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Rustic White French Table with Wood Top

September 17, 2014 by Cassie 58 Comments

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This is one of those posts where the title is exactly what it is about- a rustic white french table with wood top!  I found this table a couple weeks ago at a yard sale near Sawyer’s soccer game (so convenient!).  It was worn and weathered, but I adored its shape, especially the legs…

french table beforePinThis before was taken truly before I had done anything to it- it just looks like I had begun to strip it because it was so weathered.  The benefit of that was that I didn’t have to sand the legs before painting- they were ready to soak it up!  As for the top, I spent about 20-30 minutes sanding it with an orbital sander to remove the finish completely and get it down to bare wood.

I started with the base first, and painted it with a very thin (not quite a dry brush technique but close!) coat of General Finishes Antique White.  I let that dry, and then distressed the details, and sanded lightly where it looked a little streaky.  To finish the base, I went over it with General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax.

For the top of the table, once it was all sanded, I wanted to keep it on the light side.  I used Briwax Golden Oak to both color the wood and protect.  I wiped it on with a rag, allowed it to dry, and then buffed it with a clean rag.

I brought the table to Sweet Clover last week and we staged it with bentwoods, and it was ready for the sale this coming weekend!

french table with #generalfinishes #antiquewhitePin

I just love the finish on the base….

french table details with #generalfinishes #antiquewhitePin

french table with #generalfinishes #antiquewhitePinSo, it was looking loverly… right?  And then it rained this weekend, and I hadn’t been up to the barn until yesterday.  I discovered that we had a leak right on top of the table, so the water sat there for a few days, ruining the finish on the top.  So tomorrow I am headed there to fix it before the sale this weekend!  Should I sand and rewax?  Or perhaps give it a Java Gel stain?  Or paint the top like the base?  What do you think?  I loved it as it was, but I don’t think I can get it exactly the same.

PS- if you want to see the rest of the items we have for sale this weekend, click here to see our facebook album!  I will be working Saturday (which happens to be my anniversary!) and would love to see you!

 

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  1. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:13 am

    No!!! That, my friend, sucks 🙁 The leak that is, not the table. My vote is to keep the top a separate color from the base. It’s just so pretty two toned. Those polka dot bentwoods are killer!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:39 am

      i think so too- might just javagel it…. SIGH.

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Forget the table. Those polka dot bentwoods???????????????????? NEEEEEEEEEED.

    Wait, the table is mighty pretty too. I love how you multi-task. Soccer and work.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:40 am

      they are fun, right? they fall into the category of furniture i never blogged about.

      Reply
  3. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Oh no! I hate when weather interferes with furniture projects! I think you should java gel the top.

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      me too!!!!

      Reply
  4. kathleen says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Aw bummer! depending on the damage, I might just sand and redo it. It really looked great that way!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      i am going to try to- i liked it as it was, too!

      Reply
  5. Haley says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:18 am

    You know I love a good two tone piece of furniture! I can’t believe the luck of having a leak right over the table.

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      me, too!!! hopefully i can get it to look similar!

      Reply
  6. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Oh that is such a bummer!! I LOVE the way this looks… I think I’d go with the Java stain since I’m into two-tone finishes these days. 🙂
    I have almost this exact table in my garage right now — finish on the legs is good, but the top is not. May try out your solution!
    xo heidi

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      we shall see what happens tomorrow when i am there- whatever works! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Suzanne @ The Painted Drawer says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Oh, Cassie I am so sorry! That is a bummer! I love the top natural and I would go ahead and sand it down again and stain it this time. Good luck and best of luck this weekend at Sweet Clover. You certainly have great weather for it!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      thank you- yes we are lucky with this weather!

      Reply
  8. Chrissie says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Oh no, I hate that the top was ruined. Love the patina on the base. I’m sure whatever you do will be fab!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      thank you, chrissie! hope so! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Well that’s a bummer! Do-overs are annoying. Love the nice aged finish on the legs!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      yes- they are!!!!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Oh, what a bummer! I like a wood top for this one rather than paint. The base is really pretty!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer- hopefully we can fix it!

      Reply
  11. Pam @ Simple Details says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Oh no! I love the idea of Java Gel Stain. Those bentwoods look fab with it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      thank you, pam! you know i always love bentwoods with anything!

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Oh so sorry it got ruined. Looks so good. Maybe go Java

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      thanks- we shall see! i am bringing all my supplies i may need.

      Reply
  13. Catherine says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I love that table! So pretty. Sorry the rain spoiled your nice work 🙁 I’m going to echo everyone and say keep the top stained wood. Java would look nice!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      thank you so much! i will see if i can fix it!

      Reply
  14. Patty Day says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I’m not familiar with a Java finish, so i feel I can’t put my two cents in! I do like the legs, so why not try it natural first. You can always make the top different later. Having it all the same leaves it open to fit more spaces and decors.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      i am going to try to sand it and do the same first- we will see!

      Reply
  15. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:50 am

    Ugh – I’m so sorry – your heart must have sank after all of that work! I love the contrast of the stained top and painted base!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      yes- frustrating!!! but i will fix it.

      Reply
  16. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Oh, that so stinks! I was just wondering if you can gel stain over wax, or will you have to sand off the wax first?

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      i am going to try to wax it and see if i can fix that way, and if not i will have to sand.

      Reply
  17. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    What a bummer! I’m so sorry!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      thanks- it will be fixed! fingers crossed!

      Reply
  18. Gretchen says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    oh no–your pretty table! I would cry and cry. Which would not fix the table at all. Happy anniversary!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      i didn’t cry- just was frustrated and then said, well, gotta fix it!

      Reply
  19. Alexis E. says

    September 17, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Java stain! I hope it dries in time for the sale. What a huge bummer!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      thank you, alexis! you and me both!

      Reply
  20. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    September 17, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    pretty! boo to the rain!!! I like it how it was but I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the options you mentioned.

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      off to see what happens tomorrow! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Rita says

    September 17, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    those legs though!! I love it and good luck with your sale and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      thank you so much, rita!

      Reply
  22. designPOST interiors says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    The way you crank out furniture amazes me. I almost believe you get up each day, run, play with your dogs, nuture your children, cook a wonderful dinner, run a successful business, and rub Chris’s feet without breaking a sweat… 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 18, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      uuuuum- cook wonderful dinner might not be on my daily agenda….

      Reply
  23. [email protected] says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Sorry about the leak! The table looked fabulous! I’m sure it will look fabulous again 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 18, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      i was able to easily fix with more wax- phew!

      Reply
  24. Allison says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Oh no! I am so sorry about your table! I love the two tone look of it now but whatever you decide I know will be beautiful! Great legs on that table.

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    • Cassie says

      September 18, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      i was able to fix it with more briwax- phew!

      Reply
  25. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    September 18, 2014 at 12:49 am

    Love the golden oak stain you used! I’ve really been drawn towards lighter stains lately and this looks pretty incredible.

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    • Cassie says

      September 18, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      me, too! and thank you!

      Reply
  26. kirby carespodi says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:05 am

    This looks a little like the new/old table I just bought for my house! Can’t wait to get to work on it. Great job (Too bad about the top. Just work your magic!)

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    • Cassie says

      September 18, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      i was able to fix it with some wax- phew!

      Reply
  27. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    September 19, 2014 at 12:03 am

    Now there is a good set of legs! On the table of course 🙂 Makes me want to whistle!! Pfffttt 🙂 Love it Cassie! Perfect patina!

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    • Cassie says

      September 19, 2014 at 7:55 am

      thank you! whistle away. it loves being cat called.

      Reply
  28. Gwen says

    September 19, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Man…that the balls, yo. You’ll fix it up good. {if you haven’t already! haha! I’m finally finding time to catch up.}

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    • Cassie says

      September 21, 2014 at 7:35 am

      i fixed it with briwax and it was just fine- phew!

      Reply
  29. gail says

    September 21, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    beautiful job on the table Cassie. I sure hope you got the top fixed… what a bummer!

    gail

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    • Cassie says

      September 22, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      yes, i was able to fix it- phew!

      Reply

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