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[quote=Anonymous]On the desk point from above—I have a writing desk from 1914 that is a very simple style in a lighter mahogany with turned legs and it’s actually perfect size for a lap top.  I kept it for sentimental reasons but actually used it a lot during the pandemic.  It’s a family piece so has sentimental value but it’s also well made with a pretty timeless design.  The older mahogany which they called Honduran mahogany is not so dark — it’s a very pretty mid tone.

I think part of the reason I like antiques is that I really like the look of wood.  It’s such a natural look — reminds me of being in a beautiful forest.  I think the key to it is mixing it with lighter pieces, bright upholstery colors, good light sources. If you have heavy damasks and poor lighting and little fussy chockes, it’s going to look very haunted house.  I think living pieces is also important — I have a gorgeous antique mirror with a very simple curved wood frame that was originally part of a larger bed set — the bed set didn’t survive but I use the mirror in my bedroom and it’s really a pretty piece.  And you can’t have too many of the really ornate pieces, but there are many 18th and 19th century pieces that are not crazy carved.  [/quote]

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