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<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]We, the wood and furniture conservators at the Central Conservation Workshop in Berlin, conduct a technological analysis to learn more about the construction and history of an antique piece of furniture, a work of art, or a wooden object. The results of our investigation not only open up a fascinating window into history for both you and us, but are also an absolute prerequisite for developing a well-founded conservation or restoration strategy that best meets the individual needs of your object.[\/vc_column_text]
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Would you like to learn more about the authenticity, age, provenance, or value of your piece of furniture or work of art?<\/p>\n

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In all these cases, we strongly recommend that you take advantage of the general preliminary examination<\/a> and technical assessment offered by the Central Restoration Workshop Berlin (ZRW Berlin). No detail or secret escapes the trained and experienced eye of our wood and furniture conservators at ZRW Berlin, led by certified conservator (Univ.) and carpenter Philipp Westebbe. <\/p>\n

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      Technological findings regarding typical materials, techniques, and design elements help us to classify the object within a specific stylistic period from a cultural-historical perspective and to shed light on everyday historical production practices. To arrive at our conclusions, we then employ various scientific analytical methods, such as chemical analysis of binders, UV\/Vis\/NIR spectroscopy, and FT-IR spectroscopy.[\/vc_column_text]

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      <\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]As the Central Restoration Workshop in Berlin, we have decades of experience and in-depth knowledge of original materials, historical construction methods, manufacturing techniques, and original recipes. Through our technological analysis, we are not only able to reliably date your work of art, piece of furniture, or interior decoration to a specific art-historical style period, but also to provide you with in-depth information on materials science, recommend appropriate care measures tailored to your specific needs, and create personalized care instructions.
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