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Vintage Red and White Kitchen Dining Set

August 20, 2013 by Cassie 49 Comments

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Happy Tuesday!  We did it!  We survived the first day of school!!!  Here are the kids ready to tackle first and third grade….

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They hopped off the bus full of smiles and excited to tell me about the new friends they met!   Emmy was so excited because a new friend in her class just moved here from Germany, and Emmy had some good friends that are currently in Germany!  They thought it was funny that they had no homework, but Mommy had lots of homework (all the paperwork I had to fill out…).  I am so proud of my big kids…. they really aren’t babies anymore.

Sigh.

Moving on.

So let’s take a look at this fun little retro set I found on craigslist.  It’s a drop leaf maple table with two chairs, and aside from needing aesthetic work, was in  great solid shape.  I forgot to take a real before of the table, so you get a during.

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See that cord in the above picture?  That belongs to my orbital sander…. I sanded all of the pieces lightly and then went to work with one of my favorite paints, General Finishes from Rockler.  The table for 3 coats of Antique White, and the chairs got 3 coats of my favorite red, Red Pepper.
After painting them, I used 160 grit sandpaper to distress by hand along the edges.  And finally, I finished both with General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax, which goes on beautifully.  I buffed all the pieces by hand with a rag.  Here is the after…

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It just so happened I had the perfectly matched mums in my garden!  These are now called red pepper mums. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Here is a close up of that gorgeous red….

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And the light distressing…

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I just love how perfectly the two chairs tuck under the table.  This set would be fabulous in a small kitchen.

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Emmy was more than willing to model it for me.

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And I just couldn’t help getting closer… love this girl so much.

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This set may already be spoken for by a friend of mine, but if not it’s headed to the barn for September! I can see it all decked out for fall.  And it makes me wish I had a fun red, white, and aqua retro kitchen!
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  1. Julie @ Restlye Relove says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Love this dining set Cassie! I love drop side tables and the chairs are a gorgeous red. It all looks perfect and so inviting. And your daughter is the cutest! x J

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  2. Susan Homeroad says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I love this set! Red and white was a perfect color combo and looks perfect with that jar of flowers! Beautiful!

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  3. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:13 am

    OMG is that cute. I love the red! Glad school went so well! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Suzan Sweatman says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:19 am

    What a beautiful set Cassie – love love love the red chairs!!!
    AND your daughter is growing so quickly! She looks like a little lady sitting there ๐Ÿ™‚
    XOXO

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  5. Courtney says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Beautiful colours!! And modelled so well by Emmy ๐Ÿ˜‰ glad they enjoyed school, makes it all so much easier when they do.

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  6. [email protected] says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:50 am

    There’s a soft place in my heart for little tables and chairs like this. It reminds me of my grandma’s kitchen growing up. I love that you made the chairs red ๐Ÿ™‚ xo Kristin

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  7. Julia Konya says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Cute photos!!! Love the table and chairs
    And hurray to German friends! LOL

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  8. Dana Frieling says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    If it makes it to the barn you totally need to put a checkered tablecloth under it like a rug! Happy your kiddos had a happy first day. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Down to Earth Style says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Your kids are so cute. Emmy has an amazing tan from summer. Our kids don’t go back to school until after labor day. They are sure ready ๐Ÿ™‚ The colors you chose for the table and chairs fits the style of them so well. A very cute set. Sturdy looking, too.

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    What a cute set and so fresh and pretty in red and white! Glad the kids had a great first day of school! They look so happy!

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  11. Mrs. DeVore says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    What a cute set! I love how you paired it with the aqua jar and red flowers!

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  12. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Emmy looks so much like you in that last picture! That table is super cute – i love that you went with red chairs. I just bought an old retro dining set for our new kitchen, but it needs some fixing as the old owners put screws in from the underside and they went through the table top….sheesh…

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  13. pam {simple details} says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Wish we could see where it goes, I bet it will be charming! Btw, your cute kiddos are still babies…you’ll see! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. The Painted Drawer says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    You guys start early! We start next week. The set is adorable and so is your daughter!

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  15. Life Between Potato and Rice says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Lovely dining set ! I love the color combination !

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  16. Vintage Prairie Style says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Love the red and white. That is one cute model!
    Keya

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  17. Art and Sand says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Emmy is the perfect model for that sweet little drop leaf table. And those chairs – too cute!

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  18. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    That turned out so cute! Love the photos of your kids — they’re pretty cute too! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Dear Emmeline says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    So glad the kids had a great first day! I’m hoping it goes as well for Elise. Emmy is the perfect model for your cute little table set.

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  20. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I’m sorry although the table and chairs are fantastic, you do know that the kids steal the show!

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  21. Erin @ His and Hers says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Love the flowers with the adorable table and chairs! Happy school starting, mama ๐Ÿ™‚

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  22. Allison says

    August 20, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Glad the kids had a good first day! They’re so cute together. That is a fun dining set…love the red and white and yes, ideal for a small kitchen. Beautiful job Cassie! Also, fun to see Emmy wearing that pink sweater…thought I recognized it.

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  23. Ali Richardson says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    LOVE this little set and that beautiful little Emmy! Stop growing Emmy, stay tiny! xo

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  24. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Such a cute little table and chairs! I can picture waking up, walking into the kitchen to get my orange juice, seeing the table and chairs being so happy to sit there while I drink my juice. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. Rita says

    August 20, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Yay for the first day of school!!
    and the table/chairs are precious!! I’m sure it’ll sell soon.

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  26. Brandi says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Your children are beautiful. I hope they have a great school year. The table and chair set is adorable. Great makeover.

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  27. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Soooo cute! I have a very similar table (only round) that I’m painting Old White… love the red chairs!
    But I might have to do mine in aqua. ๐Ÿ™‚
    xo Heidi
    PS — so glad they had a great first day! Onward!

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  28. Michelle Scheibe says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Emmy is such a darling table model. I’m going to steal both the table and your daughter….but I’ll leave her homework with you.

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  29. thebrooklynfig.com says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Fantastic! Love how it came out and the little bit of the distressed look you added was a perfect touch.

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  30. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Glad the kids had a good first day back at school. Emmy is gorgeous sitting at the table so grown up and i love the look you choose for the table set.

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  31. [email protected] says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    That little table set is SO cute…but completely eclipsed by those cute kids!

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  32. RPK Interiors says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:08 am

    This is cuteness squared! Cute kids and cute transformation! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  33. [email protected] says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I love this little set and that you painted the table white and the chairs in red! ๐Ÿ™‚ would definitely look great in a small retro kitchen ๐Ÿ™‚ your model looks adorable too! ๐Ÿ™‚ she’s so pretty!

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  34. Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I love this set! That red is fabulous. And those kiddos… ohhh I could just love them up. They look just alike and just like YOU… its too funny.

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  35. [email protected] says

    August 21, 2013 at 2:27 am

    super pretty especially the pic with emmy at the table.
    this set would look great with wood chairs beside the red. ooh i can just imagine it.

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  36. Kelly says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:03 am

    The set is super cute, but your model is a million percent cuter. Love their first day of school pics!!

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  37. Twice Nice says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:10 am

    Lovely! I can see it set with a big wooden bowl full of crispy fall apples!

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  38. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    August 21, 2013 at 5:15 am

    The table and chairs are so sweet! I love that you went with those colors. And Emmy is so stinkin sweet. I’m so glad that they had a great first day of school, too! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  39. Gail Wilson says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    sooo cute–everything! yay for the first day of school! sweet picture of sawyer and emmy! ๐Ÿ™‚

    what a great little vintage set… love the colors cassie. You’re the queen of color selection!

    emmy looks so grown up modeling for you!

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  40. Hetty says

    August 21, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    I am completely in love with this table and chair set! Love the milk paint choices. Yes, your beautiful children are getting big, you are so blessed. Emmy knows how to pose perfectly for the camera!

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  41. Sarah @Savvy Young Something says

    August 22, 2013 at 12:52 am

    Oh my gosh, that picture of Emmy belongs in a magazine. I love the way she has her legs crossed. So adorable!

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  42. Catherine says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Beautiful! Love how those chairs tuck in too, looks lovely ๐Ÿ™‚

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  43. Pam Jackson says

    August 23, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    That is adorable….nice job.

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  44. Good Time Charlie says

    August 23, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    This is so darn cute!!!! It was like it was meant to be Red and White. So cute!! Emmy just makes the whole thing look like a magazine shot. Love.

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  45. Norma says

    August 24, 2013 at 3:59 am

    That table looks great. I just bought an Antique Dining Table for my home at Mecox. They had so many beautiful options there and I love how high quality there furniture is.

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  46. Kayla Janachovsky says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Beautiful updates! I’m hosting a Wall Decal giveaway that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/wall-decal-giveaway.html

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  47. Rhonda Kueck says

    August 30, 2013 at 1:36 am

    I love the table and chairs. I found you thru My Repurposed Life. You should come party with us starting at 9:00pm cst tonight. http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/2013/08/craft-frenzy-friday-2.html Come by and link up!

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  48. dinette styles says

    November 1, 2013 at 8:52 pm

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  49. Rose Lee says

    November 25, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Good informative dear. I have More stuff about Kitchen Dinning Sets Ideas to share

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