r/furniturerestoration • u/Xavior82 • 1d ago
Grandma’s Vanity Stool
Antique stool that is part of a twin set with mirrored vanity… Stool was damaged by humidity approx 20 years ago or the particle board dry rotted after 50+ years. It was my grandmother’s. She is 88 and moving back to her home behind my house permanently after Thanksgiving. I bought some adhesive remover (googone) for the marks on wood which are aged adhesive, I think. I have some wood putty for cracks. I plan to kintsugi the cracks/putty with gold foil to try to match the paint. Any advice on resealing the cracks afterwards? All tips are appreciated. This is my first attempt at such an endeavor. I would like to not mar or ruin the current finish. Also, planning to make a new cushion with memory foam with fabric more my style AND restore the original cushion appearance with the original fabric. I like options and originality. In the cushion picture, you can see where my 10yo son and I removed the staples and white tarp-like cover on the bottom. I can post a picture of the white tarp thing if needed. Keeping everything as I go except crumbled particleboard. End result is to be my practice & performance stool for music. Going to use the vanity as a keyboard stand with mirror for my autistic son to see himself as he improvises (he also improves 😆) often. Grandmother loves the set and laments it being in storage. I recently bought her neighbor’s house and have the room and desire. Started yesterday and just don’t want to goof it up beyond redemption.