Back in January, when I picked up my really gross white dresser, I also picked up this mid-century dresser for $50. It was in need of some serious work, but I liked the look of it.
I actually didn’t strip this one, just gave it a light sanding and a coat of primer. Then I filled all the imperfections and chipped veneer. I like doing that after a coat of primer because it’s easier to see exactly where you need to do repairs. I really wish it would have been in good enough shape to stain it, but the veneer was pretty bad.
Then after sanding all the wood filler I gave it another coat of primer.
Originally I planned on painting the dresser grey, so I primed grey, but at the last minute I decided to go for a deep Navy blue. I’m glad I did because I love it!
I did manage to get blue paint in my hair and ALL over my hand/arm. I had smurf hands for a few days.
Then after hauling it into the basement, I decided I love gold dipped legs so much that I would “dip” this piece too! So back out to the garage it went for a quick gold dipping! Notice no actual “dipping” occurs, only taping and spraying.
I just painted the original hardware gold and put it right back on. I love how the popcorn tin lampshade and gold decorative spheres bring out the gold!
This bad boy is actually going into the guest room… which is way too hideous for me to show you for now, so these pics were taken in the play room! I hope you like my navy mid-century dresser re-do with gold dipped legs as much as I do!
Wow! It turned out so elegant! The gold dipped legs were the perfect touch!
Love that! I have a very similar credenza that belonged to my hubby’s grandma. I’ve wanted to paint it for some time now and I’m going to have him look at your post cause your “after” is perfect. Love those gold dipped leg, certainly the designer touch there 🙂 Can I ask what color / brand paint you used?
Thank you so much! For the primer I used Rustoleum 2X grey primer and the blue paint I used Rustoleum 2X “Gloss Navy”. The Gold is “Krylon Mettalics” Gold from Ace. Share pictures if you do paint yours!
Love this! And thanks for the “gold dipping” tutorial. 🙂
Barely a tutorial, but until I decided to dip my first item I really thought there was “dipping” involved! So simple though!
Is it possible to love a piece of furniture? Because, seriously, I love this! You were the link before me at the Keep Calm and Link Up Party! This is great! I will for sure be pinning!
Cheers,
Julia
It’s Always Ruetten
Thanks so much for stopping by and pinning! I’m loving all the great things linked up at these great parties!
I just found you via MMS link party…did you spray paint the dresser? I’m assuming you used a sprayer. Which one did you use?
I love it and I want to do this same thing in my family room to hold the TV….I just can’t find the right piece for the right price!
Christine
I would LOVE to own a sprayer but for now I just spray paint in a can. It’s crazy how sometimes the right thing takes forever and other times it just falls into your lap. If you’re persistent you’ll find it eventually! Good Luck!
This is fantastic. I love the blue. I plan on painting my tv stand blue. I am hosting a link party and would love it if you would link up.
http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/tuesday-link-party-18.html
Oh my god I love this!!! You’ve inspired me to look for something similar for my bedroom 🙂
Awesome! Isn’t it elegant?! Thanks for stopping by!
This looks incredible! I love the gold accents – it makes the dresser feel very classic 🙂
You should link this up at DIY Maynia – this week’s challenge was thrift store/garage sale projects! 🙂
http://humberhomeproject.blogspot.com/2013/05/country-to-chevron-thrift-store-diy.html
It turned out beautiful! Love it 🙂
Linda
With A Blast
Awesome!! I love the navy and gold. So pretty! Thanks for linking up to DIY May-nia! I hope you can come back next week for Memorial Day DIY =)
Coming over from HOH. I love it so much! The lines, the navy, the dipped legs. *sigh*
Good job, it’s gorgeous!
I love navy, I love gold & I love mid century modern. Looks great!!!
– Lora
Thank you! Isn’t the gold great?!? Thanks for stopping in!
turned out perfect! i love the mid century modern look. i just can’t find a place for it in my house:)
My house is slowly evolving into having more and more mid-century furniture. It is really such a timeless look!
I love this dresser! The mid century look has always been my fave. So glad to have found your blog through Give me the Goods Monday link party. I’ll be following along on bloglovin’ Feel free to visit me at http://www.tinysidekick.com
Corey
I’m your newest follower too! Thanks for stopping by!
It looks wonderful! The navy and gold are great together. Don’t see many navy blue painted pieces either, so that makes it even more special. Super job!
Thank you so much! I really don’t even know what inspired me to go with the Navy, but I am in love!
wow what a statement! i love that kobalt blue!!!
Thanks so much for linking up to support habitat. Good luck and hope to see you back next week!
So, so, so gorgeous! I love the combo of navy and gold! Amazing job! Pinning and sharing on FB later today! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thanks so much! I am still totally in love with it! It’s inspired me to have more navy in my life!
Hey, this is amazing! I’m sharing it on my blog! Love love love.
I am freaking out in love with mid century modern furniture and nearly fainted when I saw this beauty!
You got that desk for an amazing price! People around here want at least $200 for that dresser in the condition in was in…
Beautiful color blue, beautiful dresser, *applauds*
XO,
CorinnaAshley.com
Did you use spray paint or canned paint in a spray gun? I’m about to start a similar dresser but it’s my first piece to do so any advice would be helpful.
I just used canned spray paint. I do love using my sprayer too though!
Hi! What colour navy did you use for this? It’s amazing!
Thanks! It was just Rustoleum 2X navy, Thanks so much!
(4 years delay..) hi
The dresser is gorgeous!! Love the blue , love the gloss, love the gold.. beautiful.
One question though- did you use any kind of varnish/ glaze/ wax after applying coat of blue?
Thank you so much! Yes typically I coat most painted furniture with Minwax polycrilic. I like to roll it on or brush it, but I don’t like the spray can version. Hopefully this helps! Glad you could find my post even four years later!