The “Chest on Chest” as this type of dresser is known, started out like this:
It now has a new life in creamy white with beautiful cut glass hardware.
The new pulls fit into the existing holes perfectly. I decided to change the look of the two top smaller drawers by putting on a single glass knob. To do this, I took out my drill and created new holes in the center of the drawers, filled the old holes with wood filler, let it dry and sanded them back. To really cover the holes well, this needs to be done at least a few time (filler/sanding).
The new hardware just make the piece! They are from D. Lawless Hardware and are gorgeous. Clear octagonal cut glass with a rubbed bronze base that really ties into the wood peeking through from the distressing.
On the body of the piece, two coats of Annie Sloan’s Old Ochre were first applied. After sanding back to smoothness, I applied a coat of Old White. I applied one more coat of the Old White onto the drawer fronts and then sanded back the whole piece again. I like to use a 220 grit sandpaper and super fine sanding sponge to create that super smooth finish. It was then distressed in the places I wanted to highlight and Annie Sloan clear wax was applied over the whole piece.
Now the chest has a gorgeous finish, with the Old Ochre showing through in places and the creamy whites together give it depth and change in the light. ♥
The distressing makes the detailing around the center and bottom of the piece really pop. 
A gorgeous chest on chest that is making its way to its new home this weekend! 
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So pretty! And love the hardware!
Beautiful piece! Love you choice of pulls.
It’s beautiful, well made and classic! Love the choice of pulls! Did you have any issues with bleed through on this one?
Hi Robin, nope, not at all! Two coats of Old Ochre was a good choice as a base coat and it covered well. Thanks!
Thanks! Awesome project, I’ll be sharing the photos of the pulls all over!
Thanks, Derrick and thank you again for all of your help. I just am in love with your products!
I have this exact dresser, plus the rest of a bedroom suite to match! I can’t believe you posted this because it is exactly how I want to refinish them. Since the bedroom is so large, I am also adding a desk in the same style. I can’t wait to get started!
Hi Linda, I’m so glad to have helped! I am sure your bedroom will look amazing when done! Have fun with it 🙂
Simply stunning! It turned out so classy and elegant….isn’t it amazing how the right hardware can totally transform a piece!
love the light distressing you gave this piece. very lovely.
Beautiful! It never ceases to amaze me how fresh paint can utterly alter a simple piece. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
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