Yes, it locks on the sides. That way, the desk top is free of the annoying plate and the appearance is not marred by having a locking bit jut out...
What do you find puzzling about the lock?
I’d still be interested in learning more about it, if anyone knows of any good resources.
Here are some photos of the places where I had to patch the veneer. As you can see, where I used the new veneer, the contrast is quite easy to...
Here is the finished desk. The lighting wasn't great, but the desk looks truly gorgeous in person. It is also far larger than it looks in the...
Here is the chair I bought for the desk. I think it matches the desk perfectly. I refinished it at the same time so that the finishes match. I...
I spent this last year fixing the desk. I had to tear the whole thing apart, strip all of the finish off and rebuild it. I used hide glue...
The flat and austere sides are definitely an original feature. I suspect it was more costly to make the desk this way originally (since it uses...
I don't believe the desk contains any plywood. If it does, it is just the bottoms of the drawers. The sides, back, and horizontal surfaces are...
I think this desk dates to just prior to WWI when the stark oak aesthetic was at its peak and before traditional ornament became popular again in...
Hello Everyone, I just bought a massive, antique roll top desk that I plan to completely rebuild and refinish this next year. The desk is...
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