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A black beauty with glass knobs

August 22, 2013 By Reeves @ The Weathered Door Leave a Comment

I picked up a set of dressers this weekend, and today I am sharing the shorter of the two. I always tend to like this size best when it comes to dressers, which means it got done first! It had lovely turned legs and good curves, but all of the carved detailing along with the multiple wood tones was just not my style. The plan was to tone it down with paint, but not to have it look too french. To avoid the shabby chic-french look I went with a dark color and one that I rarely use — black.

The dresser got sanded, dings got filled and then the painting began. It took 3 coats of paint and 2 coats of clear wax. I did lightly hand sand with 320 grit sandpaper on the flat surfaces before waxing to make sure they were extra smooth and the finish would come out even. Lastly, to dress up the elegant black I chose to use glass knobs which I picked up from Hobby Lobby. This dresser definitely has a new look, and one that fits in with my style.

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Ashleigh Tasche says

    August 22, 2013 at 4:33 am

    You gave it a new life. Great job! http://Www.scratchymama.com

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  2. Susan D says

    August 22, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I love it! It was meant to be black!

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  3. Teri Broberg says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    You really brought out the beauty in that piece. And I love that mirror, by the way.

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  4. Dear Emmeline says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    stunning!!! those knobs!!! swoon worthy!

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  5. LittleMyoo says

    August 23, 2013 at 12:21 am

    Okay, WOW…that is fantastical.

    -andi

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  6. Abby Lawson says

    August 23, 2013 at 3:38 am

    This is gorgeous! Amazing, amazing job! I popped over from Inspire Me Please! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

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  7. Jessica Manz says

    August 23, 2013 at 11:11 am

    You did a great job on this dresser! I love it :))

    Did you paint it by hand with a brush or spray it? The finish looks flawless!

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  8. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    August 23, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks! I do really love the glass knobs with the black!

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  9. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    August 23, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks Teri! The mirror was a good find at the Habitat Store – I think it is pretty fun.

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  10. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    August 23, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Glad you like it! I am really glad I went with black on this piece – I hand paint every piece with a low sheen paint and then seal with wax.

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  11. European Paint Finishes says

    August 23, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    so so very pretty and simple and chic, including the pictures! so eye catching… followed you here from MMS!

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  12. Life Between Potato and Rice says

    August 23, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    What a great job !! Beautiful love those knobs! stop by from 5 days..5 ways…

    Have a great weekend !!
    Marlin

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  13. Mimi's Vintage Charm says

    August 23, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Gorgeous Reeves… that's coming from your girl here who loves all things shabby chic 😉

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  14. Irene says

    August 23, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Gorgeous.

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  15. Jennifer L. says

    August 23, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    This is so pretty. I love how it turned out. I'm visiting from the Miss Mustard Seed link party.

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  16. srpprcrftr says

    August 24, 2013 at 3:40 am

    Oh boy I'm really loving that dresser. You did such a great job giving her a new life. The knobs are perfect. Think I have a one track mind, just love glass knobs on right piece of course. Bravo for wonderful job done. I'd love to have that piece.

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  17. Shelly Andrade says

    August 24, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Absolutely Stunning!!

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  18. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    August 25, 2013 at 4:44 am

    So glad you were here!

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  19. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    August 25, 2013 at 4:45 am

    haha! Thanks Mimi 🙂

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  20. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    August 25, 2013 at 4:47 am

    I agree about the knobs. Glass knobs are great and were the only way to go on this one!

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  21. Lanaya | Raising Reagan says

    August 25, 2013 at 11:14 am

    That is a beautiful dresser. It would look fantastic as a buffet too — love the style.

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

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  22. Deborah Owen says

    August 25, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous….and new follower on Bloglovin!

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  23. Heidi Fuqua says

    August 25, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    Love the new look for the dresser. The glass knobs look fabulous.

    Heidi’s Wanderings

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  24. Rita says

    August 27, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    This turned out beautifully! I love the knobs. Don't you just love the knobs that HL carries?!
    Lovely job!

    Rita
    http://ferrytaleshome.blogspot.com

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  25. Kim @ ReFound Vintage says

    August 28, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    you do great work! love the knobs

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  26. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. says

    August 29, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Wow! This is a beautiful table! The black is stunning! I would LOVE to have you share this at my link party!! http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/08/homemade-by-you-65.html

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  27. Ellya Brill says

    August 29, 2013 at 1:18 am

    This is one of the most beautiful make over piece I have seen. Pinning it.

    Ellya

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  28. Jane says

    August 30, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Oh I love black painted furniture, beautiful!! Thanks for linking up to Frugalicious Friday 🙂 Maybe next time you can add our party link to the bottom of your post. Thanks 😉

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  29. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 2, 2013 at 2:21 am

    Oh my, I'm swooning!

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  30. Nita Stacy says

    September 2, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I featured this black beauty today at Mod Mix Monday! I do love it! Another great redo by you.

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  31. Angie Chavez says

    September 2, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Drop dead gorgeous! I'm featuring you tonight at Knick of Time Tuesday – thanks so much for sharing at the party!
    Blessings,
    ~Angie

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  32. Angie Chavez says

    September 2, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    By the way, I pinned you on my Knick of Time Tuesday Pinterest page!

    http://pinterest.com/knickoftime/knick-of-time-tuesday-vintage-style-party-features/

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  33. Suzan Sweatman says

    September 3, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Just gorgeous!!!
    I've been thinking of painting my next piece black again ( it's been ages ) think you just convinced me 🙂
    XOXO

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  34. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:46 am

    So glad you are here!

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  35. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:47 am

    Yes! They sure are great! I pretty much get all my hardware there 🙂

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  36. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Thanks! I appreciate that.

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  37. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:49 am

    You are so kind! It is in my top 10 favorites.

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  38. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:52 am

    Sometimes I think black can be overdone, but on the right piece it can be stunning! Glad you may give it another try.

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  39. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:52 am

    Done, Jane! 🙂

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  40. hula-la says

    September 7, 2013 at 1:37 am

    Oh my…What a transformation! I would have never thought of black for that piece! I love it! Nicely done! Aloha.

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  41. Katie says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    What a beautiful transformation!! I love the glass knobs against the black!

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  42. Janis@All Things Beautiful says

    September 9, 2013 at 1:17 am

    I think you just convinced me to paint a piece I have black as well! What a statement and so very elegant. The knobs, again…are so gorgeous! xoxo

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  43. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    September 9, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Ive been so busy lately away and then with friends staying and I haven't checked your blog but wow you have been busy. So many stunning pieces and paint jobs. This is totally gorgeous. I can't believe the detail and how divine Otis. Looks good in back also. Great choice.

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  44. Ellya Brill says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! I think I am going to paint mine black now.
    Thank you.
    Ellya

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  45. Marie Blackburn says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:31 am

    I found you over at the Shabby Creek Cottage and I'm sure glad I did. Wow, this piece looks gorgeous in black – better than the original!
    Marie@InteriorFrugalista

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  46. MrsMajor Hoff says

    September 15, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Stunning! Simply stunning! I'm in love with all those lines, and the black was a perfect choice! Thanks for linking up to the Dream*Create*Inspire party!

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  47. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    September 15, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Thanks Marie! Glad you have you here 🙂

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  48. Alli Smith says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I am in love with black painted furniture! And once again, you nailed it with the knobs. Simply stunning.

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  49. Debra Aubin says

    October 31, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    this dresser is just beautiful, what a great job !!!!!
    what color black did you use? I want to paint something black and I am scared to do it but your dresser is so nice that I want to give it a try. Can you tell me the brand and name of the black that you use?
    Thank you
    Debbie

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  50. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    It's Sherwin Williams Tricorn black. It is black, but maybe not as true of a black as you might expect. Another great black paint I love is General Finished Lamp Black Milk Paint.

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  51. Sarah says

    November 21, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Coming over from Better After. Okay, that is just simply gorgeous. Love it! And the casters add so much! Good work.

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  52. Connie@Connie Nikiforoff Designs says

    November 21, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Love it! This dresser would have looked fabulous in almost any color. But black makes it look so chic and 'uptown'. And the knobs? Gorgeous as well! My favorite part: NO distressing! I'm SO tired of everyone taking furniture from drab to drabber (yeah, that's my new word for 'let's get over excessive fake distressing!") LOL! What can I say? I'd be happy to have this in my own home. LOVE painted furniture that looks new again 🙂 (Visiting from Better After)

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  53. Pudel-design says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Wow! It looks so pretty, and the mirror above too!
    Thank you for sharing your new beauty!
    Lydia

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  54. Reeves @ The Weathered Door says

    December 1, 2013 at 5:52 am

    Thanks! I appreciate a nicely painted piece with no distressing. I do think some pieces look nice with light distressing on the edges to highlight details, but the whole piece doesn't need to be heavily distressed everywhere. Thanks for stopping by!

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  55. Katie Heindel says

    December 2, 2013 at 5:57 pm

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  56. Katie Heindel says

    December 2, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I am in love with this! Can't wait to try this on an old dresser I have. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  57. Kammy Wielenga says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:27 am

    That is FANTASTIC in black! I realize some people have a panic attack at the thought, but I say it's your piece – make it beautiful!! Love it. Would love it if you ever had a chance to join in the Trash 2 Treasure Link party happening over at Kammy's Korner. Goes live every Monday night. http://www.kammyskorner.com/2013/12/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-etsy-discount.html

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  58. Unknown says

    July 16, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I know this was a long time ago, but I am just seeing it for the first time. What a perfect time to paint a piece. This looks so elegant. Wonderful job.

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  59. Melissa Perez says

    September 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    I'm planning on painting an armoire similar to the style of this one. I don't have a lot of experience painting… just a couple bookcases. Probably a stupid question….when you're sanding the piece, do you avoid those french details or sand them as well? And what kind of wax should I use to finish it? Thanks!

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