Restoring a Parker Mid Century Coffee Table

A genuine Parker Mid Century coffee table is more than just a piece of furniture , its an Australian design classic.

Built to last, these iconic tables deserve expert care when age wear and tear and everyday use begins to take their toll.

This Parker Coffee table arrived with damaged veneers, surface wear and a tired finish.

Our Restoration process included careful veneer repair, fine sanding and refinishing to return the table to its original beauty, while preserving its mid century authenticity .

Iconic Mid Century restoration.

At Bywater Design , we specialise in Parker furniture and mid century repairs and restoration.

Every restoration is treated with respect for the original craftsmanship , ensuring the piece retains its value ,integrity and timeless appeal

Creating a Mid Century Dining Suite

Remaining faithful to the mid century era, a client requested we design and make a Lounge Suite that lends itself to the characteristics of this era

Design Features had to include;

Functionality; form following function

An cluttered feel, sleek lines with both organic and geometric forms and minimal ornamentation.

Initial conceps were drawn up by Stuart so that the client could get a “feel” for what the end product would be

We chose Tasmanian Oak for this elegant 2 Seater and 2 single chairs

Mid Century glory 2 Single seaters

Elegant classic lines

Timeless beauty

Stunning fabric selection

Our client very astutely chose 2 fabrics, a bold geometric print for the two single chairs and a clasic textured Navy for the 3 seater.

The end result is an elegant yet practical lounge that wont “date” and will remain a firm family favourite in the home for years to come.

Mogens Lassen Scandinavian 3 legged Stool Restoration

We are currently in the midst of restoring some wonderful mid century Scandinavian furniture.

The clean aesthetic lines , the blonde timbers the ease of design are synonymous with this era of furniture design.

The 3 legged stool designed by Mogens Lassen in 1942 was inspired by the stool used by shoemakers, functional and simplistic in design, it evolved into an elegant 3 legged stool smooth of surface and understated in design.

3 legged stool by Mogens Lassen read for restoratation

The restoration process involved carefully removing the white paint, regluing the legs, sanding and re-polishing to bring out the beauty of the natural grain.

Beautifully restored 3 legged stool by Danish Designer Mogens Lassen

Restored to enhance its classic lines this Mid centruy Oak stool was designed my Mogens Lassen in 1942