| Job Title |
Furniture Restorer |
| Job Description |
Restores And Preserves Historical Furniture In Collection Of
Museum Or Similar Institution, Using Variety Of Handtools And
Power Tools And Applying Knowledge Of Antique Fabrics And Wood
Furniture: Examines Furnishings To Determine Type Of Material,
Extent Of Deterioration Or Damage, Or Date Of Construction To
Verify Authenticity And Plan Restoration. Sets Up And Operates
Variety Of Woodworking Machines To Fabricate, Repair, Reinforce,
And Replace Parts Of Furniture. Cuts, Shapes, And Attaches Parts
According To Blueprints Or Drawings, Using Handtools. Matches
Materials For Color, Grain, And Texture. Strips Old Finish From
Furnishings, Using Solvents And Abrasives. Fills Cracks,
Depressions, And Other Blemishes, Using Plastic Wood Or Lacquer
Stick. Treats Warped Or Stained Surfaces To Restore Original
Contour And Color. Glues Or Replaces Veneer Sections. Smooths
Surfaces, Using Power Sander Or Abrasive Material. Washes Or
Bleaches Furniture Surfaces To Prepare Surface For Application
Of Finish. Selects Coatings, Such As Stain, Lacquer, Or Varnish
According To Type Wood, And Brushes Or Sprays Material Onto
Surface To Protect Surface And Produce Desired Appearance.
Polishes, Sprays, Or Waxes Finished Pieces. Removes Damaged Or
Deteriorated Coverings From Upholstered Furniture. Repairs,
Reinforces, Or Replaces Components, Such As Springs, Webbing,
And Padding. Selects Fabric For New Covering, Using Knowledge Of
Period And Style Of Furniture Or Following Instructions Of
Curator (museums) 102.017-010. Tacks, Sews, Glues, Or Staples
Covering To Furniture Frame To Attach Upholstery. Refurbishes
Leather Coverings Of Furnishings, Using Softeners, Solvents,
Adhesives, Stains, Or Polishes. Replaces Damaged Coverings With
Leather Pieces Of Appropriate Color, Grain, And Weight.
Stencils, Gilds, Embosses, Or Paints Designs Or Borders On
Restored Pieces To Reproduce Original Appearance. May Advise
Curatorial Staff On Environmental Conditions Necessary For
Preservation Of Furnishings In Exhibit And Storage Areas. May
Fabricate Replicas Of Period Furniture For Use In Exhibits. May
Be Designated According To Specialty As Finish Specialist
(museums); Upholstery Restorer (museums).
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