This is the "after" picture after we stripped and sanded it down. We gave it a distressed look with a rugged custom stain. We kept the same hardware as it matched greatly with the custom dark cracks and stain.

This is the before picture. Old nightstand (like really old) something your grandma might have laying around the house or garage

This is the before picture. Old nightstand (like really old) something your grandma might have laying around the house or garage

This is the before picture. Old nightstand (like really old) something your grandma might have laying around the house or garage

This is the "after" picture after we stripped and sanded it down. We gave it a distressed look with a rugged custom stain. We kept the same hardware as it matched greatly with the custom dark cracks and stain.

Top view: This is the "after" picture after we stripped and sanded it down. We gave it a distressed look with a rugged custom stain. We kept the same hardware as it matched greatly with the custom dark cracks and stain.

Other side view: This is the "after" picture after we stripped and sanded it down. We gave it a distressed look with a rugged custom stain. We kept the same hardware as it matched greatly with the custom dark cracks and stain.

Solid maple construction with raise panel doors. This is the "before" picture before our lacquer craftsman went at it.

Before and After side by side

Client purchased these chairs from a major retailer that were "distressed", but client wanted more. We cleaned, stripped and sanded down to prep for the primer step

Threaded seat was also stained to match dark table top while body of chair stained and distressed to match table legs and body.

Client purchased these chairs from a major retailer that were "distressed", but client wanted more. We cleaned, stripped and sanded down to prep for the primer step

Detailed of back rest showing meticulous work in the carving of this distress piece

Detailed of back rest showing meticulous work in the carving of this distress piece

Detailed picture showing meticulous work on arm rests creating a beautiful look which is custom and not one of the 8 chairs will be the same.

Detailed picture showing meticulous work on chair creating a beautiful look which is custom and not one of the 8 chairs will be the same.

Another close up showing the detail and time invested in making sure every inch showed detail.

Close up of legs showing detailed distress and detailed stain with touches of glaze.

Close up of legs showing detailed distress and detailed stain with touches of glaze.

Close up of legs showing detailed distress and detailed stain with touches of glaze.

Close up of chair back with detailed distress.

Close up of chair back with detailed distress.

Custom made furniture piece with custom applied "crackle" lacquer. This also has a heavy distress applied with custom applied stain