Before
After
My second restoration project for this client was this unique, antique side table dating from about the 1950’s. As evidenced from the “before” pictures, it was in quite a state of disrepair, coming apart at the seams, finish fading and worn. Yet the rareness and beauty of the piece was undoubtedly beneith its fading exterior. The audacious design alone warranted its restoration. Coupled with several engraved details and its multi-hardwood construction made this a truly rewarding restoration project.
The original builder utilized wood dowel construction, typical of the era. Over the years, however, seasonal hardwood expansion, contraction, and antiquated glue led to this pieces expiration. With some effort Jeanette and I were able to dismantle the side table into its individual parts, which made stripping and refinishing much easier.
A surprise occurred when we removed the grim from the top surface, revealing a combination of walnut and beautiful “birds-eye” maple woods previously indistinguishable.
