Posted 8 years ago
BryanBoo
(33 items)
This piece really had some years of neglect but the owner wanted its character brought back. Unfortunately, the staining proved too deep so I suggested to the owner that I faux paint the appearance of a leather top.
What was done: the entire desk was stripped, stained and finished. A couple of the drawers had some edging that was sheared off. I painted striping in a dark contrasting color to detract away from the edges to give them a more squared appearance. For the top, I faux painted the appearance of a brown leather top using a base coat of one color, with another color applied on top. This was then followed by a scalloped stencil in gold along the edge.
The customer kept touching the top and couldn't believe it was a painted and not real. I advised them to have a piece of tempered glass cut for the top and set on. Thin bumpers to protect the painted surface.
Wow! Great job!
My Mom had this exact same desk in her estate! Hers is a darker wood, but not sure if it's just a stain giving it that color. You did a wonderful job restoring it!! Do you have any idea how old these desks are? I know Mom had hers to do all her bill paying on, and it seemed to be around forever! LOL
Thanks for your comments!
I would say the desk is from the 1950's
Your work is really great, the "trompe l'oeil" effect for the brown leather is breathtaking.
I admire your patience... My restorations are mainly on tiny pieces of jewelry, exception is an asian mop inlaid rosewood tray :-)
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Can you tell me where I could find handles and 1 top side drawer ? I have the exact desk . It was my great grandfathers .