This Classic Eight Drawer Painted Malcolm Duncan Phyfe Style Dresser is another one of those pieces that have been sitting around for longer than I’d like to admit. I purchased it from a gentleman in Ancaster, Ontario on “Joanne” Crescent. I remember it being winter time when we picked it up and how treacherous the porch and driveway was with ice. I’m not much for this heat we’ve been having but I’d much rather take this heat than those freezing temperatures, any day of the week!
The Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company made these solid mahogany cabinets for bedrooms and living areas from the early 1900’s to the early 1970’s from both Kincardine and Listowel, Ontario. Classic and timeless these pieces are becoming more difficult to find and more expensive to purchase second hand.
I first stripped and sanded the top of the mahogany veneer. I chose General Finishes Java Gel Stain to get this deep rich colour with a bit of the natural red coming through in the mahogany. Lastly, I applied a good coat of General Finishes 450 Exterior Topcoat. I know what you’re thinking, why an outdoor topcoat? Well, I ran out of the High Performance and the 450 Exterior is just as good!
The colour I chose for the rest of the cabinet was Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old Ochre. As usual, it went on beautifully! I did two coats and then did my signature distressing before waxing it with clear soft wax also by ASCP. I buffed it out to a beautiful shine. One great thing about refinishing or painting furniture in the warm weather is the ability to work with wax and it goes on wonderfully! I just love it!
My final step was giving the Hepplewhite hardware a spray with oil rubbed bronze for a lovely contrast to the cream colour of the Old Ochre.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my lovely Eight Drawer Painted Malcolm Dresser transformation. I’ve actually decided to keep this piece for myself. I have it in my office currently. Check out my office reveal here.
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Leanne VanLeeuwen says
Wow, gorgeous.
Studio Paint says
Thanks Leanne !
Susan C. NJ says
So beautiful, just perfect.
Studio Paint says
Thank you so much Susan!!
Consignment Showcase says
Beautiful <3
Studio Paint says
Thank you!
Adolphina Adolphina says
price?
Studio Paint says
Hi Adolphina… I will be keeping this one.
From Evija with Love says
The dresser is gorgeous!! Absolutely love your work as always – perfect!! Such a pleasure co-hosting with you #OMHGWW. xx
Studio Paint says
Thank you Evija!! Congratulations on your new home!!
Maxine