New Hope For An Old Chest

Here is the before picture of a Lane cedar chest that my handsome husband bought for us at an on line auction.  It was, of course, only by picture but he could see that the inside of it was in great shape.  The outside, however, was another story.  The fabric in top was dated and worn.  It was missing two of the four knobs and was scratched and worn.  The style was sort of vintage Early American.  Maybe early 70's ish?  I don't know but certainly not mine.  It really was nice and solid and sturdy though.  We knew that it could be a keeper with some love and a bit of sweat.  Our sweet baby Angel was beginning to have a problem jumping on the bed to sleep with us so we just parked this sucker there for her and there it stayed.  Angel has crossed the rainbow bridge now but we still have Tater and he also uses it as a step up.  It is going to stay in that spot but I am tired of looking at it mocking me waiting to be finished.

 

 

Now, heres the finished product.  Painted and fresh with a brand new upholstered top.  I have been saving this fabric.  I love it.  I wish I had bought more now.  Maybe I can find more on line or something.  I think it would make pretty curtains or valances and throw pillows for the bed.  I used the pulls that were originally on it but used knobs that I got a steal on at Habitat For Humanity Restore.  I spray painted them with hammered pewter painted effects paint.  I love how they turned out.