Treasure Tuesday's Fabulous Find & Project.

Saw this desk at a thrift shop and fell in love with its neo-classical lines.  The only issue was the stained finish, which was not in good condition.  The finish wasn't a problem for me since I planned on painting the desk anyway.

After removing the hardware, and sanding the finish to smooth out any bumps, I applied a few coats of flat gray paint, sanding between coats.

I sealed the desk with a flat lacquer.  Once dry, I sanded it with very fine sandpaper.  Then I applied a coat of clear furniture wax, and buffed to a soft satin shine.    

My final touch was to use a silver Rub n' Buff wax on the drawer details.  Wrap a cloth around your finger and apply gently following the product instructions.

Desk purchase price was $50

Paint and supplies were about another $35

Rub n' Buff silver details on drawer trim.

Pairing it with a Philippe Starck acrylic chair gives the desk a modern twist.  

Good furniture waxing technique and tips