Weekend Project: Paint Some Furniture Jackson Pollock–Style

I came across this stunning piece of painted furniture today in the latest issue of Anthology magazine. It's from the Amsterdam home of Leslie Oschmann (owner of Swarm). After looking at it closer, I thought something like this would be fairly simple to re-create, and probably fairly fun too for a weekend project! I think the trick here is the black and white, painting one area black and then splattering the black onto the white à la Jackson Pollock–style. Smashing, yes?

(And if you have time, check out the latest stuff at Swarm - so good).

Jan Halvarson

11 comments:

Melissa Lewis - Midwest Magnolia said...: Lovin' those bags.; 8:07 pm, March 11, 2011
MondaysMilk said...: Really LOVE your blog!!! Thanks for being! Rozalinde; 10:14 pm, March 11, 2011
a m o u r e t t e said...: oh my. i think i may need to paint my bed side tables using that technique.; 10:37 pm, March 11, 2011
Unknown said...: wow. My kids would love to have a go at that sort of painting!!

Looks good too. Oh to have the courage to do such a thing!; 3:09 am, March 12, 2011
Alita said...: really lovely bags!; 5:46 am, March 12, 2011
sarah - dodeline design said...: The bags are great and so is the cabinet. I have a little furniture refinishing project going -- too late to do it Pollack style, but maybe next time! :-); 6:46 am, March 12, 2011
Coco Cake Land said...: that is a crazy cabinet!! super brave move to splat paint on it like that. it would definitely work in some people's homes!!; 1:58 pm, March 12, 2011
Anonymous said...: Sounds like an interesting project, let us see the results if you try it!; 9:47 am, March 13, 2011
electric lift chair said...: Anthology magazine is really one of the best magazines that feature about home and decor. I do subscribe it too. I do get some tips too from this for my home renovation.; 5:04 pm, March 30, 2011
Cheryl Ann @ The Boho Chick said...: Do you have a link for the bags, or did I miss it? Thanks!; 10:50 am, July 21, 2014
Jan Halvarson said...: Hi Cheryl Ann - just click on the word Swarm; 8:54 pm, July 21, 2014