My vintage drafting table

This piece of furniture was given to me by my neighbor who knows I love old things. It is huge and she no longer wanted. It belonged to her Father's Company a long time ago. It paired well with my old office chair from a Transport Company that we worked at in the 1980's.

My husbands first reaction was no way. I had my heart set on it as I loved the aged patina on the drawing surface. It doesn't exactly move up or down but is on an angle perfect for writing and doing work at. The top surface is dark green and not completely hard allowing you to be able to apply a bit of pressure without making dents. There are quite a bit of score marks most likely from things being cut with an exacto knife. Although I like the wear I try not to wear it further. The top does not open up as it looks like it would. It has two large drawers in the front which I store some of my art supplies. Underneath it has a shelf are with 2 doors which I have since removed. I was intending on painting it but still haven't decided on a color. The piece is quite large but I just love it.

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Sewing machine drawers

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