Sunday, December 29, 2013

FRENCH PROVINCIAL DRUM TABLE ***SOLD***

***SOLD***

A gorgeous drum table in the Frenchie style - love this type of style, but hard to find! Refinished in AS Old Ochre, slightly distressed, clear waxed for protection.

FRENCH PROVINCIAL REFINISHED SHABBYCHIC NIGHT TABLE ***SOLD***

***SOLD***  THANKS IVETA!

Vintage style Paris Apartment style Shabby Chic Night Table with gorgeous French Provincial details.  Gorgeous “Frenchie” legs, bow front, embellished with rose applique & French Provincial drawer pulls. All drawers glide effortlessly.  Steamed & Refinished in high-end Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in “Old White” and hand buffed with AS clear and antique wax for protection and durability. Lightly distressed/antiqued. Not a small night table – a good size with two roomy drawers.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

HEIRLOOM HIGHBOY (CUSTOM FOR CLIENT)

***CUSTOM - THANKS CHARLENE!***

Gorgeous high boy - an heirloom from client's Nana - drab  & falling apart inside with wonky drawers (the supports were falling off).  Refinished with Van Gogh Chalk Paint (from Pure Organics on John Street in Burlington)  - a new paint we were trying (Canadian made Chalk Paint).  The colour is "Revenge" - I absolutely LOVE the deep deep black! It's hard to get that black with Annie Sloan (from The Painted Bench on Ottawa Street in Hamilton) without adding to her "Graphite".  This client wanted a bit of a gleam also - so it was sealed as well.  The gold gilding on the pulls really pop against the black.  Under the black is a custom mix using Annie Sloan's "Emperor's Silk".  The client loved it and placed it in a coveted place in her house instead of the garage! That's the greatest thing about refinishing antiques/vintage/retro/ - they don't go in the landfills and are given a rebirth to be enjoyed for many, many years.  The craftsmanship of these pieces is so sturdy - made to last - not like the other "throw away - put it together yourself" furniture that you see on the side of the curbs.

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ELEGANT WEDGEWOOD INSPIRED SIDE/HALL WITH MATCHING END TABLE ***SOLD***


***SOLD*** Thanks Sam! 

Beautiful & sophisticated Queen Anne Legs on this elegant set. Freshly refinished with high-end non-toxic, (no VOC’s), environmentally friendly Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in “Duck Egg”.  Embellished with flourish on both tables to match & trimmed with “Old Ochre”.  Hand waxed with AS clear wax & buffed to a sheen for protection and durability.

Dimensions:

Side/Hall Table

4’6” Length
14.5” Width
26” Height

End Table

2’ (24”) Length
17” Width
21” Height




Friday, November 29, 2013

AUTHENTIC ART DECO WARDROBE REFINISHED ***SOLD***

***SOLD**** Thanks Kiran!

Beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe heirloom refinished in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, distressed and waxed for protection and durability. Cedar lined inside, one small bar on the long cupboard part to hold long items. 5 deep drawers. Bakelite hardware (which alone is sold on ebay for over $100.00!) Embellished with "Paris" motif and Eiffel Tower hand painted. Would be perfect for a little girl or boy's room or entry way to hold hats & scarves etc.


Dimensions:

54" Height
32" Width

19" Diameter









DRAMA QUEEN NIGHT TABLE FIT FOR A PRINCESS (or Prince) ***SOLD***

***SOLD***

This RETRO night table has been upcycled into a sweet soft pink high gloss lacquer with black chandelier and black crystal embellishments - entire night table is sealed for protection and durability. One drawer. 

 Dimensions:

24" Height
18" Width

14" Diameter

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