Services
Kipper is dedicated to the craft of antique & modern curation, restoration, production, and design. Each piece, whether old or newly made, is approached with a deep respect for materials, tradition, and enduring craftsmanship.
Rooted in time-honored techniques, all work is shaped by hand with a practiced and discerning eye. The result is craftsmanship that favors quality, integrity, and longevity above all else.
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Furniture Restoration & Repair
With a strong focus on antique and heirloom furniture, timeworn pieces are carefully brought back to life. Original construction and finish are honored at every step, ensuring authenticity is never lost.
Kipper specializes in furniture of any size in most conditions, including upholstery. To get more information, send us a brief description of your item's damage.
Antique Restoration & Repair
Kipper handles a wide variety of pieces with reverence for their history and original form. Restoration is carried out with patience and care, with reverence for the finer details and structure, and preserving the character and story within.
If you have a well-loved piece that's in need of a little TLC, send us the details and we'll get back to you with pricing information.
Custom Builds
Whether you've been inspired by a historic design or imagined one entirely from scratch, Kipper can help bring one-of-a-kind furniture to life. Every piece is thoughtfully designed, handcrafted, and built with an emphasis on timeless craftsmanship, quality materials, and enduring beauty.
From the initial concept to the final finish, each commission is carefully considered to create furniture that is functional, persona, and made to be lived with, treasured, and passed down for generations.
In-Home & Estate Services
For pieces best left in place, services are offered within the home and across estates. Whether attending to a single treasured item or a broader collection, work is carried out with care, discretion, and respect for both the pieces and their surroundings, preserving their place and presence.
Polishing & Waxing
Using time-honored methods, surfaces are finished by hand to achieve a rich, lustrous sheen. French polishing and traditional waxing bring out the natural depth and character of the wood, leaving a finish both elegant and enduring. Kipper Designs also produces its own line of waxes — clear, medium, and dark — as well as a finely made leather dressing, each crafted to complement and preserve with the same care and tradition.
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Gilding
Using traditional water and oil gilding techniques, Kipper restores and creates luminous finishes with gold, silver, and metal leaf. Whether reviving an antique frame, mirror, piece of furniture, or architectural detail, each surface is prepared and gilded by hand with careful attention to craftsmanship and lasting beauty.
Carving
Kipper’s wood carving brings depth, character, and ornamentation to both antique and newly created pieces. From delicate decorative details to more intricate architectural and furniture elements, each carving is carefully shaped by hand with an appreciation for the material and the traditions behind it.
Chinoiserie
Drawing from the rich tradition of chinoiserie, Kipper creates hand-painted decorative finishes that bring character, color, and storytelling to furniture and architectural pieces. Each design is carefully developed and painted by hand, from delicate botanical motifs to intricate landscapes and ornamental scenes. Whether restoring an existing chinoiserie surface or creating something entirely new, every piece is approached with a respect for traditional techniques while allowing the artistry and imagination of the design to shine.