GORGEOUS Wood Grain Hidden under Dull Finish | Thrift Store Vintage Dresser Makeover
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- This video will show the process used to restore this Vintage Mid Century tall boy vintage dresser with amazing veneer details. Removing tinted lacquer to reveal beautiful wood grain.
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💫Products Used💫
Multipack of Veneer - amzn.to/3MLidhq
Glue syringes - amzn.to/3J1NY3v
Titebond wood glue - amzn.to/3w3dz8y
Milwaukee Ratcheting Screwdriver - amzn.to/35LN1hv
Shop Towels - amzn.to/37rsoaL
Good Filla Mahogany Wood Filler - amzn.to/35LlfSk
Heavy Duty Box Cutter - amzn.to/3MNnV2o
Painters Tape - amzn.to/3MECbdL
Minwax Stain Marker - Red Mahogany - amzn.to/3MLaOPi
Metal Scraper - amzn.to/3t6KQOo
Klean Strip 15 Minute Paste Paint Stripper (pick up at your local hardware store)
Klean Strip Afterwash - amzn.to/3t5MOyn
Steel Wool - amzn.to/3IbSU4p
General Finishes Arm R Seal - amzn.to/3J6zvTZ
Howards Restorafinish Golden Oak - amzn.to/3I4PBft
Howards Feed N Wax + Orange Oil Multipack - amzn.to/3q0N3sG
Non Abrasive Pads - amzn.to/3KJOjbH
Tac Clothes - amzn.to/3i0kM0U
Work Gloves - amzn.to/35NGUcy
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Sandpaper - amzn.to/3I5LBvh
Shop Brush - amzn.to/3CCYsUt
Pre-taped Painters Plastic - amzn.to/3tUf9Xw
Makita Orbital Sander - amzn.to/3I6Ebb8 (I purchased mine as apart of a kit. The corded version is good too.)
Small Nail Puller - amzn.to/36hmjND
Claw Nail Puller / Prybar - amzn.to/3w1MYJ9
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--Original Poem-
I would much rather hand sand
Than to ruin a piece
Veneer repairs
Are my favorite - not really.
They’re my least.
Once it’s gone
You can’t get it back
You can only try to repair it.
These are facts.
So go gently into this process
Take your time
And it may not be flawless
But sanding through it would be a crime.
Music by Harris Heller / Stream Beats - Ambient Album
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Wow, that beautiful veneer was hidden under all the Toxic Chocolate pudding! Great job on the little veneer repairs, too. And the poem :) Thank you for sharing!
...Throws away chocolate pudding in the fridge 😋...Thank you JB 😀
Toxic chocolate pudding, my favorite!
Forbidden chocolate pudding...
😂😂😂👍
@@ReconstructingEmily yep, it was sanded at the factory, no reason to sand it again.
Nice job! That's a beautiful dresser.
Thank you Dashner! I am going to need to frame this comment after I stop freaking out... 😀
@@ReconstructingEmily 😂
@@ReconstructingEmily I just fangirled for you too
The crossover we needed but didn't deserve!❤️
It’s a good day when I get a new video notification for Reconstructing Emily.
Loved the entire story you told from the thrift store to the makeover and especially the history. Your refinish is stunning! thank you for leaving the natural grain and color of the veneer.
I'm all smiles over here reading this comment!! You're the best! Thank you 😊💜
Emily, thank you for using the afterwash! I find the same thing as you did! I felt like I was using so much more mineral spirits but due to stores having supply issues I bought the after wash and love it! You are the first TH-camr that I've seen use it!
Watching this transformation was like watching a middle aged person who has never looked after their skin getting a peel, lots and lots of nourishing serums and a big thick layer of moisturiser to seal the whole lot in and their skin is just glowing with all that goodness. This dresser feels exactly like that middle aged person did after the facial! It just looks so healthy now. Gorgeous Emily. Such a fabulous job as always.
I love this and totally agree! Furniture dermatology has to be a thing now!!! Thank you Emer! I hope you're have a lovely night!
@@ReconstructingEmily Absolutely has to. Having a nice relaxing night with my teenage daughter and we're just about to get doing all the above to our own faces in a minute. Saturday night is nacho night followed by pamper night. Hope you're having a good one too Emily. Always a pleasure to see what you've been getting up to.
@@bluecurlygirl Nachos and facials. I am asking myself why I haven't done this yet!!! Sounds amazing!
@@ReconstructingEmily It really is. I love my Saturday nights. Fire on in the sitting room. Nice hot bath or shower and then pamper away while watching a movie. The pampering was an act of self love that we started doing during lock down. Helped immensely with mental health. We enjoy it so much we've decided to make it an ongoing weekly thing. Everyone should set aside one night a week to really love and treat themselves because we are all worth it.
@@bluecurlygirl I love this and couldn’t agree more. Self care (physically, mentally and emotionally) is so important, especially after these last few years and love that your teenage daughter (we’ve raised 3 of them and 4 boys, ages 19-30 now) still wants this time with her mom on a Saturday night. I totally agree, Emily, furniture dermatology must become a thing! And Emer, your description of what Emily did was spot on! Enjoy your nachos and facials!
What a MASTERPIECE! It is always hard for me to imagine why anyone covers up such beauty with dark stain or paint. I love me a good painted piece of furniture. Don’t get me wrong. But this is sight to behold. I can see why the company was in business for 130 years. It is absolutely incredible! Well done Emily! So glad you were the one to save this piece.
Thank you 😊
What a beautiful piece of furniture. Thank goodness you rescued it before someone else got it and slapped some chalk paint on it! I enjoyed your poem-so true!
Thank you Vee! Definately no paint needed on this one 🙂
Wow, what a stunner! They just don't make them like they used to. Beautiful job bringing it back to life. I'm currently working on my very first refinishing project - a dresser scored at an estate sale - and watch your videos to help me through the process. Thank you so much for sharing these!!
I hope that the dresser comes out looking amazing Kate! Thank you for your supportive comment!
My husband and I agree -- this is really beautiful with your restoration. It was obviously nice before, but wow, what a gorgeous redo!
Thank you Carla and Paul! 🙂
You did this dresser proud! Amazing.
Thank you Patricia!
Thank you for restoring this gem.
It was my pleasure! It was a fun one!
A poem, a Lion King reference and a beautiful piece of furniture from my neck of the woods. I call this a perfect day!
Hah! Thank you Carmen! I'm glad someone got my reference. 🙂
Just gorgeous! Your patience repairing the veneer is inspiring.
Thank you Laura! 💜
That natural cherry is just gorgeous.
Unbelievable. What a beautiful piece of furniture. Nice job
Thank you Mark!
What a beautiful piece was hiding under there! Now that it’s done, it doesn’t look MCM, I don’t think. It’s got a style similar to the old camp chests and almost the feel of bamboo with the brass bands wrapping the rounded edge pieces. I especially love those drawer pulls with their fake keyholes. A really striking highboy and you did a wonderful job on its restoration. Thank you for the poem!🌸
I think it looks older than mid century. The pulls are definitely a different era, or maybe it was transitioning to mid century. Sort of a hybrid.
I can definitely see the shift before and after because the details really stand out. Its very interesting especially with the key holes on the handles and the little cuffs on the base. Thank you Deborah!
The front looks like a huge dovetail joint. Very cool. So relaxing I nearly fell asleep 😂
No sleeping allowed! It definitely looks like a huge dovetail joint. Veneer details goals!
There's the poetry Jon was talking about!
It is at the end on the latest video. 😊
Another stunning makeover, Emily! Your restorations (and poetry) never disappoint. Hadn't heard of that manufacturer before. Cool history!
Thank youuu! 😊💜
Oh my! It's beautiful!!
Stunning! Just stunning! You did Lammerts proud. Hurts when these old businesses are gone. Great tips!
Thank you Christine!
That turned out amazing! I loved that you used tape and a pencil to trace the missing veneer and cut the new piece to size!!! Genius!
I try not to over complicate it. Its like making an inverse stencil. Its also weirdly satisfying lol! Glad you enjoyed.
What a beautiful piece! You do such great work on these restorations Emily. Looking forward to more!
I have ..4 in the queue for restoration. One is like an upgraded restoration (this will make more sense when you see it.) So plenty more coming!!
Great job! A tribute to the original crafts-person, and helps me learn, too. Thank you!
Thank you Liz!
Such a beautiful piece of furniture deserved to have someone restore it with care and expertise. So glad that someone was you.
Aww Thank you so much Patricia!
Thanks so much for restoring and not painting. I especially appreciate those restorers who work diligently on the inside of the piece of furniture also. Great job
Thank you Kathy! 😊
Although you clearly work hard on your pieces to restore their beauty, I must say how incredibly relaxing and entertaining it is to watch the process. Thank you for sharing your work!
Thank you so much Ginny!!
That is beautiful and I'm so glad you kept the Integrity of the wood
You did a great job in restoring this piece as it turned out beautifully. I hope the person that buys this piece from you will take very good care of it
Good choice going with no stain. I like the contrast between the different veneers. Very nice!
Thank you!
This is one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve seen on TH-cam. Great job. And please don’t ever stop doing your poems. I love them 😍
This is a huge compliment - Thank you Sarah 💜💜 I will do my best to keep the poems coming!
Such a beautiful piece! So nice to see someone take the time and effort to restore a great piece, rather than slapping a coat of paint on it. Great job!
Thank you Robin! 😊
Wow! It just goes to show that some pieces are best in their most natural state. Beautiful 😻
For sure! Thank you!
I. LOVE. This. Dresser!!!!
The details and the love you gave it make it gorgeous and one of a kind. Whomever gets it is SO lucky!!!
Thank you Josie! 😊
You did a wonderful job bringing life back into this furniture piece. I appreciate your detail and sense of humor in your presentation. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Sean!
Amazing job!! Lots of hard work and patience.. and it shows. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍
Thank you 😊 ❤️
Spectacular job!!! The attention to preserving delicate veneer.... impressive
I like that you just restored it. Keeping it without painting it and returning it to like new
Thank you Catherine!
What a beautiful piece of furniture! You did it justice.
Simply beautiful piece of furniture, and you brought it back to what I’m sure the artisans intended. Thanks for sharing.
Thankk you Shari!
Well worth all the work on this piece!! Simply gorgeous, Emily!
Gorgeous! I've been watching your evolution. You've become quite the master artisan!
Thank you Libby! Gotta keep growing and learning! 🙂
You did a fabulous job restoring this piece! Lovely.
Thank you so much Gail!
I really love how the grain has been used on this piece of furniture, and how you have sympathetically restored it to make the pattern stand out. Excellent job, great video, perfect restoration - well done 👏
Thank you so much 💜
Words fail me. Gorgeous! The wood grain is so striking. I missed what type of wood it is. What a stunning piece!
I believe its Cherry and Mahogany. I could be entirely wrong, but some wood species are chameleons. Thank you Ann!
Wow you have a good eye finding hidden gold, impressive finished work bringing freshness to old discarded furniture.
Thank you so much!
Great project. Love the two tone wood. 👍💐
Thank you Helen!!
Wow! Great job! That woodgrain looks amazing without that horrible brown lacquer. 😍
It is actually visible which is always awesome! Thank you Emma! 😊
A classic piece! Thanks for including the make and some history about the company. Well done!
Thank you Toni!
Absolutely gorgeous, Emily. Your attention to detail amazes me. 😍
Thank you Taryna! 😊💜
@@ReconstructingEmily ❤️
What a fabulous restoration!!! Such a beauty.
Thank you Lisa!
Your choice of finish really brought out the detail & dimension of the wood grain! Very nice job!
Glad you like it! Thank you Joslyn!
That is a pretty picture- very pretty. Well done!
Thank you ❤️
I wouldn't have expected this piece to end up being so beautiful if I'd bought it. You certainly have the eye and the talent 😊
Thank you Isabelle! 😊
What a lovely job you’ve done with this dresser! Love your veneer repair that you made look easy, even if you don’t enjoy that part! Lol Such careful and thorough work! 😀
Thank you Kathy! I figure if I do it enough times it will get easier lol!
This is STUNNING, Emily!!😍 What gorgeous veneers hidden under that dark varnish. Your veneer repair work (while it’s your least favorite thing to do) is spectacular and the color matching, between the wood filler and stain markers, is as well. Just a beautiful transformation, Emily.💜
Thank you Ashley! I really appreciate this 💜💜
I have the long version of this dresser!! Now I want this one too!
You did a wonderful job on this piece keep up the good work
Thank you so much Kathleen! ❤️
A very beautiful piece of furniture that you have restored to its former glory thanks to your professional restoration. I like cherry and mahogany wood. The restored chest of drawers has what it takes to become an heirloom.
Thank you Helena 😊
What a gorgeous piece of furniture! The brass banding on the bottom edge is a really nice touch. With the clear coat, the timber really sings - great work!
Thank you! I love the bands on this piece!!
WOW Can’t believe that originally the manufacturer used tinted lacquer to finish the piece, hiding that beautiful wood grain and details! It doesn’t make sense to me but so happy you found this and restored it to better than new!
What a cool piece! It's incredible what amazing treasures can be found under shading lacquer.
This one was pretty unexpected. I did not expect the colors and contrast to pop so much. Thank you Trish!
That is a beautiful piece, so glad you found it and loved it back to awesomeness! Think I would have spent extra time on the hardware.❤
Beautiful piece. I so appreciate your attention to detail. The design on the drawers reminds me of overgrown dovetail joints. I just love all the contrast in the wood. Great find, and now it's even better. You even got Dashner's attention! 🙂👍
They really do. I'm still a bit star struck over here! The Lane Acclaim tallboy has two small dove tail joints on the left and right side of the drawer faces, which is cool but these are something else! Thank you Holly!💜
Stunning restoration! From the labor of love of sanding by hand, to the brass hardware. Just beautiful! Well done!
Thank you!
Stunning restoration! You give excellent explanations and the piece is so much happier now.
Thank you! Love the dog pic ❤️
Very nice! Beautiful restore! Glad you found the maker. 135 yrs is a long time to be in business. 🙂🙂
Thank you Vickie!
Love the two toned look. Your expertise really shows on this piece. I heard about you from other refinishing TH-cam channels. So glad you are all supportive.
We can only help one another get better! I'm happy to be apart of the community. Thank you Laurel!!
That is just beautiful! I agree that just applying a satin top coat was the best. I love the contrasting Wood.🙂👍👍👍
The colors just pop with one another with just the finish! Love it! Thank you Deborah!
You brought that back to life. What an amazing find. Love it
Thank you Leslie!
I love to see a gem revealed like this. Nice job! Beautiful!
Thank you Liz!
Emily. This one was an awesome flip. Loved it!
Thank you!!
Really enjoyed this! So glad for the info about the company that created this gem and for the beautiful, caring work you put in to make it shine again!! Good job!!!!💝🙏
Thank you Cathy! 😊
That is stunning!😲
Thank you Virginia!
Wow, you nailed that ...that wood is gorgeous ❤
I love this piece
Thank you Dawn!
So good. I appreciate that you try to repair and restore when possible. It looks amazing!
Thank you Alicia!
Gorgeous. Respect the wood. It shows. Thanks!
Thank you Ann!
Great restoration.
Dust shields between all the drawers! That was definitely a high end piece.
Oriental influences were common in the late 50s and into the 1960s.
Thank you 😊
That is gorgeous!! So glad you found it and restored it. Great job!
Thank you Audrey!
You did AMAZING JOB with this piece! You revealed all its beauty! Thank you for all the tips. Nice poem! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Sophia! 😊
You had a good see ye to see the good bones of this piece from the beginning. How gratifying to have it's potential realized.
This was most definately an enjoyable piece to work on!
Much nicer contrast now, beautifully restored. 👍
Thank you!
The finished products are always stunning, Emily. I keep coming back because of your dedication, patience, creativity, and attention to detail. If all those pieces of furniture could speak, they'd shout praises about how much they feel respected. :) See you next time.
Aww this is super sweet Noralee! Thank you - this comment means a lot!💚😊
I’m really impressed with the results! The veneer is lovely and I love the overall look!
Thank you Joyce 😊 The colors on the veneers really glow in the light. Such a fub piece to work on!
This was so lovely to watch. You did a beautiful job on this.
Thank you Holly 💜😊
great piece of art. you have a very gentle hand.
Thank you Jean! Loved reading all your comments ❤️
Very nice result. I am so glad you didn't just paint it and called it done. Good Job.
Thank you! Definately an awesome piece!
This is my favorite piece you’ve done to date. Just loved the beautiful veneer under the toxic chocolate pudding!
Lmao Thanks Clyde! 😊 ☺️ I had a friend tell me this was a favorite of theirs too so you're not alone!
You are just amazing! The dresser is stunning! I love watching you work your incredible magic on furniture. God bless you Emily 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Sally! I appreciate your support and awesome comments! Hope you're having a great weekend!
@@ReconstructingEmily You too!
WOW! I think this is my favorite of all the pieces I've seen you do. Incredible job! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! This one was amazing to work on.
Using painters tape to make a jig to cut the veneer is very very crafty.
You're incredible at your craft.
Thank you! I appreciate this! 😊
Simply Gorgeous and your craft is unbelievable
Thank you Laura 😊
Simply beautiful. I have learned so much from your videos as you explain step by step the process of the reason why you make decisions. Jobs well done!
Thank you Cheryl! 😊💜
Beautiful veneer pattern! Great job!
Thank you! 😊
Really beautiful work! It looks timeless, priceless!
Thank you!
Well saved! It was most definitely worth all your time and effort. I shudder to think of the waste if this dresser had ended up painted pink and purple or some other crazy color combination. You saved another classic piece to live again.
Way too many awesome details to hide if it were ever painted. Thank you Kathleen!
Fantastically done Emily. You gave this piece a second chance at life. Poem was great. LOL!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
This one is probably one of my favorite hidden gem pieces. 💎 Glad you like the poem 😀
Wow! That is truly beautiful!!!!👍