Hello, I’m Nicholas Hill, a furniture conserver and restorer. I believe every piece deserves thoughtful care and respect, so its unique story can be preserved and appreciated for generations to come.

I am happiest surrounded by beautiful furniture, whether it’s a sun-faded table or a gilt mirror that has lost its sparkle. I grew up in the antiques world, learning from generations before me how to revive the subtle beauty of each piece.

My work takes me everywhere: from elegant townhouses in London to estates in Scotland, lovely homes from Cornwall to Kent and occasionally abroad. No piece is too big or too small, no job too far if it means helping something loved last longer.

I offer a unique, personal service. No workshop, no long waits. I come to you, wherever you are, and work quietly with little fuss, to remove watermarks, fix veneers, banish those upsetting scratches, and bring your furniture back to its former glory. My passion is preserving, not over-restoring, because the best history is found in the patina.

The conservation and restoration work is carried out highly efficiently, creating very little mess and to an excellent standard. I can usually finish an average 4 to 6 pieces of furniture in a day, sometimes many more, especially Victorian, Edwardian, and decorative pieces. Considering this, my work is excellent value compared to having to take it to a Workshop.

Are you curious about my work?  The following pages and testimonials are a great place to start, but I’m always happy to talk directly with you too. I love hearing from potential clients who treasure the things they live with.

If you’re thinking about calling, please do! I’m available to chat, answer any questions, and hopefully meet you and your treasured pieces.

Kind regards,

Nicholas Hill
Conservation and Expertise

Where craftsmanship meets conservation.

I specialise in preserving the past for a sustainable future.

Testimonials

  • "Very great thanks to Nicholas Hill for his excellent work on our furniture in West Sussex. Not only did he help me unpack (and re pack) our storage container to get to the furniture in question, he was cheery and hard working throughout. The furniture looks great and I would highly recommend his services to other listeners."

    ISLA MEYNELL 13th February 2025

  • "I have just had Nicholas Hill here in my house in the Dordogne for 3 days restoring all my antique furniture. He is extremely skilled and knowledgeable. My furniture looks amazing, the best it has ever looked. I can’t believe that there has been such a transformation. I cannot recommend his work highly enough. Not only is his work top class but he is also a charming and great guy to have around!"

    ANN STOW 4th September 2024

  • "A severe overnight flood caused by a water leak inflicted substantial damage to several highly valued and loved pieces of family antique furniture. At very short notice Nicholas Hill came onsite and spent many hours of exceptionally skilled hard labour repairing and restoring all of the damaged furniture to the extent that they looked in better condition than before the flood. I recommend Nick's work and sing his praises to the highest."

    Antony Johnson, Dorset, 17th December 2022

  • "I answered Nicholas Hill's post, as I needed an antique table restoring and polishing. He could not have done a better job— in situ as well. He is quick, tidy, charming and efficient and I could not recommend his services more highly."

    Caroline Clegg, London, Ist June 2022

  • "Nicholas Hill came to our house yesterday and restored several items of our antique furniture to their former glory in situ. Nicholas was charming and easy to have around and I could not recommend him more highly."

    J Drayton, London, 16th June 2020 goes here

  • "Nicholas Hill has restored some of our beloved furniture to its former glory. We are delighted with the results. Thank you so much."

    C Fiennes, Dorset, 12th June 2020