Teal Jewelry Box for my Daughter

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.

My daughter finally chose the color she wanted her birthday jewelry box painted. She chose renfrew blue from Fusion Mineral Paint

When I purchased it, it has an engraved plaque screwed to the top. This was removed and the holes filled with wood filler followed by a good cleaning with Simple Green cleaner
and a damp cloth.

She wanted the brass hardware to remain so all was taped off if not removable.

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Now it is all ready to be painted.

Two coats of renfrew blue were brushed on then lightly distressed to reveal the lovely original wood finish on the edges.

In keeping with the antiqued age look, FusionMineral Paint's ageing wax was added.

New felt feet were added to the bottom and this beauty is ready to serve and store for years to come. The gorgeous color looks perfect in my daughters new home too.