I’m finally getting around to telling the tale of our new Mad Men table. It’s less of a story and more of sequence of photos with captions. Here we go:Three weeks ago this package is delivered to my house. Score major bonus points for #brokebackhusband!
This Knoll table is in bad shape, and it’s been modified, but that profile cannot be beat!
I acquired the necessary gear, including oil based high gloss enamel paint for an ultra shiny finish.
First I started with a spray on oil-based rust-protective coat of primer.
After that I rolled on several layers of enamel paint. Man that stuff is THICK.
One cheap piece of 3/4in thick plywood, some geometric oval-drawing, freehand work with the reciprocating saw, many layers of wood filler, and more sanding than I would have thought humanly possible….
Here she is in all her curvy, mid century modern, MadMen styled glory.
Around The metal rim at the base of the table I wrapped a thin piece of plastic. This provides prophylactic protection against damage to the floors.