Thursday, February 2, 2012

Antique Coffee Table

Isn't it always fun to be given free furniture?  I was happy to get this one~

The top was so beat up, but it cleaned up nicely after it was stripped, sanded and stained.

I used Old White CP for the base.  The plan was to dry brush it on, but my brush happened to be a little wet, so I did sort of a wet/dry brushing application.  :)  I just kept my brush wet with a teeny bit of water and brushed on super small amounts of paint.  I probably only used  about a tablespoon of paint on the entire table.

I sealed the base with 2 coats of Minwax Paste Wax~
I haven't been using the Minwax wax lately, but I really loved how quickly it dries and is ready to be buffed.  The Annie wax seems to take much longer...but that's just me.  :)

The top of the table got 3 coats of Tung Oil~

Here's my freebie before picture~

Now it's all cute and ready for a new living room~




  




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38 comments:

Katie said...

Wow! That's such an awesome table to get!! Your makeover looks great!

Clara @ The Charmed Nest said...

Kim ~ I always love seeing your makeovers! Nice job! I agree with you...I much prefer Minwax to the Annie Sloan wax. :)

Content Director - Strong Female Leaders said...

Way to turn old into new. Gorgeous job!
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Cassie Bustamante said...

you are alive! thank goodness! ;) i LOVE this table! the finish is fantastic!!!

Bente said...

What a fantastic job. You are so good at this.

Have a nice weekend

Hugs Bente

Unknown said...

Absolutely awesome makeover!!! I too prefer Minwax. Heather
I'm a follower and would love for you to follow back.

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

I love the aged, weathered look you achieved! It's very Restoration Hardware! Hope you get a chance to come join the party!

Korrie@RedHenHome said...

Very pretty! Love the drawer lining. You've been missed!

Ali Richardson said...

WOW! That top did really clean up nicely!! Great job. Free is definitely for MEEEEEE!!!

Unknown said...

Your table turned out beautifully! I can't believe how sweet the top came out! Lucky girl, love getting freebies too!
I've been a follower for a while, just signed up for the new linky follower tool, love to have you stop over and follow as well if you'd like!
Kim
tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com

Katie @ Wildwood Creek said...

Beautiful! Love the paint finish you gave this table.

mapleandmagnolia said...

Great makeover. I totally agree about minwax over AS wax. It is SO much easier to work with.

The Painted Parlor said...

That turned out beautiful!! A tablespoon? Really??

The Frosted Gardner said...

Looks great Kim! But that is not unusual!

Sheila Davis said...

Love the table and so many of your pieces. I just found your blog today and it is so great to see all the wonderful painting and aging you do. JUST LOVE IT!!!! I've been doing lots of things around my home too so it's nice to see how some colors look aged. I think I saw one of my gingerbread dolls on your past projects page. I definitely need to make more of those girls. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work!

Anne said...

My Mom had a coffee table just like this one!...I'll have to locate it; I'm sure one of my children has it in storage somewhere...great look! Just found your blog, and LOVE it...I adore painted furniture...♥

Sue@Uniquely Chic said...

I've missed you and your awesome redos! Hope all is well. Love what you did with your freebie....gotta love a freebie :)

The Midwest Cottage said...

Love it!! Hope your well!!

Decor & Harmony said...

Kim your makeover looks terrific I will have to give the dry brush technique a try.

Twice Nice said...

Beautiful finish! Great save on that top, it's gorgeous now.

Vintage Restyled said...

Love the finish on the legs! Tell me about the brush for wax. Is it Annie Sloan? I've been disappointed with the AS wax lately and am wondering if a brush would help things.

Cathy said...

You've done some really great pieces lately! I really love that FP desk you did in blue. The fabric in the drawer is fantastic!

Frøken Frida said...

I Love the table and so many of your ideas. I'm from denmark and just found your blog and it is so great to see all the wonderful painting and aging you do. JUST LOVE IT :o)
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work!

Happy easter
Frøken Frida

Chrissie said...

So pretty! I am really loving natural tops lately. When you use the tung oil do you finish with anything on top? Like poly etc

Paula said...

Very nicely done - the drawer lining looks great. It's amazing to see what can be done with formerly beat up furniture - hurray for upcycling!

debbercakes said...

A brilliant project. It's looks so vintage.

Nice to meet you. :)

Cherub Cottage said...

I joined your blog today, you are an inspiration and I need that! thanks

Shelley said...

You have so many great faux finish instructions on your blog. I had to share them on my facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/MyJunkArta

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Lisa said...

Very, very beautiful!!!! and interesting ideas.
We like so much your blog.
Also we have one of restauration http://eltallerderestauraciondelila.blogspot.com.es/, and we are from Barcelona, Spain.
We'll follow your blog from now, and if you'll like to see ours, we'll be so happy.
We add your blog to ours list blogs.
Yours sincerly,
Laura and Lisa

Unknown said...

Lets follow each other!
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Zwyczajna mama said...

wow! beautiful :)

Sistergirl said...

Great job! and it was FREE!!!!

Unknown said...

It looks fantastic! You did such a great job! All of your makeovers are amazing :)
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Unknown said...

Awesome coffee table. You have done it very nicely. Great save on that top, it's gorgeous now.

Regards,
Nathan

Sherry at The Rusty Pearl said...

Love your work.. Just beautiful . I love Min Wax too ... HUGS from your new follower .. Gotta find your follow button LOL .. Sherry @ The Rusty Pearl .. Pop in sometime

Anonymous said...

What a cute and quick makeover! Love it xx

Anna (My Design Ethos)

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