Apothecary Chest
Here is a little apothecary chest that I picked up recently..
BEFORE
Sorry.. I had already taken off the handles and sanded a little…
This piece is SUPER heavy and solid pine. It looks hand made and whoever made it did a great job! It has little feet on it so I’m not sure if it is meant to sit on a counter or what… it’s perfect bench height if you wanted to use it for that..
AFTER
Can you see the tiny feet?
I painted the outer cabinet in Old Ochre chalk paint and the drawers in Versailles chalk paint. After some distressing I waxed it with Minwax paste wax and then buffed it. This was a pretty fast project to do as there were no repairs and everything dried so quickly!
Of course the chalk paint distressed like a dream..
Original handles that came with the piece.. I removed them to paint the drawers, it just makes life easier!
The drawers do not come out all of the way. There is a peg inserted into the back side that prevents them from being removed.. which is a good thing if you want to move it, a pain when you have chosen to paint the front two colors instead of one!
Not sure how someone will use this when it finds it’s new home.. but I would love to know when they do! This piece is heading up to Lucketts Spring Market too… I’m hoping to have enough stuff to fill the tent!
Thanks for stopping by… until next time guys!
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Posted on May 3, 2012, in Furniture and tagged Apothecary chest, chalk paint, Old Ochre chalk paint, painted chairs, painted chest, Versailles chalk paint. Bookmark the permalink. 33 Comments.
I love it. The color is awesome!!!
It looks beautiful I love the color you chose.
Cynthia
Hi Susan, what a great piece! I really like the shape and all the drawers. What are the actual measurements of the piece? Looks like a lot of storage for someone. It would be great if you linked it at my Frugal Treasures Tuesday party going on now through Sunday afternoon.
Thanks so much! It is about 4 feet long and 22 inches tall… It’s a great little piece!
What a great color combination, Susan! It is such a nice piece, full of storage cubbies.
Sue
that looks fabulous, susan! i love the soft two toned look- it’s perfect!
that is a fantastic piece! Beautiful!
Oh what a fabulous find and I love the new paint color. Beautiful. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Lovely colour combination – great job
LOVE THE REDO! THE COLOR IS FANTASTIC, ID LOVE TO FEATURE IT IF THAT WOULD BE OK WITH YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
LAUREN
Wow! Thanks Lauren I would love for you to feature it!
excellent! I’ll let you know when it posts,
thank you
lauren
Love the colors.
Wow. Love this little chest. Where did you find that!! cool re-do!
Thank Beth! Found it at some slightly scary “warehouse yard sale” so glad my hubby was with me
what I will do for a great piece!
Susan
What a sweet little chest and a great color combination!
Love this! Perfect distressing. Looks like it has been loved for years and years.
Thank you!!! I try
*squeal* – this is amazing!
Wow, where did you find it? Some lucky shopper will be thrilled. You had a great vision of what it would look like and your hard work paid off. I would buy something like that in a heartbeat. I found you through Savvy Southern Style’s link party. I hope you’ll stop by and see me at Quirky Vistas sometime when you have a chance as well!
Liz
Thanks Liz.. I will totally stop by and check out your blog! I found this little chest at a strange warehouse yard sale.. everyone else was looking at the knick knacks while I was scarfing up furniture.. yay me
That is a cool find even before painting it, but I just the love the colors you chose! Would be awesome in a kitchen or a craft room!
Love it! Your makeover is wonderful! Stopping by from My Romantic Home
What a great piece! Love those handles.
Oh, I would love to have this for my sewing room. You never have enough nice little drawers for the sewing notions you need. Wish I were closer to you, I would sure buy it. Debbie in KS
Totally gorgeous Susan. Pretty please will you come share this at Shabbilcious Friday ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/shabbilicious-friday.html
Love it! I am a coffee table sort like this. The drawers make me nuts. I put CD’s in mine as the drawers were just the right size.
Thanks for sharin’!
Rebecca
love this!!!
This is very cute!
Thanks for sharing this post at Shabbilicious Friday
this is SOOO amazing! i love it! super cute! i would love for you to add this to my weekend link party. check it out here:
http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/05/spread-love-8-harem-royal-giveaway.html
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
I just love pieces with lots of drawers or cubbies. You did a beautiful job on this piece.
This is gorgeous! I’m wanting it…
!! Would love for you to share with my followers at my linky party (stringtownhome.blogspot.com)! Have a great week! -heather