Happy Thursday friends. I did this project a couple of weeks ago, and just now is it making “le debut” here. This table was part of a whole bunch of furniture I bought from Emma’s neighbor. It was his Grandmother’s, and it was filling his garage. He gave me the lot of it for $50! I felt like I was on a show where you win a storage container full of furniture for the lowest bid.
The table had some funky look to it. Kind of like “bumpers” at the knees. I was at a loss as to how to redoux it, until Emma suggested black and white, and instead of downplaying the knee knockers, highlight them!
The chairs were part of a several pieces of furniture that were free to me from a good friend. The buffet that I made into an entertainment center can be seen HERE.
Here is le before, chair is camera shy.
I painted the top, and the legs in CeCe Caldwell’s Simply White. I wanted a big contrast between black and white. I painted the chairs and the knee knockers in CeCe Vermont Slate. 
Now for the fun part. I chose two graphics from the Graphics fairy. I printed them on Wax Paper and did the rub transfer method. This is the cheapest, easiest way to get a transfer to furniture. It comes off faded, so if you are looking for super crisp, then this isn’t your method.
I sanded the entire piece in 320 grit sandpaper. Then used CeCe Caldwell’s 1 00% clear wax to seal it. Let me tell you, you would be hard pressed to find a smoother surface than this one. Cece Caldwell’s paints sand so super fine, and when waxed, the surface is like butta!
I added black and white ticking to the chairs for the pads. I wasn’t sure this table would find the right owner too quickly. It is “Unique” . Last Paris Flea, I unloaded it from my car, it was in my space for not even 5 minutes and it SOLD! That is my kind of happy ending.
I just hope the new owners don’t have knees that are the same height as those big bumpers.
Linking up my knee knocking table with these fun parties:
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Love the Black and White!! It’s beautiful Karen
It’s just perfect Karen!!! Beautiful
I have to giggle when I see Americans saying ” frenchy ”
Here in Montreal ( a mostly french speaking province )
that’s what we used to call the French when we were mad
at them…………..Frenchy – or Pepsi’s
and they called us Tete Carre’s ( square heads )
Too funny!
XOX
So cute! ~connie
oh how i LOVE those chairs! and the legs on that table!!! gorgeous!
Great set Karen! Thanx for coming up with a post to party with lady!
I love how the graphics came out a bit faded. Just adds to the whole vintage look. Beautuful!
So sweet! I love those chic graphics!
Great job! LOVE the colors and graphics!
Sooo beautiful Karen. Unusual knockers…I must say…lol. No wonder it sold quick!:)
xx
Sumaya
Yes those bumpers are unique but you did a great job with this! I can see why is sold so fast
What a quirky piece!! Great choice to highlight her quirks… cha-ching!
xo Heidi
Love how the table and chairs turned out. You are so clever! So happy it sold so quickly.
We love your GREAT blog Karen. We would love it if you would visit the Nest.
Linda (and Jeannie) at The French Hens Nest