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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Furniture restorer

Furniture restorers repair and protect pieces of modern and old furniture, returning them as closely as possible to their original condition.

Typical duration
3 years
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Creative and design
Standard ref
ST0978
Where this apprenticeship leads
Furniture RestorerAI exposure 6% · Low
Starting out
£18,000 - £22,000
Experienced
£25,000 - £30,000
Senior
£35,000+
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Role overview

A Furniture Restorer apprenticeship trains you in the specialist craft skills to conserve, repair, and restore antique and period furniture using traditional techniques and materials that are sympathetic to the original piece. You will develop expertise in woodwork, upholstery, gilding, and surface finishing within a workshop or conservation setting. This standard leads to specialist conservator, antique dealer support, or museum conservation roles.

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