Rockwell Restorations

02/27/2022

02/27/2022

05/11/2020

Hello, everyone!

Last week, I refinished a vintage cedar chest - this is a personal project and will be going up to our cottage, to hold our blankets and quilts in.

Such a soft, warm colour - serene and calm, this washed blue-grey has a drop of pale green in it. Perfect for a relaxing cottage vibe :)

The trim has been painted in a slightly lighter tone, but blends in so well, it is almost unnoticeable.

Very pleased with how this turned out! :)

05/11/2020

I rarely post refinished items which are for personal use, but I've been thinking lately, I should change that! ;)

Last year we were very busy, rebuilding our cottage, and I furnished it with restored and refinished items.

Last week, I finished this vintage rocker (before and after). I almost didn't want to refinish it, as the original state was very uninspiring. But, once I painted it, it became very modern and sleek! I'm in love with this chair now, and can hardly wait to take it up to the cottage!!

The colour is an on-trend, rich dark blue on the edge of black, with a pearlized metallic glaze on top.

I am now in love with chairs!! :)

05/11/2020

Vintage Banker's Chair

Go ahead - add a pop of colour to your life! Spring is here, and now would be the perfect time to add this extremely sturdy, extremely gorgeous chair to your decor.

This colour is not for the faint of heart. She is bold and she is beautiful! This bright teal-blue is one of those colours that can really revive a living space. It blends with any neutral, is versatile and stylish, and looks great with yellow or red accents.

Envision this chair anywhere from being an extra dining chair to being in your office to being by the front door. Or, a splash of colour at the cottage...

Pick up is in North York.

Measurements are:
18” h (to the seat) / 28" h to arms / 33" h to top of the back
22” w
19” d

05/11/2020

Tall Vintage Side/Hall Table

Classical tall table with drawer and bottom shelf, refinished in a deep, coal black and a metallic brushed steel finish.

Ideally suited to small spaces, this table would be perfect near the front door where you can drop your phone and keys when you come home. Or, it could be used as a plant holder, or any other usefullness you can imagine, in your entry or hall way.

Measurements are:
16" w
16" d
30" h

Pick up is in North York (near 401/404).

05/11/2020

Vintage Sewing Storage Cabinet

What better way to spend your isolation time than by sewing or crafting and having this rare find, by your side.

Treat yourself to this sunny, happy and flirty coral storage piece made by White Sewing Machine Products Limited.

This small cabinet will make a great accent, and can help bring some life and energy into your creative space!

Enjoy the fun, bright side of life!

Measurements are:
16" w
11" d
24" h

Pick up is in North York (near 401/404).

05/11/2020

Art Deco Side Table (With Magazine Storage)

Whether your magazine reading material is something fun, such as a Soap Opera Weekly or a serious bit of reading material like Smithsonian or Science, this retro side table will help keep your magazines in order. The top provides a nice, flat surface for items such as a coaster and a hot drink, your reading glasses, and perhaps even a book or two.

Reflect your personal taste and flair with this table, re-invented in a custom colour between a deep teal and an emarald green, which commands your attention without being brash and almost always makes you take a second look. This colour would pair well with grey or taupe colour schemes.

Measurements are:
27" w
13" d
22" h

Pick up is in North York (near 401/404).

04/16/2020

New inventory!!

I just inherited a few items from my husband's mother, who recently moved into a nursing home, and could not take her furniture with her.

There are a few pieces which are in perfect condition, but there are some others that are in need of refinishing. I am ever so grateful for these pieces and will try my best to refurbish them with care ;)

We have a vintage:
- sewing storage cabinet
- tall side table (or hall table)
- cedar chest
- banker's chair
- deacon's bench

With our current isolation in effect, this will certainly keep me busy for the next few weeks! ;)

04/06/2020

*** SOLD *** This antique radio cabinet, that has been converted and updated, has found its new loving home!

03/24/2020

*** SOLD *** This tall, vintage cabinet has found its home!

03/17/2020

New inventory!!

I just picked up this Art Deco table/magazine holder, from a very sweet woman, named Cris. She is moving back to Vancouver, and although the piece as been in her family since her grandmother's day, she has decided not to take it back with her.

Isn't it unique? I just love the lines on it, and can't wait to be able to refinish her! Given our current social distancing situation, I will have lots of time to consider the right kind of finish.

If you are interested in making this table yours, let's work together on how you envisage it! ;)

03/17/2020

New personal project!

Today, I picked up these two French Provincial end tables, each with a single drawer, made by the Canadian firm, Knechtel.

This coming week, as we are all staying in for the safety of others
and of ourselves, I plan to paint these, and make them even more beautiful than they already are.

They are destined for the cottage, to go in the guest bedroom. I'll show you the finished project in a few days! Stay tuned (and stay safe

03/13/2020

Vintage Cabinet

Where would you put this beautiful cabinet to add a touch of elegance and romance to your surroundings? At home, or at the cottage? In a long hallway, in the kitchen or dining room, or in a nursery?

Perfect in so many rooms, this piece is so versatile and could be styled many different ways to fit your own personal style and decor!

Here, the cabinet has been styled for a nursery, but would look equally gorgeous as towel and toiletries storage in your washroom. Or, as a dining room display, with the plate grooves that will allow you to stand your collectible plates upright.

This lovely display cabinet has been hand painted in a pale blue colour, with the slightest hint of greyish-green and is serene yet bold at the same time - the perfect shade to match any style!

Reflect your personal taste and flair for many years to come with this beautifully finished, traditional-style cabinet that has a timeless appeal.

Pick up is in North York (401 & 404)

Measurements are:
69” h
36” w
14” d