Make a Desk from an Old Bureau

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Make a Desk from an Old Bureau

Submitted by: anonymous 06/08/2009 6:46 AM

I often see dead bureaus on the curb. The structure of the bureau is sound, but it has missing and/or hopelessly damaged drawers. Especially when these pieces are solid-wood and vintage, it seems like a shame to throw them away.

We made our daughter a computer desk from a 31"-high dead bureau by removing everything but the top, back and sides of the bureau. Basically we removed the drawers, and the wood slats separating the drawers. We repainted the sides dark green and refinished the top in polyurethane.

Photo credit: mhjohnston

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Such an inventive way to salvage a discarded piece of furniture. And yours will last longer than anything you'd get at Walmart! It'll look better too. Now just have to keep my eye out for an old bureau.

Posted by anonymous on June 10, 2009 5:24 PM

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i have 1 that my tv sits on. where the drawers should be there are shelves that hold my many photo albums. plus the top has extra room to hold a couple of dolls and photo frames. i have been using it for 9 years now

Posted by velma on June 18, 2009 6:25 PM

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That's great! I would love to see a picture. I love hearing new ideas for repurposing

Posted by anonymous on June 25, 2009 5:23 PM

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Another website called "instructables.com" has a free set of plans for converting bureaus to furniture quality desks. Log on and register and you will find all kinds of DIY projects.

Posted by Steve on June 25, 2009 5:26 PM

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