The Most Amazing Chest Of Drawers Purchased At An Auction
I bought the most amazing chest of drawers from an online auction last night. I will pick the chest up later today but I couldn’t wait to share it with yall.
Isn’t it a beauty? Look at those details. I’m swooning. It appears to be in amazingly good shape structurally.
I paid $75 for it—a great deal. The paint is chipping in places, and the piece needs a good cleaning. I will repaint it, but unless there is a lot of lost paint, I don’t plan to sand the paint before I repaint it. I’m pretty sure from looking at the finish that the paint is lead-based. It’s better to just paint over it.
Painting over the paint isn’t a problem. I do it all the time. A couple of coats of new paint will seal the lead-based paint, so it shouldn’t get airborne or cause any health issues.
I bought the old crate at the auction too for $8. The crate is pretty large.
The next few photos are things I bought at the auction a couple of weeks ago. Just now getting around to sharing. I like the homemade wood tote and it was $5.
Then I got this box lot of small stuff for $4.
This small bible is really old but I forgot the date and it is down in the workshop right now. I will add the date here later with more info.
An assortment of pins and the pretty white milk glass shaker….only one.
Then there were a few brass pieces in the box.
And these small glass dishes and that is it. What do you think of my purchases? What color should I paint the chest of drawers?
As always, thanks for being here, Kathy
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.
That’s a great chest! I would paint it a neutral color. I like the crate & tote, too. For those, I would just clean & seal them.
I’m sorry that happened to you Mandy. Sometimes you have to prime first or use a brand of paint with a built in primer. I haven’t started painting the dresser yet. We will see how it goes.
I painted over lead paint with latex. What a mess. You touch the door & the new paint peels off. How do you get latex paint to stick to lead based paint? I am afraid I will have to take the door down & strip or sand down to bare wood & start over?
i vote for keeping a light, neutral color on this beauty!!
Wow that a keep love that chest of drawers wow I would not have passed that up….
You are blessed….
Beautiful! Great buys. I can’t wait to see what you do with it all.
Good thought about not sanding the lead paint – hadn’t thought of that but it’s clearly the safer thing to do. Can’t wait to see what happens with the chest of drawers.
Love the crate too what a beautiful colour.