ABOUT US

Benchmark restorations have been conserving, restoring and repairing antique furniture in Sydney’s Inner West since 2001.Benchmark restorations is owned and operated by Gideon Wyeth. Benchmark takes particular pride in the quality of their furniture restoration work. Each piece is lovingly restored to take the pride of place in any home.The furniture does not need to be old or antique; Benchmark will re-veneer, repair or re-finish furniture of any age.

Gideon works for some of Sydney’s finest Antique Dealers, Interior Designers and Galleries, and has a reputation for quality and professionalism.He has extensive experience with restoring hi-end antiques, and has a soft spot for early European country furniture. He is also accustomed to altering old furniture to suit modern living needs, i.e. converting old wardrobes into TV cabinets or bookcases, and extending old beds to suit modern mattress sizes.

Before Starting

His own business, Gideon completed a four-year apprenticeship in antique restoration & conservation with Sydney’s well-known English trained restorer Malcolm Buck (Artisan Antiques).

During His Apprenticeship

Gideon graduated from technical college with a distinction in Cabinet Making Cert III.  Gideon’s respect and adherence to traditional, authentic cabinetmaking is absolute.

In 2008 Gideon

Travelled to San Diego to study at the American school of French Marquetry, where he completed stage one, The Boulle Technique.
WHAT THEY SAY

TESTIMONIALS

You have done an amazing job on the sideboard!You have restored it beautifully & the mirror looks perfect at its new size in the entrance way!Beautiful craftsmanship, thank you!

Amanda Schmidt

Just a quick message to let you know how happy we are with all the work that you did for us. In particular, the chest of drawers....it has made ourselves and our family so happy to see a family heirloom returned to its former glory. Your work has exceeded what we thought could be achieved.

John and Susan Pittman

Hi, Gideon. Just wanted to say how thrilled we are with the table and chairs. They came up even more beautifully than we'd hoped. Thanks so much!

Marian Theodore Stanmore

Wow, what a transformation, Liz and I believe that the table and chairs look better now than they did when we brought them.Thank you so much for all of your hard work.

Liz & Simon watts Mosman

Is your furniture looking slightly tired or well used?

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