Now, I have never really said this before, but it is very hard for me to paint wooden furniture at times. I grew up in an absolutely gorgeous log home (a dream home, actually) set in a state park. And, I learn to appreciate wood in its natural state. Once when I painted a truly gorgeous piece for myself that isn’t made of mixed wood, I have to keep telling myself, “It’s okay, it’s got some pressed board” over and over again. Ha! I will say the “pain” has worn off to an extent, but when you see this next piece, you will understand why I can’t bear to paint everything I get. Enter in this gorgeous bureau…
DIY TIME
DAMAGE
A FIX

Wow you really brought if back to life! I love that you kept some of the wood showing,and I’m curious on how you do shipping on your etsy shop.
Gorgeous! Well done!
Larissa, this is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Wow! I think that may be the most incredible furniture transformation I’ve ever seen! I can’t believe what was hiding in the before and what you were able to find and do with it. It’s beautiful!
Larissa it turned out beyond amazing!!
My late husband would not let me paint wood. We had some pieces that were his mom’s that I really didn’t care for but if I could have painted them, I would have loved them. I understand the conflict, since sometimes I will see posts of pieces that make me cringe when they are painted. You did a beautiful job and made a very smart compormise.
Gorgeous! what a find and transformation!
That is stunning!
Just stunning! You did an amazing job! I am also curious about how you ship through etsy. I also repurpose lost and forgotten furniture. I’m just getting started in my business and I’m discouraged by the cost of shipping furniture. Any advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Seriously, I’ve seen a million furniture makeovers, but this one really is stunning. Those drawer front are gorgeous. Great job!
Just discovered this project from your 2014 post–I must have missed it this summer! Did you stain at all or just used the linseed oil and that’s how it came out?
Beautiful Larissa! And if you share on Hometalk, the readers won’t freak out on you ;)!
Hahaha…that is exactly why I stated that, Becky! Thank you. 🙂
I am speechless! This is stunning.
Thank you, Tammy! 😀
Be still my heart!!
Crazy what was hiding there, huh Mary? I’m so glad I got the chance to give it new life.
Larissa this is just gorgeous! I love what you did with it so much! Great job!
I had a notion to keep it, but just no room in my house (that’s a really good thing). 😀 Thanks for stopping by, Jill!
Absolutely beautiful, Larissa!
Thank you, Mary Beth!
Absolutely magnificent job! Good creative thinking, truly a “Prodigal” piece makeover.
That’s wonderful to hear, Diane. Thank you!
I think it’s great that you were able to save some of it, while painting out the rest. Great idea and thanks for sharing your inspiration on such a lovely piece.
It was my pleasure to help this hidden beauty shine again. Thank you!
I am still kicking myself for not buying this when I saw it on craigslist! I love your work
I am still kicking myself for not having the room to keep it! hahaha…thank you, Chris. 😉
Hello. Did you do anything with the mirror? I bought a vintage vanity and the mirror has dark spots and streaks that can’t seem to go away with anything I’ve been using. Any help would be appreciated! And well done on this transformation!