The interior of the desk has serpentine drawers and fluted columns on either side of the tombstone prospect door. Sorry, I am not sure where the interior photos ended up. The finish is aniline dye, followed by homemade oils stain to make the stripes pop and a bunch of coats of shellac that are rubbed out and waxed at the end.
Hey Chuck. I just met you at the NE Woodworking Show. I sat in on your handcut dovetail session and I asked you what magazine I may have seen you in. Also, I am the guy who entered the coopered lid chest in the showcase contest. I hope something there triggers your memory. Congratulations on this project. It's absolutely stunning.