Sunday, March 27, 2011

Damask dressing table

I bought a little oak dressing table from the local antiques auctions that are held fortnightly at the end of my street. Lucky it was close as it didn't fit in my in car so I wheeled it home on a trolley!  It had good bones but was in definite need of some TLC.


I removed some water stains  from the top with Oxalic acid, sanded and stained and varnished the top, painted the rest a light french grey making sure you could still see the beautiful oak grain through the paint.  I then mixed a slightly darker grey for the damask design (thanks to the Graphics Fairy) although I hand drew the damask flourish so it's not exactly the same. I've very lightly distressed it. I replaced the cheap silver handles with some gorgeous crystal ones.

Selling this although it does look very nice in my bedroom at the moment!






cheers
Fiona


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37 comments:

  1. NikkiMarch 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Oh my goodness! his is soooo pretty! I LOVE IT!

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  2. Designs by MMarch 27, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    That looks GORGEOUS!

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  3. nickys nookMarch 27, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    you did i great job this is so pretty

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 28, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Gorgeous. Love the finish you gave it. Such a beautiful piece. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Ann Marie @ Twice LovelyMarch 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Looks awesome Fionna!!! Did that Damask come from the Graphics Fairy?

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  6. AngieMarch 28, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love your dresser! Beautiful work!

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  7. KarenMarch 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love your dresser, it looks great and the damask is fabulous.

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  8. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 28, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Lovely makeover...the added design really makes it unique - well done. Stop by Pandora's Box to enter a giveaway!

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  9. MalloryMarch 28, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Just beautiful! Love the knobs as well!

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  10. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)March 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this dresser. Pleae link it up at our party.
    Amy
    www.SistersoftheWildWest.blogspot.com

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  11. annie lane @ sisters with flairMarch 30, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    It looks amazing & I really like that you stained the top of the dresser. It's perfect! Thanks for thie inspiration!

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  12. Tammy @ Type AMarch 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    so beautiful. this is the perfect piece. i love what you did with it! thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  13. Yvonne@StyleBurbMarch 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    It's gorgeous! The Graphics Fairy is wonderful! Whoever buys this will be very lucky!

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  14. Cassie BustamanteMarch 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh!!!!!! this couldn't get any better.

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  15. jninecostumesMarch 30, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Great makeover. Love the paper drawer lining. So classy

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  16. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful! What a lovely makeover. I love the glass knobs- thanks for sharing!

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  17. ♥ Miss TeaMarch 30, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    WOW, what a beautiful transformation! love it!!

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  18. CathyMarch 31, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the wood top and the knobs, so beautiful!

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  19. Noble VintageMarch 31, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    what an amazing piece!! I love this so much. The detail is exquisite and I love that you lined the drawers as well. Nice job. I hope you sell it on Ebay :) You can link this up to Transformations and Treasures if you like- open now through Friday.

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  20. DonnieMarch 31, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Love how you did the stencil. Great.

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  21. LisascraftiquesMarch 31, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Very Pretty! I love the damask fabric in the drawers and the contrast of the white and dark woodtone. Its lovely!

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  22. KateMarch 31, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Lovely piece. I love the damask in the drawers, it's a great finishing touch :)

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  23. Becca BertottiApril 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    This is beautiful! And, what gorgeous drawer lining, too! Fabulous job ... thanks for sharing. *Becca* (your newest follower)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  24. MarieApril 1, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Oh my goodness Fiona! I love how you converted the dated piece into this modern looking piece. BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Happy Feathered Nest Friday!
    -marie

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  25. Fiber & FireApril 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Beautiful transformation! Great find!

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  26. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Fiona! What a beautiful transformation. The dresser is fabulous.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  27. SarahApril 1, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Wow, amazing job!

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  28. PeteApril 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Hi Fiona, thanks for posting on my blog. I love this dresser, something a bit different, it's very satisfying transforming a piece like this. Also like the harlequin design pieces on your sold page (might pinch that idea if you don't mind!). All the best, Pete.

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  29. Sue@Uniquely ChicApril 2, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS! You have totally inspired me!

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  30. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    It looks so gorgeous~ love the touches you added! Well done! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  31. Noble VintageApril 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I'm so glad you linked this up Fiona! Such a great piece. Thanks for sharing at Transformations and Treasures!

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  32. Tammy @ Type AApril 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    i featured you!!! http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-11.html

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  33. Karen The Graphics FairyApril 11, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Wow, what an amazing job you did!!! Gorgeous!!!

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  34. TaniaApril 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    it turned out really beutifully - I am visiting from Graphics Fairy :-)

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  35. ChristineApril 18, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    This caught my eye at the Graphics Fairy. Stunning, absolutely stunning.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Your dresser is so pretty!!! I linked it to my Damask post too today, well done!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Ficou muito lindo!!!

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