Dating back to the 18th century, French polishing is a labor-intensive application of many layers of shellac, usually to highly figurative wood such as mahagony and walnut.
Finishes french polishing
Side Table
Chippendale
Mahogany Dresser
Bow-Front
French Cabinet
1860s Walnut
Empire Bed
Reproduction. manufactured of Hunduras mahogany, then colored with potassium dichromate and French polished, as appropriate to the period.
Beidermeir Chest
Hand stripped repaired veneer. Color and Lacquer to original condition.
© 2015 by Paul Ebbitts.