Vintage Kitchen Table with Turquoise Legs

I picked up this vintage, round table the same time as the hutch I recently repainted. It is a well-built table and it is a great size for a small kitchen or dining area.

The table was in excellent condition and very sturdy, but the orange finish made it look outdated.

The first thing I did was remove the existing finish from the table top with an electric palm sander.  It took quite a bit of sanding to get through the shiny layer on top, but once I did, the flawless wood underneath was revealed.

I mixed ebony and dark walnut Minwax stains to get a nice, deep chocolate stain for the top.  To protect the top, I applied one coat of satin polyurethane.

I painted the table base and legs turquoise for a pretty contrast with the dark chocolate top.

I used a rag to apply Fiddes & Sons dark wax (rugger brown) mixed with clear wax over the turquoise paint to give it an aged look.

I paired the table with my stenciled slipcover parson chairs.

Here is a shot of the table and the back room of Loot, from this past weekend at our sale.

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