Old Piece
This piece, photographed above, is over 100 years old. It an Eastern European antique. The painted pine furniture from that region is my favorite. It has such an old world rustic charm. I love the way the paint is chipped, cracked and faded. I also love the time worn look that gives a sense of history.
I am experimenting with a faux finish technique to give new pieces the same look. The piece above retails at about $750. The piece below is a thrift find that I picked up for next to nothing, painted it, roughed it up with heavy grit sand paper, stained it and pounded it with a hammer. I think it has a very similar look and the best part is that I achieved it at a fraction of the cost!!
New piece that looks old.
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Alchemy fine living is an antiques & home furnishings business located in Santa Ana, Ca. Alchemy can be defined as an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting power or process; transforming something common into something special.ABOUT ME
Alchemy fine living is my antiques & home furnishings business. I'm Deana, the author of this blog. My mom Connie & I followed our dreams & opened our store in 2008. It's a collection of all the things she & I truly love. We combine antiques with new treasures, as well as, a selection of handcrafted items created by the two of us. We also offer custom sewing, re-upholstery, & furniture painting services.
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Deana, another great project! Hope you have enjoyed the holidays and that this year brings all good things. ~ Happy New Year!
Sarah
Deana thank you for this really useful article.
I’m currently trying to achieve the same look but had problems finding out the technique to do it.
Your result is really good.
Ian
Good day !
Is there a paint that will achieve this look ?
Thx !
Kyle