This is a waxed table work on an antique farmhouse table.
Damage was not really severe but urgently needed a great clean, sand, wax and patina. It was due to be shown in a store as a counter top.
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| BEFORE |
The whole place experienced an extreme and unique makeover in terms of deco.
Firstly the laminated floor was removed giving place to a wonderful polished cement. Walls were then whitewashed with lime; false ceiling went off too and steel grids were fixed instead to sustain natural fabric lamps.
The aim was to re-use industrial elements for the decor. Rolling corrugated steel bars (used in construction) and wooden planks have been used for hanging shelves.
Adding a few white sprayed branches of olive trees the place now looks like a typical Andalusian penthouse surrounded by local nature.
Coming back to the antique table: once cleaned, sanded and protected I waxed (les Antiquaires wax) with heat gun and obtained a great patina. It stands now in the shop and the mixture of industrial elements combine perfectly with boho chic style of the articles.
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| AFTER |
Check out BEFORE and AFTER as well as tutorial.
The pictures as follow were taken more than 12 years ago when I went to Africa. Before landing in Ghana, my first stop was in Senegal. So I had the privilege to stay at my friend and artist’s home: Martine Nostron (http://www.martinenostron.com). As said before I cannot really describe this with pictures so will try reminding feelings: free spirit, creativity, talent, strength…
I remember an airy and bohemian home. It was all about no material lifestyle; no power of consumption to which we are so much used to, but just creativity.
