Gregory Stoddard — Cabinet Maker, Restorer

Gregory Stoddard began his love affair with beautiful wood in 1966 when he had the good fortune to begin an apprenticeship with one of America's leading antique restorers. In the years that followed Mr. Stoddard developed a great appreciation for “the beautiful smooth surfaces, deep colors and rich patina” which are characteristic of quality antique wooden furniture.

Today Gregory Stoddard works with fine Honduras mahogany and hand mixed aniline dyes to replicate the colors and the patina of fine antiques.

Each Stoddard work is finished with a Eurolux varnish system of “between eight and twelve coats” with the gloss level of the final coats determined by the period of the piece. High gloss finishes are more appropriate for formal pieces while matte Eurothane is Stoddard's choice for a primitive “country” look.

Long term client Gregory Stoddard indicates that "I have experimented with virtually every varnish formulation on the market today and concluded that only Eurothane varnish from Fine Paints Of Europe will allow me to replicate the beauty of a century year old piece while providing a durable, easily maintained finish."

Gregory Stoddard Cabinetmaker - Restorer
9 Leonard St.
PO Box 387
Gansevoort NY 12831
www.gregorystoddard.com