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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    Maybe a bit of a weird or silly question but I've to ask anyway, what kind of a lamp and chair would typically be used with such a desk? I've...
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    Got some materials today... didn't know tung oil was so hard to find here in the Netherlands, will have to order some
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    Interesting reads! I'm looking forward to buying more furniture for my dorm and cleaning them up.
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    It was in the evening so it isn't sharp. I found it like this before cleaning it. It's a board used to make the boxes above the right drawer. I...
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    [IMG] I was cleaning the desk with white spirits yesterday and found something peculiar. Is this normal or did someone try to restore the piece?...
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    Thanks verybrad for your detailed explanations :bookworm:. Will get materials today for I know what I need now. (+ start looking for a chair which...
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    I'm not sure what I want to do with the desk. I'll use it during my studies. Not really interested in reselling. I picked it up for 30 euro's...
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    Thanks, I wasn't sure it was normal to ask for a new key for an old lock if you didn't have the key.
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    Thanks for your reply! Will be really helpful. Any idea when this desk was made and is it considered antique? (I'm not sure so I put it between...
    Post by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    The "Amyl" roll top desk questions

    Hello Antiquers, For some time I've been searching for 'antique' furniture for my room, you see I'm a student so my budget is limited. Two days...
    Thread by: Newcomer_Marc, Jul 20, 2015, 32 replies, in forum: Furniture