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The Joyce Dresser (Before & After)

Meet Joyce!

antique_black_dresser_sideShe may look a little familiar.  She matches Jameson who I painted before Christmas for my friends (Dan & Kristin).

Jameson_Dresser_fullYou remember him, right?  Such a classy chap!  Both are wonderful pieces and very solid.  They were made by Paine & Co. and are truly a pleasure to paint with their beautiful detail, heavy drawers and lovely curves. Joyce was a little damaged and worse for wear than her match.

Dan asked if I could paint this one for his mom, Joyce. This is how the dresser was looking before:

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Lots of damage –

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Drawers needed gluing and patching.  Then I applied Citristrip to the top and stripped it.  There was so much damage, but the wood underneath was in great condition, such a beautiful color I didn’t need to stain the top.  There were a few marks but I think that adds to the patina and so does Dan.  I applied three coats of hemp oil to the top to seal it.

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The dresser is painted in Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Typewriter.  I added bonding agent to the sides as I didn’t want it to chip and flake where the veneer was missing.

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I lightly sanded around the molding on the side to give that distressed look, but see you would never know how damaged she was in the before now.

The drawers and front were painted without bonding agent and they chipped and flaked with perfection.  After sanding and vacuuming, I sealed the entire piece with three coats of MMS Milk Paint Wax –

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I love these little details and her dainty legs most of all.

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Doesn’t she look like she belongs in an old English country estate?  Possibly like Downton where cordials are served and horse riding through the countryside is expected.

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borrowed the antique leather horses from my son.  I actually purchased both of these beauties at Dan’s antique shop, Gentleman & Daughter Antiques.  His shop is filled to the brim with lovely treasures of the past.

The knobs are tortoise shell by Anthropologie and give an unexpected twist but pick up the lovely warm tones of the wood.

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Here is Joyce in all her glory!  Do you think Dan’s mom will love her?

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I hope so!  I wish I could keep her!

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cassie
10 years ago

oh i want this dresser SO much.

Pam @ Simple Details
10 years ago

Gorgeous, Danielle!!! I’ll arm wrestle Cassie for it!! : )

Jamie
Jamie
10 years ago

I love it!

Nancy
10 years ago

Perfection! Just love it!

Uwe
Uwe
10 years ago

grandiose!
Greetings

Robin
10 years ago

So very beautiful…and such amazing versatility, Danielle! To be able to create the Adana and then a piece like this! Wow!

Ritchil Shafer (Cheng and 3 Kids)

Your dresser looks fabulous! 🙂

Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home

Beautiful lines and I love all the carved details. The color and distressing are perfect!

Robyn @ simply fresh dinners

Wow, Danielle, this is gorgeousness! I love everything about this – the colours, the pulls, the way you have brought it’s design to life – simply fantastic!

Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage

This is really beautiful, Danielle. I LOVE it! By the way, I couldn’t find a place to leave a comment on your Home Tour page, so I’ll add it here. Your Dutch colonial is wonderful. What a find. You must be in heaven living there. You mentioned wanting a sliding door in your 3 seasons room. I think it would be absolutely charming with a French door. Just a thought. I love your house and your style. Whatever you do will be outstanding! ~ Nancy

Little Miss Maggie
10 years ago

Fabulous piece and you did an amazing transformation on it. The other piece too.

Judy
10 years ago

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture I have ever seen! The redo is absolute perfection.

Mary
10 years ago

What a beautiful piece of furniture. You did a wonderful job finishing it!

Brynne@TheGatheredHome
10 years ago

Gorgeous! The details on the dresser are so lovely, and I absolutely love that Typewriter color! Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed’s link party 🙂

Kimberly Moody
Kimberly Moody
10 years ago

You did an amazing transformation of this piece!! I love the lines and details. You picked the perfect color and hardware to bring it back to life! Found you from Miss Mustard Seed’s furniture party and adding you to my favorites!!

Darrielle Tennenbaum
10 years ago

Love everything about this dresser! FAB!

jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof

Rock starish! 🙂

leelee
10 years ago

Such an amazing job and so beauatiful! Hello from Furniture Feature Friday!

Erica
10 years ago

I love this! I especially like the drawer pulls you picked. Super cute!

Melanie
10 years ago

It’s superb! The tortoise shells knobs, staging with the antique horses . . .all so wonderful. I agree it would fit at Downton 🙂

Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

Beautiful transformation. I loved it in blue, but love it even more in black.

Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}

Wow, Joyce looks amazing! I absolutely love painted furniture and this takes the cake!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
10 years ago

Really beautiful Danielle! And I love those knobs!

Marian@Gathering Branches

Danielle,
The dressers are both REALLY fantastic. And your blog is gorgeous! The last time I check it was right after Haven. It’s gorgeous! Great work.
The Other Marian

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Alice W.
10 years ago

Absolutely stunning! Love it so much!

Yvonne Bullinger (My Nest)
Yvonne Bullinger (My Nest)
10 years ago

This is absolutely gorgeous! I have never used milk paint, but I am definitely going to give it a try. I typically use chalk/mineral paint. I just bought a 1945 vanity and she needs some work. I can’t wait to get started! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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Deana
10 years ago

Your work is amazing. I love the color and that awesome worn patina. I’m going to add your site to my blogroll!!

fiona
10 years ago

Yes, I would definitely like to own this one too, truly gorgeous, and the handles are just perfect.