With a family background in upholstery and restoration, Eddy’s lifelong association with antiques has strongly influenced his belief that quality furniture can and should be given a second chance, brought back to life, and put to practical and aesthetic use. In contrast to today’s throwaway society, Eddy takes a conservation approach to restoring furniture in a way that maintains the integrity, history and character of each piece that he works with.

Eddy is a qualified furniture restorer with 16 years’ experience. While he specialises in French polishing furniture of all styles and periods, he has a particular interest in English, French, Italian and Australian furniture of the early and late Victorian period. At 32 years old, Eddy is one of the younger generation of French polishers who is reviving this traditional method by applying it to contemporary and bespoke furniture.

In addition to his professional interest in furniture restoration, Eddy is honing his woodworking skills by handcrafting chairs in the modern style, as well as restoring jukeboxes and motorbikes in his spare time.

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