My fancy new end table
I‘m a sucker for furniture used in a way it was not intended. I have had an old school desk as an end table in my living room, but it was a bit tricky because the top was slanted. Just a bit, just enough so you’d think twice about setting a drink down. On marketplace, someone nearby had an old school desk AND chair, and the desk was flat. For $80 I had to have the set. The second pic shows the detail that made me jump at it. Silly but I think it’s charming.
So, the desk also has a metal nameplate (not sure if that’s correct term) but it’s on the side facing the wall. I may have to try to pry it off and stick it on the side facing out.
The chair is sturdy enough that it could be an extra seat for a small person. I may end up stacking books on it...
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Uh oh, just found on marketplace...spiff it up, use to display my tchotckes? It’s another kid desk, 3’ h and 2’ w. Just don’t know where to put it.
And check out the detail on this one.
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoBoth of those are really nice but that roll top would be hard to resist.
This is a photo of one of the desks and chairs before refinishing. The maple top had deep gouges but they managed to salvage. The metal base isn't as nice as your all wood one.
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Yes, a roll top was hard to resist! I took an extended detour one afternoon with my daughter and 2 month old granddaughter because I had to get this desk for her. It was completely refurbished and is in perfect shape. We were in the car for hours, after all, and the baby did so well. It was meant to be. This is in my office/guest room and will be her post-crib spot. My vintage oak desk is just opposite this one also with a swivel chair, and I imagine a day in the not too distant future where we'll both be busy at our desks.
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My sister was no help dissuading me from getting this desk for my then 2 month old (!) granddaughter. She has one in her house too, as an entry piece. So I don't feel guilty adding this better pic of the detail of my desk. You just cannot find this workmanship anymore and these pieces need saving. The seller had it professionally redone, including the fabric on the underside of the roll top (which I didn't know existed). Sue - I'd check that the roll top does function before buying, or it might be a rather onerous job, such as Ocotillo notes - hope someone does still have that one.
I'm imagining some secret projects will be stored in that little center drawer some day.
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