Structural Assessment and Restoration Plan for Antique Furniture: A Case Study in Conservation
Overview
This case study applies SOAP note methodology to document the assessment and treatment plan for a 60-year-old antique chair that has deteriorated over three generations of use and repairs. The analysis identifies structural damage including a missing leg, loose spindle, and worn components, tracing how previous repairs using mixed materials have compromised original design integrity and contributed to current instability.
What this case study covers
- Subjective assessment of reported damage including broken leg and loose components
- Objective physical examination documenting missing leg and wobbly structural elements
- Assessment of historical repairs and their impact on original architectural design
- Restoration plan proposing leg replacement and reinforcement of compromised parts
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SOAP Notes
Subjective
The subject complains of a broken leg even though they can still balance on three legs. Additionally, it states that the spindle and arm are loose and require repairs to firm up. The subject states that the other parts are otherwise fine. However, the manchette is worn out, and some filler materials are sticking out.
Objective
The subject is seriously damaged and is missing a leg. A physical exam of the subject reveals other problems, including wobbly arm pads, accessories, shells, frames, backs, and bases. The subject is in poor shape, and physical function tests indicate that unless urgent repairs are made, it may not be long before the subject completely breaks down.
Assessment
The subject is sixty years old and has been passed down three generations. There are two instances of major repairs. In the first patch-up, the subject’s original arms were replaced with oaks arms after the former was lost in a fire incident. The second patch-up involved replacing the entire spindle (which was wooden) with a contemporary metal wrought spindle. As a result of these previous repairs, the subject lost its original design and style. The subject's original form has changed from a completely wooden structure to including wood and metal. The lack of uniformity in architecture and style has resulted in several structural problems, as evidenced by the recent loss of leg and wobbly arm pads, accessories, shells, frames, backs, and bases.