I picked up this gorgeous little desk recently and I must say that it really has me stumped. Not normally my usual thing but I was more attracted to the shape of the desk rather than the pattern on it.
Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to paint the most beautiful flowers and scrolls and not a novice job by any means its really well done and beautiful.
I would normally paint over this in a heart beat but I think I’m going to have to leave this as is. Well for the moment anyway.
Such gorgeous detail
Maybe if I just give it a good sand and tone down those bright flowers.
What do you all think? Is this just way over the top and needs to be painted or appreciate the artist in someone and leave it alone.
I would love to know your thoughts!!
I would love to know your thoughts!!
Lindy D.
I wouldn't touch it!
Shannon Crissey
I love it! Though it could use a light sanding to tone it down a bit overall – I quite like the color of the central flowers!
I bought a writing desk with a similar paint job once. When I first saw it in the store all I could think about was what color to paint it. Then a few weeks later it was delivered to me and it was so perfect in my room already I couldn't do it! I can see this desk being right at home against a warm wall.
Linda
I like it as is but its not really your usual thing…maybe sand a bit and a white wash over it to tone it down? i dunno your the expert lol 😀 Linda x
loulou
Hi Sandy
Well I appreciate the artist has taken so much time in this piece.
Sadly though – I hate it!
I can see it being painted in a white sanded with a peep of lightest aqua showing through or maybe the newest rave to hit the mags – oyster grey!
Or the delicate pink flower look with vanilla white that you have in some of your photos.
Maybe I have no taste though (hate the type of green used)..
Hope I haven't said too much
x
Loulou
Anna at the Doll House
Hello Sandy
Here in Norway rose-painting on wood is a folk art tradition which I believe has its roots in Germany. Typical, are these rococo s-shapes and colour palette. Old pieces here can fetch unbelievably high prices and although this desk is not very old it may have a higher value in its current state than painted white.
Having said that, I think it would look very pretty white, or grey-painted. What a dilemma.
Anna
Patricia
What a lovely desk, with a graceful shape and detailing. It would look Fabulous painted white in your special style. As one of many people who painted in this folk art decorative style back in the 90s, I would say it is rather dated now. The piece needs to live a new life: I vote White.
The Pink Poodle
Hi Sandy….hope you are well…
hey, i would HAVE to sand it back a little..
Love the fact that someone has painted it..BUT this kind of artwork is now very passe…
so with YOUR touch…you can turn it into a lovelier piece of furniture…
anyways..thats what I am a thinkin~~~~
xx andrea
Junk-it Junction...
Mmm, it is an unusual green, maybe tone it down alot, and see how it looks.If not , at least you are half way there to sanding it all off…what sort of timber is it, it might look better back to timber.Theres alot of work gone into it, but is folkart really around anymore Sandy?
Carina
I would never paint it over! It's gorgoeus like that!
Fiona
hi Sandy – i think this would look good either way – ie as is or white. i personally wouldnt have it in it's current state in my house but i think it will sell. you could always save yourself sopme work and pop it in the shop as it and then if it doesnt sell in a couple of weeks paint it white then.
great find. how much will you sell it for?
cheers Fiona
Raine and Sage
To paint or not to paint. That is the question. I say paint!
chris hobel
I would live with it a while. As a very successful folk/decorative painter in a past life, I still like it in the right place such as a traditional queenslander style home. This piece I think is a little over done. You could try sanding back some of the painted decoration especially on the drawer. The lime wash over the top to soften a little may help. Looking forward to seeing what you decide/ Im sure you will do a wonderful job
Lindy in Brisbane
Ooh, disgusting yet strangely beautiful at the same time. I couldn't stand it in my home like that, but tastes differ, and that paintwork is gorgeous. See if it sells as is, and if not, you know what to do!
My Crafty Home-Life
This is so much fun! I would put a white/gray glaze over it. Too commanding.
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If it's too much I think I would paint all except that part at the very top. I'd sand that area down a little and glaze it to tone it down a bit. Why not play with it before you completely get rid of the art work. I love in the 30's when very clever artist would paint furniture and add floral detail. I notice often it was painted that green.
Kathy
NanaDiana
Well, that is not usually my taste…but it is a lovely piece and well done. I think I would live with it for a while and see if it grows on you..if not, you can always paint it at any time. It's always kind of fun to have one funky piece~ xo Diana
Yolanda
I like your idea of toning it down a bit, but it is beautiful as is also.
Norma
I love the shape of it but not a great fan of the paint job either in this context. I think what you do with it depends on whether or not you intend to keep it or to sell it. If you're keeping it then you should do whatever you want with it, if your're thinking of selling it I'd try it just as it is (well, maybe with a little careful sanding here and there but not over the 'art' itself) and see what happens. If you can turn a profit without reworking too much it then it seems a waste of time to do that.
PS I heard from Karen (from NZ) that you two had a great meet-up recently 🙂
orchidlanedecor.com
Having lived through the "folk art era" I say PAINT. Personally, I think it's disgusting. No offence to folk art lovers, but I'm sooooo over it. I'm sure you'll make it lovely whatever you decide 🙂
Suzy xxx
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It needs to be toned down. I would paint it white, just keeping a little of the detail. Maybe if you paint it and sand it back over some of the flowers so they just poke through….
Peaches and Maple
Oh Sandy, paint it! Sorry but it's truly hideous!
Cas x
Miranda
I'd be inclined to leave it as is.
Michella Marie
Hi Sandy!!
I love your table!! But the green is… well… very green, lol!! I would LOVE to see it white, lightly distressed, with the hand painted detail softened. I recently painted a sofa table for a client that had pink hand painted roses on it but the table definitely needed a fresh coat. I was able to paint the table but carefully wiped away the paint over the roses. It turned out beautifully and my client was very happy with it. If I had to do it again, I would cover the roses with some wax or something to prevent the paint from covering as much as it did. But if you want to soften the colors a bit, I wouldn't worry about the wax.
I hope this helps :)) Happy painting!!
LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!
~~Michella~~
http://www.michellamarie.com
MicheleQ
I think it's beautiful and the contrast against all that white is striking. But you're the one who has to live with it! 🙂
Anonymous
Hi Sandy, I'm looking for the shabby style white couch covers in Australia.. did I read that you do them? (can't quite remember?) Or do you know where I can purchase some? None of the ones I've found have the right kind of feel.
Love what you did with the desk in the end.. beautiful colour, and yes the flowers and green had to go. Thanks a heap!
Lauren.
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KAREN
OOOHHHH! OOOOHHH! SANDY!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE MAGAZINE SPREAD! WHAT BEAUTIFUL PICTURES. MY PARTICULAR FAVORITE IS THE BEDROOM WITH THE WHITE IRON BED. LOVE THAT CHALK BOARD IN THERE, TOO. PLEASE PUT MY NAME IN THE HAT FOR A COPY OF THE MAGAZINE. THANKS SO MUCH!
KAREN