10/31/2026
This antique rosewood desk came to us after being damaged during a move, and from the moment the customer told us how sentimental it was, we knew how important it was to get this restoration right. With the age of the piece — well over 100 years old — a full restoration was necessary to honour both the craftsmanship and the history behind it.
The legs were the first challenge. The rosewood veneer had been badly damaged, so we carefully reglued and repaired what we could, then filled and coloured the areas that were too far gone. Replacing the veneer wasn’t an option; rosewood from this era has a grain pattern and colour that simply can’t be matched today, and preserving the original material was the only way to keep its authenticity intact.
From there, we disassembled the entire desk, meticulously stripping, sanding, and repairing damaged veneer as we worked through each section. Once the structure was sound, we stained it in a natural tone to highlight the purity and beauty of the rosewood grain. Finally, we applied our finish and reassembled the piece, bringing this remarkable desk back to life.
The customer was thrilled with the result — and we were honoured to restore such a beautiful, meaningful piece so it can continue its story for generations to come.
