This mahogany partners desk was brought in for refinishing because of its sun bleached finish.
To get started I first removed the the brass hardware and cabinet doors.
![Partners desk before refinishing](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1047b.jpg)
The desk was then stripped, loose veneer re-glued, and missing inlay replaced.
Shown below is the desk with the old finish removed, and the inlay on the legs clamped while the glue dried.
![Inlay on desk legs glued and clamped](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1047c.jpg)
Once the repairs were completed, everything was lightly sanded.
The desk was then stained to a traditional color and finished with several coats of lacquer.
The new finish was then rubbed and waxed.
![Desk top after refinishing](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1047d.jpg)
The doors were re-hung and adjusted to open and close correctly, and the brass drawer pulls were polished and re-installed.
Two new keys were also fitted for the locks.
![Partners desk after refinishing](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1047a.jpg)
This partners desk was refinished for a Poughkeepsie NY client.