Saturday, February 12, 2011

Antique Entry Table

I've had this sweet table sitting in my entry way for awhile now.
This is the fourth table I've had in this space in recent months. I find little tables, think "it's perfect for our small entry" and, well, they just haven't been perfect. Either too short, too wide, or too ugly to fix. LOL!

I came up on this one at a thrift shop and loved it's character. But before I decided what to do with it, I wanted to make sure it was a good fit. Here is our entry. The corner under the initial plaque is where the table will sit.


And here is the finished table in all of her two-toned glory. I think I've mentioned several times that I've been dying to do a 2 tone piece. This was my chance. I also branched out and used Behr glaze with a bit of dark walnut stain for tinting.



Your eyes are not decieving you...the circles in the center are not even. I guess that's what you get with older pieces.
Thanks for stopping by! Next up is the dresser I thought might be two toned.....stay tuned!
~Allison

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32 comments:

Katie said...

I love this!!

Tammy @ Type A said...

love it, i hope you link this wednesday at my party, and don't forget my give away.

http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/give-away.html

Emily said...

i love the way the legs flare out a bit. very cute table (and finish)!

Melanie Bacom said...

I really like the table and it fits perfectly.

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Cute little table. Love the two-tone finish.

I Play Outside The Box said...

Love the dark top with the light bottom!!

Anonymous said...

The table looks fabulous!

Kathy

Anonymous said...

great updated look

Pamma said...

Looks great!
~Pam
pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

Mandy said...

Great job! Love the two tone look and the character it has!

Kelly said...

Now THAT is a transformation! I love the light body with the dark top. Just too pretty. It looks so high-end now!

I found you through a little knick knack, and I'm your newest follower!

Come visit!

Kelly

Designed by Chance said...

I like you little table. I have so many problems finding end tables I like. The two tone is great.

Cassie Bustamante said...

so sweet! the dark top is perfect because it gives it weight, and looks lovely, too!

Liz said...

I love it!!! I think the two toned looks really nice and classy. I'm your newest follower!

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Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...

Great job! I love the two toned paint job. You certainly made it beautiful.

Have a great day.
Pam

Colleen Davis said...

adorable!!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

She looks sooooo good...hop over and show her off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY...hope to see ya there:)

Blessings,
Linda

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Wonderful redo girl...I love how you did the 2 tone paint..That table is wonderful..Hugs and smiles Gloria

Megan Gunyan said...

Looks AMAZING! I LOVE that 2-toned look! You did a fabulous job!

A Vintage Vine said...

I really like the light and dark combo! The table is so cute...even with the uneven circles!

nightowl_72 said...

I think your table is trying to hypnotise me, but that aside it looks awesome. I love the two tone effect and just did my own for the first time.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I love the details of that little table, crooked circles and all. It looks great two toned like that. Thanks so much for joining the party.

foreverdecorating said...

I just did a post on a table that I did in this very style of painting. Great job, yours looks wonderful.

kara@elements-interiors.net said...

LOVE this!!! Love for you to Link it up at Whassup Wednesday!!!

xoxokara

Nicole@thiscreativeadventure said...

Great job one the makeover. I am not sure of you have received it already or not but I nominated you for the Stylish Blogger Award, http://blackcabdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger-award.html.

Katie @ OhhBaby said...

That looks amazing!

René said...

I have a similar table now I'm wishing that I had done this. Very nice!

-Rene

Brandi said...

Wow Allison, this is a top notch makeover! I love 2 toned look. The dark stain looks perfect with the yellow!

Unknown said...

Fabulous job-love the two tone stain look-can't wait to try it too-I'm your newest follower-stop on over -Claire

Sanctified Spaces said...

LOvely two tone table.

Anonymous said...

That little table came out so cute I just love it.

Cristie said...

What a interesting table...I love how you painted it with the dark top..great job.