About Us

Founder Anowar Hossain has been working in the field of antique restoration and furniture design for over 20 years. He has worked for well known companies such as Throp Brothers, Les Deux Iles, and Antique Furniture Workroom. He has been contracted by many prestigious interior design and architecture firms to work with custom pieces for their high-end residential and retail projects. He has also restored antique furniture and art objects for Sotheby's and Christies auction houses.

Mr. Hossain has a vast array of skills in his field, including: French polishing, cabinet veneer repair, custom painted furniture, oil painting, statue restoration, mural restoration and antique furniture restoration. He is also a fine artist, specializing in oil portraiture. He studied at the Art Students League of New York and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. With his experience in finishing and restoring furniture as well as painting and other fine arts, Anowar takes pride in creating a work of art with every piece.

Our Artisan Staff is highly qualified. The Craftsmen at Jewel In The Crown are skilled professionals with years of experience in such disciplines as antique restoration and woodworking. Led by Founder Anowar Hossain, this award-winning team brings to each project a technical and artistic understanding that is crucial for fine workmanship of each piece. Jewel In The Crown's skilled team members are experienced artists. Several of our furniture craftsmen have worked with fine woods and lacquers for decades. Application of the materials used requires a thorough knowledge of the complete finishing process, from wood staining, to the last of the seven coats of high quality lacquer.