furniture restorer

Furniture restorers analyse materials and techniques in order to assess the state of an old piece of furniture and to identify and classify it according to art and cultural history. They use old or modern tools and techniques to restore the piece and give advice to customers as to the restoration, conservation and maintenance of such objects.

Alternative Labels

antique furniture restorer

antique restorer

craft furniture restorer

furniture craftsperson

furniture mender

furniture refinisher

furniture renovater

furniture repairer

furniture restoration expert

furniture upholsterer

heritage furniture restorer

historic furniture restorer

re-upholsterer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply a protective layer apply restoration techniques assess conservation needs create smooth wood surface create wood joints do historical research document restoration estimate restoration costs evaluate restoration procedures join wood elements operate wood sawing equipment provide conservation advice sand wood select restoration activities

Essential Knowledge

art history conservation techniques technical drawings types of wood

Optional Skills and Competences

age furniture artificially carve materials clean furniture contextualise artistic work decorate furniture document museum collection engrave patterns fix minor scratches handle delivery of furniture goods paint decorative designs prepare furniture for application of paint produce copies of valuable objects produce customised tools repair furniture parts sell furniture sell household goods specialise in an area of history use authentic crafting techniques use environmental friendly materials

Optional Knowledge

engraving technologies furniture industry

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a551d36-0e14-40ab-84a2-7aa9b37dc528

Status

released

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