Custom Furniture Restoration & Upcycled Decor
Shipped across India
I restore and transform old trunks, heirlooms, and vintage pieces into custom furniture and wall art using Indian folk art and mixed-media techniques.
Pricing Guide
Upcycled Teak Keepsake Box
Base Structure
- Material: Reclaimed teak or mango wood with a solid, heavy feel.
- Dimensions: Standard tabletop size (approx. 8x5 to 10x7 inches).
- Hardware: Functional brass-finish latch and hinges with a distressed look.
Artwork & Finish
- Technique: Hybrid application of archival decoupage prints blended with hand-painted borders.
- Embellishments: Lid features 3D elements like vintage coins, tribal jewelry pieces, or metal beads.
- Protection: Sealed with multiple coats of clear varnish for a satin finish.
Interior
- Lining: Basic felt, cotton fabric, or painted interior to protect contents.
Vintage Clock-Frame Wall Decor
The Frame
- Source: Upcycled vintage teak wood clock frame.
- Size: Diameter ranges from 18 to 22 inches.
- Design: Hand-painted wooden rim featuring patterns like checkerboards or lotus motifs.
Centerpiece Assembly
- Metalwork: Central cast brass Prabhavali (temple arch) or deity figurine.
- Backdrop: Digital archival print mounted on premium fabric (Banarasi, Mashru, or Raw Silk).
- Trims: Bottom features hanging tassels, cowrie shells, or beads in a dreamcatcher style.
Mounting
- Installation: Heavy-duty hook attached at the back for wall hanging.
Hand-Painted Vintage Trunk Coffee Table
Restoration & Build
- Base: Genuine vintage steel or wood trunk (24 to 36 inches wide).
- Prep: Comprehensive rust removal, dent beating, and priming.
- Legs: Addition of four turned wooden legs to raise total height to 15-18 inches.
Surface Artistry
- Design: Acrylic artwork ranging from geometric patterns to complex mythological themes.
- Technique: Includes gold leaf accents, hand-painting, and decoupage layering.
- Sealing: Heavy-duty Polyurethane (PU) coating to protect against spills and wear.
Interior
- Finish: Cleaned and lined with paper or fabric for functional storage.
About Custom Furniture Restoration & Upcycled Decor
Why I Do What I Do
Objects have stories. I see old trunks, broken clock frames, and forgotten boxes as storytellers, waiting for someone to listen. My thing is finding beauty in what most people would call junk. I’m all about giving these pieces a second chance, not just a makeover.
What I Restore & Reimagine
- Upcycled vintage trunks - sometimes with full-on Banjara vibes, coins, tassels, Afghan jewellery, all that jazz.
- Custom memory box decor - made from salvaged teak, perfect for letters, jewellery, or just random keepsakes. Especially hits home for folks missing India.
- Heirloom prabhavali transformation - I turn discarded temple arches and old clock frames into wall art, mixing digital and hand-painted work.
- Architectural bits - old camphor wood panels, sometimes with new brass elements, always with a nod to the past.
My Process
Restoration comes first. I clean, fix, and prep each piece. Then comes the art - hand-painting, decoupage, layering digital archives, whatever fits. Sometimes I frame the final piece on Banarasi silk with zari butas (gold thread motifs) for that extra touch.
Inspirations
My work pulls from Indian folk art restoration - Kalamkari, Pichwai, Pattachitra, Hindu mythology, Dasavatara, Navagraha. It’s a mashup of tradition and personal stories.
Custom Commissions
If you’ve got a family heirloom or something with a story, I can help turn it into mixed-media furniture art you’ll actually want to show off. Let’s make something that feels like you.
Meet your Expert
Chandan Dubey
168 connects in last 3 months
My Story
I’m a bit of a magpie, honestly. Artist, photographer, wanderer. My thing? I collect stories—old textiles from Bali, heritage bits from Hoi An, even my grandma’s Kachin weave tossed on my bed. My house is a museum of lived-in memories. I believe in surrounding myself with things that have a past, a soul. That’s why I do what I do—keeping these stories alive, not just tucked away.
My Work
What I Do - Restoration art, custom hand-painted furniture, upcycled textile wall art, apparel (Nyaas), and art photography & styling.
Upcycled Textile Art - I turn scraps—tribal embroidery, mirror-work—into new, slow handcrafted decor. Nothing is ever just waste.
Restoration & Hand-Painting - Old trunks, wood panels, clock frames—I restore and hand-paint them, mixing in Kalamkaari or Pattachitra influences.
Blending Traditions - Love mixing Balinese Ikat with Kutch embroidery or Songket with Banarasi silk. It’s cultures chatting on fabric.
Custom Work Together - If you want something rooted in tradition, we’ll chat and create a unique, personal textile or decor piece.
