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Sep 18, 2012

Classic Black Mission Desk

This is one of the those pieces that I wish I could keep.  It's very solid, very sturdy, and quite old. 
It's all solid wood, including those chunky legs.  Most likely it's cherry, at least according to my dad. 
When I brought it home, it was very wobbly, so my husband and dad took it all apart, scraped all the old glue and totally reglued it. It's like a rock now!  Sorry I can't share any pictures of this process.  I know that I took some, but I just can't seem to find them. 
If the top hadn't been so bad, I probably wouldn't have painted this one. (It actually looked worse than what the picture shows.  And this was after sanding it down. 
So, I gave in and painted it black.  I used Rustoleum's paint in black. (In a can, not their spray paint.)  That paint goes on like a dream.  Or at least it used to.  Has anyone used black since they changed their paint?  I used to love their white paint, as well.  I started using one of their new cans (in white) and it just wasn't anywhere near as nice as it was. 
I lightly distressed the edges only on this piece. 
Since the gold knobs that came with it obviously weren't original, I switched them out for these pretty glass ones. 

It has a large work surface, perfect for spreading out on! 
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10 comments:

  1. Maureen WyattSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I like this piece much better painted black! I don't know about spray paints, but the low/no VOC are much harder to work with if you need to manipulate the paint. It dries so quickly, it's hardening on the brush.I've started working with two brushes so I can keep one in water. ~ Maureen

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  2. SayuriSeptember 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Me too, I like it much better in black:)
    Love the distressing you did and the knobs...so pretty!

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  3. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Oh wow that is some amazing transformation. This is such a creative post. I would love it if you would share this post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us. :-)

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  4. JulieSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    I love this desk the black really makes it "pop". I'm from Ontario too and have just started back into refinishing after many yearss off.

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  5. Little Susie Home MakerSeptember 21, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    This is so pretty in black! I love it. Thanks for the suggestion on the rustoleum in a can.
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    The black is perfect and I love, love, love the glass knobs. Great transformation! Thanks, Angela @ http://www.mrswhitetwigandtea.wordpress.com

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  7. TammySeptember 22, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    It looks wonderful black! I like it distressed :) Thank you for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend.

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  8. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    i always love black with glass knobs! so pretty! and the shape is lovely!

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  9. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥September 28, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    This is a totally awesome transformation! I LOVE IT!!!! sharing over at Junkin Joe today!!! sending hugs...

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  10. Kylie RoseSeptember 30, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    This is REALLY pretty! I saw a desk at a flea market very similar to this, and just SWOONED!

    Kylie

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