Talk about STUNNING...
We purchased this dining suite well over a year ago
(maybe two? Who can keep track?)
and although it's stunningly gorgeous,
it need a LOT of prep work
(the china cabinet is still in the works...coming SOON!)
The enamel (oil paint) was old and chipping away,
so it had to ALL be scrapped off
NOT a fun task on a set this large, and with so many carved details
The cushions were shot
and needed new foam and batting
before we could even think about fabric
And the tabletop was scratched up pretty badly
(but just look at that marquetry...swoon!)
After two weeks' worth of scrapping
two coats of primer
two coats of Snow White paint
two coats of clear sealant
and a pretty grey glaze...
she's ready to shine again
This one is hard for me to part with...
I love all the carved details
the mitered top
the roomy seats
It's pretty fabulous!
We also scored this amazing farmhouse table
with iron-work underneath
and original paint
we paired the table with these great French Provincial chairs
They were NASTY when we picked them up...
covered in dirt and the cushions were so bad if you touched them,
you were surrounded by a cloud of dust...yuck.
They're much improved now, sporting Java from Amy Howard at Home
The fabric is an uber cool repro European grainsack
(thank you, DecorSteals!)
That's Linen with a dark glaze on the formerly-ugly-brass lamps...
SO. MUCH. BETTER. NOW.
Both of these sets are available
Thanks for stopping by!
Michele
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