I got this gorgeous antique dresser about a month ago but wanted to save it as I had something special in mind. The dresser itself dates to about 1900 and is mahogany and mahogany veneer, with an early varnish surface, bandy cabriole legs, and a lovely carved apron with shell detail in the center. The drawers on the piece worked poorly, and I knew it would be the perfect candidate to turn into a kitchen island. With all the delicate detail, I wanted to honor its age and character by…
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