Jointer Base Table
Restored and Repurposed!
JK purchased a former corner grocery store in the historic Tower Grove area of St Louis. She is converting it into her home. In the cellar, she found a 1876 J.A Fay jointer base. Restoring the base involved de-rusting and stripping off the old paint. Painting the entire machine and then detailing the raised letters with a contrasting color.
Local is important to JK, so we selected a locally harvested (St Louis) quarter sawn sycamore tree. The book matched grain formed a heart on one end.
We had the privilege of being a part of this gorgeous project! Local St Louis Proud!
Now is a perfect time to get your antique or near antique piece restored or repurposed. Contact us today to get started.
Hoosier Cabinet
“The kitchen is the heart of every home, for the most part. It evokes memories of your family history.” – Debi Mazar
We had the honor of restoring this family heirloom Hoosier cabinet (kitchen hutch) back to its original glory. We LOVE the way it turned out.
We researched the history of the Hoosier cabinet to verify period correct details. For instance, we discovered Hoosier cabinets provided a workstation and kitchen cabinets before built-in cabinets became a standard for kitchens. I also loved this book, Period Kitchens: A Practical Guide to Period Style Decorating. There are many styles for this kitchen hutch. It is also fun to see them all.
Now is a perfect time to get your antique or near antique piece restored. Contact us today to get started.
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Antique Icebox
We were asked to restore this circa 1900 Honey Oak Antique Icebox back to its original glory. Meanwhile, the owners are now using it as a coffee bar.
This unique antique icebox turned out gorgeous. Above all, we are honored to be a part of it! You can trust Urban Mill Woodworks with your family heirlooms.
Now is a perfect time to get your antique or near antique piece restored. Contact us today to get started.
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Antique Tea Cart
“No matter what is happening in your life, you always offer tea.” — Clemantine Wamariya
To verify period correct details, we researched the history of the cart. For instance, we discovered this was a collapsible cart or trolley used by a hotel or a wealthy family in the 1900’s.
This unique antique tea cart turned out gorgeous. Above all, we are honored to be a part of it! You can trust Urban Mill Woodworks with your family heirlooms.
Now is a perfect time to get your antique or near antique piece restored. Contact us today to get started.
Be sure to scroll through the photos to see the before and after images.