Whimsical Wood harlequin painted table. Add a fun harlequin diamond pattern in black and white to a painted table for a whimsical result.
Normally I avoid anything that has already been painted. There’s too much uncertainty as far as what products are on it? Latex? Oil based? If it’s really old – is it lead based? Who knows?! Then there’s the removal of the paint, or at least most of it. I have a love-hate relationship with my electric sander.
But this table actually arrived on my front porch followed by a text from my babysitter saying “I didn’t want to ring the bell in case anyone was napping. But I left a small table on your porch, I thought you may have some use for it.”
- yes, my daughter was napping – good call.
- I do have use for it and
- thank you Taylor!
It was already painted black, it is solid wood and it is cute. So I figured I’d give it a go.
Sanding Paint Layers
The first thing I did was break out not one but two electric sanders, one for the larger flat areas and one for the smaller spaces. Low and behold, it wasn’t just painted black, it had been painted black, and before that blue, and before that white!! Oh boy!! I could see how someone may actually like the look that was coming from sanding away at the layers, I admit I wasn’t hating it but I had another plan in store for this little guy.
Painting a Whimsical Harlequin Painted Table
Once I was satisfied with sanding, then cleaning and prepping I ….. ready for this? I painted it black!! What kind of crazy person sands black paint off of a table to repaint it black? ME! But then I added a whimsical harlequin stencil on the top and also on the lower shelf in white. I actually went out and bought the stencil specifically for this table as soon as I saw it. 
Once I added the stencil I went back over and lightly distressed the entire table. I didn’t want a completely crisp look, but not quite shabby either.. somewhere in between. This little harlequin painted table makes me think of Alice in Wonderland! Happy unbirthday anyone?
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Alex says
Wow, you are so creative!!! Great job!!! It definitely does remind me of Alice in Wonderland, as well. Isn’t it funny how people know when not to ring the doorbell? 🙂
Kandice says
so true! yet the mailman always seem to ring at naptime!
Michelle says
I love the table. You did a great job bringing it back to life. It’s so much fun to see the transformation. Very impressive work.
Amanda || Growing Up Madison says
It does remind me of the table in Alice in Wonderland, you did an amazing job! I love it!
Tianna says
this is so cool! It came out really nice and definitely feels like something out of Alice in Wonderland!
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NORAH says
What a cool thing you created! I love painting, it is so relaxing for me.
Vera Sweeney says
What a fun furniture upcycle! I love the end result the black and white checkers really pop.
Camile says
I love this table!! You did an awesome job.
Liz Mays says
What a transformation! This is so cool and modern looking. I love it! Your work definitely paid off.
clarissa says
This looks brand new! You sure got the magic touch.
Megan Elford says
Wow, it looks so good! It came out really well. I love the harlequin pattern, you did a great job!
coolchillmom says
That looks so rich and feels of luxury! That is very creative and sounds like a fun project to do
Franc Ramon says
You did a great job restoring the table. I love the checkered design.
Valerie says
That is adorable. You did an amazing job with it.
Jennifer says
Wow! You did such a great job at this table – it looks great! You have such great vision, too…I never would have thought to do this.
Tiffany says
Wow! That’s talent! I do not think I could do that!
Stephanie C. says
You’re so talented – a really cute idea to transform an ordinary table! Love it!
Rosey says
That is a surprise to find the layers. The table is probably breathing a sigh of relief to have that old paint off! 😉 It sure turned out pretty. I love it!
Penny Struebig says
That table turned out amazing! Love the look. You did a fantastic job.
Chantal says
This is so incredibly cute! You did a great job, thanks for sharing!
Chanel | Cultural Xplorer says
That’s a lovely harlequin table!
Kandice says
thank you!!
Mary-In the boondocks says
This is so so special. The pattern gives it such a unique look.
Suzan says
I just love it – what a beautiful transformation !!!