Has anyone ever seen a desk like this one?
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The decorative post in the center back is the bottom of a lamp. The hole for the wiring is there but no wiring or fixture or shade. It has to be at least 75 years old. Any ideas on what I should do with this?
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That is beautiful! Personally, I would sand it down and restain it.
Dyana Elkins
on May 13, 2015
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Rewiring it would be nothing. I make lamps out of all kinds of things, perculators from the 50's, drum snares, glass blocks, wine bottles, vases, branches broken from hurricanes, etc, so making a lamp out of something that was already a lamp should be easy. Wish I lived closer to help! If you ever find another one like that, let me know!!! Lol
Wal1675858
on May 13, 2015
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this is a repro from the very early 1970s when early american furniture was a rage. Yes, there was a simple pull switch lamp on that post. it wont take much to sand and restain and get the lamp rewired. the hard part would be finding an early american shade but obviously you could put any shade you like on it. (my aunt had one exactly like this.)
Kim Braman
on May 13, 2015
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Great that it already has a lamp, most desks need one. Buy a lamp kit at Lowes, easy to put together and if you paint it, stain it, or do a shab decor, get a shade that suits the desk decor....and update it by looking Hometalk & Pins for great do-overs.....unless you like Early American.
153091
on May 13, 2015
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LOVE the desk! So cute! I would stencil & paint it. Take your time to check out ideas and plan it! I want to see the finished piece!
Debi @ Debi Collinson Interiors
on May 13, 2015
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I'm with Jan B. There are lots of ways you can go with it as far as color and then go with a shade that goes with the theme. Lowe's has all you'll need & If you're not 100 % confident on doing the wiring project...find a friend or family member to help.. two heads are better than one :-) Have fun!!
T
on May 13, 2015
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This brings back memories... same desk in a convent!
Mona
on Sep 10, 2015
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