Painting Furniture

I bought this antique craftsman style oak table at an auction recently.  I used to own a larger version of this table in my old Arts and Crafts style house. The table above is perfect next to a comfortable chair, with enough tabletop for a lamp, a phone and a spot for s mug.  It is in rough shape, though. 

It looks like it had been painted at one time and then stripped. The stains give a clue as to why it had been painted. So now while I continue to paint cabinets I am thinking of what might work for a color and finish on this table.   


Jan Conwell said...

What a find, Dixie. Beautiful.

Martha said...

it is a nice table. I have been considering painting a few things in the house too, but it isn't really in keeping with my new modern look, however plain wood or conventional furniture doesn't look modern either, I have to keep certain very old and favorite pieces that have natural wood finishes, so I don't count those, but I have two dressers that could be painted. It is a hard choice as there are a lot of pretty colors to choose from. It is fun to re do things though and everything will be super white and clean and hopefully not cluttered any more.

"Do not let what you cannot do
keep you from doing what you can do."

John Wooden