I found this table at my favorite thrift store. Usually their furniture is priced ridiculously high, but this one wasn't marked so I asked how much it was and one of the ladies there said it was $16.91. It seemed like a really random number, but it was a good price. A piece of veneer was broken off the edge and the lacquer was in bad shape, but it was at one time a high quality table and I liked the shape.
I think it's burlwood veneer. |
There were some gold foil designs on the top that were also a pain to get off. It took a whole can of lacquer remover to get all the finish off so I could sand it down. |
Once it was sanded, I used a dark stain (although it didn't take much stain) and then applied a dark wax. |
The wood turned out really pretty and even the edge where the veneer is missing looked okay. |
I painted the base with my greenish mistint color that I've named Garden Shed Green. |
I distressed it lightly and kept the hardware as it was. |
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Miss Mustard Seed
the top of that table is beautiful! and i love the color- great combo!
ReplyDeleteA lot of work but that wood is too beautiful to cover w/ paint. Love your color choice too!
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