Carvers & Gilders holds a Royal Warrant, are members of the Master Carvers Association and have accredited ICON staff.
With our knowledge and experience of carving techniques, periods, styles and surface decoration, we are able to provide clients with ideas and designs for bespoke pieces.
We welcome client involvement to ensure that design intentions, aesthetics and context are all part of decision making.
Our clients include museums, national collections, public organisations, private collectors, antique dealers, interior designers, architects and individuals. We have undertaken long-term projects for Woburn Abbey, Windsor Castle, Osborne House, Harewood House, Spencer House, Houghton Hall, Hampton Court, Kew Palace, Uppark House and Royal Collection Trust.
Carvers & Gilders has a wealth of experience in design, carving, conservation, restoration, gilding and specialist finishes. Our staff are all qualified and fully trained. We keep abreast of new developments in our field.
Staff:
Christine Palmer ACR: Director & Co-founder
Lucy Bunning: Senior Conservator/Carver ~ joined 2001
Michael Leal: Director, Conservator/Carver - joined 2021
Amanda Hutchison: Conservator/Restorer - joined 2022
Milla Stafford-Deitsch: Conservator/Restorer - joined 2023
Sophie Doyle: Office Manager ~ joined 2018
Sara Jane Spratt: Company Secretary ~ joined 1999