« Furniture restoration should be done in such a way that the appearance and the character of the piece is preserved.»
« Replacement of legs only for a minor part, not the entire leg.»
Re-veneering is not permitted, replacement of small missing parts of veneer or lacquer permitted only if the repair has been done professionally.
Re-gilding is not permitted in principle, exceptions to this rule will be at the discretion of the vetting committee.
Furniture with marquetry of a later date is not acceptable (for example, a Dutch burr walnut cabinet with floral marquetry decoration).
Seat furniture is not acceptable if its original nature has been materially altered, e.g. a chair originally cane-seated and now upholstered, or a fauteuil which has been transformed into a bergère.
Seat furniture with covered railings cannot de vetted and will be rejected.
Mirrors with unoriginal frames are not acceptable. The fitting of new mirror plates into original frames is permitted.
Style copies are not permitted. Original designs by famous cabinetmakers, such as Lincke, Sormani are permitted only if these items are of good quality.
The quality of the objects should be in the interest of the fair at the discretion of the vetting committees.
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