Upholstering a Parsons Console Table

One of the things I bought last weekend at the Chelsea Flea was this old, beat up Parsons console table. The dimensions are *perfect* for the wall I want to put the tv on in the the living room of the brownstone.


But, guys, look at this heavily textured crackle finish. Blerg. There's nothing you can do with that other than strip it. Which is totally an option, but I'm leaning toward upholstering the table with an embossed vinyl or a grasscloth (maybe lacquered grasscloth).


My friends over at Matters of Style did a great tutorial on upholstering an IKEA Malm table.








I think Sarah did such a great job here! Looks super expensive for not a lot of money actually spent. It would be fun to try this with a little nailhead trim too. (here's some inspiration)


PS Sarah also runs an online shop called MoS Marketplace and it's always being updated with the greatest vintage finds! I have the shop's url in my Google Reader subscriptions so I can snag the pieces I want as soon as they're posted.

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23 comments:

  1. pve designMay 17, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    It would be wonderful if you could find some sort of faux shagreen!
    Look forward to seeing what you do with it~
    pve

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  2. Linda {Calling it Home}May 17, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I love MOS, and I remember when the crackled look was all the rage. Boy have times changed.

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  3. LiannaMay 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I love the idea of upholstering it! That will look fabulous and unique! Can't wait to see the finished project!

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I have been wanting to do this myself... Have you seen this one? http://www.margotaustin.ca/blog/ikea-hack-malm-occasional-table.html They used Grass Cloth Wall Covering.

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  5. LaurieMay 17, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Great table - can't wait to see how it turns out.

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  6. baju muslimMay 17, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Lovely table! Love the colors! thanks for sharing

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  7. DECO☆deniquoMay 17, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    i am SO following your blog... It's not just the DIY department, the interior design part is gorgeous too!

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  8. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    what a fab idea. looks great. the pattern of the fabric is perfect.

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  9. jessicaMay 17, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I love the upholstered look! And also, it makes e so happy to see the diet coke box under your pretty dresser. It's refreshing :)

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  10. Kim@ChattafabulousMay 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I love this idea! Lots of look for little cash.

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  11. UnknownMay 17, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Love this table! I want one! MoS did a fabulous job on the upholstery..very chic.
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  12. Christina MarieMay 17, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    I would have never thought of this. Brilliant!

    Christina
    www.becauseofmadalene.com

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  13. LGT galMay 17, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    You should do it in the faux ostrich you are always talking about. It would look amazing if it fits the style of your space.

    I just started do something similar to Sarah at
    lightglassandtrend.blogspot.com

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  14. mikkyMay 17, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Looking forward to seeing what you do. Definitely go with the nail heads, I think that would be the perfect finishing touch on the table.

    :)
    mikky
    www.todaloos.com

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  15. WhitneyMay 17, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    congrats on the new place! i love LGN so much jennica, you do an incredible job with your blog. it's by far my favorite design blog out there, and i read a lot of them. i love how you put your personality into it and i love your style. i am excited to see what you do with the new digs!

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  16. elissaMay 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    love the upholstery idea... anything will be better than that crackle, i suppose! can't wait to see how it turned out.

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  17. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorMay 17, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    The grasscloth would look killer! Can't wait to see what you do.

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  18. JamieMay 17, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Seriously! After every post I read on your blog I wonder how you are going to top it. You seriously amaze me with your creativity! Thank you for helping those of us who lack the vision that comes so naturally to you!!

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  19. betina lunaMay 17, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    The table really looks good! DIY at its best.

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  20. BrookeMay 18, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Ive been looking for something to go on the backside of my couch (which faces the kitchen) that I can put a couple baskets under to catch all the randoms that seem to escape the rest of the house. This just may be the ticket! I love that the one you got looks pretty long. Any ideas for building one to fit "just right" behind my sofa? Or what do you think about 2 side by side?

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  21. JudyMacMay 18, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I have a friend who covered a Parsons table like this many years ago with a smallish sisal rope, row after row after row, covered every square inch of it (glued it on) for the natural/neutral look. It is flat-out gorgeous in any decor, and I have coveted it ever since.

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  22. Jessica Buckley InteriorsMay 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    That is awesome! Not sure I would have considered upholstering a table before I saw this post and now I am busy wondering where I can fit one into my apartment!
    Great post!
    Jess

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  23. How2homeMay 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    that is such a great idea! omg! need to try this out..turning something so boring looking into something so original! great post!

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