This by far, was the biggest refinishing job I ever tried to accomplish. And during this ongoing process of refinishing, I learned the history of this bureau and how it had traveled across country a couple of times. And how the last owner, John Lynne (or as he would like to call me, his namesake;), passed away before I could finally accomplish this task. But I think he probably has the best seat in the house, looking down on this finished bureau from heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This bureau really has been a huge lesson in trial and error. Stripping, sanding and staining the piece was the easiest part of the whole process. I had some of the original drawer pulls but not all so I supplemented them with crystal pulls that were similar in size and shape. Unfortunately, replacing the stained glass was not going to be a part of the budget. But I am actually happier with the clear glass since it allows me to use the bureau as a display case.

 

Fitting the clear glass was probably the biggest trial. I cut the glass myself which was very easy and just required some supplies from the local home improvement store. I stained and polyurethaned trim to set the glass in the inserts. I started by using an air gun to nail trim to place the glass. Well, let me play ‘Captain Obvious’ and state that a high pressure air gun and glass are not meant to be partners. So I struck out more than won on that front. But then I found ‘gorilla glue’ and I was able to glue the trim so the glass was able to stay in place and should be secure for years to come.

 

 

Glad to be back,

Lynne with an Extraordinary Reluctance to Refinish Another Piece of Furniture