Vintage Metal Typing Table Makeover

June 22, 2021

This old metal typing table was a 2019 find at the Littlefork Citywide Rummage Sales. I paid $1 for it.

I found it still kicking around in my shed this spring and decided to give it a makeover for my covered patio.

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Photo of upside down metal vintage typing table

The table had already been spray painted an orange red on the top sides, but the bottom was still original green.

I washed it down with Dawn Dish Soap water, and then brushed on two coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Caviar. I painted the top and bottom sides.

I pulled out a French Flower Market stencil from Maison de Stencils that I have had a couple years now.

Photo of a vintage typing table with French stencils

I taped it to the tabletop and pounced on the stencil with Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Drop Cloth.

Photo of a stenciled vintage typing table

Here's the finished top stencil. I just love Dixie Belle Chalk Paint, especially the color Caviar.

Photo of a French stencil package from Michael's

I decided to add the French script portion of this Artminds stencil to the drop down table sides.

I had this stencil in my stencil bin from Michael's. I have used parts of it before on other projects. There are 7 pieces.

Photo of a typing table being stenciled with a French Script stencil

First, I centered the stencil vertically and horizontally and then filled in the top and bottom space with additional stenciled script lines.

I don't know French, so not sure if any of it makes sense!

Photo of a French script stencil on the typing table leaf

Photo of a painted & stenciled vintage typing table

I sealed the paint and stencils using two coats of Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Multi Purpose Clear Matte Spray.

Photo of a painted & stenciled vintage typing table on the covered patio

I will be using the table on my covered patio this summer, between my Adirondack chairs.

Photo of newly painted & stenciled typing table.

Photo of vintage typing table with new paint & stencils on the patio

I will be sharing the rest of my 2021 covered patio decor very soon.

Photo of a vintage typing table with new paint & French stencils

I think the old typing table adds vintage charm to covered patio!

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Mcgypsy9June 22, 2021 at 5:04 PM
I can’t believe you got that for $1.00! Great repurpose!!
bwarner50@hotmail.comJune 22, 2021 at 5:15 PM
Carlene,
I just love your makeover. And I love seeing old furniture made into something new and useable! What a great job you've done. I'd like to sit in your Adirondacks and sip a glass of tea!

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