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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.

Milk Painted Dining Table in Homestead House Confederate Grey



I purchased yet another outdated orange stained pedestal dining table that needed TLC.


When you work alone and need an assistant you have to think outside the box ;0) The leg is longer then an arm right?


For this table I went with Homestead House Milk Paint in Confederate grey. I used it on this jumbo chalkboard too.


After a good scrub, power sand to smooth the surface and a wipe down it was time to paint.


Two coats of the dark grey milk paint applied with my angled sash Zibra brush, which cut easily into the corners gave the table a gorgeous new look.


But I did not stop here, a light sanding to take down the milk paint to a smooth buttery soft surface


then apply Fusion Mineral Paint discontinued antiquing tough coat. It is just like their clear tough coat but as you can see, tinted with brown. This added warmth to the cool grey tone of the milk paint as well as providing a layer of sealed durability.


To add even more interest and dimension, Fusion Mineral Paint's clear glaze mixed with their coal black paint was brushed in the nooks and crannies on the pedestal, table apron and  across the top.


On the top I added more layers of color using the dark grey milk paint and dry brushing it across.


Everything was lightly sponge sanded and another coat of the antiquing tough coat applied all over then a clear coat on the top and the dining table was completely transformed.










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