antique white furniture

[first_timer]

We'd like to get an antique white crib and armoire. I see a lot of white out there, but not much antique white. Does anyone either own or know of nice antique white furniture? I saw some at PBK but then I read the quality of their furniture doesn't make it worth the price.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.

[holliam]

Ragazzi makes some. They call it Antico White I think. We got the Antico Mist finish which has a slight greenish tint to it. Sounds funky but makes a really nice look--very unique!

It's impossible to see the finishes online so I'd try to find a local dealer. Plus, they've added another Antico color for 2004 I think.. I can't remember off the top of my head.

http://www.ragazzi.com

Holli

[cmyk]

Hi,

I did DD's nursery in antique white. I purchased an armoire, night stand, a chest of crawers (instead of a changing table) and mirror from Lexington (http://www.lexington.com/). Their line is called Kids Retreat, and they call the white a beach white. It's a distressed cream-white finish with a yellow undertone. I really like it. Especially the chest of drawers and mirror. I purchased a Childcraft changing pad and attached it to the back of the chest.

DD's room is painted a spring green, and the antique white looks really nice with it. Even with the white woodwork and white closet doors, which I was a bit skeptical before seeing it in real life.

The only thing was, I got a Legacy crib in "vintage white" w/o seeing it in real life, when I really should have ordered the Legacy in antique white. That would have been an almost identical match. There was a thread about this awhile ago:
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboar...ng_type=search

--Shelley

[cinrein]

Bonavita has some cribs and children's furniture in a distressed antique white finish. We have it and really like it.

Cindy and Anna 2/11/03

[hwin708]

I have the Baby's Dream Generation Next crib in antique white.
http://www.babysdream.com/catalog/genext_col.htm
I love it and think it is very well made. The only problem I have noticed or ever read about in terms of this manufacturer is that the wood is pretty soft, making it more prone to nicks. This doesn't really bother me, as I feel in the antique finish it will simply add to the look.
Oh, one other problem discussed in terms of this crib is the potential to pinch the child's fingers with the drop down hinge. This feature is own of the reason's I bought this crib, and I don't find it difficult at all to make certain all legs and arms are down before lifting up the side.

[Sulla]

Delta makes some antique white furniture, but I've yet to see it in person -- only online at Target and by special order from Baby Depot.

http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html...&node=10753481

Also, the Mother Hubbards Cupboards line (cribs by caramiafurniture.com) come in just about any finish available.

[first_timer]

Thanks everyone!

[Jennifer P]

I'm looking for the Lexington Kids Retreat changing table but it's dicontinued. I have everything else - I even found the discontinued crib but I can't locate the changing table - any ideas

Thanks

[cmyk]

Maybe you could ask Lexington for a list of retailers near you. Some stores might have the changing table in their inventory.

For what it's worth, I didn't buy the changing table. Instead I bought the Kids Retreat chest and attached a contoured changing pad. Above it we hung the scallop-top mirror. I've been happy with this setup for 2+ years. I can post a photo if you'd like.

Good luck!

[Jennifer P]

I really appreciate your reply...thank you so much. I've called everywhere! There are no more in the country. How did you attach the pad? ...and did it ruin the top of the dresser?
Thank you again.

Jen