This is the second piece of three that I received from Michelle and Sean. I have done a few vanities to date so I was excited to get started on it.
Ash or Coal Black with stained drawers and top? People may say there is little difference between Ash and Coal Black but I disagree. I knew once the drawers were stained it would draw out various hues of red, brown and black so I decided Coal Black from FMP was the way to go.
After sanding the drawers and table top to the natural grain, I applied a coat of Dark Walnut stain. I then added 2 coats of tung oil to bring out the richness in the wood grain. The table top was protected further with a coat of matte polycrylic.
The remainder of the piece including the mirror was sanded removing almost all of the existing topcoat and stain and then painted in 3 coats of Coal Black. The paint was protected further with a coat of homemade food grade beeswax.
I was on the fence about painting the hardware in satin bronze but I knew if I did, I would sacrifice details for colour. I decided to keep them original and gave them a thorough scrubbing and buffed them with beeswax. I think I made the right decision as I love the end result.
I was looking for a sophisticated, moody piece and I think I was able to achieve this by going with Coal Black over Ash.
I see this piece as a traditional vanity, an entrance table or even a desk since the mirror can be removed easily without any tools. However it is used, this piece will no doubt be a focal point in any room.
I would like to thank Michelle and Sean for the piece and am hoping they like it knowing this was passed down from their mother.
Please see the before and after pics.
Dimensions:50"Lx14"Dx31"H
50"Lx18.5Dx55"H (Mirror)
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