Isn't this the cutest little cabinet? Not sure what it was used for back in the day but it has great lines and carved appliques and a great price tag. It also had warped drawers that needed replacing, a missing beautiful handle and pulling veneer. Hence the price.
I scrubbed it w/ TSP and painted it in Graphite and Old White. The lower drawer holes were patched up w/ Quik Wood and a new center hole drilled. The carvings on the sides were dry brushed in Old White and the original top drawer pulls got a silver gilding wax treatment. I made this by mixing AS clear wax and Martha Stewart's silver gilding paint. I'm cheap but we already established that.
I have to tell you, I really love how she turned out. I could see this being used as an over sized nightstand in a Paris themed bedroom, as an entry table or even for a small flat screen tv.
Thanks for visiting, Sue
5 comments:
I love how you painted the top and only some of the drawers the graphite. It is beautiful.
Susan
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I love it Susan! I'm going to have to try your gilding formula. Cheap is good1
Oh Sue, it is fabulous and gorgeous! I just did my first piece in black and white...I am loving black and white!
Carol
I love the combination of colors you selected. Came out great.
Luv luv luv this. Methinks the cupboard on the right is for madame's chamberpot.
I would be so happy to find a piece like this.
Your paint job is exquisite. I love the coloring.
'Cheap' has its place. Not a thing in the world wrong with it.....when the results are so outstanding.
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