5.20.2010

The Taite Dresser - Before & After


BeforeAfter
This little dresser was pulled out of a really old house in Salt Lake. We had previously gone to the house to get the Tenisyn dresser and the gentleman selling it told us he had another one upstairs that we might be interested in so I went up to have a peak. The electricity was off and who knows the last time that place had seen the light of day. I saw a glimpse of it only through the beam of a flashlight. I told him I wanted it and went back to get it a few days later.

And I am sure glad we did. It has turned out to be one of my favorites!
I love the bowed drawers and the locks on each drawer.
We replaced the hardware with four little dangly pulls and four dirty glass knobs.



We have finished up with our three antique dressers and next up is a chunky Broyhill dresser and matching nightstand.

We will be participating in a neighborhood yard sale on Saturday June 5th and will be selling some of our pieces if you are interested in stopping by. More details to come.

Happy Friday!

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21 comments:

Katie Bell said...

Fun, I have a dresser that is almost exactly like that one...but not. I like how it turned out.

Pam said...

I love old dressers like that; you guys did a great job! I was wondering what you do about the old drawers that don't operate smoothly? I mean, these were the days before the drawer slides that you can purchase now. Do you use candle wax or sand a little on the edges? Thanks! Pam

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Chelsea said...

Looks great! I am loving your antique dressers, and that camera rocks!

BailiwickStudio said...

I love it! I just redid a dresser too for White Wednesday. It's so satisfying to give an old piece new life. ::Jill

Rebecca said...

GREAT job! I love this piece. Happy White Wednesday!

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Rebecca

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

What a great dresser! It turned out so pretty!

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

Hi, just found your blog and love it. Became a follower. Your dresser is just great and I love the knobs you put on it:)
~Debra
Blog:Capers of the vintage vixens

★Carol★ said...

I love the transformation on that dresser! It definitely shines now that it's white, and those glass knobs are just perfect for it!
Happy White Wednesday!
Carol

the old white house said...

Oh I love how that turned out! Simply beautiful. Theresa

Robyn said...

It's sooo pretty now! I love it! Glad I saw it on white wednesday!

Robyn said...

OHHHH, btw, I love how you used different knobs for interest...they are FABULOUS!

Debbie said...

Wow! what a transformation! I love the different knobs you used.
Debbie@houseatthelake

Lisascraftiques said...

Very Nice Makeover. I just redid a very similar dresser for my bedroom. I LOVE the style and great lines it has.

Cassie Bustamante said...

that looks great! i love the hardware you chose for it- so pretty!

Amanda @ Healthy House on the Block said...

Your new dresser is SO chic! Great transformation!

Rach said...

I love it. This is so pretty. Great Job!!!

Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! said...

These kinds of dressers are so funcional in any room of a home, too. I can imagine this piece in a beach house...love the cute curved apron on the bottom. Thanks for showing it to us on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory

Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva said...

Looks nice. Love the glass knobs for the top drawers.

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Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple said...

WOW! What a transformation, I love it!

Donene said...

I love how it turned out! Great find!!

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