Edwin Fox presents – a guide through furniture restoration

Name: Edwin Fox presents – a guide through furniture restoration
Start: 2026-05-21T13:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-05-24T13:00:00+11:00
Location: Revolver Lane

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Edwin Fox presents – a guide through furniture restoration Vol:2026

For the fifth year running- as part of this year’s NGV Melbourne Design Week, Edwin Fox Furniture offers you a unique opportunity to be guided through the wonderful world of furniture restoration while immersing yourself in one of Melbourne’s most iconic high street locations the - 1914 Colosseum Arcade, Chapel St.

We have an even bigger event this year, covering four days of the festival, where participants can choose from one of 8 sessions available.

First of its kind in Australia! British furniture restorer & artisan - Edwin Fox offers a truly unique experience to those who wish to learn all things within furniture restoration.

Edwin Fox is an independent furniture restoration business owner & restorer, a vintage buyer / seller and a passionate lover of design. Who’s had a long standing career in the arts, now wishes to impart his years of expertise & knowledge. Edwin will guide his students through an intensive introductory information seminar with live demonstrations, while participants engage in a lively Q&A along the way. Bring your note pad, as tips & tricks of the trade will be revealed. We also encourage to take photos & videos, while Edwin explains in full detail his craft and pin points crucial information for the budding enthusiast.

Edwin’s practise sits right in the heart for the origins of recycling, and so particular emphasis is placed on his craft being that of sustainable effort. Where possible, Edwin will explain the best alternatives in ‘eco-friendly’ restoration, using natural oils and the like to give furniture a beautiful, durable look and whilst not having any negative effect on the environment.

These events are designed to give you essential tools and equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take on that home project which you have been putting off for years.
Whether you are a student studying a related topic, industry professional wanting to gain a better understanding, a home hobbyist wanting to improve on some skills, or you simply just love chairs, this event welcomes you.
These events are tailored for beginners to intermediates, from furniture design enthusiasts, to architects, there is something for everyone.

What makes our events stand out and so unique is our choice of locations. We pick buildings of interest which compliments what you are learning. The only experience on offer that teaches you vintage furniture restoration, in a vintage building!
This year, the 1914 high-street spectacular Colosseum Arcade, now known as the creative studios at Revolver Lane.