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| Desk After |
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| Desk Before |
Jim made the executive decision to take it apart for two reasons; the first reason, it was quite heavy, the second reason, portions of the structure was reinforced with metal, which could not be stained but had to be painted. This included the entire bottom edge, a 2" wide curved metal frame and metal accent pieces inside the drawers and some parts of the interior.
This was surprising because at first glance it was difficult to determine that metal was a major component of the overall structure. So to do it right, taking it apart and refinishing each section was the best solution. It worked great because while he was tackling the desk, I was tackling my own project, a chair which was part of this three-part project for the same customer. The top was quite worn and had some damaged areas, but nothing that couldn't be sanded and made fresh again. The sides had some dings and dents, which were filled in and made less noticeable.
Our customer had told us that this desk had belonged to his father, so he had wanted to bring it back to its former beautiful condition. The desk was quite stunning once the pieces were assembled again. The freshly painted metal proved to be a great accent for the English chestnut stain and matched quite well. Jim polished the hardware to make it fresh and new as well, and wow, what a difference. It always amazes me how very different the refinished project is compared to the original, worn piece of furniture. Now the desk can be handed down to family members to cherish for many years to come.
