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.
![DSC_1375[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh3.ggpht.com/-kWRQb-IYUvs/Tr2x9lkLLaI/AAAAAAAACPs/hQZXIBMdtnY/s1600-h/DSC_1375%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1375[1]")
Hubby began removing the chipped top.
You can spy the clamps that are reattaching some loose legs.
![DSC_1376[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh3.ggpht.com/-mFlSazkMBJc/Tr2x-sHP2nI/AAAAAAAACP8/viV2CWyZzu8/s1600-h/DSC_1376%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1376[1]")
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.
![DSC_1436[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh5.ggpht.com/-4NZiMW4neCE/Tr2x_lUlRBI/AAAAAAAACQM/09XNX6elPio/s1600-h/DSC_1436%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1436[1]")
It is a stark contrast to my usual grey, white and light blue. But again, the piece begged for a bolder statement.
![DSC_1441[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh6.ggpht.com/-mbCjk0bXjR4/Tr2yAXxX5HI/AAAAAAAACQc/IYwS5pdkzx0/s1600-h/DSC_1441%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1441[1]")
Yikes! That is red. The top is wet, just to give you the full impact of this color.
![DSC_1442[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh6.ggpht.com/-MPxQpxMG0eE/Tr2yBAYYjLI/AAAAAAAACQs/EMZAWhLva30/s1600-h/DSC_1442%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1442[1]")
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!
![DSC_1444[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh3.ggpht.com/-j4jyF70TESE/Tr2yCXT0NyI/AAAAAAAACQ8/dZ7tPk7z1JQ/s1600-h/DSC_1444%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1444[1]")
![DSC_1446[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh4.ggpht.com/-OjtY14ypV-4/Tr2yDjG498I/AAAAAAAACRM/aM0kd06D5vU/s1600-h/DSC_1446%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1446[1]")
The dark wax really tones down the red.
![DSC_1447[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh5.ggpht.com/-uTp4MOcCwy8/Tr2yEpGdV1I/AAAAAAAACRc/xnL-E_e2ov8/s1600-h/DSC_1447%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1447[1]")
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.
![DSC_1446[1]](https://i0.wp.com/lh3.ggpht.com/-UVOxJSO1kFo/Tr2yFpFPbyI/AAAAAAAACRs/GdbS5mkYS_E/s1600-h/DSC_1446%25255B1%25255D%25255B7%25255D.jpg?ssl=1 "DSC_1446[1]")
Awesome! Maybe it’s too much Christmas vacation but I gotta say, “it’s a beaut Clark!” well done.
Gorgeous! I’m in LOVE with those detailed legs, and the bold colour was the perfect choice 🙂
OMGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.. That looks friggin’ AWESOME! I gotta’ get that color! I have been chickening out because it’s just so…RED! But, you rocked it out! Good Job.
Meliss
Cassity, Thanks so much for the feature! I am thrilled to be able to share this table with your readers.
Fondly,
Shannon
That turned out gorgeous! I think the red was a perfect choice!
Those legs sure look like a lot of work, and 8 of them! Great job, the table looks gorgeous.
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 🙂
it turned out sassy! love it! bold and beautiful. i had to strip the top of a very long dresser like that this summer, sooo not fun!