Antique Desk With White Lime Wax

I purchased this small antique desk that originally came from a US Embassy in Paris, Post-World War II. It was in decent shape but not good enough to
leave as-is or even re-stain, unfortunately. It also appeared to have once had small drawers on the top left & right-hand sides because there were outlines and nail holes. I filled in the holes & any damaged areas the best I could and gave it a light sanding.I applied Espresso to the top and Rainy Day to the rest. Both are made by Heirloom Traditions Paint and I used less than a sample size of each to refinish the desk.You can see the desk with the first coat of each below…I wanted to blend the two colors and tie them together, so I added White Lime Wax over the entire desk. *You can use the wax in Soft or Spray form, as it’s available in both.And you can see how the White Lime Wax transforms the paint colors. It’s a simple process that makes a huge difference.I wanted to work with the natural wear the desk had & give it a weathered look, which I think gives it an updated look while remaining true to its age.I kept the original hardware & just painted over the front of each knob, leaving the brass stems with their original patina.I really fell in love with this piece & had a hard time letting it go, but it found a new home where it can be enjoyed for many more years to come 🙂