A vintage wooden dresser with six drawers and brass knobs stands against a wall. A plant and a black vase sit on top, placed in front of a window. The dresser has a worn, rustic appearance.
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Vintage Tool Chest Turned Side Table

ByLisa
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Nothing makes me happier than re-purposing something I already own and that is exactly what I did with this Vintage Tool Chest Turned Side Table. Ever since I took on the challenge of making over our living room for zero dollars, I have been on a mission to update the rest of our main living areas. If you follow me on Instagram you have see some previews of my recent family room makeover (more to come on that soon). During this makeover I transformed a vintage tool chest into a modern side table which I am going to share with you today.
Vintage tool chest repurposed as a side table features wooden drawers and black hairpin legs. A small plant in a glass pot sits on top, enhancing its rustic charm. The text above reads, "Vintage Tool Chest Turned Side Table.

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A few years ago my dad handed down a vintage tool chest to me. He had refinished it several years back for my step mom to use as jewelry storage but she no longer needed it. Since I had always admired it, he offered it to me. When I said yes I knew I had no real plan for it, but I had faith I would figure it out eventually. Like all the other items I have collected for future use/hoarding, down to our basement it went.

A vintage wooden tool chest with multiple drawers featuring brass handles. The chest boasts a dark, polished finish and rests elegantly against a light-colored wall on a flat surface.It collected dust on a shelf for several years and glared at me every time I passed it. One evening after I spruced up the family room, I remembered the tool chest and this stool I previously used under my desk. That’s when the light bulb went off. I was no longer using the stool because I switched to one of my poufs I made for our backyard makeover, so I could put both items to use if I combined them! Win. Win. 

Vintage Tool Chest Turned Side Table

A small round stool with a vintage touch features a light gray cushioned top and black metal hairpin legs. It sits gracefully on a dark wooden surface against a light-colored wall, reminiscent of a well-crafted tool chest from bygone eras.I started by detaching the seat of the stool from the base. I originally purchased the entire stool from HomeGoods, but you can buy a set of hairpin legs if you don’t have something similar lying around.A simple black metal plant stand with a vintage touch, featuring a circular frame and three hairpin legs on a concrete surface.

Then I turned the tool chest upside down and positioned the stool base on the bottom of the tool chest. I used the same screws I removed from the stool seat to attach the base to the tool chest.An upside-down stool with a circular metal frame and four legs rests on a vintage wooden surface. The wood has visible grain and wear, accented by small metal corner brackets, reminiscent of an old tool chest's sturdy craftsmanship.

I love the contrast between the rustic tool chest and the mid century modern hairpin legs! A small wooden dresser, reminiscent of a vintage tool chest, with four drawers and metal knobs, stands on sleek black metal hairpin legs. It is placed in the garage, with a car visible in the background.

My new up-cycled table has the perfect home between the two leather chairs in our family room! Not only do I love the new look, but I am thrilled I could finally put this amazing, sentimental piece to use!

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A vintage tool chest, repurposed as a side table, stands between two brown leather chairs. It features multiple drawers with brass handles. Atop sits a lamp and a plant, set against the backdrop of a window and light-colored wall, adding charm to the room.

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  2. I absolutely love it. I have a metal chest similar to yours, perhaps I can do much the same to it. Thanks for the idea.

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