Thursday, July 21, 2011

Coffee table transformation!

Ok, two bucks, yep that is $2 (plus I got two other tables for that same $2 that are pretty cool too!)! I just love auctions!  I was so excited to get it cause I thought it would look great I front of my couch that I have not yet purchased yet.  But I have been waiting and watching for that perfect couch.  Here she is before…
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I think it has a bit of a Danish look to it, don’t you?  The top and the bottom shelves are a veneer which I usually stay away from but for some reason this table really appealed to me.  I stripped it (it had a reddish tint to it) and it looked much better already!  I used a Minwax special walnut stain wiped it off almost immediately for a light even stain all over. 
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The  inlay on the top is beautiful!  The veneer does have a little ding on the top corner…you can see it here in the picture below.
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I used a satin lacquer to refinish it with, took three coats to achieve this look!
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Please pardon the pillows on the couch, I had surgery yesterday and am hanging out around the TV. 
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I am linking up to these great parties!
Ellen
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12 comments:

  1. p.s.phyllis sewsJuly 22, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    You found yourself some great deals and this table is really beautiful! Great work on the finish!
    Your recuperation will go much better as you lie on the couch and look at this beauty!

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  2. JanetJuly 22, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    You did a beautiful job refinishing this table! I can't believe the great deal you got on it! Hope you are well from your surgery. :)

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  3. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 23, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    What a great buy...and you gave it a beautiful "new" look!

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  4. A Whole Lotta MagicJuly 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    What a pretty table; so glad you didn't pain it white, lol!

    Sue
    xo

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  5. SkinnyMegJuly 24, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    What a wonderful find, great job on it! I really love the inset too!

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  6. JillJuly 24, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I cannot believe you only paid $2 for that table! That's amazing! You did a great job with it!
    Hope you're recovering well from the surgery!!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  7. A Thrifty MrsJuly 25, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    What an utter bargain price for such a beautiful piece of furniture.

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  8. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateJuly 26, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    What an awesome find! Popped over from Rook No17.

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  9. Cassie BustamanteJuly 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    this is a really cool retro find! love the lines and love how you refinished it!

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  10. the cape on the cornerJuly 26, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    definitely danish looking. the only auction i've gone to never has stuff for such great prices! lucky you, and hope you're feeling better!

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  11. Deb Robertson WritesJuly 31, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    That looks fantastic. Hope you recover quickly xx

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  12. Jenn EricksonAugust 1, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Gorgeous table, Ellen. What a find! $2? Sensational! Beautiful restoration of an exquisite piece!

    Thank you for linking up to "A Little Birdie Told Me..."!

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