Saturday, September 3, 2016

The Black Spinet Desk



A few weeks ago I found a great old spinet desk at a local thrift store and brought it home.  
Before:

I love the shape and the details of this type of desk and knew this one could be a beauty again with a little bit of help from my paintbrush.  

I mixed up my own chalk paint using Plaster of Paris and black flat paint by Benjamin Moore.  


I painted the desk with 2 coats of paint and then lightly distresses it and sealed it with AS dark wax.  
Love the legs! 





I love that it can be a table or a desk! 





I really love this spinet desk, but it is ready for a new home! 
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20 comments:

  1. Row homes and CobblestonesSeptember 3, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    You did an amazing job on this desk Darrielle I love it!
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  2. MarigeneSeptember 3, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    What a cute piece of furniture...it would look great in m house!

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  3. At Rivercrest CottageSeptember 3, 2016 at 1:11 PM

    The green really pops with the black. those legs are so lovely, they make me jealous!

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  4. 20 North OraSeptember 3, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    Beautiful job on this sweet little desk! Black can go almost anywhere. Great job!

    Judy

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 5, 2016 at 9:58 AM

      Thank you Judy-I agree-black can go about anywhere!

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  5. RPK InteriorsSeptember 3, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    So pretty and black was the perfect choice for this desk! ~ Robin

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 5, 2016 at 9:58 AM

      Thank you Robin-I think black just looks right on this one!

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  6. Rose LSeptember 3, 2016 at 6:07 PM

    Black isn't my color, but it does look very nice.

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 5, 2016 at 9:59 AM

      Thank you Rose-black is not my color either, but it just felt right for this piece!

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  7. NaomiSeptember 3, 2016 at 7:50 PM

    That is VERY nice! The black gives it a really up-scale quality. I wouldn't have tho't to paint it black myself, but it really works.

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM

      Thank you Naomi-I just felt like black was the way to go!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 3, 2016 at 8:10 PM

    I love everything about this vignette!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM

      Thank you Mary-black and green with white are a good combo in my book!

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  9. JunkchiccottageSeptember 3, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    Beautiful re love Darrielle. Have a great Labor Day.
    Kris

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  10. SummerSeptember 6, 2016 at 6:23 AM

    The desk transformed into such a beauty ♥

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  11. UnknownSeptember 8, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    Darrielle, that seriously does not look like the same desk! Another great rescue. I'm sure it won't be around for long! Cynthia

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