How do I care for and maintain the curved surface of a bow-front desk?

Surface care for the curved bow section requires the same material-appropriate protocol as any other desk surface. OfficeFurniture2go.com's care guidance: for wood veneer bow surfaces, quarterly application of a quality furniture oil or wax conditioner maintains the finish and prevents the micro-checking and drying that affects veneer at curves over time. Laminate-over-MDF bow surfaces require only periodic damp-cloth cleaning with a pH-neutral cleaner. The edge detail at the bow profile deserves specific inspection — edge veneer or laminate at a curve is under slightly more stress than on a flat surface and may lift earlier. Re-adhere with furniture-grade contact cement at first sign of lifting. Call 1-800-460-0858.