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The Unique Suitcase Dresser

2/10/2013

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Here's my favorite Craigslist find to date!  This dresser / end table / night stand / hall table (whatever you want it to be, really) is something I picked up off craigslist from someone who was moving.  The straps and handles are real, high-quality leather, and the piece is covered in a burlap-like (shellacked burlap maybe?) finish.  It was a little beat up and dirty, but the drawers (yes those are drawers!) were in beautiful condition.  So nice, my family screamed in protest when I threatened to paint the insides.  So I left the drawers alone.

I wanted the piece to have a slightly cleaner, more elegant look.  Like suitcases from the QE2, not a Carnival Cruise.  After debating extensively over what color to paint it, I decided on Chalk Paint® in Old Ochre and mixed in a teeny tiny bit of Burnt Sienna (acrylic paint) to warm it up a little bit.  I really wanted to show off the leather straps and handles since they were in such fine shape, and this color combination would make them "pop."


Painting this was not easy!  I didn't mask all the leather, instead chose to paint around it very carefully, and wipe off any paint that might get on it.  This actually worked well, but was a little tricky, and destroyed a few finger nails.  Also, the textured surface was hungry for paint and took 1.5 good coats to cover.

After letting the paint dry, I mixed up some Annie Sloan Clear Wax with a little bit of dark wax (about 5:1), and waxed and buffed all the painted areas.  A little wax on the leather didn't hurt it at all, and actually helped clean it up nicely.  The results?  Stunning!

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leather repair kit link
4/27/2013 12:03:33 am

I see that the furniture has beautiful leather decoration.

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Mike Freels
7/18/2013 11:01:09 am

If you ever want to sell the set.
Please call me or email me.
Mike - 832-771-6935

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Artistic Home Studio & Boutique
7/18/2013 03:38:47 pm

Sorry, Mike. It has been sold.

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andrea debatt
2/23/2015 01:29:39 pm

Do you know who makes these? I have the exact same one except mine has feet. I can't find another one like it other than yours. I am just curious who sells these because I would like more.

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andrea debatt
2/23/2015 01:30:04 pm

Do you know who makes these? I have the exact same one except mine has feet. I can't find another one like it other than yours. I am just curious who sells these because I would like more.

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Exterior Painting Contractor link
4/7/2017 02:09:48 am

Wow love that suitcase dresser. Really nice! where to buy this one?

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