An Antique Oak Dresser Turned Bookshelf

This dresser was one half of a pair, but I've already refinished and sold the taller dresser that matched it. Unlike the tall dresser, which was in excellent condition, the drawers on this guy were pretty shot. I hate messing with bad drawers. It's one of my least favorite chores when refinishing. And so to save myself many hours of grief, I just yanked the drawers out and burned them. I replaced the woe begotten drawers with solid wood shelves, painted to match the case, a fresh blue-gray. I painted the interior in a bright crisp white, and refinished the spectacular oak top to show off the figuring to its best advantage. Now it's a handy piece that could work as a media console, entry table, server, or as extra storage in a kitchen or bathroom. Just picture it packed with stacks of fluffy towels!