I'm sure you've all seen the lacquered furniture that is becoming increasingly popular these days. I had black lacquered furniture in the late 80's. Black is popular today but the bold, bright colors are really trending. I recently had a request to lacquer a few of pieces I had in my Etsy shop. One to transform into a white console, the other piece to transform into a black armoire. I thought they turned out awesome.
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| Vintage White Lacquer Console with Bright Gold Hardware |
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| Black Lacquer Armoire with Bright Gold Accents |
I let a trusty cabinet guy spray lacquer them for me. The client wanted bright gold hardware so, I transformed the existing hardware with gold leafing. I used a metal spray primer and hand applied the leafing adhesive using a small brush. They do make an adhesive spray but I find it a bit messy. You can also use gold metallic spray paint but in my opinion nothing compares to the sheen of leafing.
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| Bright Gold Hardware |
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| Bright Gold Chunky Hardware |
They really are stunning! And what a transformation! What do you think of the before and after?
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| Vintage Console - Before |
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| Vintage Console - After |
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| Vintage Armoire - After |
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| Vintage Armoire - Before |
Here's some bright lacquered pieces I found on Pinterest.
These pieces are definitely eye candy! What do you think about these green lacquered cabinets?
You know how much I love gilded pieces... Check this out! Gilded and ombre! There is a piece in my future that I will be doing this on. Maybe pink faded to black or aqua to navy?
That vintage console looks beautiful in white!
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I love the white too and I typical don't want white at all. I think it's the bright gold hardware that sets it off.
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I love them! I love the pinned ones too. Although I don't think I could live every day with that green but the picture is lovely.
ReplyDeleteEmerald green is hot this year but I don't think there's a place for it in my home. :)
DeleteBoth of these look absolutely stunning!!! I wish I could get you to come over to my house and work a little magic for me. :) Have a fabulous Tuesday and am pinning! ~Cindy@littlemisscelebration.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy! I would love to work some magic for you! I typically love distressed painted furniture, but this lacquer think is growing on me.
DeleteI love the transformations of the furniture. The lacquered look is great. I usually do distressed on my furniture, but this is really beautiful.
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@ Eclectic Red Barn
Thanks Bev! I have pair of nightstands I want to do in tangerine, but I'm torn between distressed and lacquer.
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So glad you shared with us at the Give Me The Goods Link Party! What transformations!
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