Restorations
Furniture Restorations, Room Reconstruction, Reproductions
David is also highly skilled in furniture design and reproduction. For 18 years, David has been the Senior Restoration Consultant for the
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron, Ohio, and the historic Hale Farm in Bath, Ohio. David has skillfully brought the highest quality
of fine room restoration, antique repair, and furniture reproduction skills together to create a sense of timelessness for the visitor/observer.
Restoration: Antique Furniture, Room Reconstruction, Reproductions
March, 2017
White oak carved to match the reversed medallion/layover crossing in the ceiling molding.
Round Room,
Manor House, June, 2021
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Round Room ceiling,
Manor House.
Carving was completed to match the one remaining original and color matched to blend into the ceiling when reinstalled.
Approximately 9” in diameter.
Round Room, Manor House.
June, 2021
The copper roofed room experienced severe water damage from multiple roof leaks. Following on, the ceiling and walls suffered extensive
damage and discoloration.
Through staining, feathering and toning,
Mr. Shankland brought the room back to its original beauty.
March, 2017
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.
Close-up of water damage around the Game Room fireplace and wall.
Note drips, runs, and severe discoloration from leakage before restoration is completed by
Mr. Shankland.
March, 2017
Game Room showing water damage repair and restoration.
March, 2017
A chemical stain was used to create the color of the dark oak, then an oil stain, then lacquer top coats.
The weight of the bench is
approximately 300 pounds.
All carving was done by Mr. Shankland in exact duplication of the original bench.
This bench remains in the entry hall of
The Stan Hewet Hall and Gardens.
March, 2017
English Deacon Bench back panels. The red indicates where deepest wood removal was required. Areas were carved down 1/2″ uniformly to provide background depth and marked beginning of carving process.
Autumn, 2016
These areas were to be carved down ½” uniformly, in order to provide background depth. This also marked the beginning of the carving process.
Autumn, 2016
December, 2016
November, 2016
onto back panel board.
November, 2016
March, 2017
Note: picture of Mr. Shankland taken in 2021.
(completed) November, 2003
Boston Township Hall south wall.
Autumn, 2003
Autumn, 2003
Hale Farm and Village
c.1999
Hale Farm and Village
c. 2002
Hale Farm and Village
c. 1999
Hale Farm and Village
c. 1997
Hale Farm and Village
c. 2001
Hale Farm and Village
c. 1999
Hale Farm and Village
c. 1998