Ahh Facebook – I have a love/hate relationship with you.
More often than not, a piece of furniture with so much makeover potential will show up in my feed and at an amazing price – BUT it was posted 7 hours ago and already has 22 comments from eager buyers. Thanks a lot, Facebook. :p
Occasionally the stars align though and the FB gods have favor on me – like with this lovely repurposed radio cabinet.
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It had already been converted from an antique radio cabinet (Art Deco style, I believe) into a bookshelf. The outside was unfinished wood and the inside was painted a pukey-beige.
It reminded me so much of the antique radio cabinet makeover that we did a couple months ago that sold at the Three Little Birds Market. Although this one is a little smaller and didn’t need so much TLC.
The bottom shelf was just sitting there, so I glued it down with my favorite super-strong super glue.
I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – French Linen outside and Pure White inside. Then I sanded it lightly for a slightly distressed look, and used Fusion Mineral Tough Coat as a topcoat.
I left some of the thicker lines and curves unpainted inside the grooves to create more definition.
This repurposed radio cabinet bookshelf sold at the Hunt and Gather Market this weekend. The buyer even messaged me afterward to say how good it looks in her bedroom. 🙂
Here’s a handy before/after comparison:
So do you have a love/hate relationship with Facebook too? I’m already on there too often but it still seems like I miss good deals all the time! But thankfully I do get lucky sometimes.
If this makeover has inspired you, will you please Share it with others? Thanks so much, friend. I’ll be posting more market projects soon!
Jen
Erika says
Love it and the beautiful roses that really make it come alive!
Jen says
Thanks so much, Erika! 🙂
Jolinda says
it is absolutely beautiful. I love what you did to highlight the details.
Jen says
That’s so sweet – thank you Jolinda!
Marie says
Love how you highlighted the Art Deco details. Very pretty makeover and congratulations on the sale.
Jen says
Thank you Marie! 🙂
Michele Main says
what a gorgouse piece of furniture! I would never have the confidence to paint it. I also love the dark details!
Linda Hickey says
Love the make over.
Rose L. says
I love the Art Deco style cabinet! So chic!
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Pat Hilgendorf says
Love that piece!
Griselda de la Torre says
I love the makeover and I, too, shop on FB groups! I furnished my new 1800 sq ft house with just FB groups. I had to go with an eclectic style though so I could buy pieces I loved without them being the same style. 🙂
gwen says
love this one too! I probably would have darkened all the crevices, but I think it looks better this way — note to self!!