This is a complete guide to repairing and re-finishing furniture for amateur restorers and a reference for people who have either inherited or acquired old pieces of furniture in desperate need of some care and attention. The text covers all the key skills and techniques involved in buying, mending and restoring old furniture including: browsing markets and checking the condition; restoring and replacing finishes; basic wood repairs for chairs, tables and cabinets; basic upholstery; furniture finishing and preservation.