ANTIQUE RESTORATION

The video explores the art of antique restoration at West Dean School in Sussex. Students learn to extend the life of 100-year-old furniture, making it more valuable over time. Mr. Wen demonstrates his expertise in restoring an 18th-century table, while a 200-year-old grandfather clock is prepared to last another two centuries. The importance of matching original finishes is emphasized, ensuring restored pieces maintain their historical integrity. An antique discovered on a farm is highlighted for its potential comeback at the Chelsea Antiques Fair.

What is the primary focus of the school at West Dean in Sussex?

• Educating students on digital art restoration

• Instructing students on extending the life of antique furniture

• Training students in modern furniture design

• Teaching students to fly planes

What is crucial when restoring an 18th-century table?

• Changing the original structure

• Using modern materials

• Matching veneers, stains, and polishes to the original

• Adding new design elements

How long could a restored 200-year-old grandfather clock last?

• Another 100 years

• Another 200 years

• Another 500 years

• Another 50 years

Where might a restored antique make a comeback?

• The London Art Fair

• The Chelsea Antiques Fair

• The Paris Fashion Week

• The New York Design Show

What is a certainty about the Chelsea Old Town Hall?

• It is filled with modern art

• There is nothing new there

• It is a venue for contemporary music

• It hosts new technology exhibitions