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The watchmaker stool


This beautiful watchmaker stool is in our family since ever as it belonged to a relative who was indeed a watchmaker. This interesting stool is made from 2 pieces which form a rotating sitting chair. 
I have been hesitating a very long time before repurposing as I didn't really know how: painting, not painting...? But the major point had to be done: woodworm had made damages and the whole piece needed attention. 
After treatment I used milk paint all over and sanded a little bit to feel the real wood grain. Milk paint is so great to revamp the antique feeling on all furniture!
I customized using typewriting stencils and imagined a cocoa manufacturer sign from Ghana.
I used soft and dark wax to protect the paint; here is the result.

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www.annecharriere.com, milk paint, antique watchmaker stool,

www.annecharriere.com, milk paint, antique watchmaker stool,

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Anne

1 comment:

Mary K. said...

Such a pretty stool and you did a great job of bringing it back to life!

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