Jane Henry Studios, established in 1989, is a full-service antique conservation and restoration shop, located on the West Side of New York City’s Midtown Manhattan. We work on a variety of projects across a wide spectrum of decorative objects and furniture. Our work spans a range of eras and cultures and covers myriad mediums.
Lacquer & Chinoiserie
“Traditional lacquer” restoration and conservation of European and Oriental Lacquer and lacquerware and more…
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Gold and gilded decoration • Chinese, Japanese Edo Period, East Asian lacquer • painted paper screens • carved lacquer objects • coromandel screens • European chinoiserie (English and Dutch japanning) • bantam ware • mother of pearl • contemporary japanned/Asian-inspired lacquered finishes on wood • raised gold and intaglio • original designs and commissions • mother of Pearl inlay
Gilding
Restoration and conservation of traditional water-gilded, oil-size gilding and gold leaf on reproduction furniture and decorative objects and more.
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Ceramics, Wood, Metal, Glass, Sculpture, Furniture • Various traditional and experimental gilding techniques • Genuine gold leaf • Imitation gold
Our suppliers include: Manetti, Liberon, Kolcaustico, Dux, Charbonnel and more. • Gesso recutting • gold tooling and embossing
Wood Finishing & Repair
Cleaning, restoration, conservation, structural repairs and replacement of damage to antique and contemporary furniture, objects, wooden statues, sculptures, and more.
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Damaged wood carving • Antique furniture & objects - veneering/veneer repairs • 16th through 20th century antiques, 20th century modern, contemporary furniture • Touch ups of damaged to finishes: surface scratches, dents, impact damage, chips, heat and water damage and marks, burns, pet damage, smoke damage • Wood finishing: French polishing, staining, lacquering and painted wood finishes, oil and water based finishes, hand rubbed finishes, and wax finishes
Paint & Custom Finishes
Reproduction of various painted finishes, including creating new decorative finishes, custom made to client specifications, and reproduction of client’s own samples, plus more.
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Custom finishes • custom designs, Glazing • stenciling • faux painting • faux bois • faux tortoiseshell • faux marble • murals • wood graining • antiquing, patination • lacquering • decoupage • trompe l'oeil • reproduction of French and Swedish paint finishes • Gustavian painted furniture • Louis XVI painted furniture • "classic, contemporary and Period" decorative painting methods • architectural gilding • gold stenciling, verre eglomise • antiqued mirrors
Fine Art Repair, Restoration & Conservation
Restoration and conservation of traditional water-gilded, oil-size gilding and gold leaf on reproduction furniture and decorative objects and more.
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Portrait restoration, re-backing, cleaning of paintings & drawings, Repair of scuffing, tears, etc., Patch replacement, Revive Varnish, 18th and 19th Century paintings, Modern paintings, Tibetan Paintings, etc.
Other Restoration
Miscellaneous stone and marble repairs, including chips and cracks. We also offer leather cleaning, repair and touch ups, as well as upholstery services, and more.
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Repairs of stone and marble including chips and cracks. • Stone repair, finishing, cleaning on-site
Corporate & Institutional Projects
Reproduction of various painted finishes, including creating new decorative finishes, custom made to client specifications, and reproduction of client’s own samples, plus more.
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Churches, museums, boutique, and national chains • One-time, weekly or monthly visits • Repair of various damage, wear and tear • Touch ups of: paneling, floors, furniture, art • architectural detailing: decorative painting, gilding special finishes. • Various types of leather, metal, stone damage • upholstery repairs.
Before & After
See a selection of our work from start to finish…
About Jane Henry Studios
We offer convenient pick-up and drop-off across the tri-state area, as well as on-site maintenance and touch up services for corporate and private clients. We work with designers and decorators, auction houses, architects, antique dealers, private collectors, companies and institutions. Our expert work with Lacquer & Chinoiserie, Paint & Custom Finishes Fine Art Restoration, Wood Finishing and Gilding delivers unparalleled results in even the most difficult cases.
Our Clients
Over the years, we have built enduring relationships with a wide array of corporate and private clients. JHS works with designers and decorators, auction houses, architects, and of course private collectors in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and across the entire tri-state area. Clients include: CBS, Isaac Mizrahi, Cole Haan, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Mariska Hargitay, Carolina and Reinaldo Herrera, The Row, Christie’s New York, the Central Park Conservancy, The Irish Historical Society, Miller Blaker. Our hotel and hospitality clients include: The Knickerbocker, The Four Seasons, Soho House, and the Ritz Carlton.
