Ep. 76 Amazing RESTORATION of a MASSIVE Antique Desk
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- I found this old roll top desk on Facebook Marketplace several months ago, along with the matching file cabinet. These pieces were built in the early 1900s and used in the Wisconsin State Capitol Building for many years. The pieces were built using mostly white oak. I will attempt a simple restoration by polishing the brass drawer pulls, and applying oak restore-a-finish to the rest of the piece. This is one of my favorite furniture pieces, and I look forward to using it in my shop for many years. Thank you for your support. Barry
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What a honey of a desk, and chair too! I'd have given my right arm for that desk while I was still practicing law. The oak is luscious. Hooray on the trike! I can see why it's so much better on snow and ice with 3 legs instead of 2 on a bike. It looks like fun for grown-ups. The Wisconsin capitol is a work of art; I had no idea it has that level of detail and workmanship. You hit paydirt on the desk and chair! Cheers from Oklahoma!!!
Whaaaat!!!! I was waiting for you to transport the desk home on that bike!!! What a jyp!! I'm overjoyed for you Barry that you're able to integrate your love of traveling into your YT Channel!! Your stories are FANTASTIC Bud!!!! And.... back to the EBike. I fell in LOVE with mine!!! At 46 years old I ride a few nights a week with the kids from our cul-de-sac. And I do mean kids, 12-14 years old. Their parent's trust them with me. And... we ride around town & I point out different landscapes & plants used within the landscapes. We call ourselves the Majestic Maniacs!!! Thanks for sharing, hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!
Such a beautiful piece. Thanks for not painting it. I always think about not only the history of the piece, but the trees that were used, the people all along the way, who played a part in making it - and you mentioned that! Thanks for the tour of your capital building. Its beautiful.
I love roll top desks....almost as much as the architecture of a home or business where it is used.
This desk is probably the mostest beautifullest piece of furniture that i’ve ever seen 😍 amazing job!!
Wow, thank you!
Great video. The capital building is truely beautiful, such an example of craftsmanship. This is also a quality I think you demonstrate in your love for the furniture you restore. Keep sharing!
Glad you were able to bring it back to use. The fire of 1904 also destroyed the remains of Old Abe which oddly enough died because of smoke from an earlier capital fire. Theodore Roosevelt was happy to see the remains of Old Abe as he had studied about him in school.
I had hoped to add that info
Looking forward to visit some of the historic Buildings in the 🇺🇸 😊
That is so totally cool! I love the history strory!
That is one beautiful massive desk! I enjoyed the walk around the capitol building. I always thought that was amazing when I was a young girl, walking through there. Thanks for refreshing my memory. 😊
what a beautiful desk and such history!
Hi Barry, what a wonderful video. I enjoy the information and history you share. I hear you on all the people who put this country of ours together. The desk looks wonderful. The chair is perfect for it. I like the E bike. I didn’t realize they are made with three wheels. Good to know. Thank you Mad City Modern. Joyce from Connecticut USA 🇺🇸 ❤️
Looks gr8 Barry 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The tour of the capitol building, the scenery on the ride there, the details/ thoughts in your narration, the history of the area, and the restoration of that amazing desk - I'm here for it all! I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I always enjoy hearing you speak about the pieces you're working on. That's part of the beauty of your channel.
Thank you for this
I love that you like to include the history of the pieces! Please don’t stop.
Thank you for showing us the humanity behind the desk. Sometimes we forget that there is a history behind these things.
Agreed!
Wonderful video! I enjoyed the tour immensely. My friend's mother was contacted by the White House to buy back sterling silver place service that was owned by Pres. Grant. Perhaps if you ever want to part with it, they would be interested.
A good idea to keep the desk, Barry. You found it, you care about it and you have made it look like new. It is worth more to you than any Jo Blow who may want to just pass it on for a quick profit. It belongs with you! Your reverence of all that it stands for makes you alone, worthy of its guardianship. When the time comes, heaven hopes it’s along time off, make sure it goes to someone as worthy of it as yourself.
Gosh I love hearing your narratives of such pieces. And, So good to see companies giving you a chance to try out their gear for you to share all the good points of each item. Lucky you! But they couldn’t find a better ambassador! Thanks again for a great and interesting video. I can’t wait for more.🦘❤️
Beautiful desk. It sure cleaned up nicely. Glad to hear you will be keeping this peice of Wisconsin history. Thank you Barry.
Very cool video, enjoyed the tour of the capital as I'll probably never see it in person. My husband (75) has an lg, ~4.5-5', antique Post Master desk made by Eastlake that belonged to his father.
Great piece and nice restoration on it. I'm a sucker for those wooden desk chairs. Thanks for sharing.
That’s an awesome desk.
That desk is beautiful I would so buy this for my office to use,
Me ha parecido un viaje impresionante. por el pasado y me ha encantado tu forma de hacerlo😊
Wisconsin’s capitol is stunning. Thanks for sharing the tour.
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Why are the backs of the draws that double-curved shape? And why do they appear to have solid tops? Are they not draws?
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The desk turned out absolutely gorgeous. What a beautiful piece of art. And maybe some people won't be interested in a tour of the state capitol, but I thought it was really interesting. It is full of beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for a lovely video.
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It’s such a gorgeous piece of furniture wow. ❤
I'm so happy to hear you are keeping it. It's beautiful. Great find!
Thanks for sharing the capitol building with us. It cost a lot to build. Amazing dome and I've never seen an entrance with the wings at an angle. 😮🎉🎉
What a fine old desk. I loved the tour of the Wisconsin Capital building. We have a great state capital building in my native Louisiana, and now Wisconsin's is a new favorite.
BTW: I want an E-trike like yours too.
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You’re such a cool guy, Barry. I love this desk and I was sad at the thought you would strip it. I’m so glad you didn’t, it looks rich and old. And the chair is a beautiful complement to it. Thanks for the Wisconsin history lesson, I love history. You tell the stories so masterfully, I enjoy every minute.
That building was absolutely stunning!!!! The desk came out so beautifully!! I live the chair you found to use with it as well. Thanks for a great video, as always. I thoroughly loved the tour as well as learning the history of that desk!
My late father purchased one of these, a massive construction with many drawers and cubby holes
I have no idea why he got it other than an appreciation in its construction. It sits in my mum's house to this day but, as you note Barry, this size of furniture is far too large to comfortably sit in many rooms, especially our smaller UK homes. I guess when I inherit it I'll try a sale. Thanks for showing us the historical context. Hope all is well. David.
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Absolutely beautiful restoration! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Barry!
Barry, beautiful restoration! I'm so happy that there are still people around who cherish history!
Barry... This is your ABSOLUTE BEST video yet!!! Your steadfast research of that desk's history, and previous users, aside from being manufactured here in Milwaukee is outstanding. I'm so glad to see that you didn't do a complete restoration and cleaned up the existing finish. I thoroughly enjoyed your narrative as you walked through Wisconsin's beautiful capitol building. You taught me a few facts about that building that I didn't know. Again, best ever RUclips video yet Barry! 🥇
I would legitimately watch you go to museums all throughout the US and tell me about history lol it's fascinating and your voice is soothing
Barry, your posts are always so interesting. Thoroughly enjoy them. I too am a lover of roll-top desks. As a child, we had a solid oak rool-top desk my Dad found at an auction in the mid-1950s. Unfortunately when we moved from this particular town we could not move it with us. Even at a young age, 8, I was heartbroken. It took me well into my 60s to find a roll-top desk I wanted. Fortunately, it came to me through a dear friend. It is not solid oak, but it very much resembles the one of my childhood. It makes me happy and that it what matters. Thank you for your most interesting post about your roll-top desk and the awesome chair you found for it. Even though I live in Oregon, I truly enjoyed your home state history lesson. Thank you!
I have fantasized about having that type of desk since childhood. I'm now middle aged and live in a houst of its era, but I have no idea where such a desk would fit since mine is not a wealthy person's house. Thank you for giving this desk care and a new home!
It's wonderful to see such an old piece of furniture that's been looked after so well. I really enjoy your occasional side stories. They're always interesting.
Your soothing voice and calm demeanor made this video very pleasant to view. Absolutely loved the stunning footage of your amazing state capitol building and enjoyed the commentary on the history and style of architecture. Quite stunning. The desk is just beautiful and I hope you can find a buyer that will use and respect this unique piece.
Great job, Barry. I have always wanted a roll top desk, even though they are impractical for use with a desktop computer. I did see a modern custom roll top years ago at the Art Fair on the Square that would accommodate a monitor and computer, but as a poor graduate student I couldn't afford the over $5000 price tag. Later I did get my Dad's old flat top 'aircraft carrier' of a desk, and it is the centerpiece of my home office. And I loved the capitol tour! I haven't gone down and wandered through in years, and I really should do so.
That is an amazing desk! It turned out really well too. So much storage, and those pull-out tables are brilliant.
Barry just the best episode so far. In the love of woodworking and furniture , the provenance proves worthy. Some pieces remain elusive, some reveal much. I appreciate what you accomplish.
Hi Barry, this is very good work. Lots of love is put into this and it shows!. Cheers from Italy
Gorgeous desk! But you’re right - it’s way too big for most people’s homes. Thanks for the capital tour - there is some stunning architecture in there. I always loved going to our capital (Lincoln, NE). They put so much artistry into buildings back then. Every time I go there, I learn details I missed previously.
Thank you, Barry for the field trip to the Wisconsin Capitol. My mother's family is from Wisconsin originally and I have become a memeber of the historical society to get infor about my family. You do such a great job of educating us as well as entertaining us. The clean up of the desk shows us we don't need to do a full restoration and the tour of the capitol taught us about the artists who built the building and the history of it. Thank you.
I tend to get worried when I don't see something from you on RUclips. You know, it's like not hearing from someone in your family for awhile: you get concerned. I appreciate you taking the time to include this group in the lessons we would never otherwise hear. Like family, I'm glad you are there. The desk is awesome and it came to you for a reason. Enjoy as I enjoy your channel.
I agree with you on this!!! Sometimes a piece doesn't need to be stripped down, just cleaned up and given a boost. Thank you for showing where the desk came from... It's beautiful! 😍 and I love love how many different countries had an element of design in it! Kind of like how we are are as a people. Y'alls badger is a great animal with good skills and it's awesome to see it respected and represented!!! Our capital is lovely, but we don't see our Longhorns or armadillos (we have both as official animals) prominently represented. 😮
Yep… Restore a Finish was all it needed. I appreciated seeing the inside of your capital too. It is a beautiful building. Great video! I hope you are keeping the desk. It is lovely.
What a gorgeous desk, I'm so jealous even though it would never fit in my house. I loved the tour of the capitol building and the bit of history.
This was made in a time when things were meant to last a lifetime. Love the channel and thank you for giving that desk a future. If only that desk could talk.
More than a Lifetime!!!
What a beautiful piece of history. The State Capital building is absolutely breathtaking and I thoroughly enjoyed your tour of it.
I agree
Me gusta la información que has dado,ya que es un mueble con tantos años 😊❤
La visita ha sido impresionante 😊
Saludos desde ANDALUCÍA, ESPAÑA ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for another awesome post. Our capital is a beautiful place. It is truly a history lesson and amazing restoration. As always, we enjoy your take on furniture and the stories behind them.
Thank you so much
Wow! What a stunning building! I love all of the stone used. True Craftsmanship you don't see anymore.
Thank you for the tour of the Capitol. It’s incredible! I appreciate you taking the time to do that.
Love the walk through Capitol building. Love the history. Fantastic old desk and chair!
Thank you Berry for such beauty that you bring to the world. That old electrolux is just like my Mom had, and I would pretend that I was riding on a rocket ship.
I love your channel because it is full of stories, tours and philosophy as well as furniture restoration. The desk looks beautiful and now we have another story to look forward to about the second desk. Someone stated in a comment that this was your best video yet and I have to agree.
Thank you so much
The building was a stunning piece of architecture, very intricate and opulent BUT the desk outshone it in my eyes.
The design and beauty was gorgeous and my dream piece of furniture if I ever had room for it 😍
Thanks from South Africa for a beautiful video. I really enjoyed seeing the Capitol building. The desk is really awesome. Just love the style and format of your videos!
Magnificent piece. We bought one that had been painted an ugly green and needed new backing on the roller top. It was big and heavy, but you could hide a lot of stuff under the roll top :) I wish I had looked for manufacturer now.
Nice video, great history lesson beautiful desk, great restoration. Neat electric bike also. Thanks for sharing Berry.
I am sure that the museum or capital would not mind having it on display. Beautiful desk. Love them old roll top desks
Although I can't say that I like the desk, the tour was very enjoyable, and I'd love a bike like that. How great that you can just walk into the state capitol and wander around.
Beautiful desk, and a beautiful state capitol! I really enjoy what you do with furniture, but the stories around the furniture are what sets you apart!
I have a Mid-Century “executive” desk that you could put a mattress on and I love it.
That is a beautiful desk!!! I agree it didn't need much to bring it back to it's full glory. Your state house is gorgeous!!!!
Thank You for preserving the past that would otherwise be lost. BRAVO,
That desk is amazing. With the chair that fits like a glove. I like the story that you created also.
Hi Barry majestueux le capitole, ce meuble est vraiment magnifique et quelle patience ça prends pour tout faire briller la quincaillerie, le bois a l'air d'être en assez bon état je te souhaite une bonne journée et à bientôt 👍👍👍🥰🇲🇶
Wow…you brought that back to life…and ready for another 120 years of service. Great job!
That desk is stunning...
Thank you for the tour, I love seeing the splendour of old buildings ❤
Beautiful desk! Thank you for the tour of your Capitol, I really enjoyed it!
Nice restoration, as usual. Enjoyed the tour of your state capitol building. Love those old buildings where true craftsmanship was employed.
Thank you!
Another beautiful project Barry! Thank you!
I am glad that you are keeping this desk, it is beautiful and still has so much to offer yet. It is nice to see such old beautiful workmanship. I have a secretary/hutch that will need a lot of work including glass to repair it to the beauty it once was. The original castors are still on it. Actually love the history lesson too. Have a great day
Wow! That's a nice catch! I can't believe it is even possible to get hold of such a nice piece. The building is amazing too, and very well maintained. They must have great janitors.
Прекрасные предметы мебели.С удовольствием посмотрела экскурс по капитолию и согласна с вами.что люди занимают в жизни страны самое важное место.
What a gorgeous desk, Barry, and as always a beautiful job restoring it. I LOVED the tour of the Capitol Building! Your loving attention to the history and to details like the grain of the marble elevate your videos far beyond the average restoration video. And of course, your incredibly soothing voice. Ignore anyone who complains about them. Those people just aren’t your audience! Those who resonate with you will find you, never fear. Thanks again for the wonderful video.
Thank you!
Barry...KEEP THE DESK! 🥰🥰
The desk is magnificent,and Im glad it now belongs to you ,who appreciates the history and the beautiful wood its made from
Loved to tour! Love the desk. So many drawers to store all your stuff.
Thank you, Barry for sharing the history of the capital and this desk. I have a goal of visiting all the state capitals and this helps me to one day go and visit these beautiful buildings. You did an amazing work on restoring this gorgeous roll top desk!
Barry you did a beautiful job! I love roll top desks. ❤️.
It reminds me a lot of a table I bought at an auction here in my city. Bought an office desk which, after some research. I discovered that it belonged to the Ministry of Culture of Brazil, a solid wood piece made exclusively for the state agency.
Awesome!
I know that you said that you didn't much care who owned the desk, but there is a practical side to knowing.
The desk of the Chief Justice was 4 feet and had a roll top, important desk for an important man. Since there was a strict social class system those many years ago, size would have mattered. This desk at 6 feet and well appointed with all the pigeon holes, a very important man used this desk.
The price point depends on provenance. You could have a desk worth a few hundreds or several thousands perhaps in the tens of thousands.
There are more than likely photos of all the governors in their office at their desks. It would be worth it to find out who the governor or governors were, especially for insurance coverage.
Personally, I would find out everything, write it down and sell the desk. If you don't want to sell and don't want to keep it, donate it to a museum.
Such great feedback. Thank you for this
Beautiful desk, and I particularly enjoyed the story. I listened to the premier while at work, and am watching it now at home in the evening. The desk's story is fascinating, as well as a look at its original home, giving an idea of how it was used, and perhaps what decisions may have been made there. Additionally, in the craftsmanship in the piece and care and pride taken when building it. I agree, it doesn't warrant a full restoration, plus some of the age marks are part of its history and beauty. Great Job, great story, great video. I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your support Richard
My family and I do research at the Wisconsin historical society every week if you need help using their system or anything! I mostly do volunteer work at the veterans museum, but most museum people kinda know each other if you end up needing other help or specific knowledge.
This is great! Thank you so much
Bonjour d'Occitanie (France)
Très belle réussite pour la restauration (plutôt nettoyage) de ce magnifique "bureau cylindre" (c'est le nom de ce meuble en France).
Merci pour la visite guidé du Capitole du Wisconsin.
Barry I don’t think there’s anyone more deserving than you to have / own this beautifully restored desk. I for one love your time and effort that you put into your research and educating us about your pieces of furniture you care for. I’ve never been to a state capital except for DC. Yours is MAGNIFICENT and thank you so much for sharing. I love your content and I hope you’ll always tell us the history behind things you come across. Subscriber from SC 🇺🇸👍🏼❤️
This means alot
As a European who’s very unlikely to be able to visit Wisconsin I very much appreciated the tour and the narration combined with a “rebuild” of an historical piece. I applaud 👏🏻 Thank you
I appreciate this
I simply love your respect for the old furniture and the people who made them. Very moving.
Amazing and very opulent Capitol building.
Thanks for sharing.
Extremely great quality desk you got there.
IUS restor-a-finish whole lot on pieces that are in great shape and not in need of a full restoration.
Why you following up with the Howard feed-n-wax. Helps protect restor-a-finish. 👍
What a beautiful desk! They don’t make them like they used to nowadays! 😊
Gorgeous desk, you did it justice.
I’m always looking forward to your RUclips presentation. My husband has a room-top and we love it. The Capital is breath taking, especially the domus and the marble everywhere!
I *loved the tour of the capitol, and as usual, Barry, your impeccable taste resulted in a beautifully finished desk! Thank you for one of your best!
The day here is coming to an end and what a better way to end it by watching yet another masterpiece from Barry. Thank you Barry for all your hard work and dedication in each of your videos. Best wishes and god bless from Steve. Shropshire. England. 👍🙏👍
Love your vídeos ❤I think I told you already that I used to live in Naperville Illinois, and when I moved there from my native Country I saw Khroler Furniture Manufacture there that was in 1979
Beautiful! And thank you for the tour. I've been to Madison many times, but I can't manage all those steps and walking around the capitol building myself.