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Two Toned Night Stands

07/16/14

Do you know how hard it is to find a matching set of tables while thrifting? Near impossible, let me tell you.

Since I began this journey, I’ve come across maybe 2. And usually they are u-g-l-y. Hence why you have never seen me post about any before. And it really is quite a bummer because usually people prefer to have matching end tables or night stands. Makes sense.

Well, I finally hit the thrifting jack pot when I came across these babies at the antique store right down the block from our apartment. I can’t wait to give them the nice two-toned look that I love so much!

TWO TONED NIGHT STANDS

Two Toned Nightstand
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My parents were rearranging their bedroom and my mom wanted some new night stands to go with the changes. These tables came at the perfect time! I just love the shape of them and the tall skinny legs. Which, if you know my family, is the perfect analogy 🙂

They were in pretty good shape except for a few pieces of wood that had chipped off around the top, which I fixed up with some wood filler as seen in the photo.

Before of Nightstands

I love when there is still something on a piece that indicates where it’s from or what it’s made of. It doesn’t happen often but I get super excited when it does. Yes, I’m a furniture nerd.

I looked it up and it says that they issued two different labels like this: A red one which was placed on furniture made of solid mahogany lumber; and a blue one (like the one pictured) for furniture, particularly case goods, in which mahogany lumber and mahogany plywood are used.

Apparently they started labeling the furniture when aniline dyes were introduced into the American furniture market causing very confusing results. These labels insured your piece was made of real wood. From what I read, the number is the number assigned to the manufacturer who was a member of the Mahogany Association. Fun little history lesson for you 😉

Genuine Mahogany Sticker Inside Nightstand

So back to the transformation. My mom wanted something neutral and liked the color of my Bird Table, so I went with Old White Chalk Paint again. I didn’t intend to keep some of the wood exposed but it was in great shape and I’m really into the two tone look lately.

I used some coconut oil to clean up the wood and bring back the shine. This stuff works wonders. I sealed it with clear wax and of course got some new hardware at Hobby Lobby.

Two Toned Nightstands

Top of Two Toned Nightstands

Matching Two Toned Nightstands

By the way, trying to stage two tables next to each other is HARD. That’s definitely going to be something I look into and work on. Any tips?

All in all a successful transformation for my first set of matching tables, and I’m glad I got to do it for my Mom!

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

Two toned Nightstands

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  1. T'onna Peters (Navy Wifey Peters) says

    August 1, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    I love the two toned look, and your tables look great! I discovered you via the Blog Hobnob Linkup.

    Navy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      August 1, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      Thank you so much!! Glad you stopped by 🙂

      Reply
  2. ANN DANIEL says

    July 27, 2014 at 1:40 am

    OH I LOVE THESE TABLES BUT I HAVE A QUESTION WHERE DO GET CHALK BOARD PAINT?

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 27, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you! This is actually just called Chalk Paint, not Chalkboard Paint. The brand I used is called Annie Sloan and you can find a retailer near you by going to her website 🙂

      Reply
  3. Leia says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    These look fabulous! What a great makeover. Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 23, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks so much Leia!

      Reply
  4. Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:46 am

    These came out so great! I love the two toned look! Thanks for linking up at the Creative Spark Link Party! I hope you will stop by again today to link up! http://bit.ly/1kbGQ7W

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 23, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle!

      Reply
  5. mypapercraze says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:07 am

    Wow, you were so lucky to find a pair of tables like this. You did an amazing job on these and I love the two toned look. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party. I hope you join us again this week.
    Glenna @ My Paper Craze

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    • brepurposed says

      July 23, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      It’s a tough thing to find matching tables! Thanks for the kind words 🙂

      Reply
  6. Simple Nature Decor says

    July 20, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    Great Job! Keep them coming! Maria

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 21, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Maria!

      Reply
  7. Tara @ Anything & Everything says

    July 20, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Fabulous! Love the two-toned! I bet your mom was so happy! Great job 🙂

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 21, 2014 at 9:51 am

      Thank you! She loved them!

      Reply
  8. Crystelle Boutique says

    July 18, 2014 at 12:11 am

    Oh my! These nightstands are so pretty! How fabulous. Can I buy them from you? They would look good in my room!!! 🙂
    xo, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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    • brepurposed says

      July 18, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you so much! I actually made them for my Mom, otherwise they would have been yours 😉

      Reply
  9. Jennie @ The diary of a real housewife says

    July 17, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    Love this!! Thanks for sharing, they look great!
    Come link up with me today!
    http://thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com

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    • brepurposed says

      July 18, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      Thank you Jennie! I will definitely come link up 🙂

      Reply
  10. Julie says

    July 17, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    These look fabulous! The two-toned paint technique is great…really pretty!

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    • brepurposed says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you so much Julie!!

      Reply
  11. Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says

    July 17, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Gorgeous, Bre! I’m digging the two-toned look. And what a cool history lesson. I know your mom is going to absolutely love them!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks Sarah! She loves them 🙂 I guess that means I can’t steal them back 🙁

      Reply
  12. Pam@over50feeling40 says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    So cute…I love how you left it two toned! Thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog hop!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you so much Pam!

      Reply
  13. princessmousey says

    July 17, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Jules says

    July 16, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    Wow, I love the look of the two-toned table, you did a great job! And that vase is absolutely adorable.

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you so much, Jules!

      Reply
  15. Good Time Charlie says

    July 16, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I love the history lesson, and so interesting about the wood! I love finding out things like that about old furniture. They look like identical gorgeous twins now. Love it and pinning!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Isn’t it so fun to learn the history behind a piece? Thanks for the kind words and for sharing!

      Reply
  16. howdothejonesdoit says

    July 16, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Those are Fabulous! … and that backdrop is amazing;0)

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you! Best decision I ever made was making that backdrop!

      Reply
  17. Christina says

    July 16, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    So cute! I’ll bet your mom was thrilled! 🙂

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks Christina! She loves them 🙂

      Reply
  18. Luanne says

    July 16, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    What a find and the transformation is amazing!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you Luanne!!

      Reply
  19. Lauren Wilde says

    July 16, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    So creative and so chic Bre!!! Love it so much! Also love the MC vase. That’ll jazz up any #brepurposed furniture!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks Lauren! Gotta love Mackenzie’s. Perfect pieces for staging 🙂

      Reply
  20. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 16, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    These are amazing!! I love them.

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you Megan!

      Reply
  21. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    July 16, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I looooooooooove two-toned pieces! Also loving the mid-century feel. These are the most gorgeous side tables! You are making me so antsy to go thrifting and I have yet to find anything this amazing.

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      I’ve got a little mid century two-toned project in the works! And get out there girl! You never know what you might find 😉

      Reply
  22. Becky says

    July 16, 2014 at 11:51 am

    Love! What amazing, perfect little tables!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you so much Becky!

      Reply
  23. Cassie says

    July 16, 2014 at 11:37 am

    These are gorgeous! I love two-toned furniture as well and am also jealous that you found these! Good job!

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    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you Cassie! I’ve got another two-toned project in the works I’m really excited about!

      Reply
  24. Kristi says

    July 16, 2014 at 10:04 am

    These are SOOOO pretty! That wood is amazing and looks perfect mixed with the old white chalk paint! And I LOVED the little history lesson … my favorite part about any antique is the story behind it, and if I get to know it, that’s even better!!!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 10:44 am

      I just love the two toned look! I kinda want to do it on everything haha. Thanks for the kind words Kristi!

      Reply
  25. Nicole B. says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Those tables are perfect! Your mom is a lucky lady!!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Nicole! I wish I could have kept them for myself haha 🙂

      Reply
  26. Sarah says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I’m a little jealous of your thrift store find. I love the shape of these tables! Very nice!

    Reply
    • brepurposed says

      July 16, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Haha thanks Sarah! I wish it wasn’t so hard to find matching tables!

      Reply

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