I found this antique child's rolltop desk at a local thrift store for less than $15.00. It is missing the wooden drawer handles (you can see the lovely ones that someone added!) I just love the little key hole in the drawer. It has been painted at least two times. Once a horrible lime green and then the white. I'm hoping to strip it back to it's original wood finish. I've already started on one of the drawers. I just wanted to see what kind of wood it was because I found this at Kewel.com listed for more than $2,000.
It's oak and I don't think my thrifted one is oak. I'm thinking it is maple but will have my neighbor check it out when I have finished with striping the paint. He does alot of woodworking and will know the type of wood. I do know that it is solid wood and very heavy. I'm planning to use it as a side table in my greatroom when I redecorate later this summer. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
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What a beauty you have there. Many were pine & maple ... in that time.
Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
What a cute little desk. I don't blame you for stripping off the paint. I can't wait to see it when you are done with it!
i can't wait to see the finished project!!
Debbie
You certainly are brave to tackle stripping especially in those little grooves. Whatever the wood, it will be a treasure and perfect for a side table. I'll be watching for the finished project...oh, maybe next week??? LOL! Just kiddin'...
What a find! It's going to look great! Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!!
What a find! I can't wait to see the finished product!
Hugs,
Jacalyn
Wow - what a bargain! I'm sure it will be beautiful once you get it finished.
And thanks for your comment on my blog - it sounds like you know puppies. They are a lot of work, but fun too.
if it is really heavy maybe it is oak....pine isnt heavy and maple is lighter than oak...mmmmm
whatever it is, I think underneath the ugly is something beautiful....good eye....
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