When I first spotted this table, it was tucked in a very dark corner of an antique store. It seemed to have been forgotten over there, but I could see the glint of brass and I really loved the round shape.
Before
I also loved the bamboo detailing. The wood had a great quality, the antique dealer told me it was fruit wood. It is a very heavy, solid piece by Weiman (from the 60s). As you can see, it wasn’t in the best condition on top and in the front:
Top (Before)
Some damage on the front:
Front (Before)
I thought this would be a perfect candidate for an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint makeover. You all know how much I love blues and soft sea glass colors, but I had another vision for this piece. Antibes! Annie Sloan’s bright green which she named for a town on the French Riviera and the color was inspired by 20th century paintings.
Antibes Green
And here’s how the table came out:
After
After washing down the piece and doing two coats of clear shellac. I taped off all the brass hardware. I had a little help with this:
My assistant, Conor.
The cabinet is so big that Conor thought it would be a fun hideout or club house. Then I got painting. I really wanted to do a rustic finish on this piece to give it some age.
Adding texture
So I added texture by swirling the paint and also painting strokes and then dragging the brush through as in the photo below:
Adding brushstrokes
Here’s how the paint looked with out the dark wax:
Antibes without dark wax
Before I started I knew I wanted to do the dark wax which is why I did the textured effect. The wax will go into all the grooves and texture I created. I did two coats of clear wax and then did dark wax in sections.
ASCP dark wax
Here you can see the difference the dark wax makes:
clear wax on left, dark wax on right
Annie Sloan’s dark wax really transforms a piece and gives it depth and texture. With just the clear wax it looks very new, but now it looks aged, perhaps that it has been passed down. I really love how the green has brought out the brass and the details:
After
The brass just seems to glitter now.
Inside (After)
I left some wood exposed inside because it is such a beautiful wood and it was in great shape inside.
Here’s some more photos:
Antique books
Top
The curve
Brass and bamboo detailing:
Little details
I’m thinking this drum table would look perfect in a sun room with loads of leafy palms or in a clubby reading room (a la ralph lauren). Perhaps you have just the right spot in your home for Fitzgerald. What do you think?
What a gorgeous piece of furniture, love the bamboo detail and that great handle. It looks so good in green Danielle – love this colour. Is it going (or gone) to your booth ?
Wow, that does have curves, love the table and the color you picked, I have that color and waiting for just the right piece, good inspiration. Newest follower, hope to see you visit!
Great piece now that you brought some gorgeous color to it. Love how it brings out the details and the hardware is so pretty! Such a pretty table now! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
If you had just told me you painted this piece bright green, I would have been horrified, but you made the right decision. It looks like the color was made for it. Love the dark wax patina on it with the brass. What a treasure!
Distressed Donna Down Home
P.S. I can so see this being the perfect clubhouse!
You have such an eye, Danielle! That gorgeous color brings out the details and hardware beautifully!
What a gorgeous piece of furniture, love the bamboo detail and that great handle. It looks so good in green Danielle – love this colour. Is it going (or gone) to your booth ?
Wow, that does have curves, love the table and the color you picked, I have that color and waiting for just the right piece, good inspiration. Newest follower, hope to see you visit!
Great piece now that you brought some gorgeous color to it. Love how it brings out the details and the hardware is so pretty! Such a pretty table now! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
Looks so much better now! Love the old books.
Nice transformation. I like the contrast of the hardware.
Doesn’t the dark wax make a huge difference. Love it!!
Thank you for sharing at Shabbilicious Friday.
Wow, your table looks great! I love the color. Your newest follower from Sunday Showoff. 🙂
Thanks, Kathy! Thank you also for following along x
I really like this table. I LOVE the color. Green is one of my favorite colors. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! 🙂
If you had just told me you painted this piece bright green, I would have been horrified, but you made the right decision. It looks like the color was made for it. Love the dark wax patina on it with the brass. What a treasure!
Distressed Donna Down Home
P.S. I can so see this being the perfect clubhouse!
You picked the perfect color to go with the bamboo look!
Nice job & color! Thank you for sharing your creativity at Potpourri Friday!
The green was a perfect choice to highlight the bamboo! how fun is that pull!