Add a touch of timeless character to your home with this beautifully refinished solid wood magazine rack, proudly made in Canada. Measuring 17"L x 12"W x 14.5"H, this sturdy piece offers both style and function, making it perfect for organizing magazines, books, knitting supplies, or even displaying a favorite throw blanket.
The rack has been refinished in a rich charcoal black chalk paint and lightly distressed to highlight its classic spindle details and handcrafted charm. A finishing coat of black wax adds depth and dimension, creating a soft, aged patina that enhances the wood's character while providing a smooth, durable finish.
Its versatile design complements a variety of décor styles, from farmhouse and rustic to modern cottage and traditional interiors. Whether placed beside a sofa, reading chair, or fireplace, this unique piece is sure to be both a practical storage solution and a beautiful accent.
Features:
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Solid wood construction
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Made in Canada
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Dimensions: 17"L x 12"W x 14.5"H
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Refinished in black chalk paint
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Lightly distressed for vintage appeal
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Black wax finish for added depth and character
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Sturdy, functional, and one-of-a-kind
A perfect blend of craftsmanship, charm, and everyday usefulness.
My eldest daughter gifted me this wood magazine rack a few years back. It sat patiently on the shelf waiting its turn for a glam up!
Structurally it was super solid other than a loose handle that just required a little Titebond ultimate wood glue on each end of the handle and in each hole and tapped back in place.
There were a few dings inthe finish over the years of use that were easily smoothed with a sanding pad.
A damp soft microfiber cloth was then used to wipe away all dust and clean well.
I only wanted to enhance the original dark stained finish so chose a new paint color called hearth from the newly released Dixie Belle Paint mineral paint Curated collection color line.
With the bubble spindles, I used a small round synthetic brush. It fit perfectly in these small areas.
I applied one coat and let it dry overnight.
The large solid shape makes distressing easy and fast. Again a dry microfiber cloth wipes away any dust.
The charcoal hearth color is nice but I wanted it a bit richer so chose clear easy peasy spray wax to get in the tight spaces.
This video shows just how easy.
The unique magazine rack's glow up is complete. If you have a piece that would like a makeover, don't hesitate, it is worth it!
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What a gorgeous refinish! Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Will Blog for Comments #86 linkup. Wishing you a lovely week to come. Hope to see you at #87 which opens next Monday morning.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer, and for hosting your fun link up party!
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