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Weathered Provence French Coffee Table

March 12, 2013 by Cassie 52 Comments

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Lately, I have had a hard time finding smaller pieces to work on.  I can’t wait for garage sale season to start so that becomes a lot easier again.  Yesterday, Sarah and I hit a couple thrift shops in the quest for small tables…. We didn’t find much, but I did find this coffee table.  I loved the lines of it; those French lines get me every time!

I brought it home and worked on it right away!  The top was sort of glossy, so I decided to give it a light sanding just to be sure my paint would adhere properly.  I wasn’t sure which color I was going to paint it…. I thought I would stay safe and use something in the white family.  But while I ate my lunch and caught up on my favorite blogs, I saw Sherry’s pictures from her recent trip to Scott’s Market.  Sherry is one of my favorite designers, and if she likes something, then there is an unwritten law, that it is cool.  Well, she shared this table that she loved….

Similar lines, huh?  So naturally, I had to go with a similar color- I loved her find!

I painted it with two coats of Annie Sloan Provence.  To finish it and give it a similarly weathered finish to the table above, I used my secret weapon.  This is one of my favorites because it finishes and weathers all in one.  Want to know what it is?  It’s Briwax in Golden Oak from Rockler!

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The above image is the clear but I used Golden Oak.  I applied it with a wax brush to help create the antiqued look.  Here is my own version of Sherry’s table….

Pretty close, huh?  I love this color, and love it in the antiqued version.  Stay tuned because I have another Briwax Golden Oak project coming this way with a little tip later this week.  Or maybe next week.  soon.

This table will also be available at the barn sale this weekend!  Hope to see you there!
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  1. uniquelyyoursormine.com says

    March 12, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Love it! I know what you mean about having a hard time finding small pieces! – Susan

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  2. SHERRY HART says

    March 12, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I loved the one I found and I love yours!!! Seriously it stopped me when I saw the lines and color and I wanted so badly to have a place for it:(. Amazing how almost the exact table they are. You did a great job and I’m glad I could provide some inspiration!

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  3. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    So pretty! That color looks beyond fabulous!

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  4. Angela Santaniello says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Love the color and the weathering! Lately, I have noticed the selection of thrift store furniture is so bleak. Plus, what they do have is seriously high priced. I just really quickly sold three benches I had refinished on craigslist and was looking for some other pieces to do, but no luck. We’re looking forward to tag sale season, too!

    Angela

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  5. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    I love this piece!! The color is so fab and I see tables like that all the time at my favorite thrift store. Little do people know how it can be transformed! Another beautiful piece, Cassie!

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  6. Kristin Cadwallader says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    Ooooooh! I love that color! xo Kristin

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  7. Gwen says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Stunning, my friend! That color is so gorg… I wish I was the barn so I could be there… or that table. It’s probably go better curves!

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  8. Rubylicious Bespoke says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    So beautiful, love the colour too

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  9. Cathy Wall says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    That Sherry, she is a style maven! What a find Cassie, and it goes without saying that you have done a magnificent job!

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  10. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    The folks who own the shop where my booth is said they are TIRED OF AQUA! How can that be? Anyway, I’m doing some gray stuff right now…but I still love my blues and greens, dammit!

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  11. Jaime Costiglio says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Oh so pretty. Cassie I can’t wait for garage sale season – my list is long and old and I’m hoping for some good finds.

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  12. Jenny says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    I’d say YES, definitely a close comparison, and definitely way cool! Love it!

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  13. Decor & Harmony says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Love it 🙂 you are always up to something good!

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  14. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Another great table transformation. I’ve used Provence as well, and love the colour.

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  15. pam {simple details} says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Perfect knock-off! 🙂 Thanks for the Bri-was tip, too!

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  16. [email protected] says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I saw this on instagram and it made my heart skip a beat.

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  17. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    That’s a big beautiful coffee table and I love the color! … I’m on the hunt for stuff again. Not much to choose from so far. And the prices on Craigslist are through the roof!

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  18. Twice Nice says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Wow, you nailed it! Great color, and love the shape of that coffee table. They ARE hard to find right now!

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  19. Melissa Skidmore says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    So beautiful! I LOVE that color! I have not tried it yet. Looks like I am going to have to give it a go! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  20. Rita says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Wow they look like twins! Ok so I’m gonna have to check out Sherry’s stuff. If you love her stuff she has to be VERY inspirational!! 😉

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  21. Hetty says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    That table looks gorgeous!! love the color.

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  22. Sayuri says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    These French lines get me every time too!
    Your table turned out gorgeous, love the color and the way you distressed it 🙂

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  23. Julia Konya says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    You know I love that color too. Looks awesome!
    Can’t wait for garage sale season too.

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  24. Julia Konya says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    You know I love that color too. Looks awesome!
    Can’t wait for garage sale season too.

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  25. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    So beautiful! LOVE the color!!

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  26. May Hussein says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    It’s beautiful! I have a table with very similar lines that i’ve been contemplating to paint or not to paint…to stain or not to stain…This is getting me to think 🙂 very pretty!

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  27. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Cassie the table is gorgeous. I love that the color has a “soft” appearance!
    Your projects amaze me!

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  28. Christine @ Park House Love says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Beautiful! I love the color…and I’m super impressed with how fast you work 🙂

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  29. Jo Murray says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Love that Provence blue – fantastic! Jo at Chouchou Chateau

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  30. Dear Emmeline says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    love this color. i really must find a piece to use it on!

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  31. Vintage Prairie Style says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    love it! you always choose such great colours – it’s making me want to move out of the white zone…
    keya

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  32. Renee says

    March 12, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Ou La! La! Very pretty and very similar. Great job as usual.

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  33. Allison says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:27 am

    Very pretty table! One of my favorite blues and I love the lines of that table. Lovely as always Cassie!

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  34. [email protected] Charm says

    March 13, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Cassie,
    Lucky you to find such a charming french style table…her makeover looks great!!

    Blesings,
    Linda

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  35. Gail Wilson says

    March 13, 2013 at 1:42 am

    so pretty Cassie! love the color and the distressing (you know I struggle with both, so I truly appreciate how well you do these things)
    gotta love quick and easy makeovers!
    gail

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  36. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    March 13, 2013 at 2:11 am

    Love it in this color! Yes I agree completely with that unwritten rule!

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  37. [email protected] From the Heart says

    March 13, 2013 at 2:32 am

    Oh la la, love this color. I have a couple of pieces that I want to do in this color. Very pretty. Visiting you from PoP Party.

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  38. Kelly says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Looks just like the inspiration! I will never get sick of that amazing color.

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  39. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:46 am

    So pretty! I think this may be my favorite ASCP color. I’ve been having the opposite problem and not finding any larger items like dressers these days!

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  40. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:07 am

    I had to scroll back up because I thought it was the same table. My father-in-law has that table, and don’t think I’m not going to be eyeing it the next time I’m at his house 😉

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  41. Catherine King says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:47 am

    Love it Cassie!

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  42. Lorraine Finkbeiner says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Wonderful color Cassie! Love the finish the Briwax gave too! Nice look!

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  43. Good Time Charlie says

    March 13, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    I would say that is far more than coincidence that you saw that table when you were deciding what to do with yours! I want that color in my home. Lucky find, the table’s lines make me weak in the knees.

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  44. Ali Richardson says

    March 14, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    gorgeousness! XO

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  45. The Rusty Heart says

    March 14, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Just came across your table and it is beautiful. I love the style and color. Great job.

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  46. denise...on a whim says

    March 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Really great table. Love the color you chose!

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  47. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    March 17, 2013 at 2:06 am

    Love it Cassie! You always do such beautiful work! I can’t wait for garage sale season, either! I think I’m having withdrawals! 😉

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  48. Foragli SEO says

    March 20, 2013 at 6:34 am

    post Dining room furniture

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  49. Kerry Jackson says

    September 29, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    Hi I love this table going to try it what colour was it? And did you put the wax on after painting it? Thank you

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    • Cassie says

      October 3, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      hi kerry! it’s provence by annie sloan. and yes the wax was after. 🙂

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  50. Jennifer says

    July 29, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    So beautiful, thanks for sharing! Did you put the wax on heavier in some spots or sand part to make the weathered look darker in some areas of the table?

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    • Cassie says

      August 7, 2017 at 11:07 am

      Hi Jennifer! I just sanded some spots and where it was sanded the wax soaked in more.

      Reply

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