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Mod Danish Modern Bench

August 3, 2010 by Cassie 42 Comments

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DISCLAIMER: I am not an artist. I just play one on this blog.

A few weeks ago, I picked up this Danish modern slat bench from a lady in town who was moving and giving it away for free. It’s not the sort of thing I normally do, but free is always my sort of thing. 😉
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As you can see, the finish was worn and peeling in some spots. I sanded it with my orbital sander, then took it outside for a coat of KILZ oil-based spray primer. Once that was dry, I took it back inside to brush on another coat of oil-based primer. Once that was dry, it was back outside for some semi-gloss white spray paint. Once that was dry, I used Americana Slate Gray to add some decorative touches. I painted some wispy branches coming from either side. (It’s been so hot that a reminder of what winter branches looks like is welcome around here!). Here it is now. Kind of funky, yes, but a fun piece that would look great in a wide entry of a modern home.
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  1. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    August 3, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    LOVE THAT Cassie! Great job! I want to try handpainting but I haven’t found the right project for it yet.

    XO
    Lenore

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  2. Rita says

    August 3, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    I love this!!

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  3. [email protected] says

    August 3, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    I love it too! but mostly I love FREE, lots more profit that way, huh?
    gail

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  4. Teri says

    August 3, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    What fun! I really like the way it turned out.

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  5. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    August 3, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    This is AWESOME! The perfect place for that design!

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 3, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Cassie, that is so cute!!!

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  7. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    August 3, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    That is so cool. I was wondering what you were going to paint when I read your little discalimer at the top (he, he). You can call yourself an artist all you like I say!
    Kristine
    xx

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  8. Green Gracie Home says

    August 3, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    That is so fun…I love the branches…it fits the clean lines of the piece.

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  9. Allison says

    August 3, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    The branches are perfect for the style of that bench. What a fun project. I bet those slats were hard to paint and get in every nook and cranny! I like this piece. You are talented in so many ways! Handpainting, too!

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  10. thepaperroSe says

    August 4, 2010 at 12:20 am

    I love it! You have won me over to grey…..and you are so good with the free hand. You encourage me….

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  11. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:10 am

    This looks really nice. Love those branches painted on the top. Looks real pretty. You are very talented. And like you said, free is always good. Love & blessings from NC!

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  12. Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:30 am

    Branches are ALWAYS a win! 😉 It looks like something I would do. Did you ask yourself, “What would Ann Marie do?” 😀

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  13. Kimmy says

    August 4, 2010 at 2:12 am

    So gorgeous! I love those painted branches! Amazing transformation!

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  14. Julie says

    August 4, 2010 at 2:19 am

    Great job again, Cassie! Love the design.

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  15. canngil says

    August 4, 2010 at 4:55 am

    very nice save!! a totally different, beautiful look!

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  16. Jen says

    August 4, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    First of all I LOVE the bench!
    And then you go and paint those branches!
    Gorgeous!

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  17. Beans and Buttons says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Really cool! Love the color combo and the details of the branches..What fun!

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  18. Amy Kinser says

    August 4, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    What an awesome bench. I love what you did with it.

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  19. Lisa says

    August 4, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Really cute table/bench. Looks great:)

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  20. Kacey says

    August 4, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    So cute and fun, Cassie!

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  21. Hattie says

    August 5, 2010 at 1:24 am

    oooh! So pretty! the branches really make it something special 🙂

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  22. Rachelle @ Adventures in Creating says

    August 5, 2010 at 2:00 am

    I love your bench and am so jealous that you got it for free! Love what you did with the paint.

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  23. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    August 5, 2010 at 5:03 am

    I like that! What a nice touch to do the tree.

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  24. oops! says

    August 5, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    I Love it! I have so many places I could put this bench!

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  25. Jeannine says

    August 5, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Wish I could find something faulous like this for free. Great redo. The branches were a great idea to break up the white.

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  26. modern jane says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    This looks fantastic! I love it:)

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  27. Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:18 am

    Gorgeous! Your branches turned out beautifully. Was it hard to get the paint between all those slats?

    Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!

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  28. Staci J says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:11 am

    Wow!! That is sooo cool! i LOVE the detail you gave to this bench! And the color is perfect!
    Visiting from justsewsassy.com
    PS. Come by and check out the way fun giveaway going on right now at my blog!!!

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  29. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    August 6, 2010 at 4:47 am

    Love it Cassie! I’m putting it in the PoPP Spotlight… you are totally an artist!

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  30. Its So Very Cheri says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    That is so cool, as soon as I saw it I was thinking it looked similar to the bench the gal entered this month with the LIFEGUARD sign–you will have to go look at her bathroom.

    I love your branch bench. We live in Florida—SW Florida down by the Everglades–right now, so we never have winter like weather, it is hot all year long. I think a winter reminder is perfect.

    You entered perfectly so you will be receiving your Canvas Coupon from Canvas People soon.

    cheri

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  31. Restorative Living says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    This is so modern, yet cottage chic all in one. How did you manage that!?! Beautiful, beautiful. Great project!

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  32. 子吳吳豪 says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    一個人的價值,應該看他貢獻了什麼,而不是他取得了什麼.................................................................

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  33. Suzanne@Meridian Road says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    I’m not usually a fan of modern, but this is so pretty! I really like it!

    Well done!

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  34. Debbie says

    August 7, 2010 at 12:15 am

    That is gorgeous…really thinking outside the box on this one.

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  35. Keep Calm and Decorate says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    You always have such great ideas! I love this and I love the fact that it was free.

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  36. Robin says

    August 11, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    This is a truly great way to recycle (or upcycle as I like to call it.) I love it and would love to see you post this at my linky party Upcycled Awesome!
    http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled9 and come back to my blog for Stashbusting-September. I promise it will be worth your while!

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  37. Jay says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    eeek! love it!

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  38. The DIY Show Off says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:18 am

    It’s gorgeous! You did a fantastic job – I love it! 🙂

    Roeshel

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  39. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says

    August 15, 2010 at 4:33 am

    Cassie – Love the simplicity of this! Gorgeous! Thanks so much for linking to the DIY Club! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  40. Its So Very Cheri says

    August 15, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Check out the DIY Club post this morning–The Voting Is On…

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  41. Jenn Erickson says

    August 15, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Incredible! What a beautiful transformation! I love your style. Honored to be included in the ranks with you as a DIY Club Finalist. Best of luck… Jenn/rook no. 17

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  42. freckled laundry says

    August 15, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    Congratulations on your DIY Club nomination. This is b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l.! Good luck to you!

    Jami (fellow DIY finalist)

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