Crafty Imaginings & Silly Things: Vintage Suitcase Table

I told you I was working on it, but I’ve been a bit busy and had not had an opportunity to post that I had finished it! My Vintage Suitcase Table is in the living room…and I LOVE IT!! It really is the perfect size for the spot and makes a great conversation piece.

I wanted to maintain the integrity of the suitcase, so I did not paint it or change it in any way. Using an old sponge, soft scrub brush, and a little elbow grease, I dusted it off and cleaned it up. I also left it open for a day to “air it out” a bit…it had a musty smell.

Since the leather is a dark color and some of my other furniture is dark, I went with a dark mahogany stain for the legs. These I purchased at Home Depot for around $4/each. (I was hoping to re-purpose some legs but could not find any I was happy with for the project.)

I have found that poking the screw portion through the top of a box makes an easy way to paint/stain them without having to touch them for turning.

After staining them, I put on a coat of poly and let them dry for 48 hours (just to be sure).

Home Depot carries these Heavy Duty Top Plates for $2.38/each. This made it easy to install the legs. Because the suitcase was hard-bodied, I did not add anything inside. I simply screwed the top plates into the case…and the legs into the top plates…easy.

I think it is really cute. I also have the big case (on display in the living room)…I wonder what I shall do with it??? And, I still have my Vintage Suitcase Ideas Pinterest board going for future inspiration. In the meantime, I am enjoying the use of my new side table!

Enjoy your day!

14 comments:

Julie, RNJuly 16, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Thanks, Marilyn!
AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM
That is really cute! I just love how it turned out. Now I am going to have to keep my eyes open at my local Goodwill for a fabulous vintage suitcase!
www.inspired-housewife.comJuly 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM
What a great idea!
Little Miss MaggieJuly 17, 2012 at 9:47 PM
I love old suitcases. This is very cute. Thanks for linking up to Hot Fun in the Summertime.
karen@somewhatquirkyJuly 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM
I'm a sucker for a vintage suitcase! I really like this next to the couch - that's my two cents worth!
UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM
I love this. And the fact that you can use the suitcase as extra storage for little things like coasters, candles or other odds and ends is bonus. I would love it if you would share this on my linky party - Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/07/tout-it-tuesday-15.html
keri @ shaken togetherJuly 20, 2012 at 3:04 PM
What a fun way to add some character to your room ... Thanks for sharing this at the {what's shakin' link party} this week!!
Christina at I Gotta Create!July 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Love it as a side table!
Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina
Toqua's CraftsJuly 21, 2012 at 12:34 AM
When I first saw this I thought what a great idea and extra storage as well!! You can ALWAYS find these old suitcases at a second hand store for almost nothing!
gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 2, 2012 at 4:15 PM
Your suitcase table looks great! I never find these type of suitcases around here.

Love the stained legs!
gail

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Vintage Suitcase Table

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