Author Archives: MPFConservation

About MPFConservation

We are a conservation and restoration firm located in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in objects: furniture, but also other objects such as boxes, statues or . . . upholstered furniture or walls; wood, stone or metal furniture or objects; lacquered and painted furniture or objects; traditional finishes on furniture or objects; quilts, beaded objects, and some textile reparation and interior architectural elements, such as leather or upholstered walls. When you think about conservation, equate it to restoring the furniture or object the best way possible for the history, life and value of the object. We work West of the Rockies from Canada to Mexico. Kate and Mitchell Powell are partners in work and in life; we each have our specialties in work and in our marriage. Mitchell is the cat charmer in both! To see our work visit our official website: http://www.mpfconservation.com

How Do I Take Care of THIS?

by DKP How do you get information on caring for your precious family heirlooms?  We are asked how-to frequently, in areas where we have little expertise (photographs, digital information, etc.).  However, we know where people can obtain the info they … Continue reading

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East Lake Sofa-Bed Upholstery #2A: Repair

by DKP We had the opportunity to conserve a wonderful Eastlake style sofa-bed by A. Hansen Co., Chicago, Ill.  Our clients have restored a wonderful Victorian in NE Portland, and this sofa-bed will grace her office. This is the second … Continue reading

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Eastlake Sofa-Bed Upholstery Conservation #1: Excavation

by DKP We had the opportunity to conserve a wonderful Eastlake style sofa-bed by A. Hansen Co., Chicago, Ill.  Our clients have restored a wonderful Victorian in NE Portland, and this sofa-bed will grace her office.  It was thought the … Continue reading

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