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Duck Egg and Copper Dresser

February 26, 2014 by Cassie 51 Comments

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Good Wednesday to you all!  Hope your week has started off with a bang!  Mine started Monday with a couple bangs, literally.  I wiped out in the mud while taking down the last of the Sweet Clover signs for the past weekend’s sale; and then a half hour later I dropped my phone onto the cement and shattered the screen!  Bang bang!

I am excited to share this dresser with you today.  It’s one of those plain jane but solid maple dressers that was ever so popular in the ’70’s.  It is a BEAST.  With the temperatures hovering around freezing lately and all of the snow, Chris and I lugged it to the basement so I could work on it.

We had to remove all of the drawers and carry them separately, which we usually don’t do.  (And as you can see, we lugged its beast of a match down as well.)  Because I worked on it inside, I didn’t want to sand it, and I knew I wanted to keep the top wood.  I had a nice finish already, and there was no need to mess with it!

I also knew I wanted to change out the hardware.  Before I even saw about 4 blog posts last week claiming that the new trend is copper, I had ordered copper hardware for this piece.  Usually when I am on trend it’s sort of a surprise.   I had chosen the copper hardware for its warmth and complement to the top and duck egg color.  I was lucky enough to find copper cup pulls and knobs from D. Lawless Hardware that would fit the existing holes from the original hardware.  And I was also lucky enough to have D. Lawless provide me with the hardware for this makeover.
I ordered these as I loved the appearance of the screw head…

Cup Pull w/ Screw Heads 64mm Antique Copper L-PN0602-RAL-C

And these knobs to go with them….

Rope Edge Knob 30mm Antique Copper L-PN0293-RAL-C

I got to work removing all existing hardware, and then applied a coat of Annie Sloan Duck Egg, provided to me by Catfish Studios.  I love using this color because it gives a nice solid coat each time…. I was able to get way with one coat on this dresser.

I used fine sandpaper to distress all of the edges, and then went over it all with a clear wax, which I ten buffed to the sheen I desired.  Because it was heavy and in my basement, I had to wait to haul it over to Sweet Clover to get some photos.  So here it is staged for you at the barn!

I admit that this is not my favorite style of dresser, but Ido love how the edges of the drawers distress so nicely, giving it some depth.  And just check out how that copper bounces off the duck egg!

It has a very modern country look to it and would work well as a dresser, changing table, or a sideboard.

We paired it with this table and chair set I painted a while back and staged it as a sideboard.

I am happy to report the table and chairs found their new home, but the dresser is still waiting for its perfect mate!  I am sure it will find a home at our March sale!

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  1. Gwen says

    February 26, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Oh, I’m sure it will find a home! It’s gorgeous.

    Glad there wasn’t a third bang on Monday. I need to keep you around for a little while…

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  2. [email protected] says

    February 26, 2014 at 11:54 am

    It looks so good Cassie and that hardware is perfect for it! xo Kristin

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  3. Julia Konya says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Love the combo. The dresser is so pretty and the photos look amazing!

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  4. ~ rooms FOR rent ~ says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Oh my lanta Cassie!!!! Gorgeous!! Such a beautiful job!! I love everything you do anyways, but this came out great!! I pinned the pulls for a future project we want to do! XO ~ Bre

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  5. anu says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    Such a pretty colour. Changing out the hardware really makes a big difference. Lovely!

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  6. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Gorgeous!! Those copper pulls are like jewelry on it!

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  7. Jenny says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    You really made it beautiful, Cassie. Such a great color mix with the warm and cool colors, tied together with the hardware. Well done, as always!

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  8. Andrea says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I love this color! I didn’t know copper was so big right now, but I love the knobs you picked. I hope you’re having a better week!

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  9. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    All those drawers!!! Perfect as a sideboard. The copper hardware looks awesome!

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  10. Angela Santaniello says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Love your update. You totally transformed it into something current and the hardware is fab. I have worked on dressers like that before and they are so heavy it is unbelievable!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  11. Beth of designPOST Interiors says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    It looks awesome and I’m sure it will get snatched up! I love the color!

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  12. [email protected] says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    even though sky/duck egg blue is my absolute least favourite colour, you did a bang up job on that dresser. [see what i did there with the bang lol] the copper pulls work perfectly with the colour and the staging in this shot is great. have a smashing [better than bang up] day.

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  13. Jaime Costiglio says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Cassie another beauty and of course the hardware can’t be beat. I’m a huge D.Lawless fan (as you know) and the hardware on this piece makes it sing.

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  14. pam {simple details} says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I’m betting it will be gone in a flash! Beautiful combination with the copper hardware!

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  15. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Love the warmth of the copper against the blue and cup pulls are just the best – really pretty Cassie! … And of course it’s snowing again!

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  16. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    So pretty – the color and the new hardware! You have breathed new life into yet another piece!

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  17. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Sorry to hear about your wipe out and phone – your week can only get better after that!

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  18. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I love it! I hadn’t heard copper is the trend but I am loving it right now, it’s nice to know I’m trendy 😉

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  19. [email protected] says

    February 26, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Love the colors on this one!

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  20. Terry Moore says

    February 26, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Cassie, this is such a lovely piece to begin with. It has great lines that I love but needed personality. You did a fantastic job as usual. Reminds me of a dresser very similar that I did…http://foreverdecorating.blogspot.com/2011/09/oh-so-beautiful-dresser.html

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  21. Keya Davis says

    February 26, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    you turned that beast into a beauty! So what happened with the phone, did ya get a new one?

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  22. Between Blue and Yellow says

    February 26, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    So simple and classic! Two of my favorite combos.

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  23. The Painted Drawer says

    February 26, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Gorgeous! Gotta love Duck Egg! I hope you all had a terrific weekend at the Barn. My neighbor was heading over there. You had great weather for it!

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  24. Amber Wills says

    February 26, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    The copper was 100% the right hardware for that!! It looks perfect with the top and the distressing you did. Incredible job!

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  25. Ali Richardson says

    February 26, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Great makeover 🙂 Those cup pulls have the same screw detail as the brass ones in my kitchen do. XOXO

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  26. Good Time Charlie says

    February 26, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    I am so sorry for the two big bangs!! Mud and a broken phone, and on a Monday! The dresser/buffet hopefully cancelled it out. It is gorgeous! I love the copper pulls, looks perfect. I can’t believe how big that thing is! Will make the perfect buffet or high volume dresser for someone soon!

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  27. Gretchen says

    February 26, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    Lovely! The copper is fabulous (I’m pretty sure I started that trend with Abe’s b-day party ;)). Those 70’s dressers are CRAZY heavy, aren’t they? The one in our sunroom is never leaving because I can’t imagine trying to move it again!

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  28. Vel Criste says

    February 26, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    It looks fantastic Cassie! Just discovered your blog, following you from now on!

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  29. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    February 26, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    The combination of the hardware and the color is perfect!

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  30. Catherine says

    February 26, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Love it Cassie! The colour is beautiful. I wish I could drop in to Sweet Clover, it just looks amazing 🙂

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  31. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 26, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    I LOVE the copper pulls with the duck egg blue, Cassie! This one is truly drab to fab!
    xo heidi

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  32. Derrick Lawless says

    February 26, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    Thanks for doing another awesome job! I used the pictures as many places as I could!

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  33. [email protected] says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    What a gorgeous piece! The color and the brass are just a beautiful combination!
    I wish it was warm enough for me to work on furniture in our garage. I’m itching to work on some things!

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  34. RPK Interiors says

    February 26, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    It’s beautiful and the copper does go nicely with the duck egg! Good thing the pulls fit the existing holes because I’m counting 14 drawers! Ha! Did you think you’d ever finish?
    xoxo
    Robin

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  35. Twice Nice says

    February 26, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    Look at all those drawers! I do believe Duck Egg is my very favorite ASCP color. Love it with the copper! This will sell at the next sale I bet.

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  36. Ann says

    February 27, 2014 at 12:12 am

    Beautiful transformation, Cassie! Love the mixture of pulls and nobs… <3

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  37. Allison says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:55 am

    You really transformed this dresser Cassie! I love it. The duck egg is pretty with the copper pulls. Beautiful job!!

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  38. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    February 27, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Such a pretty shade of blue, especially with the wood top and hardware. As usual, well done, furniture whisperer!

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  39. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    I seriously want this dresser to live with me in the barn. Road trip?

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  40. Rita Mireles says

    February 27, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    that looks like a little match made in Heaven if you ask me. I think this makes one of my top five of your pieces.
    You should totally survey your followers and ask for the top 5. It would be interesting to see the results!

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  41. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    February 28, 2014 at 1:29 am

    Hello beautiful!!! The dresser turned out soooo darn pretty! It looks perfect at the barn!! You’re so talented Cassie!

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  42. Dear Emmeline says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:12 am

    copper and duck egg looks pretty darn nice together!

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  43. [email protected] says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    What a great transformation! LOVE! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  44. Kim says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    These two colors look so great together. I love copper and blue! And the bangs love awesome. Love the choppiness, very edgy! Keep warm and I LOVED Orphan Train, btw.. Amazing book.
    [email protected]

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  45. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    March 1, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Duck egg is my favorite color right now! I love what you did with this, the copper looks stunning with it.

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  46. Melanie, LostandFoundDecor.com says

    March 2, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    The bin drawer pulls were a fantastic addition. Would never have thought about using those on a dresser, great idea!

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  47. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    March 3, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Copper is my favorite metal! This looks wonderful!

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  48. Miss Charming says

    March 3, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I love the copper hardware! (Perfect pairing with the blue.) I’m sure it will be snatched up soon!

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  49. Danielle says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Beautiful, Cassie! Love the copper with the blue. That is my favorite chalk paint color. Great transformation.

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  50. Elizabeth says

    December 7, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Just bought my first can of Annie Sloan chalk paint this weekend – so excited! Could you tell me if you did anything to the top or just buffed/polished? Thanks!

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    • Cassie says

      December 8, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      the top was in perfect shape so i didn’t have to do anything

      Reply

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