It was time to figure out what stain i needed to match the original color.
Best stain color for mid century furniture.
Deep yellows can warm up any.
Aside from saving a few bucks and gaining a very functional piece of furniture there s a certain satisfaction i get from refinishing furniture.
The reddish tones were a perfect match to the color of the veneer once the veneer had tung oil applied.
A simple classic white like sherwin williams pure white is a great backdrop for your updated mid century modern look.
Paint it all bright if you can t salvage some of the wood and you decide to paint an entire mid century piece try going with a bright bold color.
Checking my local craigslist shows that prices for mid century modern dressers range from 200 up to about.
It s clean and crisp a true neutral white and it will pair beautifully with those mustard yellow throw pillows or that bold antiqued rug.
To fix the problem of mismatched wood i used mahogany gel stain on the edges and on the curved pulls which worked beautifully.
Minwax pre stain wood conditioner prepares bare wood for staining.
Olive green and wasabi.
Bright white against the dark wood tones is stunning on this dresser makeover.
I highly recommend it with a piece like this.
7 paint colors that nail the midcentury modern look.