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Slant Top Desk Restoration

This antique slant top desk is made of solid cherry and has 18 drawers, a lid with 2 supports, and a small door.

Slant top desk before restoration

The finish was faded and worn, and both sides had shrinkage cracks. There were also misc repairs needed to the drawer runners, the pigeon holes, the bottom molding, the bracket feet, and the lid.

Desk lid before restoration

The lid was removed and repaired with glue and clamps.

Repairing the desk lid

The open cracks on each side were fitted with wood shims, and clamps were used to pull everything tight until the glue dried.

Repairing cracks on the side of desk

After all the repairs were completed, the existing finish was cleaned and scuffed. Then touched up, lightly stained, and reconditioned with coats of shellac that were rubbed and waxed.

Slant top desk after restoration

During the restoration, all the hardware was removed, lightly polished and re-installed.

Restored desk with lid open

Here is the desk lid and small door open, showing 14 drawers (molded faces next to the door are tall drawers).

Restored Desk with lid and door open

This slant top cherry desk (a.k.a. a secretary) was restored for a Sharon CT client.

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Category: Portfolio Tagged with: Desks, Furniture Repair, Reconditioning

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