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MCM Boho Vintage Dresser

A step by step guide to refinishing a dated, mid century modern dresser into a bright, boho beauty!

HPL Mobilier Tall Mid Century Modern Dresser

This gorgeous HPL Mobilier dresser sat in my basement for over 6 months because I didn’t have a clear vision of my refinishing path. A friend reached out looking for a tall piece and knew immediately when she saw this that it was the one. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll needContinue reading “HPL Mobilier Tall Mid Century Modern Dresser”

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 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”

9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser

Another Mission Thrift Store Hamilton find! This mid century modern dresser was in good shape when I found it. While the top had some scratches, I knew that with some hard work, it could be incredible! Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for theContinue reading “9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser”

Lowboy Waterfall Dresser

During lockdown 1.0, my parents found this outside a house just down the road from them. I love the sign the “donater” left on it! I scoured the internet for some inspiration and found this from Orphanswithmakeup.com. It is stunning! I hadn’t done much in terms of distressing so a free piece was a perfectContinue reading “Lowboy Waterfall Dresser”

9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Wide Dresser

This “dishwater blonde” mid century modern dresser is very well made. In it’s time, this gorgeous piece was stunning. Now, I’ve been able to update it to be enjoyed for many more years to come. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typicalContinue reading “9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Wide Dresser”

Hepworth Mid Century Modern Tall Dresser

This Hepworth Mid-Century Modern dresser is so wonderfully constructed. Built in Southampton, Ontario, this dresser has six separate drawers – the top row is actually 3 separate ones. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typical steps. For gel staining, here is aContinue reading “Hepworth Mid Century Modern Tall Dresser”

6-drawer MCM Wide Dresser

This dresser I found on Facebook Marketplace as part of a set. See here for the step by step refinishing of the matching tall dresser. The final product was such a shocker! Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typical steps. Materials: AnnieContinue reading “6-drawer MCM Wide Dresser”

4-drawer MCM Tall Dresser

This tall dresser I found on Facebook Marketplace as part of a set. See here for the step by step refinishing of the matching wide dresser. I loved the transformation of this one! Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typical steps. Materials:Continue reading “4-drawer MCM Tall Dresser”