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Antique Dresser with layers of color and texture

I scored this antique dresser from an estate sale for an elderly German lady. She used it to store linens.
I think it saw allot more use before that duty though ;)

The top drawer for sure had wore a deep groove in the runner rail, I refilled with wood filler and sanded smooth once dry After repairs my first task is a deep clean especially on these old pieces. It was hand scrubbed with warm water, soap and some TSP and hosed till water runs clear then left overnight to dry.

Seeing it had lots of wear I choose a finish that would be in keeping with the age yet work with the years of service. Fusion Mineral Paint in coal black was mixed with their fresco for a textured paint and it was applied by brush in a random pattern all over the drawers and body.

Next layer once dry was Fusion Mineral Paint's little lamb and fresco

and again randomly applied by brush


I wish I knew the code for this dresser stamped on the back
Fusion Mineral Paint lamp white then went all over and left to dry
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When I brought this antique replica roll top desk home, my youngest daughter called it for her birthday gift. She chose a creamy white exterior and her favorite mint for the interior. With these choices in mind I selected Fusion Mineral paint in Champlain and Laurentien.

but before color could be added I took the entire piece apart to make repairs and scrub well.


 once dry, I reassembled the bottom and started applying the color with 2 coats of  Fusion Mineral paint champlain on all the exterior all sides including the under edge - I think it gives a more finished look





the same thing with the inside pieces with the minty laurentien green from Fusion Mineral paint with all hardware removed and cleaned then applied after 2 coats and distressing the edges



In keeping with the vintage look I wanted to add depth to the warm white paint so chose Homestead House dark wax in espresso, shown below on the roll top you can see how it adds depth and dimension and age too.


then all was reassembled and here it is









the original velvet lining is a darker teal, perfect right?


side view shows the espresso wax shadows


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  1. Carol (" Mimi") BentonApril 26, 2017 11:59 AM

    Looks like a LOT of work, but it turned out great. I really like the soft aqua blue on the inside with the white on the outside. Nice job!

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    1. Lee Ann KApril 26, 2017 12:48 PM

      thank you, a labor of love for my girl for sure ;)

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  2. Artsy VaVaApril 29, 2017 9:47 AM

    Great makeover!

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  3. Stephanie AbbottApril 30, 2017 7:56 AM

    Love this. Pinned. Thanks for sharing at To Grandmas House We Go.

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  4. Lora BloomquistApril 30, 2017 1:56 PM

    This piece is sooo much better painted! Love how you painted the cubbies the aqua, but oh, what a pain to brush paint! I would have wanted to spray those-you are a patient lady!

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    1. Lee Ann KMay 06, 2017 5:50 PM

      thank you, it actually was much easier taking it all apart to paint ;)

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  5. Lora BloomquistApril 30, 2017 1:56 PM

    This piece is sooo much better painted! Love how you painted the cubbies the aqua, but oh, what a pain to brush paint! I would have wanted to spray those-you are a patient lady!

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  6. Brenda YoungMay 01, 2017 10:11 AM

    I love these little rolltop desks, perfect solution to store your laptop and tablets all tidy and neat. I'm still deciding on what color to redo mine in, your combo looks great I adore aqua. Nice Job and thanks for sharing your project at Fridays Furniture Fix!

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  7. Stephanie AbbottMay 02, 2017 12:59 PM

    Featuring this tonight on the To Grandmas House We Go Link Party. Have a great week.

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  8. The Painted HingeMay 04, 2017 2:14 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this at the Farmhouse Friday link party! Shared and pinned! :)

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  9. The Painted HingeMay 04, 2017 3:20 PM

    Me again! :) Just wanted to let you know this will be featured tomorrow at the Farmhouse Friday link party #3!

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