Antique Sideboard Before and After: What Would You Choose?
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Elaine on Jul 26, 2013A.F.T.E.R.Helpful Reply
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Alexandra Arena on Jul 26, 2013Definitely the after, @Porta Verde Studio! Thanks for involving us! :)Helpful Reply
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Mary Insana on Jul 26, 20133rd vote here for after. I love it when the wood tops are in good enough shape to save them and stain instead of painting. Givse a piece of furniture character.Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Jul 26, 2013After all the way!Helpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Jul 26, 2013@Porta Verde Studio WOW! Beautiful AFTER!!!Helpful Reply
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Porta Verde Studio on Jul 26, 2013Thanks Sia. I almost wept when it went to its new home. I truly loved that piece but we can't keep everything (though I do try!)Helpful Reply
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Yael Valencia on Jul 26, 2013Its a beautiful piece of furniture but the way you painted it made a modern treasure out of this classic beauty. After!Helpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Jul 26, 2013@Porta Verde Studio I bet you did almost weep! Such an outstanding job!! Yep your right we can't keep everything hehehhe But I know how you feel when you've worked so hard on something and then sell it. Keep up the fabulous work!! xoHelpful Reply
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Nancy Seboek-Meadows on Jul 27, 2013after!Helpful Reply
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Prudy Shay on Jul 28, 2013...beautiful ever after;)Helpful Reply
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Deborah Harvey on Jul 28, 2013Absolutely gorgeous ~Helpful Reply
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Kelly on Jul 28, 2013After. I love that you left the top stainedHelpful Reply
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Sherrie on Jul 28, 2013Prefect Balance! It is stunning.Helpful Reply
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Pamela Dawn Yow on Jul 28, 2013After was the best choice...Helpful Reply
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Frankie Laney on Jul 28, 2013Absolutely beautiful. The right choice for sure.Helpful Reply
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Cyndi Moore Tippett on Jul 28, 2013You did an awesome job! I have a sofa table that I have been toying around with painting but couldn't decide what color scheme....I Loved the white/dark top! You have inspired me to try it!Helpful Reply
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Nita Osborne on Jul 28, 2013Definitely after!! The finished product is stunning!! well done :)Helpful Reply
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Debbie Stanley on Jul 28, 2013I love it before and after. Looks really wonderful! Good job!Helpful Reply
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Lorraine Edwards on Jul 28, 2013Hands down, after! Not all natural old wood is beautiful. Great paint jobs like the one you just showed us is proof positive that you now have a striking, "new" piece of furniture and custom to boot. GREAT job!!Helpful Reply
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Eunice W on Jul 28, 2013I love the after. You did a great job!Helpful Reply
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Regina on Jul 28, 2013This is one of the two very best furniture re-do's I've seen anywhere! You did a beautiful job on it and preserved its integrity as a lovely traditional piece.Helpful Reply
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Porta Verde Studio on Jul 30, 2013Wow! I'm so heartened by all of the great responses to this post. There is much to be said for painting those old wood gems that are tired and worn. If the wood is beautiful and valuable on the piece, it's always good to restore but a nice paint job can make all the difference.Helpful Reply
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Jossi on Jul 30, 2013GORGEOUS ! and what did u use to make the top so shiny ?Helpful Reply
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Porta Verde Studio on Jul 30, 2013@Jossi. I did several coats with an oil wiping varnish. No dust nibs!Helpful Reply
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Curtain Lady Design on Jul 31, 2013Love it! Great job!Helpful Reply
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White Oak Studio Designs on Aug 05, 2013What did you use to "wax" this white? wax, stain or? Thanks! Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SWMichigan Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com Facebook: donnaallgaierlamberti@facebook.com (for portfolioof chalk painted work)Helpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Aug 05, 2013@donnaallgaierlamberti@gmail.com Your question probably got LOST, due to all of your 'Advertising' underneath. Might behoove you to remove it and just keep it on your home page.Helpful Reply
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White Oak Studio Designs on Aug 06, 2013After a career in marketing I personally prefer to have contact info. readily visible and available.Helpful Reply
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Porta Verde Studio on Aug 06, 2013@donnaallgaierlamberti@gmail.com Hi, I didn't use wax, I used an oil tinted glaze.Helpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Aug 06, 2013@donnaallgaierlamberti@gmail.com Any person in marketing will tell you that what you are displaying is overkill and detracts, not helps. Put it on your page, let people come to you. On some sites what you are doing is considered SPAM. Heads up! Thank YOU. I see you have removed it. xoHelpful Reply
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Pauliegirl1 on Aug 02, 2014Great job!!! I have one that I am going to paint also!! Its on my LONG list of to-do's!!! LOL!!!Helpful Reply
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Margo Mitchem on Aug 02, 2015Definitely after pic. Just did one myself today and hope it sells soon. Pics. attached.Helpful Reply
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Jonnie Hammon on Aug 14, 2015I would go with a dark jewel tone. The dark wood top, would look great with a merlot, burgundy, emerald, etc...Helpful Reply
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