Glass Topped Nesting Tables Update

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I gave the most simple update to these glass topped nesting tables!

Hello sweet friends!

It’s that Tuesday time again. Trashy Treasures Tuesday, that is.

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I’m sharing a cutie patootie little set of glass-topped nesting tables today. I found them at the ReStore, just sitting there so sad and wonky. But you know I brought them home to give them some good reloving.

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Glass Topped Nesting Tables Update

Two small Glass Topped Nesting Tables are stacked together in a thrift store, placed on a concrete floor near a floral upholstered chair and metal shopping carts. The word BEFORE appears in the corner.

So beat up, so wobbly.

Two small glass topped nesting tables sit on a concrete floor. In the background, a floral sofa, coffee table, and patterned rug add charm. The word BEFORE appears in the bottom left corner.

I tightened them up as well as I could without completely taking them apart.

SAND

Then I sanded them to rough up the surface, even it out, and remove blemishes, getting it ready for paint.

A hand holding sandpaper is smoothing the leg of a wooden piece of furniture, possibly part of glass topped nesting tables, which rests on a light-colored fabric surface.

CLEAN

A hand uses a crumpled paper towel to clean a wooden nesting table leg; tools including a hammer and pliers are visible on a cloth-covered floor in the background.

Cleaned them up well.

MATERIALS LIST

PRIMER

Next, I used this primer before I painted. So nice to be able to go outside and do this. Yippee! The weather has been SO warm and beautiful the last few days.

A hand holds a can of Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Base Primer in front of a wooden frame, with a sanding sponge and brown paper on a light surface—perfect for refinishing your glass topped nesting tables.

Two small wooden nesting tables with square tops are being painted white, positioned on a drop cloth with sanding blocks, pliers, and paint supplies nearby, on a wood floor.

PAINT

I’m feeling very “springy,” so I decided to use this gorgeous green color, Eucalyptus. I am not a huge green fan, but I absolutely adore this color.

A hand holds a 500mL jar of Fusion Mineral Paint in Eucalyptus, with plastic wrap under the lid. Paint supplies and a drop cloth surround Glass Topped Nesting Tables on a wooden floor in the background.

One coat covered well.

A hand wearing a glove holds a paintbrush, applying white paint to the leg and frame of a wooden chair. Nearby, glass topped nesting tables sit on a protective cloth, keeping the workspace tidy.

I only had to touch up a few spots after the first coat dried.

A gloved hand uses a round paintbrush to apply light green paint to the leg and support of a wooden table. Glass topped nesting tables and other painting supplies are visible on a protective drop cloth in the background.

I decided to fill these cracks with some caulk.

A close-up of a freshly painted, light-colored wooden frame corner, with painting and sanding supplies scattered on a drop cloth in the background—perfect inspiration for refurbishing glass top tables or stylish nesting tables.

A close-up of a light-colored wooden table corner with a visible crack running through it, resting on a cloth drop sheet over a wooden floor—perfect for pairing with Glass Topped Nesting Tables in any stylish space.

DISTRESS

Lastly, I thought they might look good with a little distressing, so once dry, I sanded all of the raised areas and edges.

A hand with light-colored nail polish is holding sandpaper and sanding the edge of a small, light green nesting table set on a drop cloth indoors.

DONE!

That was a super simple update.

But look how sweet they look now.

A pair of white glass nesting tables sit against a white paneled wall, beneath a decorative mirror and a framed landscape painting. The floor is dark wood.

Completely different!

Two small, light gray nesting tables with glass tops and faux bamboo-style legs stand on a wooden floor against a white wall. The glass topped tables are different heights and overlap slightly for a chic table update.

Isn’t that green just lovely?

And the slight distressing gives it some character, I think.

Close-up of two light-colored, painted wooden table legs with a bamboo-like design from stylish glass topped nesting tables, set against a plain white background. The bottom right corner features a circular watermark with the letters acv.

Close-up of two light green glass topped nesting tables with slightly distressed edges. Each table holds a white textured plant pot, while the softly blurred background enhances their charm.

Can you believe these two Impatiens are cuttings from one (that I also still have) that my son brought home to me in a hand-painted pot when he was in 3rd grade?? And that was around 19 years ago!

Two white potted plants sit on matching light gray, rectangular glass top tables with mirrored surfaces, placed on a wooden floor against a white paneled wall.

And I have about 4 more cuttings in pots, too. Wow. (and no, I do not have a green thumb, so that is amazing! lol!)

Two small, light gray glass topped nesting tables hold potted plants in white containers. The tables sit on a wood floor near a white wall, with a decorative lantern visible in the background.

Two potted plants sit on small, gray, glass nesting tables with mirrored tops, placed on a wooden floor near a white wall. One plant has pink flowers and green leaves; the other appears leafy with no flowers.

While I was taking these photos, I looked to my right and saw Ryder boy, loving on his favorite, “baby bed”. haha! (That was his first baby bed in his tiny crate when he was a puppy, and he absolutely loves that old thing! Carries it from room to room.) He just had his 10-year birthday on the 28th of Feb. Can y’all believe that??!!

A white dog lies on a blue quilted mat, chewing on a plush toy. Behind the dog are beige pet stairs, glass nesting tables next to a brown ottoman with a blue tray, and part of a light-colored sofa with cushions.

And I can’t leave out our sweet little Piper girl. She was to my left, lounging on a “blankie” in the new room. I have to leave throws around for here to snuggle up on. She loves them.

A small black and white dog is lying on a white blanket on a cream-colored sofa, with a brown pillow behind it and glass topped nesting tables nearby, all bathed in natural light from large windows.

She will be 3 in May. How is that, also?! Gosh, time goes fast.

Anyway, not sure if I’ll keep these little glass topped nesting tables, but if I do, I might use them in here.

A cozy, bright corner features white built-in shelves with decor, a window with blue patterned curtains, glass topped nesting tables with potted plants, and a white and blue rug on wooden flooring.

If not, they will hopefully find new life in someone else’s home.

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Two glass topped nesting tables are shown before and after being upcycled. The before photo features dark wood with glass tops, while the after shows the nesting tables painted light gray and styled with potted plants.

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14 Comments

  2. I love these little tables. They are so versatile. I am not a fan of distressing, but I love the color. The beveled glass is lovely. You were lucky to find them and have the talent to restore them.

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  5. What a fabulous fix on those tables. Love that color. Green is my very fav color. I love you have those plants still alive. Believe it or not I have a plant I got when I was seven when I went to the landscape store with my mom. I won’t say how old it is but it is very old now and still going strong. I also have shamrocks from my father’s funeral 26 years ago. So I totally love you have your sweet plants still doing well. ♥

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    1. This is such a gorgeous green!! Not usually a green fan unless it’s blue/green. ;) That is amazing, Michele!! Wow! So very special. xoxo

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  7. These came out so nice and they look great in the spot you may keep them for. That is amazing about your impatiens plants. I had no idea they could last like that indoors. Always great to see Ryder and Piper, beautiful pups. Funny he carries his baby bed around with him. I put the spray Primer in my Amazon wish list. Love the idea of spraying to prime for certain things. Have never tried that but will. Happy almost Spring!

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    1. Thanks, Debra!! And they are still sitting in that spot as I type this!! So it’s looking good that they might stay, lol! Yes, they are the sweetest pups and make our lives so much better. Spray primer is a game changer sometimes. Really helps with certain paint jobs but also a huge time saver too. Yay for spring being on its way although sitting here waiting on this crazy weather they are calling for today is no fun! Hope you are not in the path as well! xo

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