I Restored This Rare Toddler's Desk | Furniture Restoration

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[@karodora]

Beautiful! You’ve restored an heirloom for your niece. I’m sure future generations will also treasure it. It needs an inkwell-eBay has quite a few antique school desk styles

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I’m actually thinking about having a brass cup milled to slide in the ink well so she can use it as a pencil holder.

[@carnifaxx]

@@restorationrhode I think these days it can be used for cable management or wireless charger as well...

[@restorationrhode]

@@carnifaxx wireless charger is a good idea too!

[@karodora]

@ Good idea. Toddlers and ink shouldn’t be seen together.

[@restorationrhode]

@ agreed!

[@ВикторГалянин-т6с]

Реставрация выполнена на ура. Спасибо, вспомнил детство. Классный видос, главное без мыла, всё по делу. Лайк🙏.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

Gorgeous restoration!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much!

[@polytzai]

WoW, amazing result!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!!

[@brianholcomb940]

Really awesome desk. Your niece will love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I think so too!

[@ritahorvath8207]

They are made for eternity . I love them . Great job ! 🪑🤎

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Quality work back then.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I heartily agree that the antique walnut is perfect for this project. The wood looks so rich, and it respects the history of the desk. I noticed the butterfly, too, and reflected on how perfect it is for a little girl. I’ve looked it up, and grey is correctly spelled BOTH ways-grey and gray. It drives the spelling and grammar police completely out of their minds!

[@restorationrhode]

Agree I liked the darker stain. I thought the same for the butterfly, appropriate for a toddler. I get checked by grammar police on every video.

[@conniemaniaci3612]

What a great find. You really lucked out. I hope your niece gets good use out of it. It turned out beautiful. Thank you for taking us along. ❤😊

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the ride!

[@pablobarros610]

Congratulations on the work! I'm Brazilian and I'm always amazed at all the dedication you show with your revitalization work. A "hi" straight from Brazil.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Hello to Brazil! My friend lived in Uberlandia for a few years.

[@erictoddw]

Your editing and pace are spot on but your sense of humor is amazing....your big ol' feet under that desk was classic!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks so much! That's a great compliment!

[@kaycox5555]

So very well done!

[@TheAbbybwood]

She will love her new desk!

[@restorationrhode]

I think so too!

[@sharonbuckley4591]

Beautiful job. I’ve never seen a school desk that was adjustable for the back or table height.

[@restorationrhode]

The really appreciated ergonomics 100 years ago haha.

[@robertbeer2584]

Nice work, just a thought, you can get round usb charger to fit in the inkwell, remember todays kids have modern electronic to use.

[@restorationrhode]

That’s a great idea. I was thinking about having a brass cup milled for it to hold pens or pencils.

[@margeebechyne8642]

Amazing! So beautiful! Thank you!!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you too! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coleenburgess6689]

Love it!!

[@parthenaweaver4108]

Very beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@grangranzulaski1084]

Great Job!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@vicenteariasvillegas6494]

Una joya🎉❤😂

[@restorationrhode]

I agree!

[@PatriciaGardiner-n9e]

Love it! Just for whimsey I would have painted the butterfly multi-colors and made the ink well large enough to hold a bottle of water or a sippy cup

[@restorationrhode]

I think I’m going to have a brass cup milled for the ink well to hold pens and pencils.

[@LoriDaniel]

@@restorationrhode I'm currently on the hunt for a desk similar to this, only with the box part of the desk being metal. I saw one states away from me as I was passing through a couple weeks ago. I should have snagged it while I had the chance. They had a tall shot glass in the well hole. Fit perfectly, but brass would be classy!

[@restorationrhode]

@@LoriDaniel should have grabbed it! Shot glass would bea great addition to a college desk haha.

[@myraholmes8702]

How adorable is that ?????

[@restorationrhode]

@@myraholmes8702 I know!

[@MrLHabets]

This is a very nice gift.

[@restorationrhode]

I agree!

[@JamesMillis-v3w]

A great restoration; it looks beautiful. I'll bet that desk was old when I first started school back in the late 1940's.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@shawnataylor7998]

Very nice!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Cradley684]

Great work friend, have a nice day friend !!! Brian UK !!! 😀😀👍👍.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pettyeddie2000]

BEAUTIFUL work !!!!

[@restorationrhode]

@@pettyeddie2000 thank you!

[@HBSVMom]

Beautifully done 🦋

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Wonderfully done. Beautiful piece.thanks for sharing.👍🏼⭐️❤️

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

Awesome! I cracked up laughing when I saw how brittle the chewing gum was---reminded me of old rubber bands.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks! I just want to know how long it's been there.

[@rosettaconti5778]

Lindo, lindo .

[@mavision6525]

Turned out great.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@DiamondDustAndVerdigris]

Nice!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@mollysheridan7134]

Love this. Nicely done

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nancymcclain2533]

Those were my and others desks in grade school PS Baxter, Somerville, MA Early 50's.

[@restorationrhode]

I’m in Rhode Island. So it could possibly be your old desk!

[@nancymcclain2533]

@@restorationrhode style yes, however there were hundreds. Only grade four had Formica desks and moveable chairs. School old built before 1900.

[@bigbird62873]

Pretty cool

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks?

[@jasonanderson1154]

Can we possibly get a Masterclass on Professional Camera Blocking? 🤣Great video.

[@restorationrhode]

Haha. I just pictured the camera shot being blocked in the masterclass as I teach you how to camera block. Haha. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@robertgriffith9703]

When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth is how old that gum was! Mesozoic Era if You're Particular! Nicely Done! Children will want to sit in it now! Great Job!

[@restorationrhode]

Haha. “The age of reptiles” I had to look it up. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@thie1161]

jetzt noch ein Tintengläschen mit Deckel das wärs

[@restorationrhode]

I think I’m gonna have a brass cup milled to hold pens and pencils.

[@daniellemulhearne420]

What type of wood is the desk made from?

[@restorationrhode]

I believe it’s maple.

[@LynnTyner]

❤

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@stevejellison672]

For fun I would have superglued a couple of those old gum to the underside…

[@restorationrhode]

This is something I would have done. Set prank or joke I’ll never see haha.

[@designabeej]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@nationalparksdiary3549]

You weren’t sure about how to spell the color of your metal primer spray. I have no idea how I know this…but “gray” is the American spelling, “grey” is the British version. To remember the difference, think “a” for American, “e” for English. 😂 Nice work by the way - the restored piece is beautiful and I’m sure it will be a treasured heirloom for years to come.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I see US companies spell it with an “e” all the time. That’s why I was getting confused.

[@nationalparksdiary3549]

@ glad to help! Thanks once again for your content, I absolutely love watching your videos.

[@crabtonia]

Excellent!...a shame that you were unable to replace the inkwell with a suitable pen/pencil container...I remember seeing, many years ago, a similar piece painted in a very unfortunate mucus-green...not comfortable for ANY self-respecting and studious child!...dgp/uk

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks! I think I'm going to have a brass cup milled for the ink well to hold pens and pencils.

[@donaldjones8739]

I greatly appreciate the effort and craftsmanship that went into this restoration. However, I found the background music and the paid advertisement distracting from the overall experience. Watched the video on mute. For future projects, a more subdued approach to music might enhance the viewing experience. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

[@andrewfarrington6927]

I thought for sure you were going to screw both pieces to a base.

[@restorationrhode]

I want them to move independent of each other

[@johnbanwell7536]

please use an end wrench, not a vise grip.

[@restorationrhode]

Still got the job done…

[@khap60]

I guess that you didn't fix the crack as seen at 14:41. A shame....