This is a beauty. It was lovely before, although in very poor condition. I believe this is a great example of a vintage piece that looks fantastic in a picture from afar.
However, upon closer view, one can see chunks of veneer missing from the drawers and the deep scratches that covered the whole piece. 
Here is the after! 
My client wanted it in a creamy white and I went straight for my Old Ochre chalk paint from Annie Sloan. I also added a coat of Old White under the Ochre. This peeks through and lightens the piece after sanding back. It was sealed with Fiddes & Sons Supreme Wax Polish. 
Oh, those vintage details! The lighter paint allows them to really pop on the piece.
The original drawer pulls are beautiful and the color ties in nicely with the distressed wood. 
OK, let’s go back to the example I gave above of how a piece can improve with paint.
Before:
After:
I hope you all agree that this makeover was warranted!
The Vintage Chest in Old Ochre – on its way to its new home next week!
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Love it Suzanne-the details do pop now and I like your casual distressing. The hardware is gorgeous too!
Thanks, Darrielle! Yes, that hardware is just so beautiful. It really only showed how gorgeous it was after it was put on top of the white. Thanks!
I love this piece…so pretty!
Lovely transformation, as usual! Lucky client! xoxo
Thank you, Beth!
Gorgeous! I love the creamy white. I have some pieces that I would like to paint this color. I have never tried AS but if I get old white and old ochre my piece should turn out this color as well, you think? Do you always use Fiddes & Sons Wax? I am new to your blog and I love the work you do.
Hi Debbie, I find that each piece kind of takes on a life of its own but yours will likely turn out similar in color. It depends on the color of wood underneath. I actually used Fiddes & Sons for the first time yesterday and love it! I’m going to do a post on it later in the week – thanks so much and best of luck with your piece!
Wow – great new look! I actually have a very similar piece and have been so undecided (intimidated) about painting it – but you have helped me come to a decision – PAINT!!!
I really, really love how paint has completely refreshed the dresser – can’t wait to get started on mine. Thank you so very much for sharing this, it really helped to see the finished product.
This is beautiful! I love that you kept the original drawer pulls. They look lovely with the new paint!
This is an amazing piece with gorgeous lines, you gave it a new life and allowed it to live on. You’ve done a fabulous job! Love it!
Patti