Tuesday, July 16, 2013

"Masculine" Black Empire Dresser

post by Katie

This was another garage sale find, it was a little rough with the veneer bubbling and coming off in places, but the drawers worked good, and the price was right, so I loaded it up.

I have yet to experience easy veneer removal, so it was kind of a long process, I just preyed off what I could, then soaked and removed what I could with a putty knife.  I just kept doing that until all the veneer was gone.  It took about a week, working on it a little every day.  I don't know if this is the easiest method, but this is way my dad taught me so that's how I did it.

 I searched empire dresser on Pinterest, and loved the black. so that's what I decided to do.

It came with plain silver knobs, about half way through I thought about using these handles.  

It seemed sort of masculine to me(not that it wouldn't look good in a ladies bedroom, or maybe an entryway)so I printed the little labels as if it belonged to a gentleman back in the day.



Here is the before...

So that's pretty much it.  It's waiting for for it's gentleman in a vest and top hat to pick it up;)

Thanks so much for stoppin' by

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17 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 16, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I love it, Katie! I think black was a good choice and I love those pulls with the labels. Such a great makeover!

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  2. Leena Milligan LanteigneJuly 16, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Wonderful job! I love the black with the distressing around the edges and those printed handles are the best! Never seen any with labels in them before! So cool! Hugs, Leena

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  3. andi filanteJuly 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Wow! It looks fantastic! I LOVE the pulls at the bottom!!

    -andi

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 16, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Oh I love this makeover. How fantastic is this. The pulls are so perfect. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Katie @ Creatively LivingJuly 16, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Wow! That turned out beautiful! I love those handles!
    Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!

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  6. sweetvintageofmineJuly 17, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    What can I say...this is awesome! I just plain LOVE this! Beautiful work and creativity.....Blessings, from one sweetie to another~~~Roxie

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  7. Susan @ SunflowerHugsJuly 18, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    This is an amazing transformation!

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  8. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeJuly 19, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    hi Katie, I love it and I love the handles you have used! perfect
    Fiona x

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  9. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    What a transformation! I love the finish and I love your choice of handles, the labels look fantastic. Take care - Dawn

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  10. Marta Morer i Esther Fornell (L´Antiga de Ripoll)July 19, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Is perfect!!! I love it
    Esther

    http://lantigaderipoll.blogspot.com.es/

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  11. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionJuly 21, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Great makeover Faye, where did you get those handles! visiting from MMS

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  12. Botanic BleuJuly 21, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Great make-over. Love the drawer pulls and the black, worn-edge finish...

    Judith

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  13. Deborah@Green Willow PondJuly 23, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful! I love the knobs too. Did you use chalk paint on this? Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  14. UnknownJuly 23, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Thank you all so much for your kind comments, they make my day! In response to the chalk paint question, no I didn't this is actually a recycled latex paint that we use. I did however use a clear finish I think it was Minwax brand.

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  15. Gabrielle MaderJuly 26, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Love how it came out...black is perfect choice..but where did you get the bin pulls with the labels..I'm redoing my kitchen and I'm sourcing out knobs and I want something different. came over from MMS.

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  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 26, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    I love the choice of black, the cool pulls and the crystal knobs - just perfect!

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  17. RealHouseWifeOfNOVAAugust 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    I love this!

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