As I have mentioned before I have been searching and searching for just the right desk for my works space. I have not had a dedicated area for me to work FOREVER, so I have felt a bit like a gypsie in my own home. Always looking for a place to make my own. However I just ended up with 30 little piles of papers and tools stored in random places all well out of the reach of 30 tiny fingers. Who are all set on expressing their creativity with mom's stuff.
And last weekend, I finally found what I was looking for on craigslist. I believe this style is early american. It is well constructed with dovetail drawers and plenty of storage.
It did however smell terribly like smoke, click HERE to read how that was dealt with.
I immediately stripped the top to remove the smell as well as the old finish. The bottom I painted with a coat of primer and then several coats of Valspar's Antique White. I finished the whole piece with Johnson's paste wax. I also reused the original hardware, after a good washing.
I just love the natural finish on the cherry. And really you can't go wrong with a little antique white. I have to say this turned out better than I had hoped and now I have the beginnings of my office, YAY! Now, if I just had a view of the ocean my little british colonial vision would be complete.
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Looks great. Did you have to paint the inside of the drawers too to get that smell out?
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I think it might be 'Dixie' furniture. It was a very popular style from the 40s-60s. You've refinished it in such a fabulous way. I love the cherry top and antique white base. It's truly gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are right it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! it is so classic and i love the warm tones of the wood top.
ReplyDeleteAdore this! Love the mix of natural wood and paint!
ReplyDeleteVERY cute. All your hard work really paid off. Did the smoke smell come out completely? Your process for removing it was very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like something you'd buy at Pottery Barn for $2000. :)
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I had almost this exact desk in college that my mom got for me at a garage sale for 30 bucks. I totally wish I still had it :(
ReplyDeleteYou did such a gorgeous job! I am loving the wood stain top and cream bottom lately.
I love the desk! You did a amazing job.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous. You did a wonderful job and the room is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and your floor to ceiling windows are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You always make refinishing furniture look so easy. Perfect spot for it too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the wood stain with the white. Glad you have a place to call your own now.
ReplyDeleteSeriously? I don't understand how you can refinish a whole piece in such a short time! I thought I could get my armoire done in a weekend - uh, no! Not even close. Where do you find the time and energy?
ReplyDeleteOf course this turned out beautifully! I am jealous that you have a dedicated work space. I haven't been able to find a nook in my house for this yet.
ReplyDeleteSo fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI can not even tell you how much I love this! I also have a thing for refinishing furniture. I love all the vintage goods you find! You must tell me where you shop! Probably no where close to me :(.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog!
I really struggle with finding a place of my own in our cozy little home and I hope one day to have my own desk or office, but your desk looks like quite a nice little spot looking outdoors. You've done a great job with it.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job!
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