Antiques, Furniture & Architectural Repairs & Restoration

Compton & Schuster specialise in the conservation and restoration of decorative antique furniture and architecture. We also manufacture our own antique mirror plate, and design and produce traditional and unique contemporary or antique pieces.

• Lacquer - including Oriental urushi and European japanned work.


• Painted Furniture - including papier mâché, tôle, arte povera and painted leather.


• Gilding - including water gilding, oil gilding, re-moulding, composition, carving and gesso work.


• Architectural Gilding and Painting - design, research and analysis; gilding, decoration and project management of historical interiors and exteriors.


• Contemporary Designs and Finishes - supply and finishing service, including gilding, crackle effects, distressed painted furniture, lacquer and japanning.


• Replica Antique Mirror Plate - either silvered or mercury. Can be supplied as a single plate or in panels. Silver leaf mirror also available.