I purchased this Depression Era Chest of Drawers from an antique dealer friend of mine who has a great eye for pieces that I would love to restyle! This piece is Solid Wood with dovetailed drawers front and back. Original hardware on the bottom 3 drawers.
I usually refer to furniture pieces as a female but this piece, at least in the before state, looks more like masculine to me.
He had great details in the wood with contrasting wood grains. Yes, I painted over this but I knew he would look much better with an updated look.
The Original Pulls below have a great design and great lines as well.
The curved front top is also a nice feature. As well as the linear details on the sides at the top and along each of the front sides. Then at the bottom there is a chunky linear detail. I knew I could pretty this piece up!
I decided to paint this a pale mint green and it was definitely the right choice. I ended up doing three coats to make him perfect!
I lightly distressed it in all the right places but not too much. That was followed by a coat of clear wax.
This Depression Era Chest turned into a lively, happy piece. Nothing depressing here!
He sold from my home in less than a day before I even had a chance to take it in to one of my booths! The new owner loved it the moment she set eyes on this piece! "I'll take it!"
I am glad it is going to a wonderful new home that the couple is busy decorating in a Shabby Chic style which is going to be primarily white or neutral in colors with pops of color here and there.
What fun!
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Please also visit my booths if you are local or when you are in town.
Booths G20, G21 and C96
Heritage Square Antique Mall
1865 Brice Road
Columbus, Ohio
614-864-8722
Just off of I-70 at the Brice Road North Reynoldsburg Exit
G20 and G21 near the register and C96 right up the aisle from there on the left.
Thank you!
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