This writing desk, circa 1910 - 1920, was built using birch as the substrate and ribbon cut African mahogany veneer for the facings. The piece arrived at Hander Woodworking wobbly and in need of repair and refinishing. The desk was originally built to sit against a wall and, thus, the back was rough and unfinished. The client wanted to use the desk as a free standing piece, seen from all sides, so they asked Hander Woodworking to finish the back similar to the front.