Category Archives: Dining Room Furniture

Mid Century Modern Credenza

A step by step guide to refinishing a vintage credenza – from cleaning and sanding to wood bleaching and sealing!

Mid Century Modern Craddock Buffet

When I came across this set, I hadn’t heard of Craddock Furniture from Evansville, Indiana. Thanks to some helpful refinishers (that could also double as amateur sleuths!), I was able to learn more about the company. Materials: Annie Sloan’s Athenian Black chalk paint Annie Sloan’s clear wax Walrus Oil’s Furniture Butter Howard Products Feed-N-Wax HowContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Craddock Buffet”

Mid Century Modern Honderich Walnut Dining Table

This walnut Honderich dining table was in great shape when I picked it up from a wonderful woman named Rhonda. It had belonged to her parents and was the source of many happy family gatherings. Materials: Howard Products Restor-A-Finish in Walnut Howard Products Feed-N-Wax How I refinished this piece: There were only a couple ofContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Honderich Walnut Dining Table”

Mid Century Modern Media Stand/ Credenza

This well loved piece had a former life as a tv stand/ media unit. The top was Arborite (not wood and not able to be sanded) so my vision included more paint than I usually do. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for theContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Media Stand/ Credenza”

Knechtel Mid Century Modern Sideboard

This Knechtel sideboard came from such a loving home. When I picked it up, the owner let me know that she was happy I was the one who purchased it because she knew that I would take good care of it. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here forContinue reading “Knechtel Mid Century Modern Sideboard”

Bottom of Mid Century Modern Sideboard

When I saw it on Facebook Marketplace, the seller said that it was one piece, that it wouldn’t come apart. After I showed the pictures to a fellow refinisher, he told me that he was almost certain it was two pieces. I took a drive to see it and after really taking a look, theContinue reading “Bottom of Mid Century Modern Sideboard”

Top of Mid Century Modern Hutch Transformation!

When I saw it on Facebook Marketplace, the seller said that it was one piece, that it wouldn’t come apart. After I showed the pictures to a fellow refinisher, he told me that he was almost certain it was two pieces. I took a drive to see it and after really taking a look, theContinue reading “Top of Mid Century Modern Hutch Transformation!”

Modern Farmhouse Oak Table Makeover

I love learning new things. They excite me as well as making me nervous and scared all at the same time. My friend Nastasha sent me a picture of the table she had and the vision she had for it. While I hadn’t done anything like it before, I knew that I could figure itContinue reading “Modern Farmhouse Oak Table Makeover”

Rustic Knechtel Sideboard/ Buffet

Knechtel Furniture Company, a Canadian company, manufactured furniture that is so well made. They really have stood the test of time. The previous owner of this sideboard really just wanted to know that her piece was going to be taken care of. Materials used: Zinsser Cover Primer Annie Sloan Original white chalk paint Annie SloanContinue reading “Rustic Knechtel Sideboard/ Buffet”

Knechtel One-piece Hutch

When this hutch and the matching side board were posted on Facebook Marketplace as being available at a local yard sale, I raced down to pick them both up. They were just as solid in person. Made by Canadian company, Knechtel Furniture Company, these pieces were in pristine condition and still had their original hardware.Continue reading “Knechtel One-piece Hutch”