I found this cute end table at the thrift store recently. It has that great mid-century modern look that's so popular right now, but it also has the super-special feature of being able to hide stuff behind two sliding doors.
Unfortunately, the general shape is where the good stuff ends with this piece.
While it looks like it should be made with high-quality teak, it's actually low-quality laminate stuff that's definitely showing it's age. There isn't even a real veneer here that I could sand and stain.
But then again what can you expect for $21.50?
So I'm thinking some paint is in this piece's future. Probably white. I think it'd still have lots of charm white, it'd be retro and neutral for whatever room it ends up in.
I just need a non-rainy, non-100* day to work on it first.
Cannot wait to see what you do with this!
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all,
ReplyDeleteSigh...thank Heaven my Human is more into me that fixing furniture. If she can't hide a blemish under a lamp or something, forget it. I've got to say, she admires your enterprise and we'll be back to see the progress on this neat end table.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
I just read a post about chalk paint and I immediately thought of that upon seeing this piece. Not sure it would keep with the overall feel though. Great find!
ReplyDeleteOh, chalk paint would be fun too! I'm not sure where this is going to end up though so I'm not sure if chalk paint is "neutral" enough. If I had a kiddo though I would totally do that and put this in their room.
ReplyDeleteI'd spray paint it for that glossy shine.
ReplyDeletemaybe it's not that clever of a title, but i love that cute table! i can see it white with a white and another color chevron pattern using the existing chevron design it has as guidelines.
ReplyDeleteadorable little table. and, i made you a nice 80 degree day today. you're welcome.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alex, it's much appreciated ;)
ReplyDeleteOooh great table. Can you paint the outside white and leave the doors their original brown? Just a thought =)
ReplyDeleteGreat find
ReplyDeleteKari
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It's really cute! It would look adorable in white! I can't wait to see what you do to it!
ReplyDeleteOne word: turquoise.
ReplyDeleteYou heard me.
Eagerly anticipating what you do with this :))
ReplyDeleteErin
I think it'll be adorable in white
ReplyDeleteI love the table. Love the white idea. Have you considered painting the hardware?
ReplyDeleteJenny - It looks like the hardware is brass, so I'm hoping it will polish up. If it doesn't I have some black "hammered" spray paint that I've used before as my backup plan.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the end table. and still love that curtain!
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I love the bones of that piece - it's going to be really cute!
ReplyDeleteI like it--reminds me of Mad Men which needs to start up again already :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do with it!
nice post
ReplyDeleteWow, very nice post! Welcome here phdworks.org!
ReplyDeleteNice nightstand! What are you going to use it for!
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