From old and slightly tired commode to Swedish look
12 years ago
I purchased this old and slightly scuffed mahogany commode from the auction house for just $110. The insides were in very good shape. I needed something for the entrance, where I could hide a couple of shoes, scarves and gloves. I sanded it and painted it, with a finishing touch of sanding for aged appearance. What do you all think? Was it worth it?
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PRO12 years agoBillie G thanked Inspired Interiors - Design. Build. Furnish.
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12 years agoThanks to all of you commenting and approving of my work. I am not finished yet though.
I bought this antique bench a couple of years earlier and I find the gold a bit pretentious. I wanted to submit it to the same treatment. Any thoughts on that would be highly appreciated.
- 12 years ago
- 12 years agoHere is the photo of the bench without the cushion. I hope it will be easy to remove the gold colour and also that there is no lead in the paint.
PRO12 years agoHere is an inspiration photo - it may work very nicely...
Swedish Cane Arm Chair · More InfoBillie G thanked ASVInteriors- 12 years ago
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