My 1940's table re-do

Here is the huge project that I have been working on for weeks! This table is estimated to be from the 1940's, and we believe it was handmade. It was a bit rough, but such a beauty. I love everything about this table, but my FAVORITE part? It was FREE! My grandfather found it in a house he was helping clean out (the renters had moved out and left it behind!). He told my Grandma about it, she called me and asked if I wanted it,  I said, "OF COURSE I WANT IT," and the rest is history...

 *This is a picture heavy post, don't say I didn't warn you! :)

Here she is after many coats of paint, tons of sanding, and a little wood filler (then repeat, repeat, repeat).

The legs are absolutely gorgeous.

Here's what the table looked like when I first got it...

It was rough, but those legs and the curved corners are what sold me.

There was a large chunk missing from the middle that ran the width of the table.

Filling with wood putty, then sanding it down...

Priming it...

Originally I was just going to paint the top, then stain the legs, but I decided to paint the whole thing. 

I think painting it made the legs pop even more.

Love those corners...

This piece has such great character.

I did sand a few spots on the top to bring out the detail.

(I love you)

I can't wait to get this table into our dining room and decorate. I'll post more pictures once I finish all the chairs and get it all set up in the apartment.

Thanks for reading,

-Wendy

***UPDATE here is the table in it's new home (and a sneak peek of our new apartment)! Those are not the chairs that go with it, they are from Matt's previous dining set.

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