A goods weighing scale to a good side-table
Any guesses…
Well obviously, I am a side-table! Sitting idle and
unnoticed besides your sofa or chair.
That’s the case with most of the side (end) tables. They are
the most undeserved of furniture articles. But, believe me, with some
quirkiness – these bland, stout tables can create the right kind of elevation
your living room requires.
So what we found was an old industrial weighing scale. The
weighing scale had a squarish top; with its size perfect to that of a
side-table. The scale had this ornate-brass, clock-like weight display - to
measure the kilos added. Only problem is
that it needed some refurbishment to make it home ready.
Grey paint was what we used to paint the entire scale;
baring the weight display (which we painted golden). The pauperly grey and the
princely gold complement each other really well. Our next step was to make the
flat table-top stand out. We painted the grey top with alternating black
diagonal stripes. The technique used is really simple – just stick paper tape
at measured intervals and paint the exposed area with the black contrasting
color. Upon drying, strip out the tapes – and voila – manicured painted stripes
are ready.
What we now see is this bold, eccentric end-table. Rest it
besides your sofa – put your books on it; keep your coffee mug on it; check
your weight on it! Home furniture with a new dimension of functionality.
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