Estate Sale Treasure: Antique Empire-Style Hotel Sideboard
$190
I had been been coveting an Empire-style chest for a long while. But these beauties are hard to find in my neck of the woods, or oh-so-very expensive.
Until I happened upon an amazing estate sale and found this sideboard with a fascinating history.
I knew it was a treasure even though the doors were Scotch-taped together and all the knobs were loose.
Normally, I like to take my paintbrush to old furniture, but the finish on this piece is too beautiful for paint.
It's not perfect. There are a few chips and scratches and places where the veneer has been repaired. But these marks speak to the sideboard's character and history.
It's a history I'm still piecing together. You can read the entire story of this piece on my blog.
Until I happened upon an amazing estate sale and found this sideboard with a fascinating history.
I knew it was a treasure even though the doors were Scotch-taped together and all the knobs were loose.
Normally, I like to take my paintbrush to old furniture, but the finish on this piece is too beautiful for paint.
It's not perfect. There are a few chips and scratches and places where the veneer has been repaired. But these marks speak to the sideboard's character and history.
It's a history I'm still piecing together. You can read the entire story of this piece on my blog.
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Just an exquisite example of Empire style furniture. This one is definitely a keeper. Empire dressers are very hard to find in Michigan too! Here's an Empire dresser I painted. This one sits in my dining room and I am using it for storage. LOVE the deep and roomy drawers! 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)
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You can never go wrong with antiques. They can turn any room into a stunning showroom with the vintage style that it illumes. I think I have to visit estate sales more often to uncover beautiful treasures such as this lovely sideboard. I usually just find things that are beyond repair but I guess with good refurbishing skills and a little creativity, anything is possible.
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