this sweet old pair of nesting tables had been in a friend’s storage unit for a long time, and just needed a good home – which mrs. jones was oh-so-happy to provide. here they are, before:
the back leg on the bigger table had been broken and mended and broken again, and they were water-stained and tired. still, the set is elegant and has lots of living left to do.
i have been feeling a little nostalgic for a favorite table done a while back, and wanted to repeat tobi’s sharp color combination…something about the inlaid lining details on these reminded me of that piece (which i adored, despite the tedious taping.) i wanted to honor that original detail here, and not just cover it up.
the easiest, most efficient way to get these tables back into service was with paint and wax. after pointing kim towards benjamin moore’s seashell, she (being the brilliant mixologist that she is – she and jessica both have such an incredible knack for combining colors, it’s crazy…come by the studio and see them anytime for help, by the way!) concocted the perfect oyster sort of hue.
a nice deep raspberry-red for the lines, a little clear soft wax, a gentle rubbing-back at the edges, and it’s ready to go.
{students at our workshops know that i am a stickler for a well-worn leg on a distressed piece. authenticity, please, people!}
The Devoted Classicist says
A stickler for a well-worn leg, indeed! Delightful!