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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.

Antique Chair turned Planter in Bold Red


This very worn old antique chair received the best makeover to give it new purpose and life!!


Years of use and wear then spending time in the elements being stored in various farm outbuildings had this antique chair looking a bit worse for wear.


but it was in for an extreme makeover starting with a really good scrub then the warped veneer layers clamped and left to dry.





Once it was dry, the layers were lifted and wood glue smeared around 


                                                        then again clamped flat.


The chair top is now ready to cut out the center to become a planter.

 

Using a nail in the chair center and a string, a 8 1/2" circle was drawn to fit perfectly within the solid wood seat support frame.


then carefully cut out with a jigsaw.


The overhang on the right side where the veneer was reglued was cut off and all sanded to lift old finish then wiped clean ready to paint.


Fun and bold, Fort York red from Fusion Mineral Paint  (get 10% off your order using this link) was brushed on in two coats.


When both coats were dry, the entire chair was distressed sanded to keep the aged worn feel. To further age it and seeing it will be used outside, Rustoleum antiquing glaze was wiped on and off. This added the perfect finish to this sweet chair.


 


Here is the chair strapped in safely to be delivered along with the warm white sofa table.


And here it is proudly displaying flowers on its new deck, it looks lovely. I LOVE seeing old things have new purpose!

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  1. I have always wanted to do this to a chair, Lee Ann. Thanks for the inspiration! Creatively, Beth

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    1. I love to inspire, thanks for the fun weekly link up party Beth!

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