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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.

Antiqued Rouge Jewelry Box


Timeless red updated this vintage jewelry box in style.


This sweet wooden jewelry box was given to me by a Creative Moments Facebook follower in hopes I could give it new life.


It had lived a hard life it seems. The poor necklace carousel was broken and glued on with gobs of hot glue,


And one door had been reglued but crooked. So I carefully removed the carousel and the door and began repairs. 


It is important to make sure the door while regluing was square and level. This was my set up to ensure so.


When all was dry the door was put back on as well as the necklace carousel glued securely in place and the paint went on. Jolie Paint in rouge was the classic color of choice.

Two coats were hand painted on all sides as well as the under edge for full coverage.


To seal it all up, all the painted surfaces were clear coated with Jolie's clear wax with their fabulous wax brush. It's angled tip fits perfectly in all the nooks and crannies.


Then to add dimension and an antiqued finish, Jolie black wax, again with their amazing wax brush was added to the edges.


The glass on the doors were treated in my signature faux mercury glass finish to keep the antiqued look. You can see the how to here and here using Krylon looking glass spray paint.

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And it was complete, ready for years more use in this timeless vintage look.


All sides are painted to look pretty from all angles





This project has my affiliate link to Jolie Paint; prices do not change when you purchase paint and supplies thru the link, They do however give me a small credit to continue creating more amazing pieces using Jolie Paint. Huge  thanks if you do purchase thru my link!!

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