/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10104882
I get where you're coming from and I've definitely died a little inside when I've seen people paint up say, beautiful oak vintage furniture with a unique patina or slap some white chalk crackle paint over a Victorian antique. On the other hand, I don't think we should necessarily be too precious – I've seen some amazing transformations of furniture that was destined for landfill, or unappealing vintage furniture given a new lease of life. Not to mention painting furniture isn't a modern phenomenon, lot's of vintage or even antique furniture was lacquered or painted, as well as covered in thick layers of varnish. In general, I'd rather see furniture recycled and given a new lease of life, so they can be used and enjoyed again than chucked out.

I've also worked for charities where people donate furniture and a lot of the wooden items, particularly pine and low-mid quality furniture from the 30s, 40s, 60s and 70s just don't sell and after taking up space for months, are either recycled or given to a furniture project. Sometimes volunteers paint the furniture and suddenly it sells. I'd rather furniture like this find new homes after being 'upcycled' than end up just recycled for parts. Hell, some of it is perceived as so ugly, unfashionable and undesirable that we can't even give it away.

Pic related is cheap faux baroque style furniture painted black.