Certificate of Restoration

What was wrong

This Heywood-Wakefield dresser arrived with significant finish degradation across all surfaces. The top panel showed the worst damage, with deep scratch patterns and long-term dullness, and the drawer faces, tambour door, and legs had lost the clean, even blonde tone that defines original Heywood-Wakefield factory finish.

What we did

• Veneer-safe surface preparation through controlled stripping and sanding appropriate to birch construction.
• Tambour-door careful prep to address each slat without damaging edges or gaps.
• Blonde-tone refinishing built through toning to restore the warm, even factory-style color.
• Color and sheen alignment across top, drawer faces, tambour door, panels, and legs.
• Protective topcoat applied to all surfaces for long-term durability.

Care tips

• Dust with a microfiber cloth; avoid abrasive pads and scouring cleaners.
• Use coasters/felt pads; avoid dragging items across the top.
• Wipe spills promptly; avoid prolonged moisture and heat exposure.
• If the sheen begins to dull in high-use areas, book maintenance early.