Do you ever get caught without your camera and you find a pot-o-
trashure? I was on my way to pick up my daughter from practice and drove by this ginormous pile of stuff that included several end tables, coffee tables, beds, etc. I didn't have time to stop, but figured if it was still there on my way back home, I'd have a peek because I spied a vintage Heywood Wakefield side table resting on top.
If no one took it, I didn't want it going to the dump. Upon my return, this table below is still sitting there and also many of the furniture pieces. However, I didn't snap a pic until the next day when I drove by and that was all that was left. That makes my heart happy to see that furniture find a new home.
In the meantime, this is all I grab from my little adventure that first day.
No, it's not a plant stand as it was apparently used for, but a gorgeous
Mid-Century Modern piece that needs tons of TLC.
It has cracks (don't we all?) and sunken in wood rings where the water made the wood grain condense. So sad.
REVIVAL TIME
First, with the table still assembled, I use my sander to take down the finish and get as much damage out as I can.
Thankfully, I am able to take care of much of the damage. However, there's still much to be tackle. Gum, anyone? I have three or so portions to share. {{blucky}}
Then, as soon as I have the top shelf sanded, I take apart the table to I can get into all the nooks and crannies.
Obviously, wood filler is my best friend for those cracks and pits.
Next, I sand down the legs and shelf support pieces to reveal that gorgeous wood. While I'm at it, I replace the rusty metal feet with these new ones.
To finish the legs and supports, I use linseed oil to seal and protect them just like I did on
these past projects.
Last, for the tops, I use my Zinsser BIN primer to seal in those water stains and prepare it for three coats of a white eggshell paint. These mirco foam rollers are perfect for a smooth finish as I show on this
laminate dining table. Also, this primer is fantastic at not only blocking stains but also odors
from cigarette smoke and mildew.
SAVED
While this classic vintage piece may have been left for dead, I am happy to say it now has many more years of use. Can you believe you can buy one of these in mint condition for $750?
This isn't my first Mid-Century modern makeover with wood and white. You can see more here:
While the overall refinish has it back up and running, there is still slight residual spots where those deep water rings are.
And how about dem legs? That wood is too gorgeous to cover all it up, so with highlighting this fantastic design.
Likewise, with nearly all my makeovers, they are ready to help you make your house your home and can be found in
my online store.
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Now it's your turn... would you have rescued this Heywood Wakefield table from the trash? As always, my goal is to inspire you. I invite you to pin and share to inspire others to give sad pieces a new life.
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