Soldier58's collection of painted furniture and home decor. - Soldier58

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Dressers & Chests

Chest of drawers painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. This solid oak 5 drawer chest has been custom painted and hand stamped in our studio using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. The overall color is Svenska Blue and for the pattern we paired Aubusson Blue with Scandinavian Pink.

Campaign style chest of drawers. We used English Yellow Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Vintage dresser painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Graphite Chalk Paint® finished with Black Chalk Paint Wax. The wood look on the top was created with Coco, Country Grey, Honfleur, Old Ochre, and Old White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan.

Dresser painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used a mix of Amsterdam and Antibes Green Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Chest of drawers painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and Copper Leaf. We first applied a coat of Florence Chalk Paint then covered it with a layer of Coco Chalk Paint. Using a damp sponge, we wet distressed the Coco to see the Florence peeking through. We sealed it with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. We applied Copper Leaf to the top then applied a patinating solution to create the look of age.

Hand painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. This big beautiful dresser has been painted in our studio using Paris Grey Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and has been finished with Black Chalk Paint® Wax which sits in all of the lovely details.

Chest of drawers painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We mixed Old Violet and Coco Chalk Paint to make the gray and mixed Aubusson and Florence Chalk Paint to make the teal. The lines were created by applying gold leaf.

Vintage chest of drawers painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used Giverny Chalk Paint® then applied Clear Chalk Paint Wax followed by Black Chalk Paint Wax.

Mid-Century Modern dresser painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used Paris Grey Chalk Paint on the case. For the Drawers we mixed Pure White and Emile Chalk Paint® in varying degrees for an ombre effect.

Chest of Drawers Painted in Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Paris Grey, Pure White and English Yellow Chalk Paint to create the stripes and finished the entire piece with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

The finish on this dresser was inspired by your most comfortable pair of jeans with it's soft, washed look and hardware inspired by the copper rivets. We used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Aubusson Blue over which we washed Duck Egg Blue and Paris Grey Chalk Paint. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax and we added aged copper drawer pulls.

Large chest of drawers painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We first applied a coat of Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint. Once it was dry, we applied a wash of Provence Chalk Paint followed by a wash of Paris Grey. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Soft Blue Cabinet painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Louis Blue Chalk Paint sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax then we finished the piece with an application of Dark Chalk Paint Wax.

Painted vintage dresser and mirror using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We applied a base coat of Provence (blue) and once that dried we covered the entire piece in Old White Chalk Paint. Once the paint was dry, we used a wet sponge to 'wet distress' the details to reveal the Provence blue underneath. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Mid-century modern dresser painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. The case is Graphite Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan finished with Black Chalk Paint Wax. The drawer colors were created by mixing varying amounts of Pure White, Paris Grey, and Graphite Chalk Paint and are finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Vintage waterfall style dresser painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We created this purple color by mixing Aubusson Blue and Burgundy Chalk Paint® and finished it with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. Finally, we added a little Bright Gold Gilding Wax to the details.

Chest of drawers painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. For the base we layered Antibes Green and Florence Chalk Paint. The flowers were all hand painted using a variety of Annie Sloan colors. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax followed by Dark Chalk Paint Wax.

Secretary desk with drawers painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. This piece is painted in Duck Egg Blue and we used a stencil as well as hand painting to create the bird and branch design that wraps around from one side to the other. The entire piece was distressed then finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Small Chest of Drawers finished using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We painted the entire piece in Coco Chalk Paint then applied a light wash of Graphite Chalk Paint. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Vintage dresser painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We paired Versailles Chalk Paint (soft green) and Cream Chalk Paint (soft yellow) on the drawer fronts. We used an allover stencil in Versailles on the Cream drawers. We finished the entire piece with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Hand painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. The color is Old Violet and the drawers are detailed in Paris Grey and the entire piece has been finished with black wax creating a smokey finish. The original hardware was lightly dusted with Dark Silver Gilding Wax to create just the hint of shine.

1950s Hollywood Regency Marble Top Chest of Drawers. We painted this piece using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We paired Old White with Scandinavian Pink and sealed the entire piece with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

French Provincial dresser painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. Antoinette Pink Chalk Paint and Old White Chalk Paint finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax and Bright Gold Gilding Wax.

Vintage dresser painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used the soft, blush pink Antoinette Chalk Paint paired with deep Amsterdam Green Chalk Paint for a really pretty contrast. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Tall chest of drawers painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. For this piece we paired Napoleonic Blue and Old White Chalk Paint to create a handsome, nautical look. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Small French Cabinet painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We started by painting Napoleonic Blue then applied a heavy wash of Florence Chalk Paint followed by Paris Grey Chalk Paint. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Servers

We painted this Art Deco Server using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We created a custom green by mixing Amsterdam and Antibes Green Chalk Paint. We left some of the original details unpainted to create a beautiful warm contrast. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

This fantastic Mid-Century server/bar had all of its phenomenal original hardware and drawer pulls but the blonde wood was tired and stained. So, we painted it using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Barcelona Orange (the interior is Paris Grey Chalk Paint) sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. The beautiful hardware was given a little refresh with a light dusting of Gold Gilding Wax.

One of my all-time favorite pieces! This French Pastry Table was given a light was of Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in a blueish gray to compliment the beautiful marble top. The color was created by mixing Louis Blue and French Linen Chalk Paint. It was sealed with Annie Sloan's Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

This rich red Hunt Board was painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We created a custom red by mixing Emperor's Silk and Primer Red Chalk Paint, then we applied Clear Chalk Paint Wax followed by Black Chalk Paint Wax for added depth and richness.

Keeping it simple and rustic, we painted this cabinet with Florence Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan then applied Clear Chalk Paint Wax followed by Dark Chalk Paint Wax to add age and interest. The top was stripped, stained, and sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

This Mid-Century Modern Server was painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Pure White Chalk Paint on the drawer and doors and created a custom chartreuse color by mixing Olive and English Yellow Chalk Paint. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. This piece was purchased from us by a set decorator for the film 'Motherless Brooklyn' with Edward Norton, Willem DeFoe, Alec Baldwin and Bruce Willis!

This lovely server isn't an old piece. It's a new piece by Ballard Designs but was damaged while being shipped to the customer so we were able to purchase it at a reasonable price. The repairs made it impossible to keep the original stained finish so we decided to paint it. We chose Graphite Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan sealed with Black Chalk Paint Wax. For the door and drawer panels we applied Annie Sloan Gold Size which acts as a 'glue' and then we applied sheets of gold leaf.

This vintage was sold within hours and it's simple elegance is the reason. We painted it with Pure White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan sealed with Annie Sloan's White Chalk Paint Wax. For the gold leaf top, we applied Annie Sloan's Gold Size followed by sheets of gold leaf and sealed it with clear shellac.

Pieces with simple lines sometimes need a little pizzaz in the form of a great color. We painted this sideboard in Old White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan on the body and Florence Chalk Paint on the drawers. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax then we added some depth to the Old White with a little Dark Chalk Paint Wax.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. For this server we used French Linen Chalk Paint® Washed with Pure. We finished the piece with Clear Chalk Paint® Wax and added Bright Gold Gilding Wax to the raised details.

This Spanish Style Console Cabinet was painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Antibes Green Chalk Paint, we sealed and added the look of age by applying a mix of Clear, Black, and Dark Chalk Paint Wax.

This fantastic Mid-Century Server had great lines and gorgeous original drawer pulls but it needed a refresh. We painted it using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Coco and Pure White sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Sometimes simple and clean is all you need. This dark brown cabinet had pretty louvered doors but the dark color was just too much. We lightened just the exterior using Pure White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan followed by Annie Sloan's White Chalk Paint Wax. It was just enough to give this piece a casual, beach-y feel.

This little cabinet was given an urban update with Graphite Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. On the door we used Annie Sloan Decoupage Medium to apply a printed canvas that we purchased and then removed from it's frame. Over the image we applied Annie Sloan Craquelure and Black Chalk Paint Wax to add a smokey, urban feel.

Mid-Century Midnight Blue Server with Copper Top. This piece was painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan! We created a deep, rich midnight blue by mixing equal parts Napoleonic Blue and Graphite Chalk Paint then we sealed it using Clear Chalk Paint Wax. On the top, we first applied Annie Sloan Gold Size which acts as a 'glue' then we applied copper leaf to the entire top and around the top edge. We sealed the copper leaf with clear shellac.

This lovely little vintage server was painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We created a custom color by mixing Giverny and Florence Chalk Paint then finished it with an application of Clear Chalk Paint Wax. The top was stripped of the original finish then resealed with Dark Chalk Paint Wax.

This piece was featured by Annie Sloan who said she loved the updated 1970's vibe. The background color is Duck Egg Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and the paisley was created using Barcelona Orange, Burgundy, Napoleonic Blue, and Arles Chalk Paint sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

This sweet vintage server was updated using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Duck Egg Blue sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. The top was stripped using Citri-strip then we used Annie Sloan's Paris Grey Chalk Paint as a stain by applying it to the wood, allowing a minute or two to soak in, then wiping it off and sealing with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Hand Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We created this rich red by mixing Emperor's Silk and Primer Red. For the top, we created the barn wood look using Graphite and French Linen Chalk Paint®.

Consoles & Side Tables

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We paired Graphite and Antibes Green Chalk Paint® then sealed the entire piece with Annie Sloan's Matte Lacquer.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan The overall color is Aubusson Blue and to create the board look we washed the top with Svenska Blue. Just for fun, we added a little spice by painting the drawer Emperor's Silk.

Console Table painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used French Linen Chalk Paint Washed with Paris Grey. The raw wood top was stained using Graphite Chalk Paint with Black Chalk Paint Wax.

We were inspired by Louis XIV and Versailles for this Console Table. We created a custom blue-gray by mixing Louis Blue and French Linen Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan then sealed it with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. We then brushed Annie Sloan Gold Gilding Wax on the raised details, and voila! A piece fit for a king!

Vintage Asian Inspired Cabinet painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Emperor's Silk. The rich red was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax then deepened with Black Chalk Paint Wax. The beautiful metal detail was refreshed with Annie Sloan Gold Gilding Wax.

We created a softly weathered finish on this table using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. Duck Egg Blue, Old White, and Coco finished with Clear Chalk Paint wax create a look perfect for the beach.

Vintage side table painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. The gold color is Arles Chalk Paint and it's paired with a hint of Burgundy on the inside. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Mid-Century Side Table painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. For this table we combined Coco for the exterior and Provence Chalk Paint for the interior and drawer front everything was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. We finished off the piece by refreshing the metal on the drawer pull with Gold Gilding Wax.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used Graphite Chalk Paint® finished with Annie's White Chalk Paint® Wax to highlight all the beautiful details.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Napoleonic Blue then finished this piece with a custom blended gold wax that catches in the details and gives a subtle overall sheen.

Console Table Painted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. Aubusson Blue washed with Provence Chalk Paint and finished with Clear Wax. The crackled insets were painted in Old White and finished with Clear then Dark Chalk Paint Wax. We applied Gold Leaf to the edges and details to complete the look.

This decidedly modern take on a vintage accent table was created with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We created a custom midnight blue by mixing Napoleonic Blue and Graphite Chalk Paint. Next we applied Annie Sloan Gold Size in a free form splatter shape to which we applied sheets of gold leaf.

We custom painted this little side table for a 14 year old girl who loved all things French. The table top actually opens so we decided to make it look like a box from a chic French boutique. For this look we used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Graphite, Henrietta, and Pure White and sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Vintage two-tier side table painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. For this piece we paired Old White and Greek Blue Chalk Paint to great a regal look. We embellished the top with a stencil in gold then sealed the entire piece with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

We created this chippy rustic look with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We applied a base of Old White Chalk Paint to which we added saw dust. Once it was dry, we applied a coat of blue-gray (a mix of Louis Blue and French Linen Chalk Paint) and once that was dry we scrapped and sanded to get the look we wanted. The top was stripped then stained with Paris Grey Chalk Paint. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Rolling Cabinet with Drawers painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Duck Egg Chalk Paint finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax followed by Dark Chalk Paint Wax.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. in Giverny and finished with Clear Chalk Paint® Wax.

Who doesn't need a bright yellow console table in their life? We painted this one in English Yellow Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. The top was silver leafed using Annie Sloan Gold Size and sheets of silver then sealed with clear shellac.

This fun bed side table was painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Emile for the background color. For the paisley we used Napoleonic Blue, Old White, Arles, and Burgundy Chalk Paint. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in French Linen and Paris Grey and finished with Clear Chalk Paint® Wax.

The coastal look on this cabinet was created using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Aubusson Blue washed with Duck Egg Blue then washed again with Paris Grey. The entire piece was finished with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Our client brought us this pretty round side table and asked us to great a fantastic finish for it. We used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Aubusson Blue washed with Provence and Paris Grey. The drawer and insets were painted Old White then crackled and Dark Waxed. Finally, the edges were gold leafed using Annie Sloan Gold Size.

This vintage side table was so dark and the leather top was terribly worn so we painted the table in this lovely gold Arles Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and painted the leather top in Burgundy Chalk Paint. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Hand painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Barcelona Orange. For the top we used an ombre technique and a stencil using Annie Sloan's Giverny, Louis Blue, and Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint®.

Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands hand painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We created a custom shade of gray by mixing Graphite and Paris Grey Chalk Paint. We sealed them with Clear Chalk Paint Wax then highlighted the details by applying white and silver gilding wax.

Mid-Century and Danish Modern pieces look amazing with crisp graphic details. We painted this piece with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. The gold color is Arles and accented with Pure White. The brown you see is the original wood tone. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

A little French Provincial elegance created with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. For this piece we used Pure White and Antoinette Pink Chalk Paint sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax. We lightly dusted the edges and details with Gold Gilding Wax for a hint of shine.

The Fireball Table. This dramatic look was created with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Graphite Chalk Paint on the base of the table and a swirling combination of Emperor's Silk, Barcelona Orange, and English Yellow on the top. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Why not highlight the best part of a piece of furniture by framing it in a lovely color? The drawer fronts were so beautiful that we left the wood bare and painted the rest of the table in Graphite Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan finished with Black Chalk Paint Wax for a rich, elegant look.

Cabinets & Wall Units

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. For the body we mixed Louis Blue and French Linen Chalk Paint® to create the perfect grayish blue. For the top we layered Country Grey and Original for a beautiful farmhouse look.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. the body of this armoire was painted using Olive Chalk Paint® with Clear Wax. The panels we painted in Cream Chalk Paint, a stencil was added in Chateau Grey, then we used a frottage technique in Versailles Chalk Paint® to age the look.

Painted in our shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We created this beautiful Ombre using Burgundy, Graphite, and Napoleonic Blue. We finished the piece by applying Clear and Black Chalk Paint® Wax.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. For this art deco armoire we used Old Violet Chalk Paint® sealed with Clear Chalk Paint® Wax then the details and handles were hand leafed in silver.

Desks

This beautiful lady's writing desk features rolling doors which open to reveal the cubbies and 6 small drawers. Top flips open for a larger writing surface. We've painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Graphite, a beautiful soft black. The interior and details are painted using English Yellow Chalk Paint®. This handsome desk comes with the matching chair.

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Paloma then detailed in Rodmell. The entire piece was Clear Waxed then we added Black Chalk Paint® Wax for added depth.

Vanities

Vintage Vanity painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. For this we created a blush pink by mixing Antoinette Pink with Pure White. The Cherry blossoms were all hand painted using a variety of Chalk Paint colors. The entire piece was sealed with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Seating

This is a striking pair of French Bergere chairs. The upholstered seats, backs and arms were in perfect condition but we wanted the frames to have a really modern color. We chose Giverny Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan which we very carefully applied to ensure that we didn't get any paint on the original nail head trim. We sealed the frames with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Record Cabinets

'Sound Waves' Record Storage Cabinet. We used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan to create this look. The body is painted in a mix of Graphite and Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint. The detail was done in Pure White Chalk Paint and we finished it with Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

Miscellaneous

Painted in our Bordentown, NJ shop using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used Original White Chalk Paint® finished with a custom mixed gray wax created by combining Annie's White and Black Chalk Paint® Waxes to highlight all the beautiful details.

Pretty Eastlake mirror was painted using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We used Olive Chalk Paint and finished with White Chalk Paint® Wax which was pushed into the carvings to really highlight the beautiful details.