Aubergine MCM Nightstand

Vintage Art Deco China Cabinet Restore

This Art Deco waterfall china cabinet, circa 1940, had seen better days. Tucked away in a shop and used as a storage shelf, it was in rough shape. A family member, inspired by a photo featuring rich navy tones and warm wood, wanted to see it brought back to life. With that vision in mind, I gave the piece the repairs and makeover it deserved — blending classic navy with warm wood to honor both its history and a fresh new style.

I prefer to buy solid wood pieces but this sweet little combination solid wood and laminated press board seemed so lonely tucked in a dark basement bedroom I had to take it home and give it new life.

Check out this aubergine color chalked paint from Rustoleum, isn't it gorgeous??

Did you see the metal garden stake I painted with it?

I applied 2 coats with a cute little round Rustoleum paint brush that came in the project kit

I chose the matte topcoat included in the kit to seal this piece

Two coats were applied

I also used the decorative glaze in the kit applied with an angled synthetic brush but as you can see it pooled on the top and not to my liking. Easy fix though as all it took was another coat of aubergine paint, the decorative glaze directly on the paint this time with a chip brush to get the desired look and finally sealed with the matte topcoat.