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I love sharing vintage finds with you guys so much!  This vintage card catalog I found in my parent’s garage where my father was storing a bunch of tools, nails, coins, etc…  It’s a piece that he actually made many, many years ago.  However, it was definitely in need of repurposing.

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

I loved the character of it, and my thought was to refinish it, so it would fit on a console table in our living area.  I couldn’t decide between painting or staining it.  Therefore, I began with sanding it all down, which definitely brightened it up.

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

The handles and nameplates are permanently installed and therefore not easily removed to either sand or paint.  That’s when I decided I would stain it vs. paint it, and if I didn’t like the outcome, I could always tackle painting it and removing the vintage nameplates later. 

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

Here is the vintage card catalog after sanding. 

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

The sides were made out of plywood, unfortunately, and I also needed to add a back piece, as it was wide open in the back.  I really loved the rustic look and didn’t want to lose that charm!

I added a simple pine board on the back and decided to leave the plywood on the sides as is.

I also added 4 6″ Hairpin Legs that I found on Amazon. 

It definitely kept its rustic charm.

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

I used regular 8 X 10 white paper and printed out numbers for each brass slot that was already installed on the piece.  The numbers are sized at 25 points and I printed them in bold and cut them to size.  So simple!

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

I decided to stain the vintage card catalog with Minwax PolyShades Mission Oak Satin 385 and a rag that I already had in my workshop.

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

Decorated with some personal vintage decor and of course flowers and a candle.

Since my father originally made it, I added a photo of him and me skiing when I was only about 4 years old.

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

Pin these ideas for later!

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

Check out this card catalog decorated today in our sunroom for spring.

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed
Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed
Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

I’m really happy with how it turned out and my husband thinks it looks like a home decor piece you could purchase from Restoration Hardware!  How about that??

If you liked this post you may also enjoy this Antique Blue Hutch Makeover.

Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed

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  1. Kathy A says

    July 31, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    I love old card catalogs and you did an awesome job updating yours. Have you thought of stenciling or papering the sides of the drawers. Stenciling wouldn’t add any bulk. The glimpses of your home are absolutely gorgeous!

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    • Ann says

      August 1, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you so much Kathy, I was just thinking I need to repurpose this piece again and I love your ideas! Thank you kindly!

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