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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”

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”

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”

6-drawer MCM Wide Dresser

Sometimes a piece isn’t exactly what it’s advertised to be. During quarantine, I was feeling anxious about running out of things to paint. With my local thrift store not accepting furniture, it has meant that Facebook Marketplace is my go-to. I paid more than usual for this dresser and it definitely taught me a fewContinue reading “6-drawer MCM Wide Dresser”

How to remove decorative pieces on the front of drawers

So many mid century modern dressers have these decorative pieces on them. When I discovered that they could come off quite easily, what a difference it has made to my refinishing! Materials & Tools: Putty knife Vise grips Flat screwdriver Screwdriver (to remove original hardware) Poly Filla How I removed the decorative pieces: Remove existingContinue reading “How to remove decorative pieces on the front of drawers”

Mid Century Modern Kilgour 10-drawer Dresser

This Kilgour & Bro. walnut dresser had so much potential. I saw it from the pictures. What I didn’t see in the pictures was the smell that came with it. I noticed it the second I picked it up but at that moment, what could I do? It was literally SO SO BAD. I droveContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Kilgour 10-drawer Dresser”