Here are a few photos of the finished desk, shown without the drop front panel in place.
Our customer chose a custom finish to match an existing piece in their home. The hardware has also been antiqued to give the piece a vintage look. The desk is finished on all sides so that it can be used within a room, and does not need to be set against a wall.
This desk was custom designed, based on photos of original Wooton desks while incorporating space for a computer. The lower section of the center portion resembles an authentic desk, but serves a different function. The four drawer fronts are actually two compartments. The top two drawers are a false front that conceals a space for the power cord. The lower two drawers are actually one panel the reveals a file drawer. The small pigeon hole drawers on the side cabinets are also false fronts concealing larger drawers, making the desk more functional for todays needs.
We feel this modern adaption is a design solution in providing a functional piece for todays use, while reflecting the history of a classic Victorian piece of furniture. I wonder what William Wooton
would have thought of this updated model of his design.
