7.22.2010

Antique Desk and Chair Set

Once upon a time there was a sweet little desk. She lived at The Broadmoor Hotel. She enjoyed the high life as presidents, dignitaries, famous musicians and businessmen sat and enjoyed the view of the Rocky Mountains...

Just kidding! Kind of. This desk WAS a part of the furnishings of the historic hotel. I can only imagine the faces she has seen!

The top had cigar burns and some decent wear-and-tear...

I paired her with a cute harp-backed chair.

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43 comments:

  1. LaurenThu Jul 22, 03:25:00 PM

    i love her. :)

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  2. SarahBThu Jul 22, 04:11:00 PM

    This is my favorite so far! Did you upholster it in my colors for a specific reason?? I was thinking I need a nice desk for school this year...

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  3. UnknownThu Jul 22, 04:23:00 PM

    You're welcome to come pick it up ;)

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  4. MoniqueThu Jul 22, 05:54:00 PM

    Wow! That's so nice.

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  5. BrennaFri Jul 23, 12:20:00 AM

    I would have to say this is my favorite so far, too. I love this! Great work!
    (oh and I like the header picture in color, too!) :)

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  6. AngelaFri Jul 23, 12:39:00 AM

    Yay! Yay, yay, yay!!! Perfect. But, of course I knew you would make it that way. =^)

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  7. creative galFri Jul 23, 04:47:00 AM

    I LOVE IT!!! I am looking for a similar project for my breakfast nook- I'd like a desk area for my laptop . . .one day! ;)

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  8. MarilynMon Jul 26, 12:11:00 PM

    That is a wonderful make-over. It's always fun for me to meet another Colorado friend. I'm on the northeastern plains out by Fort Morgan. I do love visiting the Springs and want to go again soon! Thanks for sharing! ♥♫

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  9. The Redhead RiterTue Jul 27, 03:29:00 PM

    I love it!!! Totally looks different and fresh.

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  10. BiljanaThu Jul 29, 05:49:00 AM

    Wow!!
    It looks fantastic, bravo:))
    Greetings from Europe, Biljana

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  11. Between Blue and YellowThu Jul 29, 07:54:00 AM

    Great piece, I love it! Cool color too.
    You did a fantastic job.

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  12. Sassy Sites!Thu Jul 29, 09:20:00 AM

    I love this! It turned out beautiful! Great job! Your blog is so cute with lots of fun ideas here! I'm a follower ...coming from Sassy Sites. :)

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  13. A Southern RoseThu Jul 29, 09:44:00 AM

    What a beautiful desk! You did a woderful job. I love it.

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  14. Fresh Poppy DesignThu Jul 29, 11:50:00 AM

    Love it and want it!

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  15. Lauren MarieThu Jul 29, 02:13:00 PM

    Absolutely LOVE this set!

    I was wondering what color it is that you used on this? Thanks!!

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  16. Staci JThu Jul 29, 10:27:00 PM

    I LOVE what you've done here! It makes me want to go out and shop the yard sales, to attempt something like this on my own. I LOVE how it turned out!
    Visiting from justsewsassy.com

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  17. AnonymousFri Jul 30, 01:45:00 AM

    Oh this is gorgeous!! WHat an awesome color your chose too!

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  18. TaniaFri Jul 30, 02:13:00 AM

    stunning transformation!

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  19. whimagesFri Jul 30, 04:49:00 AM

    She's just STUNNING! I LOVE her feminine lines! GREAT transformation on BOTH! Glad I saw this on the shabby nest party!

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  20. Miss Mustard SeedFri Jul 30, 05:23:00 AM

    It looks so beautiful, now, in its fresh coat of white paint. I love the legs!

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  21. AnonymousFri Jul 30, 05:35:00 AM

    I love your desk and chair. There is so much detailing! They look great.

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  22. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseFri Jul 30, 09:06:00 AM

    your makeover is STUNNING. wow. i am truly impressed! and i officially want to steal this from you ;)

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  23. One Cheap B*tchFri Jul 30, 09:28:00 AM

    So beautiful! I just saw something similar in Romantic Homes and I wanted that one and now I want your's!

    Jeanine

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  24. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFri Jul 30, 12:39:00 PM

    Love the transformation. The Broadmoor is one of our favorite places that we have stayed in.

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  25. KimMalkSat Jul 31, 02:10:00 PM

    I absolutely love the details on this desk. The painting and distressing really brought them out. You found a pretty chair to go with it, too. Well done.

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  26. Benn's WifeSat Jul 31, 03:36:00 PM

    Your desk and chair turned out beautifully!

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  27. FarraSat Jul 31, 06:13:00 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  28. the Lola LettersSat Jul 31, 08:37:00 PM

    Ugh! I am s.a.l.i.v.a.t.i.n.g. over this one! AMAZING!!!

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  29. JeraleeSat Jul 31, 11:57:00 PM

    Came over here from Perfectly Imperfect. I love what you did with the desk and chair. The details on both pieces of furniture are exquisite!

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  30. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalSun Aug 01, 08:56:00 AM

    This looks beautiful! Such details on the desk. I love the size of it and you did a terrific job painting and distressing. Looks great in white.

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  31. Ashlee MarieMon Aug 02, 03:08:00 AM

    What a beautiful makeover! I'd love it if you'd stop by my Topsy Turvy Tuesday Link party and add this table and chair.

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  32. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsMon Aug 02, 06:29:00 AM

    Turned out beautiful!

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  33. Amy ChalmersMon Aug 02, 07:37:00 AM

    This is exactly the kind of furniture makeover I love! Nice job! Loved the promo story too!

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  34. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~Mon Aug 02, 08:02:00 AM

    So much prettier in white.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  35. Susan FreemanMon Aug 02, 08:46:00 AM

    It looks so crisp and clean in white. I think that the detailing shows up even better now. Great job!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  36. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleMon Aug 02, 12:33:00 PM

    WOW!!! I LOVE how this turned out!

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  37. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMon Aug 02, 04:40:00 PM

    beautiful pieces of furniture...and you did a great job painting them...well done!

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  38. Heaven's WalkMon Aug 02, 08:34:00 PM

    Oh my gosh, Andrea....what a transformation! You did such a great job giving that beautiful desk and chair a new life. And I'm speechless over your distressing job! Just perfection, girl! :) Luuuuv it!

    Happy Met Monday!

    xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

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  39. UnknownMon Aug 02, 09:25:00 PM

    Beautiful!! Great job!

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  40. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingTue Aug 03, 05:35:00 AM

    Stopping by from Metamorphosis Monday! Love how they both turned out. Amazing that they are the same pieces!

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  41. ShaunnaTue Aug 03, 07:06:00 PM

    This is so beautiful...what a wonderful find and transformation!! Thanks so much for linking up to style feature saturday!! -shaunna :)

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  42. LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDSWed Aug 04, 03:26:00 PM

    Wow!! Fantastic transformation! Love the look refreshed in white!

    :D Lynda

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  43. jeanaThu Aug 12, 12:27:00 PM

    LOVE that hotel, and really loving this desk. GREAT job!

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I'd love to know what you think!

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