- Art nouveau, baroque, biedermeier
- Veneer repair
- Shellac polish
- Heritage windows & floors
Handcrafted restoration from Fischer's workshop in Samplecity. Since 1987 we build only to order — no catalogue, no serial production, no imitations. Every piece is developed in close dialogue with our clients: from the first concept meeting through material samples to the final install.
We use only solid wood from European forestry — PEFC-certified with traceable origin. Oak, walnut, cherry, ash, maple, larch and spruce form our standard repertoire. On request we work with native rarities such as chequer tree, figured walnut or smoked oak.
All surfaces are stained, oiled or waxed in several passes. We do not use solvent-based industrial lacquers. The results breathe, can be repaired, develop a beautiful patina — and last decades. Every delivery includes a care leaflet and a starter set of care oil.
Installation is handled by our own team. No subcontractors, no third-party transport services for complex fit-outs. Our installers know every piece they mount, because it was born in our workshop.
Frequently asked about Restoration
Answers to the questions we hear most often — pricing, materials, process. If something is missing, just call.
Smaller pieces — a damaged drawer front, a wobbly chair, a chipped veneer panel — start at around 800 euros. Comprehensive restoration of an art nouveau wardrobe with full surface refinish, repair of all veneer damage and shellac polish runs between 4,500 and 12,000 euros. Museum-grade pieces with extensive intarsia work can reach 25,000 euros. We always quote a fixed price after first inspecting the piece in person.
Yes, with the right grain match and patience. We hold a stock of historic veneers — old walnut, satinwood, mahogany — and reproduce missing pieces with the original grain orientation. After shellac polishing the repair becomes invisible, even under raking light. That is craft, not magic.
Yes, in coordination with conservation authorities. We document the original state photographically, only use period-appropriate materials (hide glue, water stain, shellac), and supply a full restoration report on completion. We have worked on biedermeier and art nouveau pieces from private collections and historic public buildings.
