About Us

When you entrust a piece of furniture to a conservator/restorer, whether it is 300 or 30 years old, you need to know it will be treated sympathetically, competently, and carefully. Unless you have a personal recommendation, it is difficult to be sure whether you are handing it over to a skilled craftsman or someone who claims to be trained when they aren’t.

Here’s why our founder says you should rely on JD Worrall (Conservation):

“While I cannot comment on the majority of the people who call themselves restorers – or even conservators – I can present my own credentials.

I have been practicing furniture restoration since 1991. I studied for and gained a diploma of higher education in furniture restoration (distinction) then a BA Honours degree in furniture conservation (1st class), both awarded by Manchester University. I then worked at a prominent antique furniture restoration company in the centre of Derby for a year before setting up my own conservation/restoration business in 1996.

It is important when planning a scheme of restoration or conservation that a minimum of physical interference is undertaken, so as to preserve the patina and visual history of a piece. In this way, its integrity and its intrinsic value will be maintained.

It makes no difference whether I am commissioned to conserve or restore a 17th century oak drop leaf table or a 1990s display cabinet, I apply the same care and attention to each and every piece entrusted to me, and will work to attain the very best results possible in every case.

I am happy to assess and discuss any piece, and advise on all possible plans of restoration that could be taken. I make no charge for a verbal assessment and estimate.

I undertake commissions for collectors, private individuals and institutions, as well as trade and commercials contracts.”