Romantic Antique Dresser



There's nothing more rewarding than rescuing an old piece of furniture from obscurity and giving it a new life. And that's exactly what I did with this 1930's dresser and its gorgeous etched mirrors. 




Cracked and peeling veneer, a scratched top, and missing pieces were no match for the vision I had for this beautiful piece of furniture.
Removing the cracked veneer with a putty knife and scraper

I used a long plank and wood glue to glue the veneer back down on the top. 

Plaster of Paris makes it easy to sculpt missing decorative pieces. Voila!

After a light sanding and good cleaning with tsp (trisodium phosphate), I started painting
The first coat of paint

Two coats of paint and the beginning of the accent colors


The base coats are Valspar Paint and Primer in flat Ultra White. The accent colors were based on  the Valspar colors Morning Glow and Strawberry Malt

Lastly, I gave the decorative pieces a light sanding to bring out the details and give the piece a slightly worn and romantic look




Check out the date on the back of the etched mirrors. 
Almost 90 years old!



A romantic dresser...all dressed up and ready for a new owner to adore and cherish

Solid wood, handpainted and sealed with wax, this piece is large at 69"Hx50"Wx21"D
$425
SOLD

Contact me by text at 931-488-8894 or email at Gardenandeasel@gmail.com. 
Gay Lena











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