E Jay Vintage Modern

E Jay Vintage Modern Vintage hardwood furniture restored and restyled for the modern home. on Instagram Custom finishes and design services available.

Specializing in mid-century restorations using durable catalyzed lacquer finishes.

05/21/2026

Another restoration, done and dusted. I just love taking off that white paint and seeing the original veneer shine again.

Fun little restoration of a not-quite-vintage Pier One console table that I acquired from a neighbor whose kids had used...
05/19/2026

Fun little restoration of a not-quite-vintage Pier One console table that I acquired from a neighbor whose kids had used it as a coloring book đŸ˜†

The original finish had an odd greenish tone, probably intended to hide the color variation across the different wood species, or possibly the result of a lower-quality finish aging poorly. But once I got it stripped down I knew a classic walnut finish was what this piece needed. Classic brushed aged brass k***s complement the wood tone and the timeless feel.

03/04/2026

Another client piece, this 70s Lane cedar chest got a second life as a coffee table! The base was rebuilt to accommodate legs and was edge banded in matching white oak veneer. The decorative panels on the front, despite being a faux-grained plastic, got the same brown walnut color treatment as the rest of the piece with some additional glazing for depth and to enhance the designs.

The finished piece is lighter and more modern than the original dark finish, and the legs give it a little more stature. It now lives in my client's sunroom and gets to enjoy a second life of loved usefulness.

The back end of 2025 was kept very busy with custom restoration and refinishing work. One of my most favorite moments wa...
02/17/2026

The back end of 2025 was kept very busy with custom restoration and refinishing work. One of my most favorite moments was being able to refinish and reimagine a very sentimental antique cedar chest for a lovely local customer.

This piece held so many memories from her childhood but was in rough shape. The old legs were cracked or missing, the finish was shot, and the original copper hardware was so tarnished it practically disappeared.

I rebuilt the base, used a Sodium hydroxide - hydrogen peroxide 2 part bleach to lighten the tannins in the wood, and used a combination of wood stains and toners to get an even biscuit-colored finish. The copper hardware was cleaned and polished, and my customer picked out new legs that I finished to match. It now lives in her entryway and gets to be enjoyed and cherished every day. Swipe all the way through for its journey.

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