About Czech Furniture Revival

Our Story

Czech Furniture Revival started as a personal project in 2024, born from a simple observation: while the Czech Republic has a world-class tradition of furniture restoration, very little of that knowledge was available in English. Workshop techniques passed down through generations of Bohemian and Moravian craftsmen remained largely undocumented outside Czech-language professional circles.

We set out to change that. Our team of contributors includes practicing restorers, conservation students and furniture historians based in Prague, Brno and several smaller towns across the country. Each article draws on real workshop experience and is reviewed for accuracy before publication.

This blog does not sell restoration services. It exists purely to inform, educate and connect people who care about preserving antique furniture. Whether you own a family heirloom that needs attention or simply find the craft fascinating, we hope you will find something useful here.

What We Cover

Our articles focus on practical, actionable information about furniture restoration in a Czech and Central European context. Typical topics include:

• Restoration techniques for specific furniture periods and styles
• Material guides covering traditional adhesives, finishes and hardware
• Conservation ethics and the balance between preservation and repair
• Profiles of Czech restoration workshops and institutions
• Advice on caring for antique furniture at home

Editorial Standards

Every piece published on this site aims to meet the following standards:

• Factual accuracy, verified against professional restoration literature and workshop practice
• Clear, jargon-free language that is accessible to non-specialists
• Honest assessment of methods and materials, including their limitations
• Proper attribution of images and references to external sources