Glad you got it! Can you try angling it slightly in that corner so we could see what that looks like. I'm just thinking that w/ the nice curved shape of it it may look better on a soft angle in the corner.

ttodd - i'll try the angle. I did have it like that last night but didn't think to take a pic (duh). Think it could work in the LR for now?

I love it and I love it in the LR. I think the angle idea is great. Give it a try. It's too big for the foyer and I'm crossing my fingers for the buffet.
Glad you got it.

yup - angle it - first thing that struck me, too. LOVE the lines of that piece - it's so interesting. What's the product everyone has such success with - Howard's Finish Restore? And there's another one that I've read about that isn't made for wood but seems to work miracles - Gojo, I think - applied with really fine steel wool.

I will say because of the kidney shape when you do angle it .... it really sticks out kind of far. I'll just have to take a picture! Maybe it's fine!

My other question is....if the buffet works in the foyer i'm going to have three wood pieces in a close triangular region. Too much? Again, I may just have to take the pictures.

I love the shape but I too think this is a piece that needs to stand out from the wall - not against it.

robynpa - stands out from the wall as in not meant for that spot or angle it?

To me it is a stand-alone type piece. It is meant to be seen from all sides. The shape is curving so you can walk around it. It is too big for the entryway. I really like it so keep moving it around until you find the right spot.

yeah, on second thought, I agree about it needing to be seen from all sides. It's the kind of piece that could be placed close to a wall, perpindicular to it, but does need breathing space around it. I'd love to see it as a ladies desk in a maser bedrom.

I absolutely love that desk!! I'm so glad you bought it. I agree with robynpa and think this desk should stand on its own. The shape is curved and should be appreciated from all sides. Try Howards's Restor-A-Finish before sanding it. My LR table needed to be refinished and I was quoted $350.00 from 2 separate companies. Thank goodness a neighbor of mine suggested Restor-A-Finish. I went with their darkest color and my LR table looks great and it only cost me $8.00. I didn't follow the directions to the "T" and instead poured it directly onto the table and it looks great.

Only angle it until it is inline w/ the short part of the wall - it doesn't have to be a full blown angle as many would immediately think. Just enough to take the edge off the corner.

I agree on the restora a finish it is good stuff and I got white rings off my 1930s dining table and refreshed my maple kitchen chairs( bought 2 different colors.)
I think angled in the LR would work, and then when you have it as a stand alone desk in your salon how lovely it will look. which CL did you get it from may I ask?

here's pics angled.
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like i said before this would only be a temporary place until this is moved to the salon. But if my Grammy's buffet i'm picking up Thursday fits in the foyer and I do have too many things in one little area this will be the one to go to the spare room.. :(

I'm going to try the Restor-A-Finish first. There's a good bit of white paint on it. What should I do about that? Down the one back leg and on the side. I'll never understand how people can be so stinkin slopping and not try and clean something like that up.

Cooper - i'm in PA. it was under the york section. It was a little bit of a hike but worth it! I check the harrisburg and york CL daily.

If the white paint is a flat finish you may be able to rub it off with a damp cloth. If that does not work try VERY FINE steel wool, rubbing it lightly. I don't have a place for it either but would sure like to have it. Worth the hike!
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That desk looks like it belongs in a reception area, in fact I just saw a picture of one just like it but forget where it was. What I mean is that you face the desk out into the room and sit behind it, with the drawers facing you and the outer curve facing the room. If that makes any sense. If there's any place in your house where you could put the desk sort of in the middle of the room, or someplace where you could sit behind it, I'd try that.

It's a very cute desk!