Restoration of very old furniture

Raw materialRestoration of old furnitureSuch furniture can belook for them at the vernissage in Izmailovo, in antique shops or in your own grandmother's living room. Don't despair if the things you find are not an exact copy of the cabinets you see in this photo. It's not the shape of the item that's important, but the approach to its modernization! Before you start remodeling, rid the furniture of traces of the past: use sandpaper to remove the remains of old varnish or paint (you can use a grinding machine - this will speed up the process significantly).Red EastThis bright and rich shade of red isone of the symbols of China. It is not surprising that it easily turns European furniture classics into real exoticism! Prime the surface of the display case, and then apply two or three layers of red paint with maximum gloss shine (lacquer paint based on acrylate latex, which can be found in the Beckers brand, will do). Cut out a rectangle from plywood to the size of the bottom of the display case and cover it with white fabric with large red polka dots. If you want to make the task easier for yourself, just put a sheet of wallpaper or wrapping paper with polka dots on the bottom. The final touch is a white circle, crowning the display case like a crown. Cut out a stencil from cardboard or Whatman paper, attach it to the surface of the cabinet with paper tape and "spray" it with spray paint (you can buy it in the 3-color store). Fabrics, Khadi & Co. Glass, Baccarat, Baccarat boutique. Armchair, Poltrona Frau, salons "Stealth", salon "Private collection", salon "Flat". Within the bounds of decencyIn such a chic frame even a modest cup will looklook like a true masterpiece. The design is based on a wall cabinet with a glass door. Order a frame of its size from a framing workshop. Then remove the back shelf and glue a mirror sheet on an acrylic base to it using liquid nails (this will create the illusion of depth). It is better to replace ordinary wooden shelves with glass ones. Now connect all the parts of the cabinet together. The frame can be screwed on or glued with epoxy glue. Finally, cover the cabinet with gold spray paint. The exhibition object is ready for the vernissage! Bowls, Iskandar. Armchair, Guillaume Alan. Newspaper kioskCasual luxury is much more highly valued these daysfrank pathos. So a display case covered with newspapers will become a suitable container even for expensive crystal. First of all, take care of the interior of the display case: paint the back panel, side walls and shelves with matte black paint. If you want to provide the cabinet with lighting, drill a hole into which the cord of the fluorescent lamp will then be threaded. Then arm yourself with a stack of newspapers (Chinese ones were used here, but this is not essential; the main thing is not the language, but the beautiful font), a can of wallpaper glue and get to work. It is better to remove the door from its hinges - this will make it much more convenient for you to work. When the glue dries, apply water-based varnish to the display case - it will make the coating more durable, but will not affect its appearance. If you need to turn "waste paper" in gloss, use nitro lacquer - it will create a shiny film on the surface of the cabinet. Glasses, Baccarat. Vases, Lalique. Crocodile, Aspic Basilic. Chandelier, Valerie Kling. Dedicated to CinderellaYou can display everything you like in such a display case.anything. But the best thing is a collection of formal shoes, which will look especially impressive against a red and black background. Unscrew the back shelf and the bottom of the wardrobe. Paint all the parts with black glossy paint. Wait until it dries. Attach thick padding polyester or foam rubber to the back shelf using a furniture stapler. Then cover it with red silk with black polka dots (also secure the fabric with a stapler). To create a capitonné effect, use staggered upholstery nails. Cover the bottom shelf with checkered silk fabric. Assemble the updated wardrobe and enjoy using it. Shoes: Christian Dior, Chanel, Parallele, Clergerie et Clergerie, Castaner, Chanel. Chair, Poltrona Frau, salon «Stealth», salon «Private Collection», salon «Flat». Dress uniformFirst, prime the surface of the display case.(outside and inside). This will give the decorative finish a higher quality and more uniform finish. Once the primer has dried, you can begin transforming the cabinet. Apply two coats of white glossy enamel, then paint the strips edging the glass black. To avoid staining the white parts and glass, tape them down. But this is an option for the lazy. Ideally, the glass should be removed and the strips dismantled and painted separately. Then decorate the shelves. Cover them with white fabric embroidered with sequins and secure it with rubber glue. Plaster goat, Gwen Rocíh. Glass sphere with living creatures and a child's figurine made from a seashell, Maissa Toulet. Tracing paper jellyfish, Geraldine Gonzales. Glass, Baccarat, Baccarat boutique. Stylist: Barbara Bourgois Photo: Francis Hammond