"Circa 1890s Antique Marble Top Server/Entry/Chest of Drawers. This piece came into the studio in rough shape. Drawers that didn't close properly, broken hardware and a terrible finish. Now redesigned and reimagined into a stunning piece for the home. Updated in General Finishes Lamp Black...this piece is timeless and stately.
Pure elegance but in a relaxed casual style. By using simple knobs the hand created raised floral finish is the headliner. The finish plays off the simplicity of the...
This sweet vanity got a sophisticated makeover in General Finishes Lamp Black then finished with High Performance Flat.
"This cedar chest came to me in need of help. It was previously painted black but the paint job had already started chipping (unintentionally). Also it had a broken back foot. I secured help from a local furniture fixer to replace the broken foot, then got to work stripping off the previous paint job. Proper prep, primer, paint and topcoat and now this cedar chest is ready for years of use!
Paint color: Lamp Black by General Finishes" - Flipping Unbelievable
"After taking off the dated hardware and sanding it all down, we painted this desk in General Finishes Lamp Black and did a custom taupe wash on the secretary desk lid. We added new hardware and a new label holder on the desk top! " - Upcycling by Amy
"This piece is a solid wood piece. The top, drawers and legs were all sanded and stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The remaining area was painted in GF’s Lamp Black. The entire piece was coated in GF High Performance Topcoat." - Ray's Refurbishing
"This buffet has come a long way! Previously refinished by someone else it had chipping paint and a broken leg. I replaced all the legs, stripped the previous finish, fixed the doors (they wouldn’t close) and then prepped, primed and painted. I also replaced the hardware. I love the new look! Paint color: Lamp Black by General Finishes" - Flipping Unbelievable
"This well-built antique Jacobean buffet has been hand painted in General Finishes Lamp Black while allowing the natural wood to faintly show through. The details enhanced with Modern Master's Antique Bronze Metallic Paint. The inside of each cabinet door include hand painted French inspired stencils painted in black, Modern Master's Antique Bronze and Champagne Metallic Paints. The outside end of each drawer feature hand-painted French script painted in black. The inside of the top drawer has...
"The before and after.
I’m not gonna lie, I’m in love with this one!! It’s solid wood. A mid century classic. Nine dovetail drawers. It’s clean and classic and so stylish!!
I used my favorite on this one (again)!!! Lamp black by General Finishes. That top in a faux wood grain done using a special tool and the Lamp Black paint over Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Completely sealed in a flat High Performance Topcoat. All new drawer liners. All new Hardware. All new trim work and new casters. Isn...
When I first saw this piece, I was both horrified and intrigued. She was in such bad shape. But despite that, you could tell that this was a special piece.
They simply do not make furniture like this anymore. It’s solid. It’s got great bones and the design of it is spectacular!! I believe it is from the late 1800’s.
At one time, there was leaded glass in the two side arches. When I saw it, that glass was shattered and beyond repair. Part of the back was busted out. The claw feet that once...
"United Furniture Solid Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest. Structurally perfect but a cosmetic mess. Its dings, dents and scratches were all addressed. This piece is solid mahogany. NO VENEERS. Newly finished in General Finishes timeless Lamp Black Milk Paint with GF High Performance flat sealer. The original mid century hardware was amazing and has been given a fresh hand patina aged brass finish." - Raised Expectations
"Huge, vintage, French Country triple dresser, by Drexel. This piece is from their Cabernet line. It was updated using General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black, with light distressing. It was sealed with GF’s High Performance Top Coat in Flat. The gorgeous, solid brass hardware is original to the piece." - Garage 9 v2
"This solid oak sideboard has been completely renewed! The top and long legs have been stained a natural white oak that show off the beautiful grain. The front, sides and back have been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with new hardware in champagne bronze. Completely sealed with GF High Performance Topcoat for durability in satin." - Nap Time Furniture Creations
"When I saw this piece I knew it could be beautiful again. It needed some TLC and patience but look at her now! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and accented with vintage hardware. It went from being a diamond in the rough to just being a gorgeous gem!" - Second Chance Creations & Home Decor
"This well-built 1920s Jacobean buffet has been hand painted in three coats of General Finishes Lamp Black while allowing the natural wood to faintly show through. The details enhanced with Modern Master's Antique Bronze Metallic Paint. The inside of each cabinet door has hand painted French inspired stencils painted in black. The outside end of each drawer has hand-painted French script painted in black." - JK Hansen Studios
"The original plan for this dresser was to strip it down and leave it natural. But after it was stripped my client didn’t love the bare wood. We then decided to go black, and it’s always a classic, safe color. This is Lamp Black by General Finishes and it’s a true black color." - Flipping Unbelievable
"My client had been looking for a buffet for awhile, and she found this one on marketplace. I have done other pieces for this client, and for this one I painted it in General Finishes Lamp Black. It’s the perfect true black color, which I love. I also cleaned up the hardware and added wheels to the feet. I love how this turned out!" - Flipping Unbelievable
"I’ve been working on this antique dresser with my subscribers over the last couple of weeks. They watched as I stripped a drawer to see how it might look with a natural finish, looked through a book of French designs for inspo and helped me decide on a finish. I scrubbed the entire thing down, fixed all three drawers so that they slide well again, reattached the top where the boards had warped up and finally painted with the wipe back treatment. This is a solid and heavy piece and was...
"Made by Bassett and it’s solid wood! Added a new wood top, body refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, and updated hardware." - Elm Street Designs
"A pair of nightstands done in Lamp Black by General Finishes as part of a bedroom set for my client. This is a true black color, and probably my most requested! It’s so classic and timeless that I can see why. These nightstands look so modern now, check out the before!" - Flipping Unbelievable
"Lamp Black by General Finishes is a true black color. It’s timeless and classic and right now it’s the most popular color that clients are requesting. This dresser is part of a bedroom set that belongs to my client, and this dresser is huge! Check out what it looked like before!" - Flipping Unbelievable
Dining set transformed with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and flat topcoat
A lovely pair of vintage (possibly antique) tables. They’re made of mahogany.
I got these tables at different times from different people and they are absolutely identical.
The tables were given a makeover using...
"Antique Oak Harlequin table. My initial plan for this OLD piece was to strip down and do a natural paint wash. Unfortunately years of being used as a plant stand took its toll. If you don't know... water causes black staining to oak. Because of the grain it's impossible to reverse. So... Plan B. It had to be unique and a little piece of art. Now finished in General Finishes Linen and Lamp Black Milk Paint. I've given a time worn Harlequin pattern to the top and an antique wash to give a...
"Bedside chests refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black. Updated the top drawers by adding wood and staining in mocha. Sealed in a satin finish." - Elm Street Designs
"Want to know why this table is so unique? The top of this table came from antique floorboards in a house that was repurposed. Such a cool feature and this piece is another example of restoring furniture back to its original finish. I stripped the top and used a mix of stains to color match, and then painted the bottom in General Finishes Lamp Black. Everything was sealed for protection." - Flipping Unbelievable
"Solid wood 5 drawer Bassett brand chest of drawers. Freshly updated and revived this beautiful piece is ready for a new home.The top was sanded and freshly stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain followed by their High Performance Topcoat. For the body I used General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. I left the hardware original to the piece." - Ray's Refurbishing
Nothing is ever simple...
I've spent a week working on the 100+ year old white Italian marble.
Although still a faint shadow...a million times improvement.
These pieces have had a life, a journey and sometimes there's a "hiccup" along the way.
The mark was left from the original wood top piece that sat on the marble for years. (It was NOT an attractive top piece and the mirror was too far gone to save BUT those items are safely stored to be reincarnated at a future time)
What I...
"Antique Black & Aged Brass Buffet/Bar Eight drawers transformed into the appearance of 12. Over 110 feet of custom trim, custom top, and hand patina aged brass shelving and hardware. Custom built 2" thick shelves fully face trimmed.
Finished in General Finishes Lamp Black with aging wash. Flat finish sealer." - Raised Expectations
Top stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel stain and the body in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint
"This lovely little piece was in great shape when I got it. But of course it needed to be given a fresh new life. I decided to paint the shell in the always gorgeous and sleek GF Lamp Black. I also distressed the edges to show off some of the gorgeous natural wood underneath. For the top and drawers I sanded and stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain followed by their High Performance Topcoat." - Ray's Refurbishing
"Step back in time with our stunning Antique American Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers! Meticulously refinished in Lamp Black by General Finishes, distressed edges for that coveted worn-out charm, this piece exudes timeless elegance." - The Picket Fence
"I love myself a bench...
This one was created using an antique iron headboard and chair arms. Finished in General Finishes timeless Lamp Black Milk Paint." - Raised Expectations
"This early American farmhouse step back hutch is arriving this Saturday. She is a stunner. I used classic General Finishes Lamp Black and walnut stain. All hardware is updated. These pieces are becoming harder and harder to find. Black is so timeless. If you are in the market you will not find better quality than this." - Prim Rose Primitives
"Beautiful pair of vintage, Duncan Phyfe style nightstands. These were made by cutting apart a vanity. Updated using General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black. They were sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Flat. The original Hepplewhite style pulls were left as is." - Garage 9 v2
Large buffet made by Mount Airy Furniture Company of North Carolina. This high end piece is made of solid mahogany. The drawers slide perfectly. The doors open onto a large space that runs the width of the buffet. (No shelves) The drawers are dovetailed and the drawer boxes are all wood. It is a very well made piece of furniture.
The finish was updated using...
"Sanded and stained the top in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain which also meant it would need a coat of High Performance Topcoat for protection and durability. For the body she chose GFs never fails to be stunning Lamp Black. I followed that up with a light waxing and buffing. The hardware is original to the piece." - Ray's Refurbishing
A lovely pair of nightstands by American of Martinsville. This set likely dates to the 80’s (scary that that’s vintage now, isn’t it?!?). They are fairly large and very sturdy, with an open shelf area and a single drawer that has dovetail joinery at the backs. They are a mix of wood and engineered materials.
This pair was given a refresh using...
"When in doubt, paint it black, you will never be let down! This desk looks so incredibly chic now!
Naomi used this desk to do her homework when she was still in school and wanted a refresh to it to use it in her home now. Started out with a good sanding and cleaning, patched a few scratches and holes and we had to add an inch of wood to the middle two legs to even them out with the others. no idea why they were shorter. Then we primed and painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and stained...
70’s vintage, solid pine buffet. This sturdy piece has 3 dovetailed drawers and 3 doors which open to a large open space (no dividers or shelves) Everything works as it should.
The buffet was updated from a dated finish using...
"Set of 2 Side Tables/Nightstands. Solid Maple, done in General Finishes Lamp Black with bleached wood tops." - JB Vintage Design
Black Sideboard.
Refinished in Lamp Black Milk Paint by...
I know it’s a bold statement, but I think this might be one of my favorite furniture flips ever! It is definitely a cool piece to start with, but was missing shelves and a drawer. I made new shelves, replaced the drawer front (faux drawer now) painted everything in...
A sleek buffet refinished with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Ge Stain.
"Isn’t this a cool piece?!? I saw this at a antique store…It was stained bright red with a weird leaf connected to the top but I liked the simple primitive style it had so we started be removing the weird leaf then stripped it down as close as I could to the bare wood…I painted it in General Finishes Lamp Black then gave it a cool ombré effect with the distressing. We also wanted to add a little height so I added a set of metal legs which also added a nice modern touch!" - NB.Restorations by...
"✨Stunning French Provincial triple-sized dresser! ✨
Impeccably refinished in Lamp Black by General Finishes Milk Paint, with gold-painted original hardware for a touch of elegance. The top boasts an extra layer of oil-based polyurethane, ensuring an ultra-hard finish for lasting protection." The Picket Fence
"I used a symphony of colors on here. The main color is Lamp Black by General Finishes. I used the rest of the colors for blendinding and texture. They include: Antique Black, Copperhead, Tobacco, Mesa and Maduro. The front panels have a decoupaged front using Wood Crate Trolley paper by Roycycled Treasures. Everything was blended and distressed and sealed using a dead flat wax finish varnish by Polyvine Ltd. New legs, new bail pull handles and freshly reupholstered top finish the look." -...
"Took this kitchen from honey oak to something a bit more modern and elegant using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, with High Performance Topcoat in a Flat." - Goodwillhunting Lawson
"The Hoff - Whether he’s out fighting crime in LA or running in slow motion on the beaches of Malibu, The Hoff is a classic, timeless piece that will spruce up your home. He has been transformed from head to toe with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with champagne toned hardware. The hexagon pattern are wood tiles, stained, sealed and grouted to make them completely durable. Don’t hassel The Hoff and get this stunner before him and KITT drive off and head for the hills on another crime...
OHHHH THIS PIECE!!
First and foremost…it is GINORMOUS!! Second of all it’s OLD. It is primitive and has loads of character!! I can only imagine the stories that it could tell!
I wanted to retain a lot of its original character and keep it somewhat primitive. I wanted this piece to look old but still fit into a modern home. Black never fails. Black suits this cupboard, don’t you agree?
The piece had seen some better days but it is solid oak and honestly, they don’t build pieces like...
"The dated maple finish was updated using General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black and was sealed with their High Performance Top Coat in Flat." - Garage 9
