Painting a dresser

I received a dresser from my in-laws after the passing of their great aunt. It is a beautiful piece, but is a little damaged from storage. I am working on giving it a new life, while honoring the old. I am an antique geek!!
Phase one: painting the top with a striped pattern to give it a fresh look and to hide some damage.
Phase two: some snappy new knobs! (thoughts??)