Thursday, October 20, 2011

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The table was in excellent condition and very sturdy, but the orange finish made it look outdated.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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21 comments:

helle said...

Such a fine work you did, love the turquoise colour and what the wax did!......Hi from Helle

Jenny @ Simcoe Street said...

I adore the turquoise!

Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

michelle said...

It turned out beautiful! I love the color of stain that you made and the chairs look perfect with it.
xo

Unknown said...

Very nice! And so much fun. Now if only my husband would let me paint the wood furniture in our house, alas he is a woodworker and likes everything natural.

Your shop space is lovely! Good luck and many sales to you.

Caroline

Cassie Bustamante said...

gorgeous, amanda! i LOVE the color- it's awesome!

A Vintage Vine said...

Great color on those legs.....Thanks for sharing!

Shannon Fox said...

Going through my blog roll... Screech, hit the brakes.
Love it!!!!
Gorgeous color combo.
Your store looks devine.
Wish I could visit in person.
Happy weekend =)

Deborah said...

Such cuteness Amanda!
Love the contrast of the table top and legs!
That should go quickly my friend :)

Deborah xoxo

Heaven's Walk said...

The color of the stain mix is just gorgeous!!! Love the entire set!

xoxo laurie

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Unknown said...

A great update! Love the dark top and turquoise legs. I love the shape of the chairs that came with the set, too.

Sue@Uniquely Chic said...

I love this...the turquoise w/ the dark stained top...beautiful! I have a very small drop leaf and am planning on staining the top. I am going to mix up the walnut and ebony...nice!

debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/ said...

Fox Hollow shared you on FB and I'm glad! Love your stuff!
Debbie

Terri said...

Wow, this turned out stunning...I love how the dark stained top compliments the turquoise legs so well. I would love to know what color/maker of the paint was!

Milla said...

I'm loving this! It turned out so well. And Turquoise is my favorite color. The vignette you created in the corner there is also too cute.

Miss Charming said...

You did a beautiful job staining the top. (And I love the turquoise, too!)

Cottage and Broome said...

What a beautiful make over, the dark stain and turquoise is a striking combo! Will be one of your newest followers, Laura Cottage and Broome

john said...

Hello Amanda...what a great transformation, gorgeous colour.....love your blog !
Gail x

Our Hopeful Home said...

What a transformation! I love the mix of brown and blue. Totally transforms the piece! Thanks for linking up over at Club GW {Goodwill} with Charm Bracelet Diva!

xoxo
Kathleen

June said...

I love what you've done with the furniture.

In the last picture, you have a floor mat like covering. What is it and where can I get one?

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