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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.
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