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I turned this elegant mid century dresser into a chic and modern TV console.
Look at these wonderful carved wood handles extending the full length of each of the 9 drawers.
George picked this up from a nice lady quite some time ago
but I refused to work on it till he recently egged me on again.
The drawers are beautifully built with solid wood front to back, top to bottom.
I wish I could find this level of quality in every piece I work on.
The entire inside frame structure is constructed with solid hard wood.
Now to the reason I refused to work on this piece.
The 6ft long top surface *interior* is ... (listen carefully for the scarey music)
MDF - medium density fiberboard
This invention of the 1960s is formed by gluing together wood fibers under high heat and pressure.
Unfortunelty this dresser dates to 1972, thus becoming an early victim of this new invention.
However this piece also has a thick solid wood veneer covering the MDF,
making it possible for me to completely strip, sand, and refinish the top.
Those familiar with my work know my clear feelings regarding MDF products but many DIYers
are finding ways to refinish it and repurpose pieces constructed of it.
Like these MDF cupboards given a faux paint finish at KFD Designs
How about this wall art using MDF from All Things Thrifty
MDF hardboard was used to transform this guest bedroom at Miss Mustard Seed
So George made one last attempt to convince me to give it a shot and offer a MDF revamp.
Im pleased, well very pleased with the end result but I dont feel my opinion on MDF is going to change any time soon. If this MDF hadnt been wrapped up in so much beautiful craftsmanship
it would have never got my attention.
I opted to industrialize it and give it the low profile needed for a sleek TV console
with vintage metal casters I picked up from my favorite antique dealer.
"Now thats stunning"
is what George said as he walked around the corner not expecting to see it finished for the first time.
He actually keeps saying it every time he passes by.
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I came across two mid century pieces (well 3 actually) that were fantastic finds!This is a Drexel "Biscayne" series. I looked it up and found it for sale at a vintage furniture store for $1900!!!
The guy told me his mom had been using this dresser as an ironing board/sewing center!!!
ACK!
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| Here is what it is supposed to look like. This is the one thats going for $1,900. |
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| I tried to save the top. Sanded and even attempted to glue down the veneer. But it was too bowed to save.I got a solid piece of pine, cut it and routed the edges. Plywood would not have worked unless I wanted to bandthe edging. Too much work since I was painting. |
Ended up scrapping the entire top and getting a new piece. I would have done a cool top with some nice wood, but I had already decided I was going to leave the drawer fronts natural and I had no idea what kind of wood it was. Even the guy at the lumberyard was stumped. No way to match it. So I figured I would do everything else a gloss white. After a bunch of sanding and staining,,,,,
Ta-Dah!
This was my first time using the HVLP sprayer that Ive had (for almost 2 years!!)
Normally I brush, but I wanted this to be extra smooth. I like it. But it is a pain having to tape
off and prep and cleaning up afterward. I used a Sherwin Williams enamel. I so wanted to use a
paint lacquer, but not here in Calif. Cant get it. I really wanted the glossy smooth glass-like finish.
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| I used the Command Max Sprayer. Simple enough to use and decent results. |
Those are natural light areas in the wood that you see.
The hardware was cleaned and polished and sprayed in a soft gold. The hardware and the
drawer fronts got a coat of spray lacquer for protection.
This is a really cool piece and can be used so many places in the home.
Hopefully not as a sewing center.
Linking up at my fave parties!! :
Kammys Korner - Trash to Treasure Tuesdays
Domestically Speaking - The Power of Paint Party
The Shabby Creek Cottage - Transformation Thursday
Miss Mustardseed - Furniture Feature Friday
Redoux - Friday Link Up Party
Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special
Knick of Time Interiors - Knick of Time Tuesday
Tuesday-Elizabeth and Co., My uncommon Slice of Suburbia,
Savvy Southern Style. Weds, Beyond the Picket Fence, PJH Designs
From my Front Porch to Yours, The 36th Avenue,
Monday-Between Naps on the Porch, The Dedicated House,
My RePurposed Life
