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French Provincial Annie Sloan Graphite Dresser

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Today I’m sharing the new look of our vintage French Provincial dresser with the help of Annie Sloan Graphite chalk paint. I have previously made my own chalk paint but decided to give this beautiful paint a go this time around.

Do you even remember what the French Provincial dresser looked like before? Well, when I bought it on Craiglist it was a dirty nicotine-stained cream and after that, I painted it silver. That shiny finish had been really bugging me for a long time (click HERE to read why).

Annie Sloan Graphite dresser before makeover

French Provincial Annie Sloan Graphite dresser makeover

French Provincial Annie Sloan Graphite Dresser

Are you wondering why it has been bugging me? Well first of all because the paint was scratched and chipping on the top and there was a mishap with the paint, to begin with. You can read all about it in the post.

And second of all, it’s not really me anymore. The shiny silver was way too much for my ever-evolving taste and I was looking for something completely different. This was a classic work with what you have case and the dresser fits the wall perfectly for now.

I have a thing for matte black or dark gray, in fact, I’m trying to convince the husband he needs to paint his motorcycle matte black. So when I went through my paint cans I noticed that I still had a can of Annie Sloan Graphite so why not use it!?!?

All I did is lightly sand the dresser and applied two coats of the beautiful dark gray chalk paint. I lightly sanded again, wiped and applied two coats of Annie Sloan clear wax.

Oh and I stripped the hardware again to its former brass glory.

The oil painting is now actually hanging in my dining room (click HERE) and I love it in its new home.

new location of oil painting in our house
Sorry, the photos for this post aren’t the best. The lighting is really odd in our hallway and my lenses aren’t the best for this space either.

Annie Sloan Graphite dresser in upstairs hallway

closeup of Annie Sloan Graphite paint finish

Annie Sloan Graphite dresser with brass hardware

flowers on Annie Sloan Graphite dresser

furniture vignette with Annie Sloan Graphite dresser

Annie Sloan Graphite French Provincial dresser

matte Annie Sloan Graphite chalk paint

large Annie Sloan Graphite dresser

legs of Annie Sloan Graphite French Provincial dresser

I made the DIY studded acrylic tray

dark gray Annie Sloan Graphite paint on dresser

Annie Sloan Graphite dresser transformation

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Turning my dark stained cherry wood desk into light wood

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French Provincial wood bleach dresser makeover

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Ikea MONGSTAD faux grasscloth wallpaper makeover

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Super easy fluted molding hack for dresser makeover

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Pink Chalk Paint Dresser

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Midcentury Modern Dresser Makeover

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Black and white striped mirror makeover

The dresser has a lovely velvety texture and I couldn’t be happier with it.

Tschüß

(Youleeya)

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:27 am

    it’s stunning, julia! i love the graphite with the gold! so lovely, my friend! and the flowers are the perfect touch- some of my favorites!

  2. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I’m sooo with you I’m obsessed with flat black & gray paint! This turned out great and the styling is perfection!!!!

  3. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I know you really want a more modern piece but the graphite paired with the gold lamps is gorgeous!!

  4. Luci @Bungalow At Home says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Well if you can have your MCM piece right now, this is the next best thing! It looks so great and yes, your styling is da bomb!

  5. [email protected] says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I’d think you were crazy for wanting to replace it but Mad Men is making me dig MCM more and more. The update looks fantastic!

  6. Ashley Mayes says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Love the new color! It’s the perfect update for that space.

  7. Amber says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    It’s gorgeous! I love the matte black with the brass hardware.

  8. Angela Santaniello says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Super, super pretty! And styled beautifully!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

  9. Rebeca Francis says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    This is a classic beautiful piece. The graphite paint did the trick. I am actually going to Tn. tomorrow to purchase the exact same paint color of Anne Sloan paint. I have painted an old hutch (a yard sale find) in the color taupe/gray. I decided to paint the top and accents in graphite. This will be perfect! I love, love your piece and hope that one day you will realize you love it too!! Thank you Rebecca

    • Julia Konya says

      May 7, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      Thank you Rebeca! I love that paint color too.

  10. Jenn - HomeStyleReport says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    The new color looks great! I love AS paints! My old office used to be down the street from a lady who sold them and I would go probably once a week! That painting is gorgeous! I love the whole look, it’s so pretty ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Julia this deserves a “10” and 4+Stars !!
    It is gorgeous!!!
    I am in awe of what you did!

  12. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    What a stunner!! It’s absolutely beautiful, Julia!!

  13. Amy Krist says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I love the refresh! The matte finish is perfect and so easy on the eyes. How in the world did you strip your brass hardware? I gave up on mine day #2. ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Katrina ChicLittleHouse says

    May 7, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    What a pretty update!! ๐Ÿ™‚ I love its new richer color and the hardware looks good too!

  15. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Beeeeaaaautiful! I have a little chest I want to makeover in dark grey too. If you could just send me your leftover paint, that would be super ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. Whats Ur Home Story says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    You knocked it out of the park with the graphite! The new lamps too look great.

  17. Jane Bernard says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Oh I love the darker gray mixed with the gold accessories! Beautiful!

  18. Brynne Delerson says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I love the way this turned out! And low how the graphite paint seems to have a little variation in it – such a gorgeous color! The gold hardware is PERFECT with the gray!

  19. Andrea Mowery says

    May 7, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I really love that gray. And how you tied all the brass together! Beautiful.

  20. Arli says

    May 7, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Wow, big improvement. Wish I lived near you, cuz I would buy it in a heartbeat! (And I could practice my mediocre German.) Enjoy the new look.

    • Julia Konya says

      May 7, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      Thanks and we can practice it on here too ๐Ÿ˜‰

  21. pam {simple details} says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Oooh, I love that color with the brass hardware! So pretty, I love my AS matte finish on my hutch, too!

  22. sarah m. dorsey says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Love the darker color!!

  23. Caroline Nolazco says

    May 8, 2014 at 1:02 am

    It looks so good- makes that gold pop even more!

  24. anu says

    May 8, 2014 at 1:21 am

    Love the darker colour. It gives the piece more visual weight. I’m loving matte finishes lately too. I’ve been thinking of going with a honed quartz for our kitchen to try and get a more matte look.

  25. Emily Palmier says

    May 8, 2014 at 2:14 am

    It’s lovely! Great job!

    • Julia Konya says

      May 8, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Thank you Emily

  26. Dana Frieling says

    May 8, 2014 at 4:11 am

    If only our budgets could keep up with our quickly changing tastes! I like the new look though, it’s classy.

  27. Bethany DeVore says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:47 am

    love the new color! looks great with the gold too!

  28. Rachel Rardon says

    May 8, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Those simple lamps are perfect with the ornate dresser. And nothing says, “I’m committed to matte paint” like telling your husband that his bike should be matte black. Tee hee. Love it.

    • Julia Konya says

      May 8, 2014 at 7:05 pm

      ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

  29. making it in the mountains says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! The color is gorgeous and looks SO chic mixed with the gold! I am so excited to share this with this week’s favorite finds tomorrow morning!!! Wishing you a lovely weekend!

  30. Summer Hogan says

    May 9, 2014 at 1:38 am

    This is beautiful Julia! I’ve never worked with Annie Sloan paint yet but I’m dying to try!

  31. Aniko Levai says

    May 9, 2014 at 2:10 am

    It turned out gorgeous. Looks great with your golds! Have a great weekend!

  32. Gretchen says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    love that color! and the brass looks great against it! and it makes me happy whenever I spot your brass whale ๐Ÿ™‚

  33. Lydia Pudel says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Wow!
    Julia, love it!
    Looks great. Das Grau und die goldenen Griffe. So dürfte das gute Stück sofort bei mir einziehen!
    Darf ich fragen wo du den Wal her hast?
    Sieht auch super aus. In allem eine tolle Kombi auch mit dem Bild;)
    Love & hugs

  34. Shannon says

    May 9, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Such a gorgeous color and I love the lamps!

  35. Krista thehappyhousie says

    May 9, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Such a stunning color Julia- and I love it with the gold hardware and all the gold accents!!

  36. LiveLoveDIY says

    May 11, 2014 at 12:35 am

    Julia, you never cease to inspire me! I was just searching around looking for ideas for my latest furniture project and I was already leaning towards a chalky dark paint…you seriously just convinced me!! Love the way this turned out! Fabulous as always! xo ~V

  37. Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says

    May 11, 2014 at 1:56 am

    This is just so so beautiful. You really nailed it with this color and I love the hardware. It’s perfect. I think I am also partial to the whale. It’s adorable. I love this new nook ๐Ÿ™‚

  38. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    May 11, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    So pretty! Love the deep color and the hardware> so very chic.

  39. BarbaraAnn says

    May 12, 2014 at 2:16 am

    I love that you let the matte grey stand alone. And used just the hardware be the jewelry. Each one stands out. The lamps give your piece perfect balance. I dont know what you want but this piece is a real tribute to your talents.
    Barbara Ann
    http://Www.etsy.com / shop / barbaraannscreations

    • Julia Konya says

      May 12, 2014 at 10:59 am

      Thank you so much Barbara

  40. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    May 14, 2014 at 4:23 am

    Oh my gosh that color is AMAZING with the gold! I love it! You did a really beautiful job!

  41. Brandi says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    I love the new color with the gold hardware and lamps. Your styling is perfection.

  42. Restoration House Interiors says

    May 21, 2014 at 5:35 am

    Julia!! I absolutely love this!! Great job!

  43. Restoration House Interiors says

    May 21, 2014 at 5:35 am

    Julia!! I absolutely love this!! Great job!

  44. Jennifer says

    December 30, 2014 at 12:56 am

    Love it, great job! What grit sandpaper did u use after the two coats were painted? I am currently painting a similar piece and I am scared to lighly sand after I paint, but feel it needs it!

    • Julia says

      December 30, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Jennifer, I used the finest sandpaper to sand in-between coats. And I wipe it really good before applying another coat.

  45. jill simpson says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:53 am

    Can you tell me where you got the brass pulls? I’m having a hard time finding the right ones.

    • Julia says

      January 28, 2015 at 6:07 am

      They actually came with the dresser, sorry!

  46. Kara Bride says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Hi there,
    I wanted to use this same paint, and I looked at it on the Annie Sloan website, but it looks black. Did you add anything to it to get it to this slate color?
    Thank you!

    • Julia says

      February 18, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Hi Kara, no I didn’t do anything to it. This is the way it looked when I painted it and waxed it. It’s a truly beautiful color.

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