Thursday, October 9, 2014

Mint Chip Lady's Desk

I found this beautiful vintage lady's desk last weekend while out searching for treasures.  Structurally she was in wonderful condition, but the finish was in need of a complete overhaul.
I decided to use up my mint colored paint that I had used on a couple of previous projects.  I distressed the final coat of paint to reveal her warm brown tones underneath.  Hence, I am calling her mint chip.
The older furniture has such great detail.  Look at those cute chubby little legs.  Aren't they sweet?
All the hardware was original.
She just needed to reinvent herself.  Below is the desk as I found her.  I'm so glad I brought her home.
Thanks for your visit.


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6 comments:

  1. SusieOctober 10, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Maggie, You are so right about some of the older styles of furniture. It is more ornate and has a beauty worth saving. I like your after color so much. xoxo,Susie

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  2. BlissOctober 10, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    That's a beauty!

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  3. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeOctober 10, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    Love the desk!

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  4. UnknownOctober 10, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Love this desk! The color is absolutely beautiful!

    Kelsey @ the Vintage Storehouse & Co.

    PS- Would love to have you share & link up at ReLoved Fridays! The link party is open until Monday!

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  5. A Joyful CottageOctober 11, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Great vision. I love how she turned out. This particular style is a favorite of mine, and one that's hard to find in used furniture. You did good. :) Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving the nice comment. ~ Nancy P.S. "Mint chip" is cute.

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  6. Shabby chic SandyOctober 15, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    I love the lines on this--so pretty and I love the color you chose!

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