mrs. jones found this table on a recent junque-ing expedition. it is sturdy and a perfect size, but the finish was dull and nicked-up, and it seemed to want some snazzification for the next chapter in its life. wearing a fresh new combo of glossy raspberry red with bird’s egg blue tucked (secretly) beneath, it’s now available at market central and on etsy.
before & after:
the details: the red is a custom-mixed formula that my colorist crush, emmett fiore, whipped up, but is in the neighborhood of pratt & lambert’s deep cerise (#2.11). benjamin moore’s bird’s egg is #2051.60. the dimensions are 20″ wide x 28.5″ long x 18″ high.
the disclosures: the glossy finish is gorgeous, durable, and as flawless as possible, but is by its nature is unforgiving, and reveals all the little imperfections beneath. and, two of the delicate little fretwork pieces that give this table its chinoiserie flair have been slightly damaged in a very character-adding kind of way:
John J Tackett says
This versatile little table could also take a verre eglomise top for increased durability.
stephanie says
yes, john, that would be so gorgeous! keep those yummy ideas coming…for those who would like to know more on verre eglomise, there are some beautiful examples here: goldreverre.
catherine says
salivating over that COLOR and SHINE!
Cat