To conserve/restore furniture in an ethically sound manner one must have an expert knowledge of both the traditional techniques and materials employed at the time of manufacture, plus be in tune with the most up-to-date scientific procedures for conservation.

Patinations practice minimal intervention. This means that the furniture maintains its historical integrity as well as its aesthetic and financial value. We appreciate and differentiate between the demands of institutional work, private work and work for the trade. Our approach is based on the synthesis of, preservation, conservation and restoration. These three endeavors can be applied separately or in conjunction with one another to present your furniture as original and well cared for objects.

As a member of The Australian Institute of Conservators of Cultural Material, we practice in accordance with the professionally recognised code of ethics: www.aiccm.org.au/pdfs/Codeprc.pdf

The Australian Antique Dealers Association code of ethics are also adhered too: www.aada.org.au

These codes clearly define the duty of care that we as conservators have in protecting your object and sets out the obligations we have to you as a client. Before entrusting your precious objects, please ensure your conservator is employing these standards.