treatment with visible wood carved elements in the areas of eagle's wings and tail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532978630109-TM16BGU7HJM63IEB7PFC/sthali-wood-carved-eagle.jpg Wood Carved Eagle Conservation Eagle sculpture as seen after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532978205132-3X3OV457HVEQIPZ4FU6V/wood-carved-eagle-alfred-stahli.jpg Wood Carved Eagle Conservation https://www.bernackiconservation.com/frieze-of-prophets-wood-relief daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532980545182-XLWUC7T73CG7EKVQX0KD/balsa-wood-infilling.jpg Conservation of Frieze of Prophets, Wood Relief Conservators infill cracks with balsa wood, matching in grain direction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532980729308-H6P2Y888RSGCF1HVBXB4/balsa-wood-infills.jpg Conservation of Frieze of Prophets, Wood Relief Detail of infilled areas prior to being toned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532979879884-768XEKA1S2JP1CLFRBE6/Chicago-Sinai-Congregation-Frieze-of-Prophets.jpg Conservation of Frieze of Prophets, Wood Relief Detail before conservation with severe wood split https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532981315550-V1N5MNBK5S85OLPL3Z43/Chicago-Sinaii-Congregation-wood-panafter-restoration.jpg Conservation of Frieze of Prophets, Wood Relief Frieze of Prophets after restoration - detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532980030825-SPZ0KAQXVKGE04VAKT6G/sculptural-wood-relief-damage-detail.jpg Conservation of Frieze of Prophets, Wood Relief Closeup of the split wood area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532981004392-ZPHI7VA3GKM0LWLKGC9G/Chicago-Sinai-Congregation-Frieze-before-treatment.jpg Conservation of Frieze of Prophets, Wood Relief Sculptural relief before conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532979608830-CH8IY42MKCWDB7K7TGMF/sculptural-relief.jpg Conservation of Frieze of Prophets, Wood Relief https://www.bernackiconservation.com/wpa-federal-art-project-sculptures daily 0.75 2018-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532983320361-HDVV0BXDU07BXGFDKKB2/evolution_of_the_book_aconservation.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures Chicago's Lane Tech sculptural WPA relief https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532984122236-6FPUMBB4RBBTGGLKTUCK/evolution_of_the_book_shellac_coating.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures Photo: The Evolution of the Book, Wood Sculptural Relief by Peterpaul Ott, during conservation, final finish touch ups https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532983676174-HRUVN548UU2PHVNM9XW7/evolution_of_the_book_during_treatment.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures The removal of water staining and contamination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532982752215-EVLL1B0Z8GOI7I2TZZR0/evolution_of_the_book_bconservation.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures Before conservation: Peterpaul Ott - Evolution of the Book - sculptural relief at Chicago's Lane Tech High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532983604859-EQNJ8QX9O0VRWNXT5OAN/evolution_of_the_book_after_conservation.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures Wood relief panel after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532983826011-IY8IEFVTJBBZJ7DSTDG7/evolution_of_the_book_during_cleaning.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures The removal of water staining and contamination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532983564128-JYSCXOAIY1UQW0UWK4OW/evolution_of_the_book_bc.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures Evolution of the Book - before conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532984025117-FKMBUE826B3FKBVEG9W9/evolution_of_the_book_bc2.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures The Evolution of the Book, Wood Sculptural Relief by Peterpaul Ott, detail before conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532984079026-6ZIPTY14JOTWWVVLT5DZ/evolution_of_the_book_ac2.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures The Evolution of the Book, Wood Sculptural Relief by Peterpaul Ott, detail after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532982651185-F47ORMVVNIMOUWBXMMBJ/peterpaul-ott-evolution-of-the-book.jpg WPA Federal Art Project Sculptures https://www.bernackiconservation.com/art-deco-elevators daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532988906828-3HILE7VVB844YXEVAKI3/art_deco_elevator3.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration Art Deco elevator detail after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532988442146-0ZSF7U6O18BGRQOZGDK9/elevator_veneer_matching.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration Bernacki & Associates, Inc. were responsible for the construction of two new panels that contain the doors and operating controls. Also, necessary were the alterations of the ends of two additional panels to cover the spaces created by the new doors.This involved finding new veneers to match the remaining original Maple and Sycamore veneer in color and grain patterns. The new pieces were connected to the original sections with minimum alterations while utilizing all possible old connections. (Photos below) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532986190137-CKJUKN9Z04CJYCKEQL4C/art-deco-elevator.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration Art Deco elevator cab at Chicago's Powhatan Apartments building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532987739400-SNOD4LRI01XDVKLZVPCO/art-deco-elevator-Sycamore-veneer-damage.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration Excessive sycamore veneer damage above the elevator entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532988992668-B6YARZIMV8H14RBQNT0U/art_deco_elevator5.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration The process of conservation/preservation of an object or structure that contains historic significance can be very challenging if that object or structure must continue to be used on a regular basis. If that historic object or structure must also be brought into compliance with new and current regulations and social norms, those challenges multiply. An unusual example of this involved a set of two very beautiful and unusual elevators that are located in the historic landmark Art Deco Powhatan Apartments built on the south side of Chicago in 1929. The two elevator cabs were of the old gated operator run type. The elevators needed to be updated with new sliding doors and self operating controls as well as matching current safety codes. The elevator cabs have distinctive patterns of maple veneers that cover most of the interior walls with a top band of matching rectangles of sycamore veneer. These were very distressed but had developed a beautiful patina and tone to the woods. There was also a variety of cast aluminum sculptural elements incorporated on the walls and around the ceiling. The metal parts had a great deal of wear and accumulated grime but were structurally stable. Read full story... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532987590245-ED4K0H4K2SFY5XKEDU0J/art-deco-elevator-before-after-restoration.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration Detail before and after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532988312982-QAHEWVBBJLZ5T5O1G45N/art_deco_elevator4.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration Elevator cab interior after restoration; detail of repaired veneer above the door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532988635977-DUIXFWBULXSQMKH12WJ4/art-deco-elevator-cab-after-restoration.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532986384112-VTE7MCO34HEBF1TZR7MM/art-deco-elevator-after-restoration.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration Detail of elevator interior after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532985757554-HYZA2IHVN1G37WHKNPCW/art-deco-elevator-restoration.jpg Art Deco Elevators Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/robert-f-carr-memorial-chapel-iit daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533067332007-M5CELGLFYR017GK9DP8F/carr-memorial-chapel-interior-IIT-after-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Carr Memorial Chapel interior detail after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533069980987-Q9VDWO4MPM9D3A9PCB26/veneer-grain-matching.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Veneer grain matching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533067585938-3YYD4QOBCFBFG5OURPGA/veneered-panels-after-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Veneered wall panel detail after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533066779607-HO7E0BHUKGC1LAE3JL0M/carr-memorial-chapel-interior-detail-before-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Carr Memorial Chapel interior detail before restoration: missing veneer on the wall panel at the floor level https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533068396523-XXNVVAA1XRUF817YY1AA/veneered-bench-before-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Veneered bench onsite before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533067545788-1N6UNY44C7DZDS0NI4DO/veneered-panels-before-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Veneered wall panel detail before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533069911926-9HLTY1BV23LT4AMLJ75T/dutchman-veneer-repair.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Infilling areas of veneer loss with Dutchman patches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533066946918-WA0BAJ6C9P3MRNQTJT52/carr-memorial-chapel-detail-before-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Missing veneer section https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533067957757-Q0DIDEZHN87B144DECTB/veneered-benches-before-after-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Veneered benches before and after treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533068429756-VNIXDXHBTL99JUCH7TZB/veneered-bench-after-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Veneered bench after treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533066629396-70DMGP7I1TCD1PVBV20O/carr-memorial-chapel-interior-IIT-before-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Carr Memorial Chapel interior detail before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533069946699-MIYJB1ZGDD58TTGPL85A/veneer-color-matching.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration Carefully toning veneer infill by hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533064726001-WDXASR7PFH0N6YNLJX95/carr-memorial-chapel-restoration.jpg Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel, IIT Veneered Panels Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/gsa-u-s-post-office-chicago-loop daily 0.75 2019-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533072332746-IWGDZ849B6RMW8WR3USN/repaired-veneered-panel.jpg GSA U. S. Post Office, Chicago Loop This panel has been “washed” of its finish, gently sanded, it had its veneer losses infilled with Dutchman patches, and now it is ready for finishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533071910086-NUL5N4KN4CSNCW1Y9TU8/gsa-loop-post-office-veneered-panels-before-conservation.jpg GSA U. S. Post Office, Chicago Loop A staging area allowed clients to review varying degrees of damage, as well as the conservation process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533072522833-KQBZ6V0HQOZY0E7EZSVG/wood-grain-matching.jpg GSA U. S. Post Office, Chicago Loop Veneer infills are toned by hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533073329136-MW0W6COZZTTEYEEVOCIO/water-damaged-veneered-panel.jpg GSA U. S. Post Office, Chicago Loop A water damaged panel portion, viewed before and after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533073312822-D17TYRXPYWG3BUP200DA/restored-veneered-architectural-panel.jpg GSA U. S. Post Office, Chicago Loop A water damaged panel portion, viewed before and after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533071734750-BGOPNW6P1L8ENTWFH0PW/gsa-loop-post-office-veneered-panels-restoration.jpg GSA U. S. Post Office, Chicago Loop https://www.bernackiconservation.com/chicagos-blackstone-memorial-library-gilt-plaster-conservation daily 0.75 2018-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533074703464-JS4FCUIF3WD0VBNCLLJS/gilded-plaster-after-restoration.jpg Chicago's Blackstone Memorial Library Gilt Plaster Conservation Ornamental gilt plaster after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533074832231-V2OVKKI9MW5LKWSAY2OK/gilt-plaster-water-leak.jpg Chicago's Blackstone Memorial Library Gilt Plaster Conservation An area of missing plaster due to water leak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533074941504-6M08KMHC0ZAFBL7AE6I7/gilding-ornamental-plaster-detail.jpg Chicago's Blackstone Memorial Library Gilt Plaster Conservation Applying gold leaf in damaged areas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533075116002-AYE6T0IYW586FJT0H2L5/gilt-plaster-cleaning.jpg Chicago's Blackstone Memorial Library Gilt Plaster Conservation Performing cleaning on extremely dirty ornamental plaster work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533074364852-7NJR4SZCW4DN10FWNHH6/blackstone-library-gilt-plaster.jpg Chicago's Blackstone Memorial Library Gilt Plaster Conservation https://www.bernackiconservation.com/historic-dollhouse-restoration daily 0.75 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533131951439-KMVYKLK0IR745LLSYNMY/historic-dollhouse-before-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Historic dollhouse exterior before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533132382368-DWTQJ29CZTFGHUA00PZJ/historic-dollhouse-interior-before-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Historic dollhouse interior before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533132603386-ZW6WTIOY9KVLGI1H9XML/historic-dollhouse-interior-after-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Historic dollhouse interior after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533134800280-CU3TLSFKUYFP529KXUHR/dollhouse-chair-after-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Dollhouse chair after repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533132901746-E84I9B1IRVK0S9MQJNWS/dollhouse-detail-before-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Dollhouse detail before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533135349078-5EXFLJI5JWZ8E5661O88/historic-dollhouse-interior.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: The historic dollhouse interior features original and working light fixtures, rail decorative moldings, authentic curtains and curtain rods, conserved bathroom wallpaper and appliances, and preserved wood floors throughout the entire house. All the doors have working hinges and knobs. The glass panels are all in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533132723805-DZ13TY9MULKC0LIYUFXU/dollhouse-detail-after-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Dollhouse detail after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533134972881-KGCN5MDT9UTVHV56RF4X/historic-dollhouse-furniture-piece-after-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Historic dollhouse miniature stool after repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533134919763-MNWGFSIEGO7HHAYK0QGP/historic-dollhouse-furniture-after-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Historic dollhouse painted dresser after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533131709863-6UBRSAKAVHXH9VGGIQXJ/historic-dollhouse-after-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Historic dollhouse exterior after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533134026677-7VUXHEUSTASG3EXFAATS/dollhouse-furniture-before-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Selected dollhouse furniture pieces before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533131411910-VU4SGWMPVUHQ51A699KK/historic_dollhouse_interior.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Historic dollhouse interior after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533134847448-ELB1NNDHVM5NZFP3851A/historic-dollhouse-chair-after-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration Photo: Dollhouse chair after being restored https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533131112821-HU5KAGMU40NKMD8ON3ZB/historic-dollhouse-restoration.jpg Historic Dollhouse Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/louis-majorelles-vitrine-conservation daily 0.75 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533137119155-IJM25AQIKRIQUVF6IQYJ/majorelle-vitrine-detail-before-conservation.jpg Louis Majorelle's Vitrine Conservation Photo: Louis Majorelle vitrine detail before finish and alloy mounts conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533138683061-X11V5ZLGTT32OKHM62H9/majorelle-original-finish-before-conservation.jpg Louis Majorelle's Vitrine Conservation Photo: Before finish conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533138720459-PUN53T2V6PN74GBMRXCB/majorelle-finish-after-conservation.jpg Louis Majorelle's Vitrine Conservation Photo: After finish conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533137207232-A17CXL10IL9CX1DM210E/majorelle-vitrine-detail-after-conservation.jpg Louis Majorelle's Vitrine Conservation Photo: Louis Majorelle vitrine detail after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533137451321-SC6WZU994KVH4GEWOU2E/finish_conservation_iron.jpg Louis Majorelle's Vitrine Conservation Photo: The lowest heat setting is used for minimally intrusive treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533137392448-D6ZPL0B5Q6K7S8WN1EOH/majorelle_conservation.jpg Louis Majorelle's Vitrine Conservation Photo: Conserving original historic finish by applying heat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533136661130-UJ64H7T85T041MQ60HJT/louis-majorelle-vitrine-detail.jpg Louis Majorelle's Vitrine Conservation https://www.bernackiconservation.com/about-display-cases daily 0.75 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533140378242-9U96KZMPDUMMLTJ12BAZ/mother-cabrini-display-cases-book.JPG Mother Cabrini Artifacts Display Cases Fabrication Photo: One of the Shrine's display cabinets fabricated at Bernacki & Associates, Inc. The display features Mother Cabrini's "business cards," her "address book," and the photographs of individuals listed by Mother Cabrini among her contacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533140615062-FJKJCZ8W4ES1TRXNJC1S/mother-cabrini-shoes-display.jpg Mother Cabrini Artifacts Display Cases Fabrication Mother Cabrini shoes display at the Chicago Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533140241305-ZTFNO4JJMR6MC634WYQC/mother-cabrini-shoes.jpg Mother Cabrini Artifacts Display Cases Fabrication https://www.bernackiconservation.com/not-all-that-glitters-is-gold daily 0.75 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533141376218-5FB6VNYX454ZDLKKMM9X/gilded-frame-before-conservation.jpg Not All that Glitters Is Gold Photo: Heavy bronze powder coating covering water gilded frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533141699689-X7R088CCPR7H2JGPRN1V/gold-leaf-uncovered.jpg Not All that Glitters Is Gold Photo: Combination of accumulated dirt and bronzing on the top surface of the frame which was the most difficult to remove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533141618533-PGBU4NL7NPWMN9JT971Z/gilded-frame-conservation-process.jpg Not All that Glitters Is Gold Photo: Removing heavy bronze powder coating to uncover matte and burnished gold leaf and carving detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533141735998-EXRFSKF6N398S15BX1WK/bronze_vs_gold_leaf.jpg Not All that Glitters Is Gold Photo: Oxidized bronze paint at the top of the image in contrast with beautiful matte and burnished gold leaf detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533141253368-8QBXI50RBS6C2LLOD2SX/gilded-frame-cleaning.jpg Not All that Glitters Is Gold 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Chairs Over Time https://www.bernackiconservation.com/restoring-the-artifacts-of-mother-cabrini daily 0.75 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533144301955-R668REN7REF56X6KTLV3/chicago_cabrini_shrine.jpg Restoring the Artifacts of Mother Cabrini Photo: The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533144428965-O45LGGLRZP7KQY0PR9KN/chair_detail_before_conservation.jpg Restoring the Artifacts of Mother Cabrini Photo: Detail before conservation; front view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533144704134-Z2FH87QVWKKMOADN7F20/upholstery_removal.jpg Restoring the Artifacts of Mother Cabrini Upholstery removal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533144669179-FSI1K0B2YN9PJZ1GK0DQ/disassembled_chair_frame.jpg Restoring the Artifacts of Mother Cabrini Photo: Disassembled chair frame 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533149143275-EMWWSZPG09C804741DY5/John_Egan_Harp.jpg The Conservation of Historic Irish Harps John Egan harp plate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533149267299-N3JYTCFO2F1T1O8ZO1Q9/john_egan_harp3.jpg The Conservation of Historic Irish Harps John Egan harp pegs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533149520912-5F7E36QUJTQI4KCJUVE2/McFall_Harp2.jpg The Conservation of Historic Irish Harps McFall Harp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533149593743-VBOTTVAJEADNA0RJ30RJ/McFall_Harp1.jpg The Conservation of Historic Irish Harps McFall harp plate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533148731133-9JKXZNRHA0O26ZM71W0V/egan-harp.jpg The Conservation of Historic Irish Harps https://www.bernackiconservation.com/moisture-damaged-oil-gilded-framed-mirror daily 0.75 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572515312-J47RRI8VXR5UH0S019PY/gilded_mirror_damage2.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror Damaged corner of the gilded frame affected by moisture exposure which caused excessive mold growth, missing and loose gesso layer, and cracked wooden substrate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572398681-04ROC7CLGLT1NOC71RRL/gilded_mirror_damage.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror Damage that happened to the giltwood mirror when moisture exposure caused the moving pad to become attached to the water based gilding. The pad could not be removed without damaging the gilt surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572428309-N63FBWQOIM05KX04736M/gilded_mirror_debris.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror Detached pieces of gesso and gilding that were additional byproducts of the moisture infiltration and inappropriate wrapping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572616814-AEZHI6G1YCC1B5I26JMJ/crating_mirror2.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror Giltwood framed mirror after treatment placed in a professionally designed custom crate equipped with appropriate padding and moisture protection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572588528-W96Z36ZD850L31X7FFEZ/crating_mirror3.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror Giltwood framed mirror after treatment placed in a professionally designed custom crate equipped with appropriate padding and moisture protection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572639274-FDTDMJU1M4JAWPGO4VEL/crating_mirror.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror Wrapping the conserved giltwood framed mirror placed in a professionally designed custom crate with appropriate padding cavity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572662705-JDJP395JZYAM7Q9P4I95/image-asset.jpeg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror he giltwood mirror was secured in a custom built crate for air ride transport and storage a a climate controlled facility with 24/7 moisture and temperature monitoring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533572493383-TWBEP4EWEX5WKM8NVWBZ/gilded_mirror_damage2.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror Damaged corner of the gilded frame affected by moisture exposure which caused excessive mold growth, missing and loose gesso layer, and cracked wooden substrate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533571905807-L8TE93MM6UO0K6LVA8TZ/gilded_mirror.jpg Moisture Damaged Oil Gilded Framed Mirror https://www.bernackiconservation.com/giltwood-table-with-micro-mosaic-marble-top daily 0.75 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574249032-1TL168O77OWYIT42X5AK/Micromosaic-marble-top-after-restoration.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Micro mosaic marble top after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574056413-Y5TI4N3S6Q5VSVU36SFD/Structural-damage-to-giltwood-table-with-micro-mosaic-marble-top.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Giltwood table apron detached in five sections with areas of wood loss, gesso, and gilding damage; micro mosaic marble top broken with radiating cracks throughout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574081524-P9H5OQ6MG03EJ7IN3UZ9/Detail-of-failed-prior-repair.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Detail of failed prior repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574116283-KTX1R8QCB92ARZDGY7TF/consolidating-table-apron.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Detail of consolidating table apron. The table apron was detached in five sections with areas of wood loss, gesso, and gilding damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574164273-R3P6ACZXNWP3SE73I752/Applying-gold-leaf.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Applying gold leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574219734-ML4Q7UBS7PAIOQR9BE45/Micromosaic-marble-top-before-restoration.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Micro mosaic marble top broken with radiating cracks throughout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574144539-T3R4HF965FZB9OOG9B3C/Preparing-the-surface-for-gilding.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Preparing the surface for gilding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533574196645-WWGTVJGH76SPZE60WMFO/gilded-table.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top Giltwood table after treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533573940810-T65IB69JXKUCBC4EPGRD/Applying-gold-leaf.jpg Giltwood Table with Micro Mosaic Marble Top https://www.bernackiconservation.com/water-damaged-upholstered-chairs daily 0.75 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577214743-OX87JWXYOX19530D5GU2/Pre-treatment.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Pre-treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533576863714-N136K4RAX8FJACRYZBFP/Careful-remova-of-upholstery.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Careful removal of upholstery items to assess extent of damage to various materials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577030946-OVDV5I4SDRJPFYLNW7CD/line-of-contaminants-due-to-submersion.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Detail showing the line of contaminants due to submersion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577007191-T4XBK8VF5C1I51CIHJR9/disassembling-chair-for-assessment-and-treatment.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Continuing the disassembling of the chair for assessment and treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577057407-O8THXXEQV3UNOTO4A63F/wood-frames-were-slowly-dried.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs After removal of wet upholstery, the chair’s wood frames were slowly dried to minimize the shrinkage damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533576681563-7MHM6H21LD2WB3MOF2PC/set-of-chairs-composed-of-carved-wood-leather-and-upholstery.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs A set of 6 chairs recovered from muddy water. The chairs are composed of carved wood, leather straps, and upholstery with etched velvet fabric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577116871-EFK5C2ET1AKHTGXEOBNU/Upholstery-after-cleaning-treatment.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Etched velvet after cleaning treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577228196-ETAOAWPX5W3XTEL4L009/Post-treatment.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Pre-treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577263130-UOGIIXFWGW3LQBJ2VI4G/chair-pre-treatment.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Upholstered chair seat pre-treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577095925-75LJ5UXQWIH13N4X8K6A/Clamping-the-wood-frames.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Clamping the wood frames after insertion of glue to re-stabilize the joints which loosened due to expansion and shrinkage cased by moisture exposure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577191685-K94EJ2Z1VKAY03OM4LHM/Re-installment-of-saved-original-upholstery.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Re-installment of saved original upholstery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533577297693-8CVA41JRR2SFBJ6LJSYK/chair-post-treatment.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs Upholstered chair seat post-treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533576613908-JABOR1TGD6AKJVZDQQ0P/upholstery_damage.jpg Water Damaged Upholstered Chairs https://www.bernackiconservation.com/environment-insect-infestation daily 0.75 2018-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533223910859-Y5WTNNXO2YVDOMJZBI8P/wood-infestation-in-furniture.jpg Environment - Insect Infestation An interior cross section of a wood fragment showing channels created by powderpost beetles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533223507627-TXHA1LV29NPNII97EB75/gilded-frame-infestation.jpg Environment - Insect Infestation The amount of loss to the support adds further complexity to the repair of the frame. Note the loose frass on the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533223270924-P64VV26D32W1M04M5EZV/gilded-frame-infestation-detail.jpg Environment - Insect Infestation A detail of an ornate gilded frame where the wood substrate has been severely damaged by powderpost beetles, resulting in large voids, and weakness in the wood support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1533224209325-B8W6QDPPHZL8AB5OSWF2/wood-infestation.jpg Environment - Insect Infestation Detail of an interior cross section of a wood fragment showing the presence of channels, the interior of holes, and frass left by powderpost beetles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1532458732924-USR5VJ04FWVRKMPU1LUJ/giltwood-frame-infestation-damage.jpg Environment - Insect Infestation https://www.bernackiconservation.com/museum-quality-archival-framing daily 0.75 2021-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446722903-JBMAK0F0MRAALGKE3CRY/brushed-steel-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446739667-MO940L9OFCXGVPOO5VO3/Exposed-butt-and-fillet-weld-on-raw-steel-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446720723-0J4HJYR5RUD2LP5OY0DD/brushed-satin-steel-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446916012-IKQ7TD6HWG572H789HNP/ground-gloss-finish-steel-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446942669-CFO23N58OE1WZ2E9V1V3/hand-carved-closed-corner-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446979202-4G9KB8ZFUOVGOMHSO9YK/silver-leaf-carved-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616447005507-E94KMD6BAUOZZJ00248M/gilded-hand-carved-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616447033421-Y2JZRT0PC5IRD1IDHEC9/hand-gilded-close-corner-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446730606-ZJ2HJSD0MWFEYSPGCUL9/closed-corner-gilded-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446725045-JMWFLE8SRNKWQ7PU2X5O/carved-corner-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446735997-WK72HS1DWHFA5FJR89HV/decorative-corner-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616447372042-J1GGH53MK6IJWRA2SLYM/pie-crust-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446726905-C0V9L61B1MU45UKSUSGD/close-corner-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616447432316-9U1LB2H8TMHR4GZ0TYWZ/gold-leaf-closed-corner-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446729072-BPK37APUSHPF00O3XYRQ/closed-corner-frame-with-gold-leaf.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616446734335-824Z7H4UFOJI1BLPHNKD/custom-silver-leaf-finished-art-frame.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616444567469-QL8V1HRN5RXWXQPXOE5Y/fine-framing-options.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display Photo: Museum-grade framing options for a contemporary silkscreen print. Among the proposed kinds of framing, there are 3 latest in style welded frames corresponding with the artwork’s subject matter and one wooden gilded and custom finished frame sample. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596211135288-VT7RAR8YPDE3SVCBQP5K/framing-mixed-media-on-stone.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display Photo: Deep shadowbox style archival framing solution proposed to host mixed media child’s portrait on stone. The frame is finished with gold leaf over red bole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616444754285-I6KJ4H2P0PXWUNID3ZP4/autographed-print-framing.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display Photo: Elegant idea for framing autographed print with light yet industrial style steel frame and double mat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616185393330-2KHN8VU357WK11FM7T32/museum-quality-framing.jpg Museum Quality Archival Framing & Display https://www.bernackiconservation.com/eames daily 0.75 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537826985731-0HUA4JX94D5V9CJWKJLZ/Eames-ottoman-before-restoration.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537816493683-XT43N2B3ROEE2LW06RKZ/Eames-Chair_After-Upholstery_Tratment.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration After the treatment of welting, leather, and finish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537824816055-WU58E44DRINIOLZI41F4/Eames-chair-before-upholstery-replacement.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537825310508-93LS5B6M5A3VPNN25C83/Eames-upholstery-after-treatment.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537886335877-8ZSILN3Q63JDJ9PE8Q11/Eames-Chair-Plywood-Break.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Damage to Eames chair bent plywood component https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537825704921-BE4U5MUNM6RTFFE5XEH6/Eames-upholstery-before-treatment2.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537822554829-BCVUXSMCKS41WB0K37Z0/Eames-upholstery-mounting-panel2.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537822556739-MTYVZ278YVCC45PETJ3I/Eames-upholstery-mounting-panel1.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537822556136-CNRZ54PWLL7W25N748IT/Eames-arm-rest-mounting-hardware.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537822555988-LIDAAQKLLB5ZU3N6SE6V/Eames-ottoman-upholstery-mounting-panel.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537822554773-MXY677QG0SFOAAUWRV5C/Eames-upholstery-mounting-panel-detail.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537825680072-T5VQ785VMZM361C6ZIZ2/Eames-upholstery-after-treatment2.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537893187811-R7P03CQ5H0IKPSXQE7VE/Eames-lounge-chair-restored.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Restored Eames lounge chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537814526189-MOWG3B31VUXGOYXCITYZ/Eames-Lounge-Chair-Set-%28670-671%29.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537824839866-SALHBCTPC2M7KXYWRW9X/Eames-chair-after-upholstery-replacement.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537888409651-YCHKICGX5K4DLDYQO3MR/restored-Eames-lounge-chair.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Restored Eames Lounge Chair - bent plywood parts fabricated by Herman Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537827011836-H7O2WH637FM6YES0XY5F/Eames-ottoman-after-restoration.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537823922451-QAHKFXVZQLHGCH5JY6PF/Eames-chair-prior-to-restoration.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537889731429-655MSVW5O804KSNJ9H3V/saving-original-Eames-chair.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Saving original Eames chair broken in two parts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537888926042-9KHR27XTMM46720LU2I9/Eames-chair-damage.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Damage to Eames chair veneered panel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537889673104-F8B67ZUJ5BZDY5C4I0RS/saving-Eames-chair.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Saving original Eames chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537815333768-QHBB0ELTI3K2XO9KV1I1/Eames-Lounge-Chair-before-restoration.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Eames Lounge Chair as seen before conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537823945067-6YCA1IH8NM2KAHEVY3HN/restored-Eames-chair.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537887154178-QPKV4URJA7G44VVHKO6S/damaged-Eames-chair.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Damaged Eames chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537825286052-C1ZJE2HAHLI07NH9XXA1/Eames-upholstery-before-treatment.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537815379506-17X8WBHUSZTBVUTO4TGD/Eames-Lounge-Chair-after-restoration.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration The same chair after treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537816022989-FV6EO8L4ZMBA73N3F6MF/Eames-Chair-Upholstery-Restoration.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Eames chair detail before treatment with visible damage to welting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537887207384-519GDPX5GTXG0Y0IEGBZ/damaged-Eames-chair2.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration Damaged Eames chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1537814384615-3VYBBMZ6U8V7PQJZZWBH/Eames-Lounge-Chair.jpg Eames Lounge Chair Set (670/671) Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/patty-diffusa-chair-by-sawaya daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1540396645260-YMZC9XVL4NICT16OV05F/broken-chair-leg-detail.jpg Patty Diffusa Chair Restoration Retained fragments related to the break 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543265270864-0URQNOGHM3OZCJ965THS/LPO_SOUTH_10_Ll_fNW.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation This wide angle photograph captures the extent of deterioration of the veneered panels and the adjacent door caused by contact with metal Post Office carts over many years. | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543263065771-P2ZKUG3PHHQY57C7FL5P/loop-post-office-wood-trims-before-restoration.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation Detail of veneered panels and trims at floor level with visible damage from contact with Post Office carts and cleaning equipment | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543354488933-QMUAF64A9KVBCW6ECCA8/preserved-railing-breakers-cutouts.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation Preserved railing breakers cutouts for…, stored in archival sleeves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1542400845521-SAVEP8UK5NOYMQK6SCCG/Chicago-Loop-Post-Office-Interior.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation The Chicago Loop Post Office interior South East corner view | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1542406028056-PKAU8P5S1GH3DB9SL8OS/loop-post-office-door-detail-before-restoration.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation Door detail before treatment | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543349654194-WE2WN3X4G3XC7LQK8M0I/north-phase-veneered-panels.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation North phase panels stored at Bernacki & Associates studio during treatment and marked for precise identification 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There is also unoriginal protection rail and white corner guards installed years after the building was completed. | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1542406064704-9PKLAO3RBDCYTBQDQ3GN/SOUTH_24_Ll_fNE_door_detail_PostC_B.JPG Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation After treatment | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543354889739-RZ3G7G10UYL8M3BZN5VK/rail-breaker.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation Close up of the rail breaker (looking downward) placed between the preserved panels without damaging restored surface https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543263084208-VFEC1DIMWHUC0GQY1MLO/loop-post-office-wood-trims-after-restoration.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation Restored panels and trims; granite bench and metal corner guards installed for protection | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1542404298913-J6VIA98WO1PRQPK82G2P/clock-tick-installation.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1542404299217-G8OYIQ7QRJEU4EOUF947/clock-number.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1542404668772-D9GZTTRVSZ283XIQMZ26/clock-tick-matching.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1542404300138-0FABAJH9NWNSZ06BHPLM/clock-number-matching.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543261166207-KI4EPA66NRTQYO1W89ED/loop-post-office-wood-panel-after-restoration.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation After treatment | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543349867625-NNYXQHQD3Y4FCHRN0L6B/veneered-panels-drying-racks.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation Veneered panels in custom drying racks at Bernacki & Associates, Inc. facilities. Each coat of shellac was allowed to dry before the subsequent sanding and the next phase of finish application. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543265291664-6HIHG5KVODZ1CFQX6DTV/LPO_SOUTH_10_Ll_fNW_PostC_A.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation The same area after conservation and the installation of the stainless metal guard rail along the wall and panel protecting the door | Photo courtesy of GSA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1543264011827-SHC7RZ14AD2ST8UZWJ4X/loop-post-office-west-wall-area-after-restoration.jpg Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Architectural Interior Preservation West panel wall viewed after treatment. Water staining and dirt are removed, the panels are refinished, the unoriginal rail is eliminated in this location as the Post Office carts do not enter this area and there is no risk of abrasion caused by equipment. The previous rail was installed directly on the veneered panels, which created additional damage to veneer and deep hols in the substrate. This damage was addressed by infilling and matching to the surrounding area as much as possible. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1550861293046-0TY927WMX8PRJSBV034W/historic_door_sides.jpg Historic Doors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1550861337390-H2L29JLFT3WHW6KY0DHL/historic_door_hardware.jpg Historic Doors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1550861241853-46QYN9Q38T9121OMFKSR/door_restoration_finish_treatment.jpg Historic Doors Before and after finish treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1550861100054-NXOGE8IAX2D5Y5R94VQ6/historic-door.jpg Historic Doors Historic pocket doors restored by Bernacki & Associates, Inc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1550861489633-FS3CPQ81AMZQ0JLMK7IK/historic_door_detail.jpg Historic Doors Historic residence pocked doors after restoration 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Stained-Glass Windows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559842379510-L4TS5I7LFLO5IFML7C1Y/newman-cemter-jpII-chapel-stained-glass-windows.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows Historic stained-glass windows installed amidst modern design. Note how the matching amount and temperature of light installed behind the stained-glass window panels are compatible aesthetically with the daylight coming through the actual windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559842446710-1WX743KIIAMIP9YF7H84/uic-newman-center-stained-glass-window-detail.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows Stained glass window and hosting frame detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559746713654-Y2CMT9RIG5AKT343ZBF6/uic-newman-center-chapel.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows The low placement of the stained glass windows enables close and intimate encounter with delicate ornament and glory of traditional detail and craftsmanship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559589969713-6OVRMG40TE38CXIZ7QT9/stained-glass-windows-newman-center-uic-2.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559591068994-T4YIAL9BNJ3VO8W355ZB/stained-glass-windows-installation.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows At Drehobl Art Glass Co. Studio: Making size adjustments to the frame to fit stained glass panels properly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559675473727-997PELGRAZJ88OGUHYDH/newman-center-chapel-detail.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows UIC Newman Center chapel detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559591102995-KACBX7SE77E1YOHWVAJQ/stained-glass-windows-installation-in-frames.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows At Drehobl Art Glass Co. Studio: Adjusting frame size https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559746634469-96AHIN63AQO0DGYY7957/holy-rosary-irish-windows-at-uic-newman-center.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows UIC, Newman Center JPII Chapel - stained-glass window display detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559589923631-KPPPWVUZU5ZWPCAWLUDZ/stained-glass-windows-newman-center-uic-3.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559675930628-Z2693IFT45PTRG31E2Z0/newman-center-chapel-detail-stained-glass-windows.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows UIC Newman Center Stained Glass Windows installed by Bernacki & Associates, Inc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559842962394-D2OYUHE6AZ3IM3SE5YG7/stained-glass-window-frame-detail.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows Stained-glass window and hosting frame detail with the attached electrical box that allows access without interfering with the historic glass panels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559589951224-45J2NBRLCLTBK41PFR53/stained-glass-windows-newman-center-uic-1.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1559662291609-DHBEIJR0S5EYF0NA6NE6/repurposing-stained-glass-windows-detail.jpg Repurposing Historic Stained-Glass Windows https://www.bernackiconservation.com/onsite-services daily 0.75 2020-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1562608734655-07K4MO514RZH2AHRMYPZ/antique-waxing.jpg Onsite Services Performing routine furniture maintenance onsite: checking for damage, cleaning, and waxing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1612986136181-42EZIVXRYDUP2BFL1FJB/onsite-service.jpg Onsite Services https://www.bernackiconservation.com/20th-century-furniture-restoration daily 0.75 2019-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571420919938-WCE6QUEJMCP5060N645D/Thorald-Madsens-Dining-Chair.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Tove & Edvard Kind-Larsen, Dining Chair for Thorald Madsen, 1960 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571422258717-EZUCDV6WA9LMT3YXT1UR/veneered-chair.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Macassar Ebony Chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1569964184063-YEBQHNJ23J80U5CBIJUH/modern-sideboard3.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Birdseye Maple Veneered Modern Sideboard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571421271967-NMHV3LHBJ756HPUHG910/reupholstered-modern-arm-chair.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571421968752-9XN7KH8Q5OKBOJL75OJN/Papa-Bear-Chair.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571414954063-MB6XSG3A6L5M23YYFKTU/Knoll-Sofa-Upholstery.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Florence Knoll Sofa with Floating Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1569963420524-7O2VWAT0SNEQZ2GYC5MD/modern-sideboard.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Modern Credenza with Patchwork Veneer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571422707761-RV2UV7DUJTN52GGA90AG/Joe-Baseball-Glove-Chair.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration De Pas D'Urbino & Lombardi “Joe” Chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571433529880-TJJA8QUWPW3DWBL1KWDB/mesa-coffee-table-restoration.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Mesa coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1569963615816-U9SK87XKAP0M52TEIT3U/Medea-Bentwood-Chair.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1955 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1569963260511-DW446QL9H4R10SKAVQHO/mid-century-danish-chairs.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Scandinavian Modern Z Lounge Chairs By Poul Jensen For Selig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571421562847-75BBJHI7J72EE9CED44W/modern-sideboard2.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Camphor Burl Veneered Sideboard (side view) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1571421765092-JD89N8WHV1CGH31XGLVK/mid-century-sideboard.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration Modern Rosewood Sideboard with Parchment Covered Doors and Matching Movable Desk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1569940268414-H0U81CZVWA5PND81EN7L/mesa-coffee-table-restoration.jpg 20th Century Furniture Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/19th-century-gilt-framed-mirror daily 0.75 2020-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217113759-QJ41TVO4QRQODGZBUPAF/gilteood-mirror-frame-detail.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Detail of gilded sculptural element after treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596216875134-8K0C3PSK4EVLZA6XIGH1/gilded-gesso-elements-detached-from-frame.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Gilt gesso, plaster, and composition elements that detached due to impact during shipment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217311392-PETDMEVYPA6HZW43VPPK/mirror6_Post-treatment.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror The losses were consolidated, infilled, selectively ingilded, burnished, patinated and aged to match surrounding areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217375715-UL86VHR46QHWYGPM9AJ0/building-up-gesso-layers.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror During treatment: Infilling gesso by building up layer upon layer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217220722-UCDX7YAE2F9FE6YG4BYK/gilteood-mirror-frame-during-conservation.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror During treatment: Reattaching detached and shattered gilt sculptural element https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596216771927-31PK8TEV06IEJKNM6C3E/empire-dtyle-mirror-after-conservation.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Mirror frame post-conservation with replacement mirror glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596216976557-J5IW3JMQ3ZGPXFNZ9S9O/shattered-mirror-glass.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Shattered 3/8” thick beveled mirror glass at the bottom of the shipping crate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596216738826-JJF3J7WPBOQTKW9IQK5U/empire-dtyle-mirror-before-conservation.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Overall condition before treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217057827-YA5G3PNRK9JGEGT929BA/damaged-gilteood-mirror-frame.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Giltwood mirror detail before conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217182388-024D5QKO8RG3B4VE7AL2/gilding-sculptural-element.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Gold leaf applied to the break after refilling with gesso and preparing surface for water gilding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217289432-11Y9IQ7PY6NMGKA0VGBL/mirror6_Pre-treatment.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Sculpted figure before treatment. Note deep gesso damage. The missing material had to be sculpted in order restore the shape of the arm face details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217437711-5ZE5CGV2V3R9TOY01CTX/gilded-frame-detail-after-conservation.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Detail after conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596216947475-XVRF4NY6FNS4EPUWVAU3/shattered-gilded-frame-inspection.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Evaluating the extent of damage to the frame after removing it from the shipping crate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596217417679-XHL89KMVXTCUUN05PYUB/gilded-frame-detail-before-conservation.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror Detail before treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596215671793-SRYAEHKDPY0WPMF117VD/gilded-frame-volute-detail.jpg Conservation of 19th Century Gilt Framed Mirror https://www.bernackiconservation.com/frame-conservation-restoration daily 0.75 2020-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221879307-IBX7DM7AV4HLQ87BBBKD/veneered-frame-after-conservation.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Historic veneered frame after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221640985-MOTIF2ZLHECE4MMCX1GS/wood-carved-frame-after-conservation.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Restored carved ornament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221597821-G5MTJNG2AI4KMBABFKPN/damaged-detail-of-wood-carved-frame.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Damaged carving in mirror frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221769536-8Q5IDI5K9G0AKMXX94TP/wood-carved-flower-during-restoration.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Infilled missing carved detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220241741-X82HXFOULS6IRUFMK8B4/overpainted-giltwood-frame-damage.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Gilded frame damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220921496-YYN4CHBCJZV94FZTI6AY/gilt-and-gesso-loss-to-frame.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Gesso and gilt loss to frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220008905-WUUWESMIWXABUOURJJ4R/gilteood-mirror-frame-during-conservation.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Photo: Giltwood mirror frame detail during conservation at Bernacki & Associates, Inc. The gilded mirror frame sustained severe impact damage in transport resulting in disfiguring losses to the elaborate ornamentation. The center gilt figurative element was reattached, and the areas of loss were infilled, levelled and ingilded to integrate with the surrounding original gilding in profile, color, and sheen. MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220412671-XMQ6HJGLLAEZ476BKBRU/giltwood-frame-before-restoration.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Gilded frame before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221431235-U93YHB4J26ZN2LLWPXWT/wood-carved-frame-detail.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Carved-wood mirror frame with wood losses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220301106-W5D17I0IJ0RQQ272L4HP/gilded-frame-conservation-process.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Gilded frame cleaning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220460910-0HD059KUXK878G0UFNU1/giltwood-frame-after-restoration.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Gilded frame after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221204871-KWVXD6020VZJ9P7QR51Z/gilt-and-gesso-restored.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Restored ornamental gesso and gilding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221845091-4LYK4X0X4N0FQLT9YYI6/veneered-frame-before-conservation.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Veneered frame before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221725428-IR40B3O3PB0NUWDCTMNZ/wood-carved-frame-during-restoration.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Wood-carved detail during treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221483037-UM8TGTXXMH8YD8C5JYW7/professional-frame-conservation.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Restored wood carved ornament and finish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220806328-2TFSAZL8FXOUFU4TO9Z6/restored-gesso-and-gilding.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Restored gesso and gilding in the corner of art frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221372059-4C9DCRHBX3GG831WIYR8/giltwood-frame-damage-assessment.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Evaluating stability of the gilded layer on a frame exposed to water leakage from the ceiling. The gilded coating sustained damage from direct contact with water, which delaminated along the edge of the cove and carved outer edge. This resulted in large areas of loss down to the wooden substrate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596221345085-LSSZ6A3QUDRH6SQSLTQJ/gilding-conservation.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Burnishing white gold leaf infills to match surrounding original burnish patterns. The white gold leaf will be coated with shellac to give the final appearance of yellow gold as in the original design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596220539255-70Q31EB3WNELRFKB4YV0/damaged-gesso-and-gilding.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration Giltwood frame with damaged gesso and gilding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1596223355387-QS1XJRU30CY5QHAO2WSE/giltwood-frame-carved-detail.jpg Art & Mirror Frame Conservation & Restoration https://www.bernackiconservation.com/recovering-dollhouses daily 0.75 2020-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604607157792-EV6TB7L5IYM80L0CM713/dollhouse-electric-after-adaptation.jpg Recovering Dollhouses New electric wiring adapted to current safety requirements https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604615334754-VWM2LLX7N2JRDAKZ2PUH/dollhouse-after-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse viewed after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604614636653-LQVIXS17TTYT9W0N58VB/damaged-dollhouse-siding.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Damage to the back corner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604616759149-L8L5HWYDPLN3PJDCJP0H/dollhouse-restored-detail.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Detail after the restoration of polychrome surfaces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604610693847-TRLL00SG6UAR0VKSAQ99/dollhouse-after-renovation.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse after renovation and the swing repaired and re-installed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604614725354-U7IZLY93MOARZE9JGKHT/dollhouse-siding-after-repairs.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Back corner viewed after repairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604613662915-0Z1LVFJTQXUBVZH3EN16/dollhouse-inside-bathroom.jpg Recovering Dollhouses A glimpse into the realistic interior of the dollhouse with the bathroom door open showing the sink, the vanity cabinet, the radiator, and plumbing pipes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604613777544-3JQ7CERMY5T6QPGLFVHV/dollhouse-inside-staircase-view.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Inside the dollhouse, looking from the second floor down the staircase, with “afternoon sunlight” streaming into the warm interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604616692029-SSKJHIEIPHCWLCILGFBA/dollhouse-damage-detail.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Detail prior to restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604609645981-NHZKY3QWI9IU9KPX9DC0/dollhouse-interior-before-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse interior rooms before renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604510398933-9OXCX33S0H2F1C5OPP5M/dollhouse-after-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604604730278-MWBD85MHRO8IJAFBHR56/restored-dollhouse-entrance.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Restored front porch entrance with the interior detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604510449235-LE7HMNHZBXU5YUSHAHHP/dollhouse-interior-pre-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse interior prior to restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604510376282-8PZ6NN58AA3LYEO91HDT/dollhouse-before-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse prior to restoration, front view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604613116369-D2RDL10BN5IKY0JIIGVX/dollhouse-after-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604609678080-9DBGK3XR38OJQZBMC29G/dollhouse-interior-after-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse interior rooms after renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604615299737-WUR65M5HSS9EVMNOA5O4/dollhouse-before-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse prior to restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604510470496-05WPSC2HSGBYQ16QBOCR/dollhouse-interior-restored.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse interior after restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1605288319470-HRL04E6YAKXK0NGZYSZF/historic-dollhouse-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Historic Dollhouse Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604604819708-HBP4IB5KXZS1DB6WT9UD/restored-dollhouse-room-lion-wallpaper.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Restored upper room with preserved original wallpaper featuring lion’s figure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604608666597-S86P4Z87FBQ6SNLBZ4WF/dollhouse-lit-at-night.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse front view with all interior and exterior lights switched on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604610645552-OQOCKR92Y5I43M1UTSXT/dollhouse-before-renovation.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse before restoration and renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604607074020-NIJ6JY33TIL5772V7BAF/dollhouse-electric-before-adaptation.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse “renovation site” with exposed old electric system https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604609114706-TYMAY44HAFT2ADLYC5X9/dollhouse-side-porch-light-switchboard.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Renovated side porch with a light switch set on the right hand side. Other switches are outside on the other side of the house. One of the switches turns all the lights on or off simultaneously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604613284774-13FOE0VAOF8C1Y9EWGGT/dollhouse-before-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses Dollhouse before restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1604506500276-YVCDK97Z37CMZFOHAYAW/dollhouse-restoration.jpg Recovering Dollhouses https://www.bernackiconservation.com/hand-carved-archival-mats daily 0.75 2021-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616189908034-K9WBKEFCNLN0R7FAQL0P/hand-carved-mat-board.jpg Hand Carved Archival Mats 1897 lithograph with hand-carved mat design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616190110916-8R1BCM15UBCUL90C27DC/wine-label-framing.jpg Hand Carved Archival Mats Wine label framing design with creative mat board carving detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616189997704-3YFPS9RTW9ATGN1LU4HJ/wedding-invitation-framing.jpg Hand Carved Archival Mats Wedding invitation with carved mat board and hand wrapped bevel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616189957480-VA194EGVTO4W1BSPGZJX/carved-mat-board-lithograph.jpg Hand Carved Archival Mats Detail of mat board carving inspired by elements of decorative pattern found in the original artwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616190056632-4MFEGF9W7GWKOIK80PR9/wedding-invitation-carved-matboard.jpg Hand Carved Archival Mats Detail of mat board carving and hand wrapped bevel in the creative custom framing of a wedding invitation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616189093603-83LC7QKGRZLCBVRPG96W/hand-carved-mats.jpg Hand Carved Archival Mats https://www.bernackiconservation.com/museum-grade-display daily 0.75 2021-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1601655757309-4UDG0RX1V5KVQYE461NO/ivory-sculpture-custom-display-base.jpg Museum Grade Display Custom mount https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2c1cdaaf2096386116ea5f/1616445641405-OKG8UK0705Y6NXOZWLTY/modern-display-case.jpg Museum Grade Display