
Vintage Furniture Restoration
Furniture restoration is a longtime passion of mine. It’s always a huge delight to take something that is old and ready to be thrown away and invest the time to make it into a gorgeous masterpiece.
What I love most about vintage furniture is the character and quality of each piece. Solid wood furniture is sturdy and made to last a lifetime.
When I purchase or rescue a furniture piece, I look for items that are made from solid, durable woods. The end result is not something that I can anticipate initially, it is something that is created as my work with the piece begins. I take into account the style and shape of the piece, as well as it’s potential use and placement in each space. Each piece is a custom design, loving restored by hand.
How to Purchase or Commision a Vintage Furniture Piece
If you are interested in commisioning a custom furniture piece, please email me directly at cynthianessel@gmail.com. To purchase restored furniture already in stock, please visit my storefront “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.

TV Tray Magazine Table
This Vintage TV Tray Magazine Table is painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in White Swan and sealed with Big Top. The artwork on the top is a Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfer called Catalogue of Roses. Dimensions are 24 by 15 by 24.
- Price: $125
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, Suite 3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30 mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.

Set of Vintage NightStands!
The Vintage Nightstand with a Drawer is sold as a pair. These beauties are painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in Letterpress Grey and sealed with Annie Sloan Clear Wax. Dimensions are 12.5 x 21.5 x 25.
- Price: $175
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, Suite 3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30 mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.

Butterfly Dresser
This Nightstand with Two Drawers is painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in White Swan and sealed with Big Top. The artwork on the front is a Tri-Vek Color Transfer from A Maker’s Studio. Dimensions are 22.5 wide by 15 deep by 21 high.
- Price: $225
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, Suite 3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30 mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.

Floral Nightstand
This Nightstand with Two Drawers is painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in White Swan and sealed with Big Top. The artwork on the front is a Tri-Vek Color Transfer from A Maker’s Studio. Dimensions are 22.5 wide by 15 deep by 21 high. Watch the video on You Tube here.
- Price: $125
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, Suite 3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30 mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.
ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Four Drawer Wood Dresser
This Dresser with Four Drawers is painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in White Swan and sealed with Big Top. The artwork on the front is a Iron Orchid Design Decor Transfer with a Clay Mould. The knobs and feet are Gilded in Gold. Dimensions are 42 wide by 18 deep by 45 high.
Watch the You Tube Video here.
- Price: $425
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.
Tall Hand Painted Vintage Dresser
- Price: $425 each
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of our “Create With Cynthia.”
All Wood Secretary Desk
This all wood Secretary Desk was painted with Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in White Swan and sealed with Big Top. The Iron Orchid Design decor stamp used was Rose Toile.
Watch the You Tube video here.
- Price: $225
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.
Vintage Sewing Machine Cabinet Transformed Desk
Vintage Sewing Machine turned Desk Transformation. The Cabinet is painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in Crinoline and Sandy Blonde and sealed with Big Top. The drawers open and can be used to store goodies. The Sewing Cabinet turned Desk opens to Dimensions: 19 inches deep x 51 inches wide x 30 inches high. When the cabinet is not open it measures 30 inches wide.
Watch the You Tube video here.
- Price: $225
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.
Small Round Coffee Table
This little round coffee table has a ton of storage space. It was all wood and I used A Makers Studio Blessed and sealed with Antiquing Wax. It’s about 3 ft tall and 3 ft wide and deep.
- Price: $175
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.

Burlap Bench
I loved this Bench the moment I saw it. Originally I envisioned a black and white check seat. When I started painting, I used Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in Old 57 and then a coat of Annie Sloan Pure White. This allowed for the colors to come through when it was distressed. The piece was sealed with Sweet Pickin’s Top Coat.
- Price: $60
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.

Vintage Gossip Bench
These gorgeous Vintage Gossip Bench dates back to the 1930’s. One of a Kind piece of furniture painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in Faded Burlap and Golden Ticket and sealed with Clear Wax.
- Price: $250
- Available for pickup at”Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.
Wood Chest / Hope Chest
One of a Kind piece of furniture painted in Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in Petticoat Pink, Cowgirl Corral, Kissing Booth, Black Velvet and sealed with Big Top Top Coat.
Watch the You Tube video here.
- Price: $250
- Available for pickup at”Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.
Sold Items

(SOLD) Black Console Table with Glass Doors
This black console table with glass doors is perfect for an entry way or any room. It’s also perfect as a bar cart or serving buffet. This console has been painted in Deb’s Design Diary Chalk Paint Little Black Dress and sealed with Sweet Pickins Top Coat. The inside includes two shelves that are painted with Annie Sloan’s Paris Grey and also sealed with Sweet Pickins Top Coat. The piece is 60 inches wide and 18 inches deep.
- Price: $175
- Available for pickup at “Create With Cynthia” at 615 Woodside Road, #3, Redwood City, California.
- Free delivery within a 30-mile radius of “Create With Cynthia” location.



