Description of the operations that can be carried out for the restoration of an antique piece of furniture:
- photographic documentation (before, during and after the intervention)
- restoration and consolidation of the wooden support
- possible reconstruction of missing structural and decorative parts with suitable wood species, in case it is deemed necessary
- cleaning of the surface from grime or old restoration varnishes
- filling of the gaps with appropriate materials
- anti-woodworm treatment with products based on specific biocides
- anti-woodworm treatment in a modified atmosphere
- pictorial retouching with watercolor and varnish colors
- final varnishing with suitable products for the type and era of the piece of furniture
- protective waxing if required