Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Vintage Dresser Re-Do Reveal

Hey guys, I finally completed the vintage dresser. I thought long and hard whether I should paint the mahogany or not. I'm so pleased w/ how it turned out... It's pretty BLACK!

Although, look at what I was working with HERE

I filled in the cracks and dents, but not too much since I was painting it black I wanted to keep some roughness. I don't know, just made sense to me and I really love how it turned out. (Sorry bout the grainy cell pics on the photos below)


It's simple and it only took about a week to finish it up.

I've listed my process here.

I found it at the GW for $3.00. It is an Estey Furniture dresser. I looked every where for information and the only thing that I was able to find is that it originated in the 1800's. I'm not quite sure what the exact date on this dresser is, but if you have any idea please, please, please let me know...

I went w/ the glass knobs, since I have so many of them why not use them right?


I love the legs on this dresser. So dainty and feminine!



Don't look so bad for being a $3.00 dresser, right? LOL



Psst! can you believe after all that work it has a bottom sticky drawer LOL


~Rosanna



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15 comments:

Loraine said...

I love the black with the glass knobs!
Awesome job.

green baby products said...

That looks great! wow.

Unknown said...

Thanks guys!! It was a challenge and I'm glad that it turned out. The only thing I'm battling now is the bottom sticky drawer.

Show me some love and be a follower! =)

Christine said...

it turned out really pretty! thanks for linking up to my party.

Anonymous said...

Love how that turned out. It is so rewarding when we are done.

Unknown said...

Christine- how could I not? I really enjoy reading your page =)

Cindy- You are so very right! I love the way it looks except for the sticky drawer I have yet to figure out, any ideas? =)

Thanks for showing me love and following me!

Allison {A Glimpse Inside} said...

That looks fabulous! Great job!
Thanks so much for linking up to my Catch a Glimpse party! Would you add a link to my party, please?! Thanks!

banclothing said...

What a find. I love it in black and the glass knobs are fantastic. Well done!

SkinnyMeg said...

What a deal! It looks fantastic, those legs are gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Love the piece! BTW...many times a sticky drawer can be solved by rubbing the edges (or the guide bar thingy) with a bar of soap. Hope this helps!

Megan Gunyan said...

What a great find! I think it turned out wonderful!

Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy said...

What a bargain! It looks amazing! Great work!

Cassie Bustamante said...

those knobs against the black are just gorgeous! love the glamorous look you gave it!

Tales of a Hockey Wife said...

ok, beautiful. I am now hooked! I am a true follower...your work is beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

Those knobs are amazing! Great choice.
I'm your newest follower!