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.
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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. 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 😉
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.
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 for the next time I hit the thrifting jack pot! 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!
I love the two toned look, and your tables look great! I discovered you via the Blog Hobnob Linkup.
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Thank you so much!! Glad you stopped by 🙂
OH I LOVE THESE TABLES BUT I HAVE A QUESTION WHERE DO GET CHALK BOARD PAINT?
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 🙂
These look fabulous! What a great makeover. Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday!
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Thanks so much Leia!
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
Thank you so much Michelle!
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.
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It’s a tough thing to find matching tables! Thanks for the kind words 🙂
Great Job! Keep them coming! Maria
Thanks Maria!
Fabulous! Love the two-toned! I bet your mom was so happy! Great job 🙂
Thank you! She loved them!
Oh my! These nightstands are so pretty! How fabulous. Can I buy them from you? They would look good in my room!!! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I actually made them for my Mom, otherwise they would have been yours 😉
Love this!! Thanks for sharing, they look great!
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Thank you Jennie! I will definitely come link up 🙂
These look fabulous! The two-toned paint technique is great…really pretty!
Thank you so much Julie!!
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!
Thanks Sarah! She loves them 🙂 I guess that means I can’t steal them back 🙁
So cute…I love how you left it two toned! Thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog hop!
Thank you so much Pam!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Wow, I love the look of the two-toned table, you did a great job! And that vase is absolutely adorable.
Thank you so much, Jules!
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!
Isn’t it so fun to learn the history behind a piece? Thanks for the kind words and for sharing!
Those are Fabulous! … and that backdrop is amazing;0)
Thank you! Best decision I ever made was making that backdrop!
So cute! I’ll bet your mom was thrilled! 🙂
Thanks Christina! She loves them 🙂
What a find and the transformation is amazing!
Thank you Luanne!!
So creative and so chic Bre!!! Love it so much! Also love the MC vase. That’ll jazz up any #brepurposed furniture!
Thanks Lauren! Gotta love Mackenzie’s. Perfect pieces for staging 🙂
These are amazing!! I love them.
Thank you Megan!
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.
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 😉
Love! What amazing, perfect little tables!
Thank you so much Becky!
These are gorgeous! I love two-toned furniture as well and am also jealous that you found these! Good job!
Thank you Cassie! I’ve got another two-toned project in the works I’m really excited about!
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!!!
I just love the two toned look! I kinda want to do it on everything haha. Thanks for the kind words Kristi!
Those tables are perfect! Your mom is a lucky lady!!
Thanks Nicole! I wish I could have kept them for myself haha 🙂
I’m a little jealous of your thrift store find. I love the shape of these tables! Very nice!
Haha thanks Sarah! I wish it wasn’t so hard to find matching tables!