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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 Shadow Box


This shadow box did not get the biggest makeover but it did get given a new look. A pretty farmhouse update.


When I purchased it the glass was missing and it had a white factory finish. 


It was purchased along with this vintage solid wood jewelry box finished in the same farmhouse finish  and this farmhouse styled crate all shown as original above.

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After a cleaning and the glass brackets removed and the holes filled, the frame was painted 2 coats of Country Chic Paint in lazy linen. Clear wax was hand rubbed over all the newly painted surfaces to seal. New chicken wire was cut to fit the opening.


The wire was affixed with an electric stapler. TIP: Be sure to measure the staple length so not to poke thru the front. Each end is then curled under tidily with needle nose pliers.


To add rustic farmhouse charm the edges were distress sanded lightly and Country Chic's antiquing wax brushed into the the nooks, corners and edges.


The original padded burlap goes perfectly with the farmhouse feel don't you think?


It will look amazing with photos pinned inside, jewelry or sunglasses displayed or any other pretty items.



It was available on my Etsy store and sold in short order.



There are inset hangers on the back allowing for flush wall mounting or able to sit on a shelf or table.




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This antique buffet was done in the same color as well as the jewelry box


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