Hi everyone. I hope you are having a great day! We have some grandkiddos here and SO you KNOW it’s a blast. With swimming, eating, playing “Go Fish”, and more eating, we are having a lot of fun. BUT, I have been thinking that I needed to share my Vintage Rustic Pine Chest with you.
Why, you ask? Well, I have used it A LOT recently in my living room pictures. In the Welcome Home with Balsam Hill Tour, My Living Room Gallery Wall, AND, Our Living Room Makeover.
Not only is it the perfect size as a sofa table, the right color for contrast in our home, it was MADE by my grandpa.
You will see in the next few pictures why it is so special to me. This Vintage Rustic Pine Chest has been with me for 18 years now. AND it was probably built in the 40s or 50s. I am not sure which.
It has moved from California to Nevada and several times since. I have used it as a cedar chest, a chest at the foot of our bed, a window seat, and now a sofa table.
You can tell it is worn and beat up. I have wanted to paint it several times. BUT, I just can’t bring myself to do it.
It is an ideal place to keep mementos, newspaper clippings, baby books, etc… The tray on top is held by small strips of wood.
You can see the strip of wood I am talking about better in the picture above.
As a child, I can remember this Vintage Rustic Pine Chest being at the foot of the bed in the guest bedroom at grandma and grandpa’s house.
The vintage and worn hinges are just the right feel I like in our home. I don’t think I could ever paint those either.
Even the handles on each side have just the perfect patina that I like.
Another cool fact: The doily on top in this picture, was made specifically for this chest. My grandma crocheted each tiny stitch. You can see that is it a little worn for the ware, but, that’s what it is all about for me.
So, if you see my Vintage Rustic Pine Chest again, you will know the story behind it. I have always liked that vintage pieces have a story. Sometimes, I wish they could speak, and tell us their history. Don’t you???
Thanks for visiting today and letting me share something that I treasure with YOU.
Make it a beautiful day with those you love.
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I am like you, I have an old chest that I use for a coffee table-ish thing. I think about painting then my heart says no. It is from my step-fathers family and from New England. My sister also has one that has rope handles..Some things are just too heartfelt to re-do.
What a great story about your chest. I am glad you resisted any idea of painting it. When painted furniture goes out of style your chest will still be glowing in it’s original color. History is wonderful, but family history is the best.
Hi Meegan, I love the chest that your grandfather made and the story behind it I also have a chest that relates back to my grandparents in 1910. It wasn’t made by my grandfather, but was in fact shipped thru Chicago BY him to my grandmother. I would love to know the detailed story behind the chest and where it came from when they already lived in Illinois. To my knowledge, they never lived any other place, after their marriage, than Illinois. The finish is worse for wear after being left in a HOT attic by my parents after shellac was applied, so you know the mess the finish is in. I hate to remove it but it has to be done. There are bits of fuzz all over the top and side from articles of fabric/clothing having been left laying on it for months or years. Wish me luck!
… I love your chest Meegan… and the story behind it…. I really like the crocheted runner you Mother made for it,,, so lovely…
I would have taken this with me when I moved too…. so versatile …
Have a great day with the grand kids….
Hugs… Barb xxx
Meegan, your rustic chest is wonderful and I wouldn’t change a thing. It is a wonderful heirloom from your grandparents. It is very cool that you even have the original doily that your grandmother made for it. You have a true treasure! I love a little vintage rustic in all kinds of decor, it give a room a lot of soul!!
You are absolutely right Sherlynn-it does give a room a lot of soul. Thanks for your sweet comments.