This is a really nice antique table that my clients inherited, but it has seen better days. The table had a wicked wobble, an ill-fitted drawer, was slightly askew, and had some poor repair work done to it. They wanted it painted a bright white for a fresh, new look.
Looks like extensive surgery with all of those clamps, but it’s really not that complicated.
While working on the piece, I received a call from the client asking if I could paint the existing ceramic knob to look like Delft. She was planning on purchasing one, so I’m glad she asked me to do it. It cost her a fraction of what it would have to buy a new knob! Since they didn’t want any decorative painting on the piece, it also gave me something creative to do!.
I based the design on a picture of a Delft knob I found online. I used acrylic paint for the decorative painting and sprayed 2 coats of Krylon clear glossy topcoat to protect the knob.
Tada! Here is the final product. I am such a fan of blue & white…I love how fresh this piece looks and the knob is the perfect finishing touch. It’s always a hard decision to paint an antique wood piece, but in my opinion this was a happy ending.
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ADORABLE!
I love the crispness of this table and the knob really makes it so cute!
Good job!
So cute and fresh! I love what you did with the knob! A biscuit joiner has been on the top of my wish list for quite some time.
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Julie M.
ps A couple of months ago..one of my blog posts included a large green chest of drawers (counter) which was being used as a tool bench in the garage of an estate sale I visited. I started peeling off the funky layers of unoriginal details today (including parquet flooring on the back)…and discovered patches of beautifully stained wood under the apple green paint! What fun! I wonder if it was actually an old shop counter. : )
fresh and lovely!
Oh, that is adorable!!
I'd never have thought to paint a white knob. Love that idea!
Great pictures~such a fresh, new look!
so adorable. I love the patterned knob. Thank you for sharing
Beautiful! I also love the wall color.
It's like night & day! Great re-do.
Alyssa
lifeoflyssie.com
That is gorgeous. I just love it. Great job!
Love it – especially the DIY knob! What a great idea and totally doable!
beautiful! great job!
Cute! I love the knob.
oh my! This is a fabulous transformation! I wouldn't have recognized it as the same piece! Awesome work!
Beautiful!! THanks for the inspiration, I have a pretty but rickety old table that needs some TLC!
Simply beautiful! I became a 'follower' today. I admire so many of the pieces you have in your portfolio link. I'm off to check out more of your posts. Please stop by anytime, I love comments!
Definitely a happy after! The knob adds the perfect touch of character.
Beautiful. You do great work.