White Antique Buffet

I bought this buffet from a very nice old gentleman who said it was his grandmother's and came all the way from Norway.  Ok, I think I've become a skeptic in a lot of things, but I am choosing to believe him because it would be a really neat story if it is true. ;)  Regardless of its origins I loved the shape of it (I cannot say no to a buffet on legs--it is almost impossible!!).  

I think I've been having a mild case of painter's block because it took me forever to decide what I wanted to do with this one, too.  It just didn't seem fitting to do it in any color but black or white.  I asked a friend, she said "white", I said ok! :)  Problem solved.  It had a beautiful wood top on it so I left it natural and am so glad I did. 

The man had been stripping it with a pocket knife!  I can just tell you that I am thankful for my orbital sander!! 

Before

Note the totally mismatching and missing hardware--makes me sad when the hardware is gone :( .

 After

She just has such a classic, simple shape and I love it in white. 

Isn't this top so pretty?!  It's stained in Dark Walnut by Minwax.

 I wish I had a before of this drawer.  It was lined in dirty, nasty, old green felt.  I almost threw up in my mouth a little when I opened it.  I disassembled the entire drawer, ripped that awful stuff out, sanded it all down, and lined the drawer bottom.  Much better!  Just love a simple stripe now and then. ;)

I painted the inside beige the first go round and it was so BORING--so I opted to match it to the drawer liner. Love how fresh it looks!  Who wouldn't want to store their dishes (or whatever) in here?

I never get tired of white with a wood top and black hardware!

FOR SALE:  $250.00

dimensions:  53.5"W x 38"H x 21"D

This buffet was featured by Stacey @ Embracing Change and by

Judy @ DIY by Design .  Head on over to their blogs and check out the other features,  as well as what they've been up to!  You won't be sorry!! :) 

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