{"product_id":"restoration-of-eames-style-conference-table-circular","title":"Restoration of Eames style conference table circular","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Century Conference Table Restoration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e1. Background\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​The table was presented to Vintage Luxury as a vintage mid-century conference table with an intended scope for a full restoration (versus light restoration.) A tabletop from this era typically falls into one of three categories: solid timber, timber veneer, or a laminate\/melamine composite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Upon stripping back the top and legs for a detailed inspection, our team identified that this specific piece features a printed Laminex\/melamine laminate top rather than real wood. While laminate is highly unusual for a premium mid-century piece due to its historically lower material tier, the choice of material makes sense contextually: it allowed the original makers to achieve a complex, multi-directional starburst pattern layout through a cost-effective manufacturing method, bypassing the high expense of real timber veneer work at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​The current tabletop is heavily worn, exhibiting a combination of minor to major surface scratches alongside minor and major deep-set ring marks with chips on the edges and peeling laminate, the cosmetic condition is a 5\/10 at best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e2. Problem Statement\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​The core challenge of this project centers on the physical limitations of the material. Because laminate is a non-porous, chemically inert resin sheet with a paper-thin printed pattern layer, it cannot be sanded down, filled, or refinished the way natural timber can. Deep ring marks and scratches are baked directly into the plastic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Attempting to sand deep enough to erase these blemishes will completely burn through the printed wood-grain pattern, permanently exposing the brown paper backing underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject Scope: Premium Solid Timber Top Replacement \u0026amp; Custom Walnut Refinishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e1. Structural Engineering \u0026amp; Substrate Specification\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​To achieve the exact high-end aesthetic required for \u003cb\u003ePaper Stone Scissors\u003c\/b\u003e, we will replace the original, deeply compromised vintage laminate top with a brand-new, premium \u003cb\u003eSolid American White Oak\u003c\/b\u003e tabletop blank that will be reprinted or stained to a walnut like colour tbc by customer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eEngineered Block-Core Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e The substrate utilizes an interlocking solid hardwood block-core matrix that breaks up internal grain tension, permanently preventing the natural warping or twisting typical of traditional full-length timber slabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eDouble-Thickness Rim:\u003c\/b\u003e The top features a precision cold-pressed, face-to-face perimeter lamination. This delivers an architectural, chunky 40mm thick profile while increasing the structural rigidity of the circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in Steel Bracing:\u003c\/b\u003e The underside is structurally reinforced by \u003cb\u003etwo heavy-duty, recessed steel C-channels\u003c\/b\u003e routed flush straight through the timber planks. These tracks allow the timber to breathe laterally through seasonal Melbourne humidity shifts while keeping the table perfectly flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eLeg Base Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Your vintage cast-aluminum spider-arm base acts as a secondary metal bracing web. Because the structural arms extend outward to within 10cm of the table's perimeter, they completely eliminate the risk of edge-sag. The table will be mounted utilizing flat-bottomed pan-head fasteners, allowing the timber to expand and contract smoothly across the metal arms without splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e2. Premium Refinishing \u0026amp; Color Customization\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​The brand-new solid timber top will be brought into our workshop as a raw canvas to undergo a multi-stage color transformation to achieve your tailored luxury Walnut aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eGrain Preparation:\u003c\/b\u003e Our workshop team will mechanically sand the smooth-faced oak top down through successive orbital passes, finalizing at a \u003cb\u003e180 to 240-grit finish\u003c\/b\u003e. This beautifully opens up the oak pores to accept pigments uniformly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eOn-Site Sample Testing:\u003c\/b\u003e To fully control the final tone and eliminate color distortion caused by the natural straw-yellow undertones of White Oak, we will execute live tint tests completely hidden on the underside of your tabletop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Osmo Tinting Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e We will test a curated selection of professional \u003cb\u003eOsmo Wood Wax Finishes\u003c\/b\u003e to find the absolute match for your space. The tint options slated for your review are \u003cb\u003e3143 Cognac Satin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e3164 Oak Satin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e3166 Walnut Satin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e3168 Oak Antique Satin\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eTerra Tint\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Protective Lock Coat:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the preferred tint coat is applied and cured, we will lock it down with \u003cb\u003etwo coats of clear Osmo Polyx-Oil\u003c\/b\u003e. This creates a microporous, commercial-grade surface that is highly stain-resistant against wine, coffee, juices, and water. It will not crack, flake, or blister under heavy corporate use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e3. Commercial Terms \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eTotal Production Turnaround:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e2 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e from deposit receipt to on-site delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003ePayment Milestone Terms:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e50% EFT Deposit\u003c\/b\u003e required to initiate procurement and workshop scheduling, with the remaining \u003cb\u003e50% balance\u003c\/b\u003e due immediately upon completion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eLogistics \u0026amp; Handover:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully included within scope—professional transport, specialized transit protection, \u003cb\u003eon-site delivery, and final technical assembly\u003c\/b\u003e to your vintage base at the Paper Stone Scissors premises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Note:\u003c\/b\u003e If you are ready to proceed with this structural solid wood transformation and wish to lock in our current two-week workshop production queue, please reply confirming your preferred initial tint direction from the Osmo matrix above (or wait till we sample it for you underneath the table for visual selection), and we will issue your 50% deposit invoice to initiate the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Vintage Luxury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118941782187,"sku":"464","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/2834\/6283\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6bfea7f8-f06f-475e-9bca-e1e14a844293.png?v=1782349768","url":"https:\/\/www.vintageluxury.com.au\/products\/restoration-of-eames-style-conference-table-circular","provider":"Vintage Luxury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}