It give the wood such richness and I like it better than the orangey feel the wood had prior. Once prepped, the top got a deep new color that I’ve loved to use in the past with an Espresso Stain.
I love that thing! No compressor needed, easy to use, and so fast. I simply cut them to length, and attach with wood glue and few brads using my brad nailer. Then, I used my orbital sander and my Corner Cat to knock down the worn finish on the top and on the sides to prepare it for the next steps.īefore starting any finish work, I decided to add a few decorative strips to the front to add dimension. I cut it to length, used wood filler to fill in any gaps. Next up, I removed the lock set and filled it with a piece of dowel using wood glue. After many attempts, I finally got an exact piece to fit and it looks good as new. While doing that, I chiseled out the damaged section on the chest top to make it square to receive a repair patch. My stash scrap was adhered to other layers of veneer, so I soaked it in water and separated the layers. It’s hard to find good veneer nowadays so I keep all I can. To get this makeover started, I first grabbed some veneer remnants from my stash that I salvaged off of past projects. The lock was missing part of its components, but that’s fine with me because I have to remove it for resell anyway due to recalls, etc. Stop and try it sometime – bliss, I tell ya. Do you ever pick up raw wood just to smell it. I just love the smell of cedar, and wood in general. The interior was immaculate and has a beautiful cedar lining. It had wear to the top with missing veneer, water rings, dents, scratches, etc. Today, I’m focusing on this waterfall hope chest. I came home with many treasures from this place and will show them all to you in time. Count me first in line to see it in the after.
I wanted to do a happy dance! It makes my heart happy when others see past the obvious to the beauty beyond. We’re talking uncovering the pressed tin ceiling hiding behind a drop ceiling, old wood floorboards revealed under carpet, and so much more. However, they are renovating it back to the original glory it once was. They purchased a downtown building in my city that has seen many days and ugly updates. To say I’m excited for the young couple I got the chest from is an understatement. Of course, this vintage Art Deco waterfall hope chest caught my eye and I had to bring it home. I couldn’t resist taking a peek at all they had to offer. Located in Elevator Building with Side Ramp.You know it’s a good day when you head out to an old building that has been bought and renovated and they just, “want the stuff outta here”. Mirror and Stand : 48” Inches from top to where it rests on vanity This piece is quite heavy and would require two men to move. The back of the furniture has just been restored as well.Īll Original hardware and decorative trim.Ĭolors: Mahogany, Chestnut, Early American. The old varnish has been completely sanded down to absorb the new custom mixed stain and varnish.
Meticulously refurbished by a European craftsman. On the right curve, above the drawers is a small scratch, only visible when looking closely. Mirror has no cracks, only 2 small dark spots where the silvering has tarnished from age. This is a beautiful, solid piece in excellent condition for its age. Six smoothly moving dovetail drawers, with an intricate wood applique attached to the top center drawer. The mirror itself was manufactured by "Weaver" in 1948. The mirror backing is made out of wood and can be detached from the vanity for easier transportation. The vanity is made out of various types of solid wood (Walnut, Poplar and Pine) with veneer applications. Seller's Notes: Vintage 1940's vanity / dresser "Waterfall" style, restored.
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