Ever since I completed the three-drawer mid-century modern dresser, I’ve been anxious to get my hands on another one and do a similar design. Last week, my wish came true and I was able to refinish an MCM triple dresser.
I picked this one up on Craiglist. The owner was so cute. She couldn’t believe how much I loved it. To her it was a 50-year old dresser that was missing handles; but I saw the potential.
The entire dresser was sanded down and then stained a custom dark stain made up of Varathane Expresso with a touch of Minwax Ebony.
I then taped off the area to be painted, primed it with two coats of BIN primer to prevent bleed-through of the dark color, and then painted on two coats of Benjamin Moore Advance white semi-gloss.
The result was a gorgeous contrast of dark and light color.
The supposedly missing handles were actually inside the drawers.
I just love the handles and wouldn’t dare change them. They’re so original.
The wood is most likely walnut. It has a beautiful grain to it.
I’m secretly hoping this one doesn’t sell so I can put it in my living room; but I figure I better at least try to pay the bills this month.
This mid-century modern triple dresser is for sale in my Shop.
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Thank you & Enjoy!
Vicki
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Terry says
Hello Vicki! Just a quick note to let you know I am going to be featuring this gorgeous dresser on Making Broken Beautiful tomorrow! Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring pieces there! I hope you have an amazing week!
Smiles!
Terry
The Curator’s Collection & Making Broken Beautiful
Vicki says
Oh! I’m honored! Thank you Terry. I love seeing all the inspiration at your link parties on The Curators Collection.
Suzanne says
Wow Vicki – just wow! Featuring this evening on The Painted Drawer Link Party and thanks so much for sharing. It is truly stunning!
Vicki says
Thank you so much Suzanne. I’m honored to be a part of your link party on #ThePaintedDrawer.