I’ve been working through a back log of items I’ve had for awhile now. This classic french provincial table set was found on “Brenner”street in Burlington, ON from a young man named Matt. I’ve purchased a few things from him over the last couple of years and this particular set probably about a year ago. Both tables are marked with fine furniture stamps from Deilcraft and Heirloom Furniture Co probably made in the 60’s or 70’s.
Both of these pieces are really heavy and oh so sturdy. Both have drawers for storage and those wonderful classic handles. I started by stripping both tables with a chemical stripper. This took a bit of time as those factory finishes are so durable that the stripper needed time to lift the old stain and finish. After that was all cleaned off I lightly sanded the tables by hand to get the finish all uniform. I tacked all the dust off and then began applying my first coat of General Finishes Java Gel Stain (still my hands down favourite stain to use).
It’s been cool in these parts this past week and my studio is definitely on the chilly side. So I did have to wait to apply my other two coats of stain and gel coat sealer, which is why this and a couple of other projects took me most of last week to complete.
As my final step I painted the legs, aprons and drawers of this french provincial table set in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in the Country Grey. With two coats and some distressing and wax, buffed to a really nice sheen, they are complete.
The coffee table measures: 52″L x 21″W x 15 1/2″H
The end table measures: 28″L x 20 1/2″W x 21 1/2″H
Before and After:
This is where I LINK UP!!
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Marie Ireland says
These tables plus the cedar chest are gorgeous! A lot of time but so worth it.
Studio Paint says
Thank you Marie!! Yes those tops are time consuming but yes so worth it!