Emperor Silk Red Painted Table

Submitted By: Vintage Restyled

Hi All,
I normally do not post on weekends, but since I have been without my computer all week (and still do not have it), I thought I would break the rules and share some projects!
Our aunt gave us this table, hoping that we could bring it to life.
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Hubby began removing the chipped top.
You can spy the clamps that are reattaching some loose legs.
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This can be the labor intensive part.  Better him than me.
Now this baby has tons of details.  I decided to go for it and ordered ASCP Emperor Silk.
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It is a stark contrast to my usual grey, white and light blue.  But again, the piece begged for a bolder statement.
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Yikes!  That is red.  The top is wet, just to give you the full impact of this color.
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Just look at the first coat and all that detail.  Swoon.
Did I share how much I detest spindles?  This baby has 8 legs!  All of which were painted, waxed and then highlighted with dark wax.
So worth the effort!
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The dark wax really tones down the red.
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I am so happy I listened to Suzanne when she kept pushing me toward red.  This is such a statement piece.
I read somewhere that every home should have a red piece of furniture.  This would be a perfect addition to any home.
One last peek.
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8 Comments

  1. Love it! So happy to see your project because I want to paint my antique china cabinet the same color. You did a fabulous job!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂