Certificate of Restoration

What was wrong

This mid-century modern walnut cabinet arrived with a finish that had gone beyond tired and into genuinely cloudy—oxidized, dulled, and lacking depth. The walnut veneer’s warmth and grain movement were buried, and the two-tone design (walnut carcass with black accent doors) no longer read the way it was intended.

What we did

• Full stripping of the degraded cloudy finish from all wood surfaces.
• Veneer-safe surface preparation appropriate to walnut veneer construction.
• Refinish to restore deep, warm, natural walnut tone with clear grain figure.
• Restored the black accent doors to a clean, consistent flat-black for sharp contrast.
• Protective topcoat applied across all surfaces at a period-appropriate sheen level.

Care tips

• Dust with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid silicone spray polishes.
• Use coasters and felt pads; avoid dragging objects across surfaces.
• Keep out of direct sunlight to reduce fading.
• If the finish begins to dull or show wear, book maintenance early.