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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.

Farmhouse White Hutch with Ornate Details


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This vintage beauty was ready for a bright makeover. First step was to remove the hardware, vacuum it all well, sand rough areas then give it a good scrubbing everywhere.


Before painting, I slide paper under the edges to protect the glass as removing it would be very difficult and possibly break if removed.


Here is a closeup of the protective paper.


To give a fresh farmhouse white update I chose Fusion Mineral Paint in Champlain.


Two coats and the paper was removed. Inside the hutch and base, the original wood was revived with Homestead House hemp oil which made the wood shine.


To keep the feel vintage, the ornate details and edges were lightly distressed. See above left side done and the right not.


And to further the vintage look Fusion Mineral Paint's ageing wax  was brushed on.


Here it is complete on the right side and just Champlain on left.


It really makes these ornate details pop!


The glass was cleaned inside and out. 


I added some pretty pieces and staged it in my garage as it was so large.



There is a light in the hutch cabinet that adds a bit of drama and highlights the displayed treasures.



The ornate doors fold back


to reveal the spacious storage area and lined divided drawer.


So many great storage spaces in this beauty.



Oct 29/19

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