Actually it is a restoration - especially the side-by-side. This is a set of furniture that was owned by my great grandparents and goes back to the 1880's or so. On the table I am also replacing some of the glue-blocks and at least one of the leaves that is badly damaged.

The side-by-side is another story. The drop-down desk drawer is split right through some fairly intricate carving and will require some careful reassembly and repair. The interior of the desk area (cubbies, drawer,etc.) is a wreck. I suspect I will be rebuilding some of it with newly fabricated parts. The cabinet has a general "sag" in the center that will have to be dealt with when I get it on the bench. My folks replaced the original hardware with more "stylish" items but I have located period hardware from old photos. And it goes on...... I suspect I will have the table in the shop for a month or more. The cabinet will be out there for a lot longer.

I'm 68 years old and I remember eating holiday meals on the table when I was sitting on pillows to reach my turkey.

RonB