French polishing · all of Melbourne

French polishing in
Melbourne

French polishing is a traditional finish of many thin, hand-rubbed coats of shellac that bring a deep, warm shine to fine and antique timber. Dylberry Design's master polisher of 50 years restores tables, sideboards and heirlooms, and lifts water rings and heat marks, across Melbourne. Send a photo for a free quote within 24 hours.

Key points

Traditional hand-applied shellac by a master polisher of 50 years, not a quick spray finish.
Timber restoration, water-ring and heat-mark repair, and colour-matched touch-ups.
Fully insured, with careful pickup and delivery of valuable pieces.
Free quote from a photo, reply within 24 hours; servicing all of Melbourne from Eltham.

Last updated: July 2026

Traditional shellac finishing and timber restoration by a master polisher of 50 years. Tables, sideboards, antiques and heirlooms brought back to a deep, hand-rubbed shine.

Send a photo for a quote Call 0425 832 619

What we do

Timber, brought back to life

French polishing is a craft, and it's one we've been doing for half a century. Done properly, it's the finish nothing else matches.

French polishing

Traditional hand-applied shellac for a deep, warm shine on fine timber.

Timber restoration

Tables, sideboards, dressers and cabinets restored and refinished.

Water & heat damage

White rings, marks and dull patches lifted and blended back in.

Colour matching

Repairs and touch-ups matched so they disappear into the original finish.

Antique finishes

Sympathetic refinishing that respects the age and character of the piece.

Frames & detail

Show-wood on chairs and lounges, and detailed timber, finished properly.

French polished antique mahogany timber by Dylberry Design Melbourne

Why Dylberry

Fifty years of the craft

Our French polisher has 50 years at the trade, this is genuinely their craft.
Traditional shellac methods, not a quick spray finish.
Honest advice on whether a piece needs a full refinish or just a repair.
Fully insured, with careful handling of valuable pieces.
Servicing all of Melbourne, with pickup and delivery by arrangement.

Good to know

French polishing questions

What is French polishing?

It's a traditional finishing method, many thin coats of shellac, hand-rubbed to a deep, warm shine. It's the classic finish on fine and antique timber.

Can you fix water rings or heat marks?

Usually, yes, white rings, marks and dull patches can be lifted and blended back into the finish. Send us a photo and we'll tell you.

Can you match my existing finish?

Yes, we colour-match repairs and touch-ups so they disappear into the original.

Do you pick up and deliver?

Yes, carefully, across all of Melbourne, by arrangement.

Get a quote on your French polishing

Send a photo of the piece, table, cabinet, chair or heirloom, and we'll come back with a rough price for the French polishing.

Restore your timber

Send a photo of the piece and we'll come back with a rough price and honest advice.

Send a photo for a quote Call 0425 832 619