Friday1961

Me, too! You are all far more critical of this sewing table than I would be. I like the design, like the handles. Not crazy about the color or those pegs! I'd strip and restain it a darker color and get rid of the pegs. Hey, it's real wood, right? That's always worth salvaging, imho.

Candace

My machine needs its table. LOL. I look at it as a challenge to make it better.

Candace

Well, we have different eyes then, because all my eyes see is yuck.

frenchfryqueen

There is no shortage of table makeovers online. Might I suggest a nice, bright paint job, or a trip over to Pinterest?

Wintersewer

I love it the way it is, but then, I love antiques. What is not to like??? Different strokes for different folks...that is for sure!!

leighway

First, I'd take a chisel and knock off those pegs. Fill it with either a dowel or wood putty. Sarah Richardson, the designer always takes pieces like this and sends them off to a place that professionally spray paints them...I actually think it might be an automotive paint place. I think a professional coat of hard surface off-white with some kind of contemporary pull might be pleasing and so much less trouble than you having to strip and sand and paint and finish...ugh. And, if not off-white then some other color you like that would basically be very hard wearing and professionally done.

Dottie Bug

I would paint it bright white /w/ black hardware , make a ironingboard for the top, w/ black zebra print, when not using it. I would keep it because it is all wood, don't have to worry about it falling apart . Dottie Bug

ube quilting

Paint it your favorite color and definitely change those handles. How about White and then do some free motion feathers on it in your favorite color!
peace

MadCow333

I like that black lacquer w/ the gold. But what a lot of work.

To me, that cabinet is square enough that you don't notice the colonial feet at first. I think I have even seen some Craftsman furniture that had a bit of colonial flair.

I would take it a little toward Mission or Shaker, in a cherry stain. I'm lazy, so I would pick a drawer pull with a backplate to help cover up if old holes if I can''t find new pulls that are the same centers. http://www.knobsandhardware.com/cabi...ductItemsImage
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I'd use a cherry or a chestnut color of stain.

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Candace

I don't care for cherry, it will be painted I think!! You all have given me some good ideas. It's a very large table, much larger than most of my other tables. An ironing board cover is a good idea!