The cool weather has finally settled in but Redeux continues to get the work done. It's amazing what a cup of tea and my old Irish tweed cap can facilitate!
Recently finished is a terrific looking dresser with an Art-Deco type carving/inlay and a tilting mirror. This is a really nice piece that will be suitable for any setting and will compliment many styles of furniture.
The former Three Legged Dog had a change of heart with her makeover and made a return visit to the Redeux Spa. If you look closely at a piece of semi-sweet quality chocolate you will see the new color adorning the top of this really unique piece. This color matches the streaks that are visible and mixed with the golden yellow throughout the rest of the chest. It is finally ready for a new home.
Recently finished is a terrific looking dresser with an Art-Deco type carving/inlay and a tilting mirror. This is a really nice piece that will be suitable for any setting and will compliment many styles of furniture.
The former Three Legged Dog had a change of heart with her makeover and made a return visit to the Redeux Spa. If you look closely at a piece of semi-sweet quality chocolate you will see the new color adorning the top of this really unique piece. This color matches the streaks that are visible and mixed with the golden yellow throughout the rest of the chest. It is finally ready for a new home.
A student school desk is being refurbished and will be ready later this week. Made of maple, it has been given a new coat of light colored stain and will have an oil finish. The adjustable-height metal legs (the first I’ve seen in this type of desk) have been raised to an adult height and will be repainted a complimentary color. This desk is ideal for smaller spaces. Yet, it has a full writing area with the old ink well and slant top that opens for storage of stationary or perhaps a laptop. It's a really nice desk!
In response to many requests, soon to be refurbished is an oak chest that will be stripped and re-stained. A nice older dresser is also in line to be repainted. Colors are still being chosen but greens or blues seem to be the front runners right now.
Just arrived is a very unusual mahogany desk that can be converted into a table. It’s perfect for small apartments/homes or for those needing an occasional, multi-use table. This should be ready within a week.
Also, new at Redeux are the following: a rolling drop-leaf table, a nice compact sized occasional oak chest that’s great for hallways, etc. and a small drop-leaf side table with drawers. Another chiffarobe has been obtained. It is a bit different than the one we have on hand now. It, also, will be painted. And last, but far from least, is a server/console that is a bit different from most of our other pieces. It is dark mahogany (walnut?) and has a late 1800’s French style design. It is complimented by a beautiful brown stone top. This will be ready for a new home very soon, too.
Keep in mind that as the colder weather sets in working becomes a bit more difficult at the Redeux garage. I am hoping to get all current, on hand pieces done within the next two weeks or so. When I close the garage for the winter months those folks on the Redeux mailing list will be notified that the furniture will be available to see in the lower level of the house.
Hope to see you soon!
Bill
