The best finds are free!

Saw this chest of drawers outside in a front garden a couple of streets away from our house. After cheekily knocking on the door, it turned out that it did indeed need a new home, so home it came. Funny what people throw away.


These drawers have definitely seen better days, but they are solidly made complete with dovetails and honey oak veneer. No flat pack here! A couple of hours spent with a sander and a little wax, and voila!


The mark on the right hand side is where I treated a single suspect hole with woodworm treatment. Hoping the mark fades, but I'd rather that than an infestation of wee little wood-munching beasties.

I think there's a bit of history with this piece as well. On the back is a brand mark - a crown with W.D. beneath (will take a picture soon). I think the W.D. stands for War Department... what were they doing building furniture?!