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Vintage Ice Box Style Nightstands Makeover

February 26, 2025

Hello friends! We just got back from our annual trip to the Great Wolf Lodge and it was fun times as always!

Today I am sharing how I updated these fun vintage ice box style nightstands that I found on Marketplace!

Supplies Used:(Affiliate links may be provided for convenience.  For more info, see my full disclosure here.) 

  • Sander
  • Bondo
  • Primer
  • Paint
  • Polyacrylic
  • Stain
  • Paint Sprayer
  • Cane
  • Drawer Paper

I honestly had never heard of ice box replica furniture, but after reading up on them I think that the concept is so cool!

I started removing the doors and giving them a nice good scrub.

I struggled with how to remove the existing backing inside the doors, but luckily Anthony was able to figure it out for me!

Once they were out, I sanded the doors all the way down to raw wood and then stapled some cane webbing to the backs.

I also sanded the tops and a small arch above each door down to raw wood and taped those portions off. I scuff sanded everything else and applied a coat of primer.

Once it was dry I sanded it smooth and began applying paint in the color Creamy Mushroom by Behr.

I lightly paint washed the wood portions, cleaned and spray painted the hardware and sealed them all up with a couple coats of polyacrylic.

I love how different and unique these guys are!

Have a great rest of the week everyone!

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