Experts in the conservation and restoration of historic woodwork

The Privy Chamber, Kensington Palace

History preserved without compromise to quality and value

Grade I listed panelling, Groombridge Place

Vincent Reed has a rare passion and skill for the finest detail

The King's Drawing Room, Kensington Palace

All the glory of wood expertly restored and reinstated

19th Century Oak Billiard Room

Vincent Reed and his team are experts in the conservation and restoration of period woodwork

As accredited artists and craftsmen, we only use traditional methods and materials to restore exterior and interior woodwork: original flooring, architectural joinery and panelling. Our specialist knowledge is prized by a wide range of clients, including Historic Royal Palaces, English Heritage and the National Trust. We bring the same dedication and expertise to the privately owned properties we work in.

“Period woodwork is as precious as your most prized antiques. It deserves respect, never a sander”

Vincent Reed started his career as an antique furniture restorer at the age of 16. Over the last three decades he’s used the same painstaking approach for restoring interior woodwork: “You’d never use a sanding machine on antique furniture. Your period floorboards, staircases and doors deserve the same respect. Stripping or sanding them would destroy their history and value forever.”

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For Individually Owned Listed Buildings

The beautiful architectural features in your home were created by skilled artisans over generations. That’s why we never use sanding machines, only tools such has hand planes and chisels. On every project we carefully mirror the approach of our talented predecessors. So exquisite wooden details – down to the last floorboard and window latch – are returned to their original charm, adding to the character and investment value of your home.

For Stately Homes and Historic Properties

As a leading authority on period wood restoration, Vincent Reed has been brought in as a consultant for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Al Hosn in the UEA; The Great Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Auckland Castle, palatial home to the Prince Bishops. Vincent Reed’s team also restored the George I panelling in Kensington Palace, untouched since its original installation in 1720.

Vincent Reed in the press and media

Get the look: Sussex Life Magazine

On Vincent Reed’s ‘fascination and joy in unveiling evidence of skilled craftsmanship from a bygone era’.

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The Building Conservation Directory 2018, 25th edition

Contributing to this prestigious conservation journal, Vincent Reed gives advice on restoring architectural joinery.

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The woodworker’s pride and joy

Centuries old oak panelling has been lovingly restored. Sarah Lonsdale garners tips from the craftsmen who breathe life into antique wood.

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Timber treats

Why Vincent Reed chooses ‘not to make secrets’ of his repairs and how they enhance your home.

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Spotlight on… Vincent Reed Conservation & Restoration

Linseed oil, beeswax, shellac – wonderfully old-fashioned aromas to conjure memories from childhood. Greeting you as...

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A fascinating bit of 350 year old history from where the term 'top dog' and 'under dog' originate.

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