Weekend Project: Stained Side Table

I found this side table while thrifting and knew right away that I had to take it home with me. It had great line, was made of solid wood and had this neat garage style sliding door feature that made it unique! All it needed was a dark stain job and some interesting paper on the inside to hide scratches and it would look like a gem!

I started by giving the side table a quick cleaning to get all the dirt off then began my hours of sanding, (and yes, I mean HOURS of sanding!) Once all the old finish had been sanded off it was time to stain. I used Minwax Wood Finish in an nice dark ebony colour. The Minwax stain is a pretty good choice because it stains and seals the wood, so you don't have to worry about going back and sealing the whole piece.

Once I stained the whole piece and I sprayed the inside of the piece with Restoleum flat black spray paint and covered it with a grey peel and stick cabinet draw protector. I just cut the paper to size, peeled the wax paper back gradually while sticking it down to the bottom of each drawer.

This was a great weekend project and besides the labour intensive sanding it was relatively easy. It now has a home at my brother's place as his night table.

Seating at the Oscars

SPENCER TRACY Reclaimed Theater Chair

 

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy was one of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. He was known for his natural style and versatility. He was one of the greats.With a career that spanned 37 years he was nominated for nine Academy Awards for Best Actor and took home the award for two. He shared the record for nominations for Best Actor with Laurence Oliver.

 LAUREN BACALL Reclaimed Theater Chair

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall was an American actress and model best known for her husky voice and sultry looks. She first emerged on the scene as the leading lady in the Humphery Bogart film To Have and Have Not (1944). Her career sky rocket from there earning a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for her performance in The Mirror Has Two Faces. 

GINGER ROGERS Reclaimed Theater Chair

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers was a well known actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in film, on stage, radio and television for much of the 20th century. She was best known as Fred Astaire's romantic interest and dance partner in a series of ten Hollywood musical films that revolutionized the industry. She has a fiery hot career and won the Academy Award for her performance in Kitty Foyle (1940) and ranks #14 on the AFI's 100 Years, 100 Stars list of actress screen legends.

Old Turned New

The After

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