Sometimes when I find a piece of furniture I know exactly how I want to update it. I have a vision for it and I see that vision through. Other times, I change my mind at least a hundred times before finally settling on a design. That was the case with this vintage vanity made by White Furniture Company. It is maple and solid as a rock. These old pieces were sure built to last. Here is the CL photo (I have been terrible lately about taking my own “before” photos).
My design for this piece went from white to blue to coral to gray and back to blue again. Not to mention the dozens of hardware options I considered. I think the reason I changed my design so many times was because there were so many great ways to go. Really, any of them would have worked. I honestly did not make up my mind about the color choice until just before I started painting. Are you ready to see the final design? I decided to go for blue.
When I picked up this piece, the seller through in a chair for free (not the chair pictured). When I got it home, I discovered that the chair he gave me did not actually fit in the opening of the desk. As luck would have it, I found another chair at an estate sale (pictured) that I thought would look nice. I measured it and found that it would fit perfectly. I have a small tape measure that I keep in my purse for just such an emergency. 🙂
I updated the chair with General Finishes milk paint in antique white. The original chair seat was covered in a tattered red pleather-like material and the underlying foam was well past its prime. I added new foam and covered the seat with a faux sheepskin. It’s so comfy and soft now. The sheepskin gives it a more modern edge, too. But I suppose just about anything is more modern than tattered red pleather.
I sanded the entire piece and painted it with Fusion Mineral Paint in “Seaside.” It’s a really pretty ocean blue color and the coverage is amazing. One coat plus a few touch up areas.
I added new silver and cream knobs from Cost Plus.
Because of the mirror, I believe this piece was originally intended to be a vanity. It could certainly still function as one. It has loads of storage and would also work well as a small desk. Stash a basket underneath and it would be great in an entry.
Oh, that blue is so pretty. I love my blue.
Thanks for stopping by!
Susan
Linking with Refresh Living, Thirty Eighth Street, McCall Manor, The Currator’s Collection, Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body, The Shabby Nest, Finding SIlver Pennies and Anderson and Grant
I love this piece! That is a beautiful color. Your work is amazing!!
I love the blue. Do you have any kind of topcoat on it?
Amazing peace of furniture. Can’t believe it’s the old one you bought and became like new. It reminded me of Cinderella.
Amazing, a beautiful piece of furniture made out of an old dresser, became beautiful. It reminds me of Cinderella.
Looks great. What will you do with the mirror that came with it?
The desk turned out beautifully — love the shade of blue and the contrasting hardware is perfect. I have never Fusion Mineral Paint on my projects but will have to give it a try. Lovely photography and staging.
Lookin so pretty in its dress up blues. Love that crisp blue color !
This is so well done! I love how you styled it … so glam … so classy! I really enjoy your work and I would be so happy if you would share this at my Making broken Beautiful party this week! I would be honored if you would help to make this party grow :0)
Smiles!
Terry
http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com
Thanks Terry! I will definitely link up!
So happy to have you :0)
It’s a beautiful desk!! Love the blue! And the chair is an awesome touch!
Love how this came out and love that shade of blue, I have it in my home!
Wish I could get into painting…………cause what a transformation that paint has
made to that desk…………You did a great job.
Blessings, Nellie
Thanks you Nellie. Fusion mineral paint is really very easy to work with. If you ever decide to paint, you should give it a try! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment – I appreciate it so much.
Beautiful makeover! Love the fluffy cushion of the chair. Please link this up to Idea Box if you haven’t already!
This is beautiful!!! I love the colors! I think I have that same trophy vase! Where’d you get yours?
Thank you! I got that trophy vase from Pottery Barn many, many years ago.
Just popping by to say thank you so much for joining in on my Making Broken Beautiful party last week! I am sharing this piece at my party tomorrow! I hope you will come again!
Smiles!
Terry
That is so great! Thank you.
Just stopped by from over at The Curators Collection, Make Broken Beautyfull link party, to tell you that you did an amazing job on your desk! I love the color! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Tone