7.06.2011

The Bombay Chests - Before & After

We had a very good friend that we met through our furniture find for us these two Pulaski bombay chests. They had seen some major damage especially on the legs. You can see that they are no longer attached to the piece. So with a bit of reconstruction and some TLC they are as good as new.
We do have two of these although only one is pictured. I so wanted to put these to the side of my white couches! They have such a wonderful shape and I of course we kept the original dangly pulls.
These are currently sitting in our store space at The Old Flamingo. Between it is sitting an old metal headboard.
These would also work perfectly as nightstands next to a tall bed draped with white cotton throws and grey pillows. If nobody snatches these up - well it will be a really good excuse to bring them back home with me.



38 comments:

A Perfect Gray said...

love a bombay shape. great job...donna

Cassie Bustamante said...

soooo so pretty! i love the shape of these and the distressing really emphasizes those lovely curves!

Amy said...

LOVE THEM!

OK -- I must know:

where do you live?

and

how much do you want for both of them?

I am in love.

if you have a second -- please e-mail amy_creer@yahoo.com

Connie @ Sensible-Redesign said...

Bombay Chests are amazing what a lucky find for you. Really nice transformation.

Chrissie said...

What beautiful pieces! Perfect for so many places and unique looking too!

Just Jaime said...

So pretty! Love the lines

Junky Jen said...

Love this!! May I ask what type of paint you used? It looks great!!

The Painted Parlor said...

aw,those are gorgeous! i'm sure they will sell FAST, maybe to your dismay?? ;)

julie

Christa @ Stories of a House said...

Oh, I've been looking for bombay chests to redo forever! I hope you get to keep them, but I don't think they'll last :) Hope you are enjoying your new home!

Twice Nice said...

Gorgeous! I'd be willing to bet that they don't make it back home to you though. Someone is going to snatch them up just...like...that! Deb

Korrie@RedHenHome said...

These are lovely! I'm betting with the others...these won't make it back home. ;-)

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Nice save on these shapely beauties.

Jenni said...

love the shape! you did an amazing job, a real beauty!

NanaDiana said...

I have a couple of Pulaski furniture pieces. My daughter used to work for one of their distributors. The pieces are VERY heavy and substantial. Love your re-do~ xo Diana

Comeca Jones said...

Beautiful!

Unknown said...

So gorgeous. Realy glad you were able to save them.

Decor & Harmony said...

Something tells me someone will snatch up those beauties. I love your technique and style :)

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Ooo, they are dreamy and perfect now! thanks for sharing.

Allison said...

I love bombay chests! I've always been drawn to their bumbly shape, if that's a word. Almost a liittle whimsical. I think you ought to keep those, Melanie! You did a beautiful job. Hope you're getting all settled in your new home!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Really pretty and the distressing brings out all the curvy details. Maybe they do need to come home with you. But better hurry, they won't sit for long!

Heather at Happy Chippy Junk said...

Can't wait for a home tour!! Hint hint!! Now I have to make a trip to Millcreek...can't wait!! Happy Summer!

Julia @ 551Eastdesign said...

That chest is just gorgeous and even more so now!

Lisa said...

LOVE THESE!! I have question and if you have a minute I would love if you could email me! I have some ( a whole set) of "awesome" 90's pine furniture. It's in great shape but I do not like the pine anymore. I was wondering if sometime in August you would be available for a consultation as to colors etc. Also I guess I should ask if you still do painting for other people or is all your time is spent finding totally awesome furniture for us to drool over!

The Revamped Soul said...

This is beautiful, I love the finished product! So pretty!

Crazy Wonderful said...

She's so pretty I'm drooling :D

foreverdecorating said...

I have always loved Pulaski furniture and would love to own an abused piece to fix up. You did a great job of this and the end result must be a huge feeling of accomplishment.

Building It On Pennies said...

Amazing find! Love what you did to it.
Jeanne
www.buildingitonpennies.com

Kathryn Ferguson Griffin said...

Just became your newest follower. Love the color on the chest! Beautiful job!! I'm sure she'll be snatched up quick. Found you on UncommonSlice. I'm brand spanking new to the blog world. Feel free to pop over for a visit. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/kitchen-cabinet-transformation.html

Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

Really lovely! The finish is so pretty!

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

All the pieces you touch turn out so beautiful!
thanks for linking!
XO
Kristin

Ivy and Elephants said...

Wow... I mean I love Bombay Chest period, but you just made it even more wonderful.

Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

Debra said...

I love what you did to that. It's so pretty.

Deborah March said...

STUNNING!!!

Dana Bishop said...

Seriously amazing. Love them!

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Dana

Tammy said...

It's truly lovely!

Unknown said...

Beautiful!! I love the shape and how they turned out!

Ashley J @ MommyByDayCrafterByNight said...

LOVE THIS! I love the way the dark peeks through on the edges! Great job!!!

xoxo, Ashley J @ mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com

Erica said...

Love it! Beautiful bombay shape!

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