Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Stand, Table, Chest?

I just ran this cute little guy down to my antique booth At Time Goes By in Greenwood, Mo.   But as I was writing the tag I couldn't decide what to call it.  Is it a stand, a bedside table or a small chest?

Anyway I wish I had taken a before photo.  I found him buried in a damp basement at an estate sale.  All the paint had peeled off the sides and legs from the damp.  I brought it home and used a putty knife and sand paper to get rid of the peeling paint.  Gave it three coats of an off-white paint and used a hand sander to distress it a bit.  When I sanded it some very pretty blue popped through that I wasn't aware was there.  But I was so pleased with the result and couldn't have planned it better.  Love it when that happens.

Now I hope someone likes it as much as I do and takes it home for Christmas even if I don't know what to call this piece of furniture.

7 comments:

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

I don't know exactly what to call it either, but no matter. It is just precious.

Oh and if I *had to* name it, I'd call it a wee-little chest. :-)

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"Chill December brings the sleet,
Blazing fire and Christmas treat."

~~Mother Goose
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Chatty Crone said...

I would love that piece myself! sandie

GardenOfDaisies said...

Stella, you'll have to tell me where your antique booth is!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Oh my goodness.. it is wonderful. I would probably have a hard time selling it.. lol. hugs ~lynne~

gardeningnaturallywithclaudia.blogspot.com said...

Chest is just the right size - I love to refinish gems like this - enjoy.

ATGB ~ Kris said...

Your cute little, stand, table, chest? sold today. It's going into a little girl's room as her nightstand. Her mom & little brother loved it.
Your creativity is helping others to smile. Keep it up!
PS you now have a hole to fill in your booth :)

ATGB ~ Kris said...

To: GardenofDaisies,

Stella has a booth at As Time Goes By located at 605 W Main (150 Hwy), Greenwood, MO. Her space is packed with an eclectic variety & she currently has a terrific white cabinet with green glass pulls. Love it!! Here's a link to help you find us.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/As-Time-Goes-By-at-605-W-Main-Greenwood/195517170461198