Master French Polishing & Specialist Wood FINISHing in London
Trusted by London's finest homes, corporate offices, hotels and designers
Master French Polishing & Specialist Wood Restoration in London
The Art of French polishing.
Refined over three generations.
Three generations of polishing expertise in London & Essex for residential and commercial clients. We provide durable, high-end restoration and finishes for dining tables, boardroom furniture, staircases, and architectural woodwork.
Restoring dining tables, staircases, boardroom furniture and architectural joinery across London and the Home Counties to their finest finish. From a cherished dining table to a grand mansion staircase, our standard is the same: exceptional.
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Established 2014
Third generation polishers with over 30 years experience
FULLY INSURED
Comprehensive public liability coverage
QUaLITY GUARANTEED
We stand behind every project
Consistently exceptional reviews
5 STAR RATING
Traditional Craft. Modern Finish.
Traditional French polish is beautiful on antiques but too fragile for boardrooms, staircases and dining tables and daily use. We use advanced lacquers applied with hand-finishing techniques. The flawless finish of fine polishing. The durability modern life demands.
Our specialist wood finishing services
Table Refinishing & Restoration
A scratched dining table. Water marks. Faded finish. If your table fits your space, it's worth restoring. Two craftsmen dedicate a full day. The result: a finish better than the day you bought it.
French polished oak staircase in a Kensington residence
Staircases
& Handrails
A tired, faded staircase makes your whole home look tired. It's the first thing you see when you walk through the door. Period staircases stripped back and refinished. New staircases colour-matched to your exact specification. Handrails restored to their original beauty.
Internal
& Entrance Doors
Your front door is your first impression. Faded and weathered from years of sun and rain? Interior doors that don't match your newly renovated home? We restore doors on-site with weather-resistant finishes for exterior doors and colour matching for interior doors.
Bar Tops
& Hospitality
A worn bar top in your pub. Damaged restaurant tables. Faded hotel reception desk. Every day out of service costs revenue. We specialise in fast-turnaround hospitality work. Bar tops, tables, reception desks — refinished with durable finishes that withstand heavy use.
Durable boardroom table restoration in The City of London
Boardroom
& Office Furniture
Your boardroom table reflects your business. A scuffed table in your next client meeting? We can restore boardroom tables over weekends – zero disruption to your working week. Protective, commercial-grade finishes.
Custom colour finish applied to a bespoke library in Richmond.
Architectural
Features
Bespoke kitchens, wall panelling, fitted furniture – the joinery is installed but needs finishing to your exact specification. Sample board approval before we start. Colour matched to existing interior or physical samples. Completed on schedule for designers and developers.
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“Fantastic professional service. Tables look like new and we are very happy with the results from their team.”
— Katie Watkins, Stamford AssociatesWho we work with
The French Polishing Co. provides specialist on-site restoration for both residential and commercial clients throughout Greater London and Essex. From restoring heritage handrails in Chelsea and Kensington to modernising boardroom tables in The City and Canary Wharf, our third-generation craftsmen deliver durable, high-end finishes tailored to each location. We regularly serve clients in Richmond, Islington, and Mayfair, as well as across Chigwell and the wider Essex area. Whether it’s a luxury home project or large-scale commercial wood maintenance, we bring the workshop to you, ensuring minimal disruption and a master-class finish.
Expert French Polishing Across London & Essex
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OUR RESULTS
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BEFORE - Reviving a mid-century teak table in Mayfair
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AFTER - Reviving a mid-century teak table in Mayfair
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BEFORE - Specialist handrail polishing and staircase refinishing in Central London
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AFTER - Specialist handrail polishing and staircase refinishing in Central London
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BEFORE - Complete restoration of grand entrance doors for a London Embassy
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AFTER - Complete restoration of grand entrance doors for a London Embassy
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