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:

  1. love a bombay shape. great job...donna

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

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  3. 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

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

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

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

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

    julie

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  8. 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!

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  9. 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

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

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  11. Nice save on these shapely beauties.

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

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  13. 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

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

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

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

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  17. 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!

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  18. 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!

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

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  20. That chest is just gorgeous and even more so now!

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  21. 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!

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

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  23. She's so pretty I'm drooling :D

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  24. 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.

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

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  26. 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

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  27. Really lovely! The finish is so pretty!

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

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

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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

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  31. Seriously amazing. Love them!

    www.northwesttexas.blogspot.com

    Dana

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

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

    xoxo, Ashley J @ mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com

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