This ageless painted Jacobean dining set found in Hamilton on “Glendee” Court has been painted and refinished with Gel Stain. This piece has been sitting around in the studio for about 6 months now and repeat client Victoria from Hamilton wanted a dining set to match the Jacobean Sofa Table she purchased from us a couple of months ago.
The table measures: 33”W x 46”L x 31”H (2×14” inserts). This dining set is marked: Harris Furniture and Chair company Owen Sound Ontario and was probably made in the 30-40’s, all still in its original glory/condition.
We began by chemically stripping the top surface including the wing extensions on either side of the table top. After all the old shellac and stain was removed I sanded with a 120 grit sandpaper followed by a 220 grit sandpaper to close up the grain a bit before I applied the stain. Because Vicky wanted it to match the sofa/hall table, I used General Finishes Gel Stain in the Antique Walnut colour!! The perfect brown ever! I then tried a product I’ve never used before but have heard great things about, the General Finishes Gel Topcoat in Satin. It went on beautifully! I applied enough to make it look wet, let it dry and applied another coat! I really like the way it turned out!!
I then painted the Jacobean legs, apron and chairs of the table with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Country Grey (I know, I know even though it doesn’t look like grey!) All the painted areas were then distressed and waxed with ASCP Clear Soft Wax. The chairs were then reupholstered in this beautiful upholstery grade fabric that Vicky bought in Hamilton at Fabricland. And the lovely Jennifer Vedder from Antweaked here in Fonthill completed the upholstering and as always did such a great job!! Please do contact her for all your reupholstering work (and her prices are very reasonable).
Here we have it- the lovely painted Jacobean dining set complete ready to go to Vicky’s new home in Orilla!!
Please let us know if you have something in your home that needs “refreshing” or is interested in acquiring something, in particular, we will definitely keep an eye out for you.
Before and After: