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A makeover for the books. Enjoy the reveal! #abet A makeover for the books. Enjoy the reveal! #abetterstory #abetterstoryfurniture #furnituremakeover #refinishedfurniture #furnituretransformation #vintagefurniture #vintagearmoire #bedroomdecor #refinishedarmoire #vintagestyle #polewrap #textureforfurniture #beforeandafter #refinishedvintage #armoiremakeover #homeinspo
~ Already Sold ~ This one was snatched up during a ~ Already Sold ~ This one was snatched up during a sneak peek on stories! The storage, texture, curves, crisp color, and warm tones drew a lot of attention. Stay tuned for more on its transformation—but for now, enjoy some #furniturestills & swipe ⬅️ for the before! P.S. More armoires are coming! I’ve been pulling them from inventory as part of our #30daychallenge They’re a beast to work on, but if there’s ever a time to tackle them, it’s during #hardworkbyabetterstory (Tbt, I kept an armoire for myself a while back, and I use & love it every single day. 🤎) #abetterstory #abetterstoryfurniture #furnituremakeover #refinishedfurniture #furnituretransformation #vintagefurniture #vintagearmoire #bedroomdecor #refinishedarmoire #vintagestyle #polewrap #textureforfurniture #beforeandafter #refinishedvintage #armoiremakeover #homeinspo
✨Available✨ Refinished + Reimagined 🤎🖤 ✨Available✨ Refinished + Reimagined 🤎🖤 (Swipe ⬅️ for the before) This 1970s Henredon armoire was built to last—and now it’s been given a bold new life in classic black (@valsparpaint Tomcat) with warm medium brown wood tones. Inside? Five spacious drawers and shelves just waiting to be filled. Perfect as a wardrobe, linen cabinet, mudroom, office, or statement piece in any room that needs both beauty and storage. 📏 40”W x 18”D x 78”H 📍 Available for pickup in SE Minnesota 🚚 Delivery available—DM for a quote #abetterstory #abetterstoryfurniture #vintagedresser #henredonfurniture #refinishedfurniture #furniturerefinisher #mcmfurniture #vintagefurniture #statementpiece #blackdresser #furnituretransformation #beforeandafter #blackarmoire #vintagehomedecor #seminnesota #bluffcountry
*Now SOLD* Antique 1911 Jacobean Revival Buffet Si *Now SOLD* Antique 1911 Jacobean Revival Buffet Sideboard ⬅️ Swipe for the before This stunning early 20th-century solid oak buffet is a true statement piece, believed to date back to 1911 (based on the stamp on the back). Crafted in the Jacobean Revival style, it features beautifully detailed carved panels, circular rosette accents, turned bun feet, and rich burl wood veneer that showcases the quality and artistry of its time. Completely refinished in updated, warm brown tones, this sideboard offers generous storage — perfect for entertaining essentials, or even as a unique media console or entryway focal point. Details: ▪️Estimated Circa: 1911 ▪️Style: Jacobean Revival ▪️Original hardware and carved detailing throughout ▪️Dimensions: 61 1/4”W x 21”D x 36 1/4”H ▪️Condition: Excellent vintage condition with signs of age-appropriate wear ▪️Pickup in SE MN ▪️Local/regional delivery options are available, inquire for details ▪️Sales tax will be applied #abetterstory #abetterstoryfurniture #antiquebuffet #jacobeanrevival #vintagesideboard #statementpiece #burlwood #furniturerefinisher #refinishedfurniture #modernvintagestyle #early1900sfurniture
We are using this challenge to nudge us towards th We are using this challenge to nudge us towards those really challenging pieces in our inventory…you know the ones…maybe they require an overwhelming amount of stripping & sanding, or repairs, or maybe it’s just the sheer size of the pieces that seem intimidating. Whatever the reason, these are the pieces that we are forcing ourselves to pull out and do this month. Here’s a look at the first week! #abetterstory #abetterstoryfurniture #furniturerefinisher #refinishedfurniture #furnitureinventory #garagecleanout #furniturechallenge #30daychallenge #beforeandafter #30daysofhardwork #hardworkbyabetterstory #furnituremakeover #furnituretransformation #seminnesota #bluffcountry #driftlessregion
(NOW SOLD)✨Available✨ (This almost didn’t fi (NOW SOLD)✨Available✨ (This almost didn’t fit on my staging wall!) Vintage Henredon Triple Dresser – 80” Wide | Refinished Mid-Century Classic (⬅️ for the before!) This substantial triple dresser by Henredon is a true statement piece, measuring a generous 80” wide. Believed to be from the early 1970s based on the original stamp, it features Henredon’s signature quality and craftsmanship—solid construction, dovetail drawers, and timeless design lines. ▪️Refinished in a deep green with a warm wood top and base ▪️Updated antique brass hardware ▪️Nine spacious drawers provide ample storage, making it ideal as a bedroom dresser, sideboard, or stylish media console. ▪️Working casters easily help move this piece around😅 ▪️Perfect for those who appreciate high-end vintage furniture with an updated design ▪️ 80”W x 20”D x 32”H ▪️Pickup in SE MN ▪️Local/regional delivery options are available, inquire for details ▪️Sales tax will be applied
✨Available✨ Buffet | If you have a small spac ✨Available✨ Buffet | If you have a small space that needs just a little something, this petite buffet is for you! (In fact, I thought about it as a coffee bar for my pantry🤭) ▪️Painted a deep green-brown (@valsparpaint Gondola) with a natural finish on the maple wood details ▪️Updated antiqued brass knobs ▪️Great storage in a large top drawer and shelves below ▪️42”W x 18”D x 33”H ▪️Pickup in SE MN ▪️Local/regional delivery options are available, inquire for details ▪️Sales tax will be applied #abetterstory #abetterstoryfurniture #furnituremakeover #furniturerefinishing #refinishedfurniture #buffet #vintagefurniture #vintagestyle #vintagefurnituremakeovers #everythingoldisnewagain #diyfurniture #diyhomedecor #diningroomdecor #seminnesota #bluffcountry #driftlessregion
Everything feels harder in this heat & humidity!🥵 #abetterstory #abetterstoryfurniture #furniturerefinisher #refinishedfurniture #furnitureinventory #garagecleanout #furniturechallenge #30daychallenge #30daysofhardwork #hardworkbyabetterstory #furnituremakeover #furnituretransformation #seminnesota #bluffcountry #driftlessregion

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