Antique Jacobean Buffet

by The Paint Factory LLC

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A beautiful antique jacobean buffet with beautiful detailing.

The After

I love painting buffets. They are, sadly, becoming harder and harder to find.

antique jacobean buffet, painted furniture

A friend had messaged me on Facebook, saying that a buffet was being sold locally at a yard sale. What a friend!!

It had already been refinished. And although it was a great refinish, the natural wood grain took away from the beautiful detailing. I usually always keep the top a natural wood. I love the paint/wood combo

I wanted a weathered aged look. Layers and layers of paint, and glaze.

The two color gold was achieved with metallic paint and then gold mica powder with wax.

I think it works.

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Happy to say that the buffet won 1st place in the Upcycling Pro category, held by General Finishes.

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Terrie Runnels on Jul 30, 2016
Would love to see your instructions for this piece!

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Kas8281939 on Jul 30, 2016
I'd like to know how many "jelly beans" you had to pay for this buffet. I bought one (circa 1920's) in need of repair and refinishing in a 2nd hand store, and it was $250. Hubby restored it beautifully. BTW, you did an outstanding job. Even though I highly oppose painting natural, especially antique wood.

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Jeannie on Aug 03, 2016
I love this beautiful buffet, you have a very talented EYE. Wondered why the lower part of the buffet seems darker than the top. Looking at the original piece, I don't see a difference in the finish/color.

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Linda on Sep 09, 2016
Thanks - just love this buffet. I've just redone one with aging stain and it turned out great. LOVE buffets. Great job

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Kristy on Sep 19, 2016
Omg! I really LOVE what you did to this. You were right ...it was an already nice re-doing but yours is more my style. :-)

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- The Paint Factory LLC on Jan 08, 2017
  Thanks, Kristy!
  
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