You know just when I think I’ve found the most perfect colour, and the most amazing piece— along comes a far more perfect colour, and an even more exceptional piece. Obtaining this grand empire buffet took 2 trips to the city (had to bring the mirror home separately, as we simply couldn’t fit it all in, in one load) AND we had to strap the main piece down b/c I couldn’t close my hatch— but my word was it worth the trips and extra effort! My darn good husband and forever sweetheart was much easier on me than I thought he’d be when we went to lift and move this incredibly solid and heavy piece— “We can do this Faye. Bend your knees!”
Featuring
Before & After
Antique Empire Buffet
There’s a first time for everything right?! Well— for this piece, I had 2 firsts: 1-It was the first piece that wouldn’t fit in the back of my Toytota Venza; and, 2-It was the first piece that I literally could not lift and move. My Venza cargo space is amazing to say the very least— every single piece you see here on my website (with the exception of this one, has fit in my crossover. My strength is nothing to brag about, but I’m pretty darn proud and grateful for how much weight I can lift and move when I need/want to, until this piece came along— it was the first piece that we (my hubs and I) both had to use lifting straps to move it— our shoulders ached for days afterwards! A minimum of 2 very strong men are required to lift and move this piece— my 2 strong farm men have now moved it for me 3 times! A VERY heavy antique piece, that I VERY much was up for the challenge of restoring!
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For YOU
Most certainly the grandest piece I’ve had opportunity to restore and transform to-date! An antique empire buffet that swoons magnificence from every angle and view. Extremely solid, sound and spectacular— transformed in a sophisticated, bold and dramatic almost black deep green— a shade that holds subtle bronze undertones for a confident, everlasting look. Dry brushed with Bronze Metallic for added depth and dimension, and sealed with Beeswax Finish for a soft satin protection. The top has been stained and sealed for a lovely two-toned wood exposure. I do indeed envision this notably striking antique in a charmingly grand home— a statement piece that will undoubtedly settle in the most perfect space impressively.
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Empire Buffet Transformation
Below you’ll find all of the photos I took after completing my Antique Empire Buffet transformation. On-screen colours are merely a digital representation, and will vary from screen to screen (device to device). Depending on your screen/device, the colour(s) seen here on my website may seem slightly different in person.
My Step-by-Step Transformation
Photos from My Workshop
Come Take a Closer Look!
I ain’t no videographer I tell ya! I am however determined to try my very best to share a closer look with YOU. Below you’ll find my best; albeit amateur effort at trying to capture this piece in video format (taken out in my workshop where I do it all— prep, transform, picture and vid).
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Custom Furniture Painting
Manitoba
I primarily select and purchase pieces on my own, and transform them with colours/techniques of my own choosing— Ready-For-Purchase. I do also carefully consider custom furniture painting for customers within Manitoba. If you’re interested in this service, I’d love to hear from you! Please fill out and submit a form so that we can start an exchange. I truly appreciate all interest and inquiries.