vintage school desk

I found this little gem a few weeks ago.  It needs some work, but I think it has potential to look great.

(Sorry for the bad lighting in the pictures.  I was feeling lazy this evening and didn't want to move the desk from our guest bedroom, nor did I want to edit the pictures.. we all have those days)

I'm thinking of covering the wood with strips of vintage maps.  I'm not quite sure how this will work (or if it will at all), but I'm going to give it a try. 

Update:  I have finished the school desk and it turned out great!  View all of the details here.

If you're having difficulties picturing a piece of furniture covered with old maps, check out some of these pictures.

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