Vintage Lingerie Chest Makeover
This vintage lingerie chest was in very nice shape when I purchased it. I’m sure there are many people who would like it in its original condition and would say “don’t paint it” but I beg to differ. By painting it, it becomes that much more unique and instead of appealing to the masses, wherever/whoever they are, it appeals to the one person who will put it in her home. At the end of the day, I think that is the only person who truly matters!
The Before – Unfinished Vintage Lingerie Chest
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Hardware – Replacing Vintage Hardware
In the case of this particular vintage lingerie chest, my lovely customer chose to replace the existing hardware with new brushed pewter paisley cup pulls from D. Lawless Hardware. They always have such a great selection of hardware!
Drawers – Lining Drawers
The chest is a bit deceiving and actually has five drawers rather than the standard seven. The bottom two drawers are extra large double drawers, and all of the drawers have been lined with a removable soft blue-gray wallpaper. 
The Result – Painted Vintage Lingerie Chest
The body of this vintage lingerie chest has been hand painted in multiple layers of different shades of gray. The entire chest has been distressed to perfection before being sealed for protection. I promise I wasn’t trying to rhyme there. Click here to find this same finish on the Painted Pineapple Pedestal Table. For a more detailed tutorial on this technique check out Dry Brushing Furniture
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Love the gray, the hardware is just perfect for the piece, very high style!
Have a happy and blessed new year.
Hugs,
Patti
thank you Patti!! Happy New Year to you and yours as well 🙂
the chest looks so much better in gray! love the hardware,,,,,,,,,,nice job!
thank you Cheryl! 🙂
Stunning! Reminds me of a similar post at http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2015/02/antique-office-drawers-makeover/
The quality drawer pulls really make it sing. Beautiful work!! Found you on Friday’s Furniture Fix.
Wow! What a stunning piece inside and out! You did a beautiful job! Thank you for sharing it this week at making broken beautiful! So thrilled to have you, thank you for the inspiration!
Smiles!
Terry
Kandice, it’s just gorgeous – talk about attention to detail!
thank you so much !!
Wow, turned out beautifully!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
thank you !!
You are right, the original piece was beautiful but the makeover is simply stunning! Absolutely gorgeous piece! The finish is beautiful and the hardware is perfect! May I ask what you use to seal it?
thank you so much! its sealed with a clear varnish
Wow! I can’t believe the transformation! The paint color is gorgeous, and those pulls look like they were made for this piece! Thank you so much for sharing at Talented Tuesdays!
thank you so much!
Beautiful transformation. I’m sure your client is just thrilled!
thank you! Yes, next is one for her daughter 🙂
So Pretty… nice job!
thank you Tammy!
What a beautiful piece. Love the varying shades of grey! Definitely an updated look which will now become a treasured hand me down. The hardware matches perfectly. Great job!
thank you so much Gail 🙂
My name is Amy and I seem to have a lot in common with you in regards to projects and ideas always running from one to the other. I did a similar finish on a flower box that I gave to my sister and I was curious how you accomplished this one. Did you use white wax or dry brushing? the piece is beautiful and now I m going to have to check out that hardware site.
thanks
Hi Amy! This was dry brushing. I actually don’t use wax (ever lol) 🙂
Hello, this piece is gorgeous. I have a similar piece and was going to throw it out. It’s in perfect condition. I will try painting it to breathe new life into it. Thank you for inspiring so many! I don’t paint but I will give it a try. 🙂
thank you so much! Good luck with your piece, let me know if you’d like to order paint. I sell the paint line that I use on my website 😉
Can you share what products / colors and steps you used to create this look?
Vintage Lingerie Chest Makeover
Emailed you back Shelley 🙂
I would love the same thing. What products/colors and step you took to get this look. And any tips you have. This will be my first time to paint a piece. Thank you in advance.
hi!! I actually have the same technique on a few other posts where I try to give more details. This post may help: https://www.justthewoods.com/painted-pineapple-pedestal-table/ .. they are both done in all shades of grays which are linked in the post as well. If you have any questions feel free to email me at justthewoods@gmail.com
This piece is gorgeous. Can you tell me the steps to achieve this.
I would love to know the colors and steps you used to accomplish this. Beautiful. I have a desk that I have been looking for just the right paint job.
Gorgeous! Love the hardware – elegant look.
thank you Ann!
Very well done. Thanks for sharing. I have read all of the comments and questions. I have one more question. You said you lined the drawers with a soft liner. Is that fabric or some special lining? I think it is perfect whatever you used.
Im so sorry, I didn’t realize that I didn’t mention what it was. I just edited and added that its wallpaper 🙂 (not pre-pasted)
Stunning!