Geoff Lengel, proprietor, completed a furniture craftsmen cabinetmaking certificate trade course in Sydney December 1983, three years later Wilfix Restorations was established.

Wilfix Restorations has restored furniture for many corporate and private clients including:

Government Departments   

           - Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)

           - Geological and Mining Museum

Governors

legal establishments

medical practices

the entertainment industry

corporations

insurance companies, and

private collectors

All work is carried out in a manner sympathetic to the piece using traditional methods.

The philosophy about restoration is that the item should be structurally sound and the furniture should be usable, such as drawers and doors operating properly preserving the character and age of the piece.

Wilfix Restorations does not use polyurethane finishes, as these are generally not suitable for antique furniture. Traditional French polishing is undertaken even though it is time consuming it stands the test of time. With care the finish will last a lifetime.

Some modern adhesives are far superior to the original organic glues.  We use the most appropriate product depending on the requirement of the restoration, for example, animal glue is ideal for veneer work.