Furniture Restoration.
ZRW Berlin
Your Central Conservation Studios
in Berlin & Brandenburg
Historical furniture & modern furniture such as antiques and heirlooms are unique witnesses of history. As qualified conservators/restorers (holders of diploma, M.A., B.Sc.) and carpenters with passion, we want to preserve those pieces for posterity and apply our extensive knowledge of materials, historical techniques, and style periods. As the ZRW - Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstatt Berlin - (Central Conservation Studios Berlin), we belong to a network of conservators/restorers and workshops from various disciplines throughout Europe.
Our certified conservators/restorers dedicate themselves to each object in need of restoration with attention to detail, expert knowledge, and craftsmanship. No matter whether it is an antique furniture, modern furniture, wooden objects or wooden room furnishings:
In our very well-equipped 150 qm Conservation Studios, we perform wood and furniture conservations to the highest standards and in compliance with the Charter of Venice. We conservators/restorers of the Conservation Studios ZRW Berlin are members of the Association of Restorers (VDR) e. V.
ZRW Berlin's clients
private & institutional
Wood/furniture restoration for "private" clients:
- PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS
- Joineries
- upholstery shops
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Furniture designers
- Interior designers
- Furniture dealers
- Art dealer
- Art collectors
- Auction houses
- Antique dealers
- Artists
Wood/furniture restoration for "institutional" clients:
- Museums
- Building offices
- Monument offices
- Castle administrations
- Insurances
- Galleries
- Institutes
- Churches
ZRW Berlin
Restorations as a service
Wood / furniture restoration
Would you like to have a cherished piece of furniture refurbished or a lacquer surface refreshed? Do you need experts to appraise and value a valuable chair or cabinet? With us you get the full range of services for conservation and restoration of furniture, wooden objects and wooden room furnishings - from the removal of defects to the conservation concept.
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Additional services
Central Conservation Studios Berlin
In addition to a majority of restoration specialisations, our Central Restoration Workshop Berlin offers additional services. These extended restoration services are common components of the restorer's everyday work. Here you will find an overview from our Conservation Studios ZRW Berlin to these other services that we also offer.
Cost determination for clients
Do you need a cost estimate? After viewing your object, we will provide you with an accurate offer with a fixed price.
artLABOR ®
Other services: Analytics
Investigations with our artLABOR ®
The Central Conservation Studios Berlin carries out various examinations with its in-house artLABOR ®. In the course of the General Preliminary Examination, we graduate restorers visualise by looking closely. The Technological Examination helps our Conservation Studios ZRW Berlin to learn more about the manufacture and history of an old piece of furniture, artwork or wooden object. Our ZRW Berlin carries out non-destructive, low-destructive and imaging examinations with the help of two workshop-owned spectrometers. In addition, we cooperate with other specialist laboratories.
Equipment
Analysis by our artLABOR ®
Highly professional special technology for non-destructive testing
Whether for material determination, damage analysis or for determining authenticity: In the Central Restoration Workshop Berlin, we are optimally equipped for instrumental examinations of various kinds. With our many years of experience and our comprehensive knowledge within restoration and conservation, we analyze your object professionally en détail and in the best quality.
Mehr lesen- Mobile UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy
- FT-IR spectroscopy
klimaLABOR
Other services: Sale & consulting
Reseller and consulting of high-quality measurement and control technology from Krah&Grote
The klimaLABOR of the Central Conservation Studios Berlin is a reseller of Krah&Grote's climate measurement technology and enjoys territorial protection for sales within Berlin and Brandenburg. Via its own database, klimaLABOR offers all Krah&Grote products for sale. In addition, the klimaLABOR works in the preventive conservation as a consultant and advises on all issues related to the following topics:
Transducer with analog output
Calibration service
Use our service for the calibration of your instruments:
Accurate verification and calibration of your sensors through a combined air conditioning system that combines the accuracy of a dew point mirror with the stability of saturated salt solutions.
Advice on climate issues
Harmful mould growth, damp walls, destroyed sockets or wall paintings?
We create solutions!
Climate monitoring service
Our service includes constant monitoring for compliance with the specified climate values. Also included in the service is alarming by arrangement.
Climate measurement
klimaLABOR's top products from Krah&Grote
Sale of highly professional measurement and control technology for climate measurements
The versatile product range of highly professional measurement and control technology for climate measurements for the preventive conservation of churches, castles and museums makes Krah&Grote the world market leader in this special field. As klimaLABOR of our Central Conservation Studios Berlin we sell the highly professional climate measurement technology of Krah&Grote as reseller within Berlin and Brandenburg.
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- Software ClimateView 3D
- Data logger and radio data logger - System MIGO10
Professional
We know what to do
ZRW Berlin's guide
As conservators/restorers, we face recurring questions concerning the proper care or the optimal environmental conditions for historic furniture and wooden objects. In our guidebook, you will be provided with answers to these and other questions and receive valuable background information.
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ZRW Berlin's history
The Central Conservation Studios Berlin
The Central Conservation Studios Berlin is specialized in the conservation & restoration of historical and modern furniture, wooden objects, and elements. In addition, material analyzes of art and cultural assets and the sale of climate measurement technology from Krah&Grote for preventive conservation is also part of our range of services. Based in Berlin-Wedding (Schwedenstr. 14-15), we are happy to provide advice and assistance to individual and institutional clients in all matters concerning wood and furniture conservation and restoration in Berlin & Brandenburg.
Learn more about ZRW
- Wood & Furniture restoration
- Conservation planning
- Investigations
Our open ear
Get an individual quote
Would you like to preserve or restore an antique piece of furniture or have the authenticity of a wooden object or cultural asset appraised? Do you need support with the professional transport of valuable objects? We are at your disposal as knowledgeable certified conservators/restorers (holders of diploma, M.A., B.Sc.) and carpenters of the Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstatt Berlin (Central Conservation Studios Berlin).
Book an appointment with us, and you will receive a detailed offer with a fixed price within two days!
Request a non-binding offer now!
About Philipp H. Westebbe
Your furniture conservator in Berlin & Brandenburg
Since becoming a certified conservator/restorer [holder of diploma (univ.)] & carpenter with passion, we want to preserve those pieces for, Philipp H. Westebbe has gained experience in specialized workshops for conservation and restoration throughout Europe. He has been following his passion for working with wooden objects and cultural assets professionally since 1996. He combines scientific and technical knowledge with artistic sensitivity. As founder and owner of the ZRW - Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstatt Berlin - (Central Conservation Studios Berlin), he ensures that old and damaged objects come into competent hands and shine in new splendor after restoration.
The ZRW - Conservators/Restorers of our Central Conservation Studios Berlin:
Owner & CEO Philipp H. Westebbe Carpenter & Dipl.-Restaurator (Univ.)
Thyl Feuerstein Master carpenter & Conservator
Nina Clermont Carpenter & Conservator (B.A.) cons./rest. of wood
Marina Graß Art History (M.A.) & Carpenter & Conservator
Jens Venske Transporter (Car data: VW LT II colour silver. Loading area: 4.40 x 1.60 x 1.90m with a loading height of 1.75m [because of the doors]; 3.5 tons permissible total weight, i.e. approx. 1.2 tons payload. 158 hp Year of construction July 2006)
Things to know before your planned wood or furniture conservation
The success guide for potential clients
Let's get started ...
- Access a guide that explains how to plan the desired wood or furniture conservation.
- What needs to be considered when choosing a professional conservation studio.
- Save money and time by preventing an over-restoration.
- Find out what matters in a wood or furniture conservation.
- Learn which common mistakes to avoid.