06/24/2026
Do you remember a while ago when I re-silvered that mirror for an antique secretary? (I’ll pin that reel to the top of my page, if you’re interested). Well, this little vanity is from the same client, and once again, her piece has taught me a new skill (with the help of ideas from the shop teacher at my school 😉). That skill is replacing a broken away drawer face bottom with wood (instead of with Bondo, as I’ve done in the past). This dresser also taught my client that not all tiger oak grain is real! 🤣 She had hopes of refinishing it as original, but the faux grain had worn away on the legs and I wasn’t going to try and mimic that finish! But, there was still hope of not painting, so I stripped everything away. The top had a decent oak veneer, but everywhere else was secondary wood and wasn’t too impressive. So, client opted for paint. This was her grandma’s vanity and I’m sure it would have a special place in my client’s heart, no matter how it looks! 🥰 But, I think it looks pretty good!! Swipe for some behind the scenes shots of my work on the antique vanity. 🥰
