Restoration of Antique Desks and Antique Office Furniture

Many desks bought at auction or privately will require restoration before use. Restoration can vary from minor polishing to a full structural renovation with new leather writing surface. However, whatever level of restoration undertaken we belive it is always important to try to retain as much originality as possible, including original fittings and if appropriate any leather writing surface

While DIY work is certainly possible for those with the necessary skills and enthusiasm large scale restoration work is probably best carried out by a professionally qualified restorer.

In the UK a list of professional antique furniture restorers is maintained by "The British Antique Restorers Association" - their website can be found be following this link: https://www.bafra.org.uk/

Examples of desk restorations carried out by Antiquedesks.net in the past can be seen in the "Before and After" photographs below:

Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk - Before Antique Oak Pedestal Desk - Before Antique Oak Pedestal Desk - After