Because Patty Asked (see comments on Finally Remembered the Camera)

Here is the current project. I had already done a little work when I took this photo. This is a lovely little table/desk. It is of a size that would make a perfect end table, but I can see it being used as a small desk. I have had and liked this piece for some time, but no one else seemed to see its potential. So, I decided that maybe an new finish would attract some attention.

Would make a great end table or a cute little desk.

It looks as though there was a bottle of green ink in the drawer that spilled at some point. It seems to have run out of the bottom of the drawer and pooled on the floor around the two front legs and stained them at the bottoms. Maybe the white paint was an attempt to cover those stains.

I want to use an oil finish on this one, but it is made of several different types of wood. The top is mahogany, the stretchers and drawer front are probably poplar and the sides may be fruit wood. I've used oil finishes on maple, pine and oak with wonderful results, and am excited to try mahogany. But, I'm not sure how it will look after I apply the oil with the different types of wood all on one piece. If I don't like the looks, I can always stain the whole piece or only some of the parts. It's close to being done, so you will see the finished product before long.

Finally Remembered the Camera

Left the camera behind for days! But, Finally, here are the photos of the finished dresser.




From the front



The top from the side.

The newly-refinished top.

When I took the mirrors out to refinish the frame, I saw that they were dated 1935. It makes you wonder who, during the Depression could afford such a beautiful piece of furniture.

It is now ready for its new home. The price is a bargain at $175.