Monday, October 14, 2013

French Linen Dresser

I came across this beautiful dresser at a yard sale a few years ago. Her paint and finish were a mess but everything else was in great shape.


This piece is from the Touraine Custom Collection by Drexel (circa 1950's to 1960's). To date, she's my favorite yard sale find and I was glad to finally work on her. I was really excited to buy another color of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint too. French Linen was the color I chose to go with.


I painted the shell of the dresser in French Linen. For the drawers, I did a mixture of French Linen and some Old White. Here (sorry, I did not measure when I mixed the two clolors together). Here's how she turned out...




I love the serpentine shape and how she looks painted with just a bit of contrast. For the hardware, I used Old White and then did some distressing. It was just the right finishing touch for this piece.



She fits perfectly in our half bath. French Linen is such a great color and I look forward to using it more throughout our house. My husband was happy to see this color make its' way into our home :) 

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42 comments:

  1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsOctober 14, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this! French linen is such a great color and how you mixed it with the old white on the drawers is fantastic! Amazing job!

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  2. KelliOctober 14, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Love it!!

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  3. Vintage Paint and more...October 14, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I love the transformation - the French Linen is beautiful. Found you at Mod Vintage Life.... Cathy

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  4. RitaOctober 14, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Gorgeous! The lines of this dresser is just beautiful! I have used French linen several times and I love it! Have a blessed day!

    Rita
    www.ferrytaleshome.blogspot.com

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 14, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Love, love, love the color. What a great makeover. I would love for you to link up to Inspire Me this afternoon. Party goes live at 2:30 PT. www.astrollthrulife.net Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Donna WilkesOctober 14, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Such a great makeover - the paint was chosen perfectly for the dresser. I am in love with the gray.

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  7. curiositaellyaOctober 14, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    So pretty. Love the color. You did a fantastic job on this dresser.

    Ellya

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  8. Betty StapletonOctober 14, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    love the dresser, I have just finished a buffet in french linen, have to wax it and I think I will use dark wax after. Your dresser is gorgeous.

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  9. TheMoonAndMeOctober 15, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the two tone linen. :) It seems to accentuate the curves. :)
    Kelly

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  10. AnneOctober 15, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Mimi.....what a beautiful transformation! Love the curves on this piece and the color is perfection!
    xx
    Anne

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  11. Inspired by youOctober 15, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    You have done a wonderful job! It looks gorgeous!

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  12. UnknownOctober 16, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Just gorgeous!!!
    Paris Grey and Old White are my go to colors - I never tire of seeing them on transformations - this dresser is perfection now!
    XOX

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  13. Marie-Interior FrugalistaOctober 16, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Mimi, this is stunning! I just love the Paris Grey and Old White/Grey color combination. Not distressing or dark waxing it gives it such elegance. I saw this over at The Inspiration Exchange party.
    Marie@InteriorFrugalista

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  14. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Such a gorgeous transformation! I love the 2 toned color choice. Beautiful! ~Sonya

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  15. AmandaOctober 17, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    What a beautiful makeover! Nicely done!

    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  16. foreverdecoratingOctober 17, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Perfect, Perfect, Perfect! You have inspired me. I just picked up a French dresser much like this though with a flat front and am going to paint it to sell. Thanks for the inspiration I needed. Love the curved front on this piece!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    She's so BEAUTIFUL! That was a great find.

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  18. PamLuvsPinkOctober 18, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Hi!!!

    I've had a beautiful vanity sitting in storage because I can't come to a decision as to how I want to paint it, but, I just love the way you used those two colors and how it turned out!!!

    Have a great weekend!!!

    Pam

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  19. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Looks beautiful, love the contrast of the greys!

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  20. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Gorgeous! I wouldn't have been able to sit on this beauty for a few years, I love the lines this dresser has.I have been dying to try French Linen on a dresser as well, wonderful job she looks great!

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  21. Elizabeth JerniganOctober 18, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Love the French linen. Very creative. I have the same piece from Drexel. May try this on my piece. Thanks.

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  22. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 20, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    You have done it yet again! It's simply stunning! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  23. Amy @ Homey Oh My!October 20, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    AMAZING transformation. Also loving the decor you placed on top. Perfectly styled!

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  24. Chubby ChiequeOctober 21, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Mimi,
    Awesome transformation. THumbs Up...

    BTW, did you mix the French linen and the Old White and blend b4 painting it? I am so curious as I am having a project with my old Finnish dresser or whatever you call it.

    TY for sharing and hope I get a positive feedback.

    Happy Monday.
    /CC girl

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    1. The CottagerOctober 21, 2013 at 10:24 PM

      thank you. yes, i poured some French Linen in a jar and then added a little Old White to it. i stirred it until it was all blended and then painted the drawers. hope your project goes well! take care.

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  25. JenniferOctober 21, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful! I love the grey!

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  26. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 23, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful! I love how you did the drawers, too. I love pieces like this, too.

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  27. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    This dresser turned out just lovely!

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  28. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    thank you for linking up I love your dresser!! I am featuring your dresser at my party going on now!!
    http://startathome.blogspot.com/2013/10/bright-and-cheery.html

    brooke
    start at home

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  29. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥October 25, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    this is simply gorgeous! thanks so much for sharing on junkin joe...featuring you today : ) hugs

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  30. Ashley DavisFebruary 1, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    This is beautiful!! It has such a nice sheen! I am in the process of working on a dresser very similar to this. Did you buff it after you waxed it?

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  31. The CottagerFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    hi ashley .thank you and yes, i did buff it after i waxed it.

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  32. UnknownApril 3, 2016 at 4:22 PM

    Did you sand down the dresser first, or just painted on top of the old shine?

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  33. LoveFindsYouJune 10, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Looks fabulous!! Loving the two-tone grey! http://www.lovesthefind.com/

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  34. UnknownAugust 4, 2016 at 6:42 AM

    HI, your dresser is fabulous! I'd like to ask about proportion of old white/ French linen on drawers' fronts - is this a mixture of 50/50? This is the shade of gray I' d like to achieve in my bedside tables.

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    1. The CottagerSeptember 16, 2017 at 10:04 PM

      Oh man! I have not done well keeping up with comments. I hope your project went well. I didn't measure when I did the mixing. So sorry... I couldn't even guess at this point it's been so long.

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  35. grey dresserFebruary 9, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    I also wold like to know your mixture of French linen/Old white! :)

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    1. The CottagerSeptember 16, 2017 at 10:06 PM

      Hi... I have not kept up on comments. Hope your project went well. I did not measure when I mixed and it's been so long that I can't even guess at it. Hope you found a good blend!

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  36. TamaraFebruary 2, 2018 at 2:50 PM

    definitely want to try this on a piece I have in our guestroom. What type of brushes do you use? I've never painted furniture before (I usually just spray paint everything LOL)

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  37. Richard R. ColeJuly 8, 2018 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Josh, Great you are delighted with this 357. I've got one myself because like 10 decades. I enjoy it as well, not modded as yours however.
    At this time it doesn't operate, it chokes if warm. Brought into some neigbour of mine and he will get a deeper look at it.
    It feels like a few have had difficulty using the automatic decompression valve, so does yours have this?
    Have a fantastic day! Chainsaw Sharpeners Chainsaw Sharpeners

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