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Bedside drawers upcycled from old dressing table

Wendyjoyhall
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Bedside drawers upcycled from old dressing table

Since Covid I have learned to makeover old pieces of furniture with my own twist based on my love of craft and colour and textures.  Just a hobby initially but turning until a passion.  This one was two halves of an old dressing table that I picked up for virtually nothing and here's the finished product.  

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KatieC
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Re: Bedside drawers upcycled from old dressing table

Hi @Wendyjoyhall

 

These are just the sweetest pair of side tables. How did you go with sanding the curved drawers? Did you have to hand sand them? 

 

Katie

 

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Wendyjoyhall
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Re: Bedside drawers upcycled from old dressing table

Hi Katie

Used my mouse sander mostly then finished off by hand. 

EricL
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Re: Bedside drawers upcycled from old dressing table

Hi @Wendyjoyhall

 

Those handles really make a difference to the overall look of the cabinet. What clear finish did you use to seal the drawer fronts of the cabinet? It reminds me of modern mid-century furniture with a bit of a retro vibe.

 

Eric

 

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Wendyjoyhall
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Re: Bedside drawers upcycled from old dressing table

Hi Eric. Thanks.  Innards what I was assuming for I guess although pieces skirt of evolve as I strip them down! I used Cabots clear satin.

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