Old Fashioned Milk Paint rustic bench

Elegant MCM Tallboy in Cast Iron Black with Natural Wood Accents

Elevate your space with this exquisitely reimagined Mid-Century Modern tallboy chest. Once bearing a pale, dated finish, it now stuns in a rich cast iron black, beautifully contrasted by solid wood drawers finished in a warm, natural stain. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated—from the elegantly updated black hardware to the refined moldings and drawer groove accents. Smooth-gliding feet have been added for effortless movement across both hardwood and carpet. Measuring 34" W x 17.5" D x 40.5" H, this sophisticated piece offers both function and timeless style—an instant statement in any well-appointed room.

I have been wanting to create a rustic bench and finally my husband had the time to build me one. Although it was not the design I had shown him I wanted he created this from a 6 foot 2X10 and a 6 foot 2x6.

As per all my pieces, I scrub them well with soap and water and leave to dry before starting to paint. I went with Old Fashioned Milk Paint. It will be perfect for this raw wood rustic look.

I started with pitch black,

then slate, randomly until all the wood was covered then left to dry

the entire piece, again top and bottom was completely covered in snow white

Once dry I sanded it down with a orbital sander as well as hand sanded before putting 2 coats of clear varathane on all sides to give durability.

To add detail and dimension I added Daddy Van's black wax , perfect!

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I have received product in exchange for this post, there is no monetary compensation received from the sponsored links. Huge thanks to my great sponsors for this project Old Fashioned Milk Paint & Daddy Vans

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