Vintage Table in House and Canvas Antique Teal

Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."

I scored this solid wood vintage side table from an estate sale and new it just needed some color to be brought back to life. Step one clean every inch of the piece for a fresh canvas to work on.

Recently I won a paint package from House & Canvas on Instagram and chose this beautiful antique teal color as one of my choices. This is a new Canadian paint line that I have been wanting to try. I applied 2 coats, the paint went on so smooth and covered very well, two thumbs up.

Being a chalk paint it needs to be sealed and since this table may see allot of use I went with 2 clear coats of Varathane semi gloss to give a durable surface with just a slight sheen then to bring out the great detailing I added Daddy Van's black wax all over wiping back to catch in the crevice and details.