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Beautiful Burl Wood Vintage Desk Makeover

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Burl Wood Vintage Desk

Have you heard of burl wood?  It’s gorgeous!  Burl wood is a type of wood used by artists to create sculptures and other items, such as clocks and even some forms of furniture. It is highly prized by artists because of its unique shapes and ring patterns. Can you see why I would hesitate to paint over this burled wood?

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History of Burl Wood

This wood is a type of fast-growing, abnormal growth found on some trees. It grows because the tree has experienced some sort of environmental stress or damage.  The number of trees that produce burl wood is quite low. In addition, certain areas tend to create more than others, because all or many of the trees in a particular location are likely to be attacked by the same fungus or insects. Certain species also tend to be more susceptible to attacks and, therefore, more likely to develop burl wood. For this reason, certain types are more rare and prized than others.
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How to Preserve this Burl Wood & Update the Desk

Naturally, after learning more about this unique wood there was no way I would even consider painting over it and covering it up.  Thankfully my customer agreed. We decided to enhance the beauty of the burled wood as well as the hardware.  Isn’t the whole point of this to enhance, preserve and beautify?  There was a little damage to the top of the vintage desk, so repairs were in order, and then we were on our way.
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The Hardware

The hardware was pretty grimy so I made sure to clean them up really well and refresh them to as close as a natural finish as possible.  We went with an antique gold finish.  Once the layers of dirt were removed they were able to really shine and compliment the piece perfectly.

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The chair was brought back to life with a gorgeous fabric print in soft blues, greens, and cream – the perfect amount of color!

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The Result

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  1. Handyman, Crafty Woman says

    July 23, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Congratulations! You’ve been featured on Wicked Awesome Wednesday! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous desk redo! Feel free to stop by the website and pick up your “I’ve been featured” button!

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    • Kandice says

      July 26, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      thank you so much!!

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  2. gail says

    July 23, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    oh my gosh, Kandice! That desk is beautiful. You gave it the perfect makeover.

    catching you!
    gail

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    • Kandice says

      July 26, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      thank you so much!!

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  3. Val @ Love My DIY Home says

    October 11, 2016 at 1:49 am

    Beautiful!

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    • Kandice says

      October 11, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      thank you Val!!

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  4. Mimi says

    October 11, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Gorgeous! I am so glad that you preserved the burl wood. I love this desk and chair.

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    • Kandice says

      October 11, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      thank you Mimi!! 🙂

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  5. Carolyn @ Our Gilded Abode says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Beautiful project! We have an armoire in burl and I’ve never really liked it much. But, the wood seems very special and I’ve not had the heart to paint over it. Love what you did with the desk – best of both worlds!

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    • Kandice says

      October 11, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      thank you so much. I agree with not painting it.. Will you do anything with the armoire? paint/burl combo?

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  6. sandra magle says

    October 11, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Your treatment was the perfect solution. Love the look, updated and still paying homage to the style and wood. Burl is always beautiful, Thanks, Sandi

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    • Kandice says

      October 11, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      thank you Sandi! 🙂

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