This is one of those "Ethan Allen Throw away's" that were very popular in the '70's and 80's and considered totally disposable. I had two that were the same that I finished in two totally different ways, just to give you an idea of how versatile they are. The green piece I added wood appliques and trim and the other just painted it. I think both of them I paid about $10-$15 a piece. I think a lot of people pass them by because they are so dated looking,but they have so much potential and are such great blank canvases.
If you notice, the holes were also moved for the knobs.
Have a great weekend! ~Jen R :)
They look great!
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ReplyDeleteThey both look great! Ethan Allen is really good quality stuff isn't it?
Just changing the hardware would make a big difference!
WOWZER!!! those are fabulous....not that most of us could create something that amazing!!! I'd love to see the faces of the people who sold these if they could see them now!!
ReplyDeletelove them both, hardware is amazing for a changing look...
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Stunning!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThey look WONDERFUL! Well done! Love them! xo Vanessa
ReplyDeleteWow...they look great! It is a completely different piece of furniture!
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ReplyDeleteWow! They are both stunning now!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, I love how they both turned out. Really nice. I always love how some paint and hardware can change a piece into a treasure.
ReplyDeleteHappy Creating!!
Have a great Labor Day. Celestina
la rea rose
I could not agree more about those chests being blank canvases! I would be thrilled to see one of those for sale these days! Anyway, I don't know why my email is bouncing back to you, I am sorry!, but I will either send a photo to you or I might make a post out of it this week. Either way I really appreciate your help! I can't wait to see what you've done with your newly reupholstered chair! :)
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I love the bottom one. I bought knobs/pulls today for the dressers. I can't wait to see your magic on my crappy furniture.
ReplyDeleteHi there. You did a great job and you also helped me see that type of furniture in a whole new light. I was wondering...just how do you go about shading, like you did in the piece without the flowers? Thanks for any info. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat, inspiring transformations! The second one is my favorite, but I love them both!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, love it, Jen! I have some pieces very similar that were "inherited" and have repurposing plans. Your finished product is inspiringly beeee-utiful!
ReplyDeletewow you just tripled the price of those dressers. Very talented. mishelle
ReplyDeleteWow, just replacing the handles made it look so much better! Your painting is just amazing! I really love the green one!
ReplyDeleteFabulous as always to the most amazing junking gal! Thank you so much for all your encouragement- we have been trudging through each day, and are so uplifted by your comments. know we are reading every one, and can't wait to just sit and chat junkin' with you again! Time will heal, but it is hard- you have walked this hard path too, and we appreciate everything you have shared! Thank you for all your prayers and blessings!
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kari & kijsa
Great job! This is a really smart way to recycle what I'm sure are quality, solid dressers.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I had your talent for painting! It's just absolutely gorgeous.
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ReplyDeleteWe have 3 lower storage units with louvre doors and drawer at the top. All I did was replace the tiny knobs on the drawer with 1" flat black knobs and it looks great! That Ethan Allen "custom room plan furniture will last for generations!!
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