Friday, September 11, 2015

Old Chiffonier - perfect hall table or dining room

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey

Yesterday was a busy day with people and furniture coming in and out and lots of waxing to finish off pieces. I finally finished the lovely old chiffonier I've been working on. I painted it in ASCP Paris Grey with Pure White highlights and distressed and antiqued.

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey

Because this is such old timber I decided to use a shellac based primer to ensure that the tannins didn't bleed through all of my nice paint work.  I actually love how it looked even after one coat of primer.

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey

I gave it two more coats of paint -ASCP Paris Grey and the with a small brush I highlighted the details with ASCP Pure White. Once it was all dry I then distressed the piece and waxed it with first clear wax then on the detailed areas I brush on some dark wax to age it.

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey

It's quite a rustic old piece with a few dints showing a well loved life but I really think it's pretty and very practical. Great storage for a hall way or dining room, even the corner of a bedroom. 

$495 
103w x 150h x 38d cm

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey

Vintage chiffonier from Lilyfield life painted in ASCP Paris grey


Please sms or call me on 0405766445 if you are interested in this piece. Delivery available. **EDITED - SOLD**

Pop back tomorrow also as I have the cutest piece to share. I've got some great pieces at the moment and my head is full of creative ideas. I love it when that happens.

Wishing you a great day also
Fiona xx



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