1950's Schooldesk

October 12th, 2009 in member junk

itsnotjunk2me, member

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Note the lovely shade of green-what were they thinking!?

As you can see, the seat was discolored and needing some coverage.

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This 1950's Heywood-Wakefield schooldesk was found stored above garage when we moved in over 27 years ago. Painted a tacky green, written on with black marker and stuck with stickers, it has been patiently waiting for a makeover. The paint was removed but the wood was not in the best shape so I opted again for a little black satin to spruce her up. A can of spraypaint for the metal legs and frame along with painting & distressing of the wood got the job done. I may go back over the desktop with chalkboard paint so it could be used for a message board in an entryway or for a child's use.

I thank each JMS member for their inspiring projects-they have motivated me into action!

Pattern or design used: My own design

posted in: member junk, vintage, metal, wood, furniture, black, entry, bedroom, office, retro, 50s

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Comments (11)

SantaClaus writes: Thanks for the "STRIPPING" info - now, I'll have to find it. I've used QRV but it's out-of-business - it was wonderful! Posted: 5:37 pm on October 19th

fellowjunker writes: Beautifully painted and distressed!!!!
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 2:59 pm on October 14th

itsnotjunk2me writes: Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!

Santa- I use Back to Nature Multi Strip. It's a "greener" product and will encapsulate any lead paint. We've been using it in our kitchen renovation of an 1829 farmhouse- works great! Most of the time it comes off like butter. Posted: 12:19 pm on October 14th

SantaClaus writes: What paint stripper did you use? Posted: 7:42 am on October 14th

CottageElements writes: Cute, cute, cute!

Lani Posted: 12:10 am on October 14th

suewhitney writes: Hi There!

Love school desks and love your transformation. What were they thinking with that lovely shade of green?! Great job!!

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 2:37 pm on October 13th