DELFTWARE POTTERY CABINET handpainted washstand

I definitely had some fun working with this antique washstand.

And absolutely love the Delftware Pottery look I was able to create on the face of it.

The email I received regarding its original condition talked about the evil hound puppy chew marks,

along with the split and peeling veneer.

I welcome a challenge!

I think I strive harder for the really bad ones to come out more amazing than even I think is possible.

There was extensive veneer damage to the top that could have been fixed but I opted for

another solution this time, and since Im doing the veneer series I thought I would share this tip.

*** MINI VENEER TIP ***

Rather than take on the more than a dozen veneer repairs I chose the lesser of two evils

and turned the top over, filling the screw holes and fixed only 1 veneer spot.

The under side of many tops are usually in better shape

and every now and then the routered edge works in your favor,

so do not rule out this option.

Now on to the cabinet.

The 4 knobs are made of ceramic and have a beautiful cobalt blue floral design.

The blue printed paper which complements the design also

was actually loose drawer liners found in another vintage piece I had acquired awhile back.

They were in new condition so I kept them hidden away for the right project.

The color is a Pure & Old white mix and the hand painted design is Napoleonic Blue, all ASCP.

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CHANGING A WATERFALL coco handpainted desk

 

Ive never been a fan of water fall / art deco styled furniture, but it is made well

and there is plenty of it out there.

This piece comes from The Gelco Furniture Company in Montreal circa 1950 - 1960.

 

 

I like to change the look and feel of them and have them loved once more.

 

This pieces was update only with paint, hardware, and some appliques.

Not my usually tear down or build upon approach.

 

 

Setting forth to hand paint both end panels and a bit on the front takes just about as many hours

as rebuilding does.

 

 

I also played with dark wax on this piece more creatively then I have in the past.

 

 

I used appliques to disguise some of the art deco lines

and gave it a feminine feel with the handles I used.

 

Here is a close up of one of the hand painted end panels.

 

 

This hand painted desk was finished with Annie Sloan Old White and trimmed with Coco.

 

 

And your FIRSTFINDS etsy update for the week ...

 

 

 

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