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Provenance & Craft · Olympia, WA

The thinking behind the work.

In-depth case studies documenting the diagnostic analysis, surface and drawer repairs, timber prep, custom finish formulation, and provenance preservation behind actual Broken Souls restorations.

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Restored Sligh antique Empire dresser with tilting mirror in warm gray-brown stain and brass hardware
Heritage Refinishing · Provenance

Sligh Empire Dresser & Tilting Mirror

Solid flame mahogany grain revived, turned brass pulls polished, and the historic Grand Rapids maker label preserved inside the drawer.

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Grand Rapids antique bow-front sleigh dresser restored
Antique Chest · Veneer Care

Grand Rapids Sleigh Dresser

Deep rich flame mahogany restored with tuned drawer glide alignment and a hand-rubbed protective satin topcoat.

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Finished carved console table with warm wood finish
Natural Oak Restyling

Carved Oak Console Table

Stripped raw wood brought to rich satin warmth while preserving deep hand-carved details and character marks.

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Satin black dresser with warm wood detail after restoration
Modern Classic Refinishing

Grounded Satin Black Dresser

Modern velvety black finish with warm wood reveals, leveled surface imperfections, and polished original brass hardware.

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Oak china hutch after sage green painted transformation
Architectural Color

Muted Sage China Hutch

Dated 1980s golden oak transformed into a soft, heritage focal piece with leaded glass and custom interior drawer liners.

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Soft natural nightstands after restoration with patterned drawer detail
Surface Repair & Finish

Mid-Century Nightstand Pair

Structural frame wobble resolved, chipped veneer carefully patched, and completed with a durable, room-ready satin topcoat.

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Restored rustic wood cabinet pair in natural tone
Wood Preservation

Rustic Wood Cabinet Pair

Clear satin coats and nourishing oils that celebrate authentic wood grain while softening uneven vintage discoloration.

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Two-tone cream and wood restored nightstands
Luminous Neutral

Two-Tone Antique Cream Nightstands

Hand-finished antique neutral casing paired with rich natural timber tops and updated brass drawer pulls.

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Have a vintage piece with stories of its own?

Every restoration starts with an honest, private look at the piece. Send clear photos of the front, joints, and any maker marks for preliminary guidance.

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