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Two Toned Night Stands

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!

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    • 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 🙂

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  5. 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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  11. 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!

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  15. 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!

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  21. 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.

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    • 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 😉

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

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  24. 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!!!

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

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