Painting and Finishing the French Provincial Desk in Farmhouse Style

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.

Did you read the first steps in this beauties makeover? Lets continue with the painting and finishing of the base.

Front and back views of the base after the first coat of Fusion Mineral Paint in the color Champlain, I did the same colors on this dining table which was bought by the same great customer as this piece.

Champlain was also used on this roll top desk, this gorgeous dresser turned sideboard, a sweet jewelry box , rustic country tables and as the inside of this antique cabinet to share just a few pieces I have used it on.

Three coats went on over this dark finish lightly sponge sanding between coats and distressing of the edges.

To add dimension and age, I used Fusion's espresso wax. (L) It goes so well with the natural top and warm white base. (R) The entire base; back, front and inside were all dark waxed.

The original hardware was updated with pulls in antique iron from D Lawless Hardware. They gave the perfect modern farmhouse feel to this makeover.

The next issue this desk presented was tilted drawers!

It seems the runners were affixed much lower then level which made them not close flush. See the original position outlined in over spray of the original finish? I moved them up at least 1/2" higher.