“Jake Radford is a problem solver and a craftsman of the old school. When I arrived in the UK in 1992 and purchased a chest of drawers in need of restoration from an antique dealer, she suggested that I call Jake to do the work.
He transformed the tired piece into a wonderful, workable chest that has a great patina and is still in good condition today.
Since that time I have asked him to restore multiple items for myself and clients and have never been disappointed. I have been sourcing antiques for private clients, interior designers and architects for 28 years and rely on Jake to do any restoration that is needed. He is an invaluable asset to my business and I have regularly passed his name on to many friends.”
— nan maybon, antiques resource
“Jake Radford has done a fantastic job on price and in time so if you need any antique furniture repaired or repolished, Jake is your guy. ”
— philip proctor of proctor watts cole rutter architects
“Without hesitation I can highly recommend Jake Radford for antique furniture restoration. Furthermore, I have been very pleased with Jake’s expertise and attention to detail when it comes to making bespoke furniture as well as providing miscellaneous joinery services whether it is making cabinet doors to match existing doors or artfully crafting built-in units.
Jake is extremely knowledgeable, has impressive experience and takes great pride in his work. It is rare to find someone like him who constantly exceeds your expectations.
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— brooks robertson, cbr interiors (london)
“Jake has restored a sideboard and antique sewing box for me, both completed with care and very sympathetically to their character. Collected and delivered and promptly restored. Highly recommended. ”
— Roanna Ellis, Customer
“Jake Radford is a professional. You can send your favourite piece to him and know it’ll be taken care of. The quality of his work is absolutely excellent. ”
— Cat Jansen, Customer
“I have worked with Gibson & Radford on insurance claims for 10 years. He’s an efficient professional who always delivers. ”
— Stephen Ross, IMC
“As you will know the flood at my home seriously damaged a round walnut table which belonged to my late mother and which I remember well in my grandmother’s house.
Cieran O’Grady instructed Jake of Gibson & Radford to restore the table. The table has been restored and returned to me. I am very impressed with the high quality of the restoration and I just want to say thank you. I have called Jake to congratulate him for his excellent craftsmanship. ”
