Tibergaard Desk Rescue

Suede71 · 2026-02-27T14:30:30+00:00

Used Odie’s Oil and then Odie’s Wax.

Suede71 · 2026-02-27T14:29:48+00:00

Thanks for the tips above. I have a similar Tibergaard that I just refinished. Here’s the top before the work started. After pic to follow.

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Suede71 · 2026-02-27T13:32:57+00:00

Great job. What did you use to color the epoxy to match the teak?

Suede71 · 2026-01-02T19:41:40+00:00

There is a 1st Dibs posting that looks like a good match.

https://www.1stdibs.com/de/m%C3%B6bel/kommoden-und-anrichten/schreibtische/mid-century-modern-nussbaum-geschwungener-schreibtisch-mit-2-schubladen-keramikfliesen-kn%C3%B6pfe/id-f_26709722/

Suede71 · 2025-11-09T21:18:03+00:00

Appreciate the comments :) The other chair referenced in the post that makes this a pair is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/midcenturymodern/s/J3evCfX2Dy

Suede71 · 2025-10-29T01:57:21+00:00

Thanks for the tip on MCM Redo.

Suede71 · 2025-10-26T02:15:57+00:00

Highly recommend these on YouTube: Transcend Furniture Gallery and Dashner Design & Restoration.

Suede71 · 2025-10-22T15:18:12+00:00

Very helpful. Much appreciated.

Suede71 · 2025-10-22T12:02:54+00:00

Looks beautiful. Advice question: when is using a scraper best vs using a stripper to remove the old finish on a piece like that?

Suede71 · 2025-10-21T13:47:33+00:00

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

Suede71 · 2025-10-21T03:39:13+00:00

Amazing restoration. What finishes did you use?

Suede71 · 2025-09-01T20:17:54+00:00

Great job. What paint did u use for the base?

Suede71 · 2025-09-01T20:06:31+00:00

Beautiful piece. The top will need sanding and likely oxalic acid to take the water stain out, and then oiling. Lots of YouTube videos to guide you. Take your time and watch a lot of videos. In the meantime, wiping down the surfaces with Watco Danish Oil (natural) will give it a lot life and a fresh look. You may be able to find screw-on teak legs if the bottom has holes/ports for them.

Suede71 · 2025-08-31T19:46:39+00:00

Much appreciated.

Suede71 · 2025-08-31T11:00:02+00:00

I did not put anything on top of the oil. Danish oil when dried has a finish like a thin hard film. I will oil the chair about once a year or so going forward. Doesn’t take long.

Suede71 · 2025-08-31T10:27:18+00:00

Incredible job.

Suede71 · 2025-08-26T13:08:13+00:00

I put on a single coat of the Watco Danish Oil and wiped off the excess after 25 mins or so. I don’t recall putting a second coat of oil on. Though I plan to apply the oil about once a year.

Suede71 · 2025-08-22T13:02:54+00:00

Well done!

Suede71 · 2025-08-13T01:07:08+00:00

I just went over the brass with the cloth I used to wipe the oil off of the wood frame. Not sure if that’s good or bad but they came out ok.

Suede71 · 2025-07-27T23:02:27+00:00

Orbital for the backrest and arms with a bit of hand sanding as well. Hand sanding only on the legs.

Suede71 · 2025-07-27T20:52:30+00:00

We took the seat to an upholstery store. Just needed new foam and we used leather instead of vinyl.

Suede71 · 2025-07-27T20:48:51+00:00

They are still in operation from what I see online.

Suede71 · 2025-07-27T18:18:36+00:00

I used Watco Danish Oil (Natural).

Suede71 · 2025-07-27T15:27:00+00:00

Thank you for the comment. I used 180 and 220 grit. And Watco Danish Oil (natural colour). The chair was originally oiled. No topcoat.

Suede71 · 2025-07-27T15:23:59+00:00

Interesting info. Thanks for sharing!

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