$15.00 Dining Table
Don't you just love craigslist?
I found this cute French Provencal table for $15.00. The top needed a little TLC, but for the price it was so worth it.
I liked the original look with the stained top and cream colored base.
The length of the table fully extended with the leaf in was perfect, and since it had a little warping and a small gap on the leaf, I decided to make it permanently extended. We added metal joining brackets underneath the top to pull it closed. Because the apron had a gap when fully extended, we filled it with wood pieces.
I stripped the top using a eco friendly stripper, sanded it smooth and was able to correct some of the flaws in the top before staining.
Normally I like the table tops painted the same color as the rest of the table but my boyfriend wanted a stained top, so a stained top it was.
I painted the base with acrylic craft paint, distressed it some and finished it with a furniture paste wax.
I'm really happy the way it turned out and love it with my buffet and cane chairs.
It looks great! The base color and stained top are awesome together. Congrats on a great find. I love Craigslist too.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous! I love the cream with the stained top. Craigslist is awesome! :) Great find!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Good work!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so good! Just beautiful. I can't believe it was only 15 dollars! I am going to have a look at our CL!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous and what a deal at $15.00. I like the contrast of the base and the stained top.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
Beautiful. An inspiration for me to finish our hand me down table. 12 years ago I stripped it and that is how it's been all this time. Most of the time she has a table cloth over her, but I really want to bring out her shine.
ReplyDeleteGreat job ~ it looks fantastic. $15 wooohhooo good for you. Just be plenty careful checking out stuff that other people are getting rid of at their homes ~ I had 1 very bad experience, and thats all you need.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very elegant and expensive table for $15 Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteGreat find and well worth the effort in staining and fixing. Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful. Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteI love that table and I'm looking for one similar to that constantly on CL.
ReplyDeleteI love your wonderful blog! I've been working for a couple of weeks on my turquoise bedroom and surfing the web for more inspiration. You have definitely inspired!
ReplyDeleteI can never find anything on Craigs list like you people do... what a great find and you did a super job making it your own and it looks wonderful in your gorgeous home.
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Very pretty. You got a great deal!
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Sissie
Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal, Trixie! I love it and I really am a big fan of the stained top and cream bottom. I'd love to try that look myself. I think it would satisfy the hubby who likes stained wood and myself with the painted wood.
ReplyDeleteI love your table...I love your whole dining room! So very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat score on the table you did a great job.
Londen
What a fabulous find on Craig's list!!! And the table is gorgeous!
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SueAnn
you bought a "thing" and made it into a beautiful table. great job. have a good day.
ReplyDelete15 dollars!!!!! Holy Christmas...that was a STEAL!!! I see some pretty ugly stuff on Craigslist here in Atlanta!
ReplyDeleteLUUUUURVE! I so miss craigslist. We scored some great deals when still living in the U.S. While it is active here in Argentina now, 99% of the action is in Buenos Aires -- 9 hours away :( We live near Cordoba which is starting to see a little activity and I'm hoping it picks up!
ReplyDeleteLOVE a stained top with a painted base!! 15 bucks?!! Gotta love Craigslist!
ReplyDeleteGoes perfectly with your chairs. so beautiful!
Tamra
The Gilded Barn
It is WONDERFUL... Love it and LOVE the color of your room too.
ReplyDeleteWarm blessings,
Spencer
Beautiful! That was a steal for $15.00-lucky you!!
ReplyDeleteDON'T YOU JUST LOVE ITThat table is wonderful and it is even more fun at that amazing price. I just love it when people find a great deal and they are so happy about it. It turned out good too.
ReplyDeleteLove that last picture!
Blessings,
Debbie
What a great deal! It turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I like the stained top and the rest of it painted. Nice contrast! Perfect with your dining room chairs, too. Great deal that was on CL.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab transformation! I'm so hesitant about buying off of CL. I know I'm missing out but I just feel like a lot of creeps are out there. How do you find reputable people?
ReplyDeleteJeanine
That's beautiful! I love a stained top with painted legs as well!
ReplyDeleteTrixie- I popped into your blog because the name made me laugh. I stayed because I enjoyed what I read-now I need to go back this weekend when I have time and read some of your previous posts. BTW, IF you have time~pop into my today's post (7/21) and look at what I did with an old French provincial dresser. I think you will get a kick out of it. Diana
ReplyDeleteMy jaw is on the floor! WOW! Ive been hunting for a Frnch inspired dining room table (blogged about the drama along the way!), and have finally decided to have it made out of old wood. But boy...if i couldn't found a table like this for $15, I might have passed out frommm excitement! Congratulations! Love it!
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P.S. Found you while blog surfing. Ill be back for sure!
What an awesome $15 treasure...I love the stained top...sooooo NIFTY THRIFTY!
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Linda
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! It looks fabulous!
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It's gorgeous! Your style is so spot on. Love that large teal urn you have on the floor in the last pic. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. Out dining room sets are almost twins!
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Have a good day!
Leticia
Darling Trixie, I crazyly fell in love with all you do with the old junk stuff, in your hands they turn out fab!!!!! Lots to learn from you.
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maria cecilia
$15 for that dining table is a great deal. The table blends well with the cane chairs. Did you find the mirror in CL as well?
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