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Matt Burstein
Burma Design Antique Restoration and Conservation LLC
Matt Burstein is the owner and founder of Burma Design Antique Restoration and Conservation LLC, a well-established antique furniture restoration and conservation studio based in the Greater Boston area.1 He founded the company in 1984 at the age of 27 and has been operating it for over 40 years.3
Background and Expertise
Matt Burstein has a BA in Studio Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he obtained in 1981.1 His passion for fine art and antiques began in childhood, influenced by his father who taught him about the inner workings of various objects and how to approach repairs with patience and precision.3
Professional Experience
Burstein has over 35 years of experience in museum-quality antique furniture repair, conservation, and restoration.2 His expertise includes:
- Antique furniture authentication
- Period finishes and techniques
- Custom veneer work and replacement
- Fabrication of missing parts and moldings
- Carving and joinery
- Color and finish matching
Recognition and Achievements
- Featured on "Antiques Roadshow FYI" on WGBH Boston Public Television1
- Voted "Best of Boston" by Boston Magazine14
Services Offered
Burma Design provides a wide range of services, including:
- Structural stabilization and joinery repair
- Carving and replacement of missing parts
- Inlay, marquetry, and veneer repair
- Finish refurbishing and conservative cleaning
- French polishing and brass polishing
- Custom period finishes2
Matt Burstein's approach emphasizes maintaining the value and integrity of antiques, using period-appropriate conservation methods and materials.1
