I came across two mid century pieces (well 3 actually) that were fantastic finds! Craigslist of course! This is a Drexel "Biscayne" series. I googled this model and found it for sale at a vintage furniture store for $1900!!!
The guy told me his mom had been using this dresser as an ironing board/sewing center!!!
ACK!
Why do people do this to furniture???
Why do people do this to furniture???
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As bad as it looked, it felt even worse! |
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You can't tell from the pics, but the top was very concave. No way this top could be saved. I'm good, but I'm not Houdini! |
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Here is what it is supposed to look like. This is the one that's going for $1,900. |
Ended up scrapping the entire top and getting a new piece. I would have done a cool top with some nice wood, but I had already decided I was going to leave the drawer fronts natural and I had no idea what kind of wood it was. Even the guy at the lumberyard was stumped. I have seen this type of wood before, or since. No way to match it. So, I figured I would do everything else a gloss white. The new top is a solid piece of pine. (No need to spend a lot of money on premium wood that is going to be painted). The edges were routed, much like the original one.
After a bunch of sanding and staining,,,,,
After a bunch of sanding and staining,,,,,
Ta-Dah!
This was my first time using the HVLP sprayer that I've had (for almost 2 years!!)
Normally I brush, but I wanted this to be extra smooth. I like it. But it is a pain having to tape
off and prep and cleaning up afterward. I used a Sherwin Williams enamel. I so wanted to use a
paint lacquer, but not here in Calif. Can't get it. I really wanted the glossy smooth glass-like finish.
I used the Command Max Sprayer. Simple enough to use and decent results. |
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The hardware was cleaned and polished and sprayed in a soft gold. The hardware and the
drawer fronts got a coat of spray lacquer for protection.
This is a really cool piece and can be used so many places in the home.
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Your piece turned out great! You definitely save it from being used as a sewing station. I love the hardware also. I have been contemplating a paint sprayer. Would you use it again?
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this piece! MCM is so popular now. I've picked up a few gems for cheap but it's getting more difficult. Your post just gave me an idea that perhaps I should just replace the damaged top. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJoan from NicerThanNew.com
Beautiful job, it looks great! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and although original condition is worth so much, you saved this one from landfill!
ReplyDeleteIt looks REALLY great! I usually don't like mid-century pieces painted, but this totally works. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteI looooove this look! you saved this piece!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a great save!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo pretty! Great rescue.
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