Antique Humidor Table :: Themed Furniture Makeover Day

Date
Nov, 20, 2014

Ok now onto Themed Furniture Makeover Day 🙂 And this month’s theme was…RED! I’ll admit, I’m really not a big red person. Unless it’s plaid and flannel, then I’m all over it. But you’ve probably noticed I’ve never done a red furniture makeover. Until now, when I gave this antique red humidor table a makeover!

ANTIQUE RED HUMIDOR TABLE

Antique Humidor Table

So if you’ve been following me for a while, you might remember when I shared this little guy back in the summer. I picked it up from a friend who just wanted to get rid of it, so of course I took it 🙂

I originally thought it was an old ice box, but came to learn that it was an old humidor table. Here’s what it looked like when I first got it:

Before Humidor Table

And the inside had this nasty old tin box.

Inside Antique Humidor

As you can tell it was in pretty rough shape, but I just couldn’t bring myself to paint over the red and it would have been a pain to try and sand down all the imperfections. The top veneer was chipping pretty bad though so I did remove that and give it a fresh new look with some stain.

Stripping Veneer off Humidor

I used the same method to remove the veneer that I used on this table. And then used Minwax’s Dark Walnut. Did you think I would use anything else? 😉

Stained Humidor

Luckily the tin box on the inside was super easy to remove and the wood underneath was in pretty good shape. I decided to just give it a coat of paint to freshen it up using Country Chic’s Hurricane, which I previously used in this MCM Tallboy Makeover.

Painted Inside Humidor Table

Final step was adding some new hardware and this guy was ready for his beauty shots!

Please note this is what my view to the right of me was while I was photographing, bundled up like an eskimo. Too bad my backdrop weighs a million pounds and there’s no room for it inside 🙁

Snowy Day

BRRRR! I want summer.

Two Toned Humidor Table

New Humidor Table Hardware

Stained Humidor Table Top

Two Toned Red Humidor

I’m really glad I didn’t paint over the red and think the small updates I made were just what this little guy needed 🙂 What do you think?!

Be sure to check out all the other RED goodness below and have a fabulous day everyone!

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Two Toned Red Humidor

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62 Comments

  1. Reply

    Dee at The Carlton

    December 10, 2014

    what a fabulous transformation. I recently did a make over with red too & it is cosy for winter .

    http://deeatthecarlton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/the-tea-trolley-is-transformed.html

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      brepurposed

      December 11, 2014

      Thank you so much Dee! And your transformation looks awesome 🙂 So cozy for winter is right!

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    karen

    December 4, 2014

    Gorgeous makeover!!! I am still working my way through all the beautiful Red makeovers. Featuring this one at The Handmade Hangout at Redouxinteriors tonight 🙂 -K

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      brepurposed

      December 4, 2014

      Aw yay! Thank you Karen 🙂

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    Emily @ Table & Hearth

    December 2, 2014

    I am so not a red person either but on this it’s perfect, this little guy will be super cute in a little Christmas vignette too! Great job Bre! And thanks for sharing it at On Display Thursday 🙂

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      brepurposed

      December 2, 2014

      I’ve already got him all decked out for Christmas! Thanks Emily 🙂

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    Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

    December 2, 2014

    I’m baaack! I’m featuring your beauty in the “What’s YOUR Prodigal Piece?” link party tonight. :o)

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      brepurposed

      December 2, 2014

      Woo hoo!! Thanks so much my friend! Have a fabulous day 🙂

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    Danielle

    December 1, 2014

    Great job!! Love the rustic red! Thanks for linking up again with us at last week’s Motivational Monday party! Hope you’ll join us again this week!

    Danielle
    SewMuchCrafting.com

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thank you so much Danielle!! Have a great week 🙂

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    Meegan

    November 28, 2014

    I love all the details down to the inside being left in it’s rustic state. Thanks for sharing your talent BRE!! You are awesome.

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    Amberjane

    November 27, 2014

    Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board. I love the red it would be perfect in my kitchen 🙂

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thank you so much Amberjane!! Have a great night 🙂

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    Ann Marie

    November 26, 2014

    Wow! This is stunning. Excellent choice to stain the top. You’ve done a really excellent job. I saw this at Treasure Hunt Thursday link party. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thank you so much, Ann Marie! I’m so glad you stopped by 🙂

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    Lindsay Eidahl

    November 26, 2014

    This turned out great. I feel ya with the weather thing. I need to make a backdrop someday but maybe one that can be moved inside – BUT you get the best light outside! Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece on Show Me Saturday!

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thanks Lindsay! I had to shoot something inside today and was so bummed I didn’t have my natural outside light! I guess I better get used to it for the next couple months 🙂

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    Kyla @HouseOfHipsters

    November 26, 2014

    I like that you left the chippy red alone. And I’m loving the pop of blue surprise inside! Turned out great lady! And you must love near the FOund & Foraged gals because we too are bundled up like little eskimos. What happened to fall??? Pinned your beautiful table and we hope to see you again this Saturday! Happy Thanksgiving!

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      I just couldn’t bring myself to paint over that chippy goodness! Hope you ladies are keeping warm and had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Thanks for stopping by, Kyla 🙂

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    Ramona

    November 26, 2014

    I love the colors! The blue inside it’s a nice touch.

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thank you Ramona!

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    Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness

    November 24, 2014

    Love it! Such a cute little table with a lot of character! The red suites it just perfect. And the pop of blue inside is great! 🙂

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      brepurposed

      November 25, 2014

      Thank you my friend!!

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    Christy @ Our Southern Home

    November 24, 2014

    Bre, this is such a beauty! I am really loving the stained top with the red paint. It really gives it a warm look!! Just gorgeous!

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thank you so much Christy! I love the contrast of the wood with the red too 🙂

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    Vanessa

    November 22, 2014

    It looks great and the blue inside is a nice pop!

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thank you Vanessa! 🙂

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    Wendi @ H2OBungalow

    November 22, 2014

    You added just the right amount of fresh to this charming little cabinet. What an interesting past I’m sure it had too. Love the inside color…. Good makeover!

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      brepurposed

      December 1, 2014

      Thank you so much Wendi!!

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    Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

    November 21, 2014

    The changes you made were just perfect to save this beautiful piece! Glad you kept the red. Try to stay warm. 🙂

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      brepurposed

      November 22, 2014

      Thank you my friend!! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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    Jeanette

    November 21, 2014

    Fun piece and I love the red. I think I have the partner to the knob! 🙂 Jeanette

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      brepurposed

      November 22, 2014

      Thanks Jeanette! Such a fun knob!

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    karin

    November 21, 2014

    I am so glad I am not the only one that has to dress like an eskimo to photograph my pieces. 🙂 I just love this little humidor cabinet. Suck a unique piece and so full of character. So cool how you painted the inside blue. LOVE IT!
    Hugs,
    Karin

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      brepurposed

      November 21, 2014

      haha we gotta do what we gotta do right?! Thanks Karin!! 🙂

  19. Reply

    Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge

    November 21, 2014

    I love this piece. The history, the colors, the lines, and the way you staged it! The top looks great with the darker stain. Thanks for sharing! And try to stay warm!

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      brepurposed

      November 21, 2014

      Thank you so much Angie! It’s chilly here but I’m doing my best to keep warm 🙂

  20. Reply

    Camille

    November 21, 2014

    It’s gorgeous! Just the right amount of ware & tare…. and the colour is divine!

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      brepurposed

      November 21, 2014

      Thank you so much, Camille!!

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    Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

    November 21, 2014

    LOVE it!! 🙂

    Nancy

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      brepurposed

      November 21, 2014

      Thanks Nancy! Have a wonderful day 🙂

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    Tara @ Anything & Everything

    November 20, 2014

    I love that you kept the red, and just made a few minor adjustments to make it pretty! Looks great!

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    Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

    November 20, 2014

    Love that classic red you left on, it’s perfect. The stained top is my fav! Good job, Bre!

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    Paula@SweetPea

    November 20, 2014

    I’m glad you didn’t paint over the red because it looks great in its chippy vintage glory! Love the stained top and painted interior.

    I need to build some sort of backdrop to use for staging photographs. Did you write a post on making yours? I’d love some tips!

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    Beth

    November 20, 2014

    This looks so pretty. I love the pop of color on the inside too. So classy. 🙂

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      brepurposed

      November 20, 2014

      Thank you so much, Beth!!

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    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

    November 20, 2014

    Bre, when I saw the before picture I thought, “I hope she kept that color” and to my delight you did! Love the hurricane innards and of course I’m crushing on the Dark Walnut top (my favorite go to stain color). The new hardware is perfect too. Great makeover, as yours always are!

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      brepurposed

      November 20, 2014

      Yes, there was no way I could paint over that beautiful red! Thank you Marie 🙂

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    Kristi

    November 20, 2014

    Oh Bre, that old, chippy red is SO perfect! Totally the right choice to leave it as is!!! LOVE it!

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      brepurposed

      November 20, 2014

      Thanks girl! It was nice to only have to make a few updates! 🙂

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    Debbie

    November 20, 2014

    Perfect! It turned out great, what as awesome piece!!
    Debbie

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      brepurposed

      November 20, 2014

      Thank you Debbie!!

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    Amy | Canary Street Crafts

    November 20, 2014

    I love that you decided to leave the imperfect red and just improve it with some small changes. The pop of blue on the inside looks great, and I love your hardware (as always!).

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      brepurposed

      November 20, 2014

      Thank you Amy! I just couldn’t paint over the red, it was too pretty!

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