Commissioned vintage piano (onsite work)
Our clients in Pt Chev, had this vintage piano and stool that had been in the family and was passed down to them. Overall the piano was solid and simple in design and the accompanying stool was also solid with some cabriole legs. A very personal touch had been added through some original and historic embroidery work which meant the piece has a very high sentimental value.
Our clients wanted this to be a feature in their space and have it tie in with their renovated modern home and decor. It needed a modern edge but in keeping with the original nature of the piece and with a complimenting style. We were very excited to take this project on board in making this revival a "new intertwined with old". With the nature of this piece, the work was booked to take place in our clients home. During the consultation we talked about installing mouldings and thus creating a filigree design, this in turn would further soften it's solid shape, add character and accentuate the paint detailing. Through emails, photo inspiration and moulding examples we were able to agree on a concept design. It was clear from the start that our clients wanted the napoleonic blue colour which we were excited about and we all agreed on a contrasting colour on the inside of old white adding beautiful contrast to the blue whilst also lifting the entire colour and depth. We preserved the inscription of the original manufacturer by framing a box around it and leaving it in the original condition.
Carefully hand painted in napoleonic blue with detailed layers of wax applied to provide the right texture and the functional durability. The dark rustic wax also served to really accentuate the additionally installed filigree.
The end result is a bespoke piano for our clients, created and finished to be in harmony with the home and theme however still be striking as a conversation piece always to be cherished. Another revival we are very proud of.
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
