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<p>[QUOTE="bluemoon, post: 303828, member: 1296"]I have late baroque European pine side table circa 1800, with a rococo silhouette. It's a rustic country type table (some would call it primitive) and currently painted black. Prior to refinishing it had coats of warm brown, creamy white and light grey paint on it.</p><p>I was wondering what paint colors would be ones they used for rococo or late baroque furniture in the late 18th century? I know black and green were used, but I'd like to paint the table grey: a mid-tone grey chalk paint, not too dark, not too light. Do you you think that would be a good idea?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="bluemoon, post: 303828, member: 1296"]I have late baroque European pine side table circa 1800, with a rococo silhouette. It's a rustic country type table (some would call it primitive) and currently painted black. Prior to refinishing it had coats of warm brown, creamy white and light grey paint on it. I was wondering what paint colors would be ones they used for rococo or late baroque furniture in the late 18th century? I know black and green were used, but I'd like to paint the table grey: a mid-tone grey chalk paint, not too dark, not too light. Do you you think that would be a good idea?[/QUOTE]
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