This is a hobby of mine that I started about ten years ago. I do a "Thrifting Run" to three different Goodwill and Retail stores to gather pieces such as this for as little as fifty cents. I completely refinish it and then, redonate the pieces back. It is a greatly satisfying world. You created a masterpiece. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.
I love that you're saving pieces, but I'm not sure Goodwill is a good place to re-donate them. People often want to find things they can paint, or find pieces for the kid's room, or craft room, or even the garage. Goodwill isn't where they look for a prized heirloom. I'd hate to see you put in all the effort, just to have someone buy it for chalk painting. Even people on a budget deserve to have nice, heirloom quality furnishings. But it might be better if you directed your donation to someone you know will appreciate it. Or, you could sell them online, and donate the profits to a charity of your choice.
@@cariwaldick4898 I don't think it is bad to paint an old furniture piece and give it a new live. I, for example have not the skills, the time, the equipment or the patience to restore it the same way as in the video. But I can sand it down and paint it. I think it is better painted and in use than at the landfill. But of course it is a shame if there was so much effort was put in to restore it.
@@chrisssssssi5598 I've seen too many videos, where the goal wasn't to save the furniture, but to use a cool chalk paint technique, to cover the "outdated" piece--because they didn't like the color or tone of the wood. If it's destined for trash, by all means paint it. I've painted a few things myself, but when it's like: "This is the hutch my great-grandfather made by hand for my great-grandmother, and I grew up seeing it in the corner of the dining room. It's mine now, but it doesn't match my decor, so I'm going to paint it!" Makes my teeth grind.
I'm sure you're aware that Goodwill, at least in my area, is no longer the charitable organization it once was!? Their in it to turn a buck now sadly, so donating something back, their just gonna put such a hefty price tag back on it a poor family isn't gonna be able to afford it , it'll go to some "thrifter" that already has money
Interesting, the generation that lived through the depression of the 1930's got used to repairing everything and not throwing anything away. The decades since have seen the society go to a throw-away society, but today's generations are again repairing and saving things. I think coming back to some kind of sanity. Very nice piece of work.
We are a throw-away society because corporations realized that making things to last meant we weren't spending money. So now we pay the same amount of money for something that will fall apart a lot sooner.
In a time when all these DIYers are doing art & crafts on some really nice pieces of mid-century, retro and vintage furniture, it is so refreshing to see someone restoring and respecting these pieces. You did a beautiful job. It truly looks awesome. A beautiful reminder of our pass that we shouldn't forget.
Beautifully done, with so much patience and care. There used to be a man who lived near me with a workshop full of tools such as yours and he restored old pieces, donating them to the local charity shop for anyone in need. That little cabinet would look beautiful in anyone's home. Thank you for sharing this.
I love watching furniture restorations. Its amazing when you find a couple of rare youtubers that will take an absolute piece of crap and make it into something wonderful. And I have to say I really appreciate the quick montages here for different processes because nobody wants to watch someone sand or glue something for a half hour. Great restoration and skillful montages.
Social media has really galvanized a great deal of craftsman and craftsmanship. From autos, motorcycles, furniture, wood turning to food, cooks and everything in between. I think it's great.
At the outset two things were obvious: This is a humble piece of furniture, and it has been treated that way for a long time. My first reaction was "Woof!" You put in a substantial amount of work drawing your substantial skill and experience base to give this piece all the pride it could handle. Well done and Thanks!.
I bought a junk-store antique washstand for 15$ that was covered with 3 layers of paint. Luckily it didn't need repairs, and revealing a solid bird's eye maple top beneath was like Christmas Day! An amazing, meticulous, skillful job with this piece. The recreation of the missing detail was awesome:)
Oh wow, that is quite the discovery! It's so wonderful to find such pieces and bring them back to their former glory. Similarly, I bought a 1950s or 1960s kindergarten bookcase with two veneered hatch doors that was in bad shape. I bought it for a small sum based on a blurry picture, mainly because the measurements of the piece were perfect for the location where I needed it, and the little hatch doors were perfect for hiding my restoration materials and my kids' craft supplies. It has a wide shelf that was probably used as a desk or to display kids' crafts at one point that had several large ink stains. I may go back later and replace the veneer, but for now, I managed to remove most of the ink stains with oxalic acid, touched up the remaining faint stains with shellac mixed with different pigments, and finished it with shellac. My favorite detail is that the veneer on the hatch doors turned out to be bird's eye poplar! It was in bad shape, but I cleaned it off and managed to glue it all back down. I carefully hand-sanded it and put about 12 super thin layers of shellac on there, and it looks amazing now. That piece is my pride and joy, and visitors always comment on it. It's the project that got me hooked on restoring vintage furniture!
Your work is that of an artist! Such fine workmanship takes years to learn and master. Thank you for allowing us to see you at workshop. You’re inspiring many to take up this lost art in a world of mass produced “junk”! Much appreciated!💕
I think you’ll find there is plenty of well-made, mass-produced ”junk”. Before we had IKEA, furniture cost a fortune, or was beat-up OLD junk hand-me-downs.
I used to love refinishing furniture many many years ago but haven't in many years. Watching you has made me miss that. There was so much satisfaction in taking an old piece of furniture someone was tossing away and making it beautiful again.😃🌞
I restored a nightstand like this in 2019. It had six layers of paint on it, roaches were living in it and had no back panel. I got rid of the roaches, stripped all the layers of paint, refinished it and put on a backer board. I even re-Japanned the handle. It's beautiful and I still use it.
Hard to believe it is the same piece! Beautiful work, as always. I think the change of pulls has made the difference between a pedestrian item and something special! Thank you. You never fail us! 🇨🇦
The veneer on the front of the door reminds me of fashion from the 1930s. Different panels that made up a skirt or dress were cut on a 45 degree angle ("cut on the bias") as opposed to on grain, which helped the fabric drape beautifully. Interesting how I'm finding all these similarities between woodworking and sewing! In sewing, we also talk about the "construction" of a garment. You're basically building a 3D garment based on the shape of the body, but instead of wood, you use fabric. There are even similarities between joints and seams, in the sense that some seams are stronger than others because of the way they are constructed (for example, the seams on the inner leg of jeans is joined, then wrapped around itself and sewn again to make it more durable). Because I played with wood and cardboard a lot as a child, I like to imagine making the garment out of plywood - that helps me visualize where I need to manipulate the panels to better fit the curves of the human body. In short: construction is construction, and it's all FASCINATING to me! 😃
Interesting you say that. I learned to sew and make my own patterns. When I started furniture repair and restoration projects I found myself thinking, "This is like sewing. I know how to do this!"
You brought back wonderful memories of my dad. His hobby was restoring restoring almost anything he set his mind to; I used to go down to his workshop and watch him do this stuff. Thanks again for the great memories.
What a beautiful piece of work. You are a real craftsman. I love how you have revealed the Art Deco style of the veneer - not really visible at the outset - many people would just have painted this piece. It's gorgeous! Love the feet too.
This was my first video and I was amazed. I didn't think much could be done with that nightstand. And I usually won't watch videos that aren’t narrated. But enjoyed it. The way you take a piece of wood that sort of fits, glue it, and then hand carve to fit exactly. My father was a machinist and a very handy man. My mom was a handy woman. The way you look at a problem and then find a way to solve it reminds me of them.
This was so satisfying. Reminded me so much of the many things my Dad picked up and refinished. Mostly side of the road stuff. Free and when he was finished it was beautiful.
I’ve always made my woodworking projects from new wood, and have never attempted a restoration of the old. But now that you’ve shown how it can be done, even on a piece that looked hopeless, I’m inspired to try my hand at furniture restoration. I have to admit, I won’t make any money at it because it is so incredibly labor-intensive, but I sure will enjoy the finished product. Thank you for sharing how you did this project.
It is so satisfying to restore well-made old pieces to their former glory! You may also enjoy the craftsmanship of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restauration here on TH-cam - he is another craftsman with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the trade. His channel and this one are some of my favorites, because I learn so much from their knowledge and expertise. I really only ever watch videos that help me grow my skills these days - learning and trying new techniques is kind of addictive, plus, I love saving pieces from landfill! If you know when large items of "trash" (relative term...) are picked up in different parts of your town, you can usually find some lovely pieces to restore for free. Sometimes pieces are beyond restoring, but they contain some lovely wood to make smaller projects out of - better quality than most of the wood I can afford to buy from the lumber yard! Give it a try - I'm sure you will enjoy the transformation. And don't forget to take before pictures so you can show people the difference! ( I have regretted not taking before pictured in the past...)
I know nothing about woodworking, but I do appreciate craftmanship. I sat with my mouth hanging open and my eyebrows raised and I let out an occasional "Oh my goodness!" as I watched in complete awe of your skill and attention to detail. You are an artist and I was very pleased by your Work of Art.
I was completely mesmerized watching this! So many intricate steps! Such attention to detail! Such craftsmanship! Really impressive. I can only imagine this to be a labor of love. Well done!
Beautiful. Imagine in a hundred years someone finding some of our furniture and saying who the heck made this junk? Furniture back then made with the heart.
they wouldn't find any because the crap built today won't last a quarter of that time. cheap weak super thin wood or fake products for a throw away society. nothing is built to last like antique real wood furniture was.
Let's be real anything natural will retain it's beauty. Take fashion as an example. If you look back at classic Hollywood actors and the red carpets you'll realise there were some questionable fashion and makeup choices but those who simply wore something that showed their body and very minimal makeup are still the pinnacle of beauty.
As a creative person who enjoys creating with wire for jewelry, leather for small goods, handbags, fabrics for home furnishings, painting..I LOVE watching a craftsmanship comes to fruition. It excites me and inspires me to no end. Thank you for your video…I really appreciate your willingness to welcome me in your world of creative expression and craftsmanship!! Blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love how "Jaan Tuuletare" wrote the date in the old-fashioned style of Roman numerals for month, NOT followed by a period. Just as I was taught at school, some 55 years ago.
You are a real perfectionist. And again a seemingly ugly unusable piece of furniture has been nicely made up again and is sure to find its place. What convinces me again and again to work up these finds is the original quality of the material and the craftsmanship.
Thank you for your terrific video of the restoration on this old night stand. Some 50 years ago I took a crack at restoring an old desk that my mother gave me. I don’t know the true style of it, but the desktop was at a approximately 30 degree angle with brass locking hinges and had thin, flat crest looking pieces and the obligatory swinging pulls. It has several coats of pInt on it, so I stripped it, sanded it and stained it with a maple stain. Also, I polished all of the brass. This was my first attempt at this type of thing and I was very pleasantly surprised at my results, as was my mother an wife.
What an amazing restoration, you've done yourself proud. Far to often in today's society something like that would have landed up in landfill, because they didn't know what they had. You help keep history alive by doing what your doing. 👍👏👏👏👏
Fabulous, just fabulous. Your workmanship is exceptional. Between 1999 and 2009 I restored furniture. Most everything was hand done because I had limited tools. 1st time I ever had nice furniture. In 2009 I went back and did my masters. What a waste of my time. I am now a 66 y.o. lady, 67 this year. When I see your video I remember what fun it was. So fulfilling for me. I have very bad arthritis but I am now encouraged to give this a go again. Special thanks from Australia.
It is not ugly at all. But I understand, why majority will find it outdated and just belong to be put on the roadside so other people that can appreciate uniqueness will bring it home. It so much better than dismantle or burn it when renovating! I've always fascinated with craftmanship back then, they know the importance of practicality and no shortcut in making the furniture sturdy thus lasts a lifetime. It's art and uniquely belongs to only specific time period - as well. Taste is relative either way👀 With professionl spruce up, it returned to its former glory, great restoration 🤗
Some answers to your questions: Why I changed the knobs? Because they were missing some parts and I didn´t had resources to make new ones. What are those glasses? These are just led glasses from the Aliexpress. Why I changed the bottom of the drawer? The ink stains are impossible to remove and the new owner didn´t want to preserve the scribble under the drawer, so it was logical to change the plywood. What´s the small belt sander? It´s a Proxxon belt sander.
I like to watch restoration videos before bedtime. You don't understand how relaxing they are. What kind of science is behind that... Excellent job by the way. It is so satisfying to give life and beauty to an old damaged thing.
Wow, when I saw this night stand it reminded me of one my parents had but with a dark marble top , watching you do your magic makes me wanna give it a shot in restoring it, thanks for showing us you endless love and craftsmanship in restoring the pieces you've done, it's very calming to watch, cheers!
Wow. It always amazes me how resilient a well made wooden piece can be. I think it may be why people are searching for a fountain of youth; if it’s possible for wood surely itmust be for people. ;-) You are a master restorer in my book.
wow, incredible job. I love old furniture, the history it carries is worth so much. I am lucky to have inherited lots of vintage pieces from my family. I love them dearly. I hope I can take care of them so also future generations can enjoy them.
As a child I loved watching my father, God Rest His Soul, build and restore furniture. I learnt alot from him that way. Your Craftmanship is amazing and I found this very therapeutic to watch, Thank you 😊
Love your work. So glad u restored those crazy looking legs. I liked them! Cannot believe how well u recreated the carving back- piece. Beautiful craftsmanship. Your a true artisan. Love from Pensacola Florida 🙏🏾🌴🏖️
Oh I loved this restoration. You brought a piece back to life, that many would have sent to the dump. Loved the shape of the legs, and the lovely detail you recreated. Nicely done!
What a fantastic job you did! Such a perfectionist, I love it! It shows in the beauty of the final piece. And the back panel - - - WOW ! that just made the entire piece!
You did it again. Beautiful restauration. You are really a specialist! It is only a pity you removed the bottom of the drawer. It's part of the history.
That is truly the most PERFECT and gorgeous restoration of a nightstand I have ever seen! Simply amazing attention to every detail. I wish I had the machines and tools you have in your shop. They must be so much fun to work with and certainly expedite the restoration work and process. Nevertheless, you did a Fantastic job with this project!!❤❤❤🙃🙃🙃🙃
Your appliqué work was spot on. I've watched a couple dozen videos of your restoration projects and each one out does the other. I would like to see you build something from scratch. With your skills and experience it would be nothing less than a master piece
I really appreciate your attention to detail and your skill. You did such a beautiful job, as always! Watching antique furniture restoration is one of the most relaxing pleasures I allow myself, and my two favorite channels are yours and Thomas Johnson's. Very different styles of delivery, of course, but both with that brilliant wealth of knowledge and that satisfying result every time, bringing an old piece of history back to life.
What astonishing art and woodworking. You are obviously a very skilled craftsman, thank you for documenting all of that, when you clearly had your hands full!
Awestruck. Open mouth down to my chest. The more I watched the more I was blown away. The care patience & detail... you are a furniture restoration God.
Your talent, skill and patience is amazing. True art! Thank you for this enjoyable video, that is not only educational but also inspiring and soothing to watch. Good luck with future projects.
Really nice job. My Uncle would restore old pieces in 1960's and I'd watch him and end up helping him; I was 12. Later it became my hobby. Too old now for it, but it's great watching you.
My favorite restoration that I’ve personally done was a dresser from the late 60s or early 70s. Certain parts of the veneer were just spent so I painted those parts surf green and made it into an alternating pattern. After I was done everyone who saw it started asking me where I bought it and how I had that much money. Haha
My first video. What a true artisan you are!! I watch a lot of DIY refurbishers sand old furniture and slap on some paint, and that’s fun. But what you did here Sir, is truly craftsmanship. I really appreciate the skill required for that! When you carved out that trim, call me impressed! I can’t wait to see the rest of your content. 🥰
Just rewatched this after 2 years. Even after seeing so much of your work, I’m still flabbergasted by your carving skills. Amazing!! Keep up the great work! We love it!! ❤
Yet sadly after all that time and effort the item is actually worth diddly. As a dealer I know. You’d be lucky to get £10 at a UK Antiques fair for something like that (If you could find a buyer! )Old Brown wood furniture is hardly saleable here, I’ve taken items the same as that to the local recycling centre! Not trying to put him down, just keeping it real.
The wood is beautiful and when cut the three for building furniture we need keeps the beauty of the three forever.tanks to save this little part of the natural mother is beautiful 😍
That leg detail is interesting--I don't think I've seen that specific style of leg before. There's some Japanese influence, and perhaps Arts and Crafts style, too. You did a lovely job on this sad little piece and brought it back to life.
Yes, but... Sentimental value (we do not know in this case though) is much higher than any cost of repair involved. It's great to see people (customers) want to save items, and better to see craftsmen partnering in this...
The restoration work is at your usual high standard. I am quite disappointed that you did not preserve the inscription and number on the bottom of the drawer. A direct connection to the piece's provenance and history.
@@ATRestoration I never give any owner the option, unless it is an undesirable feature that is visible and detracts from the piece. If I replace the member, I cut the part out and glue it somewhere not easily visible. In this case, replaced again on the new bottom of the drawer where there is enough recess to contain the always important history of the piece and is not visible as it was before.
I also have second channel called AT Restoration Plus, check it out: th-cam.com/channels/jjxMSJTfAR3IbCAT25-MbA.html
This is a hobby of mine that I started about ten years ago. I do a "Thrifting Run" to three different Goodwill and Retail stores to gather pieces such as this for as little as fifty cents. I completely refinish it and then, redonate the pieces back. It is a greatly satisfying world. You created a masterpiece. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.
I love that you're saving pieces, but I'm not sure Goodwill is a good place to re-donate them. People often want to find things they can paint, or find pieces for the kid's room, or craft room, or even the garage. Goodwill isn't where they look for a prized heirloom. I'd hate to see you put in all the effort, just to have someone buy it for chalk painting.
Even people on a budget deserve to have nice, heirloom quality furnishings. But it might be better if you directed your donation to someone you know will appreciate it. Or, you could sell them online, and donate the profits to a charity of your choice.
@@cariwaldick4898 I don't think it is bad to paint an old furniture piece and give it a new live. I, for example have not the skills, the time, the equipment or the patience to restore it the same way as in the video. But I can sand it down and paint it. I think it is better painted and in use than at the landfill.
But of course it is a shame if there was so much effort was put in to restore it.
@@chrisssssssi5598 I've seen too many videos, where the goal wasn't to save the furniture, but to use a cool chalk paint technique, to cover the "outdated" piece--because they didn't like the color or tone of the wood. If it's destined for trash, by all means paint it.
I've painted a few things myself, but when it's like: "This is the hutch my great-grandfather made by hand for my great-grandmother, and I grew up seeing it in the corner of the dining room. It's mine now, but it doesn't match my decor, so I'm going to paint it!" Makes my teeth grind.
I'm sure you're aware that Goodwill, at least in my area, is no longer the charitable organization it once was!? Their in it to turn a buck now sadly, so donating something back, their just gonna put such a hefty price tag back on it a poor family isn't gonna be able to afford it , it'll go to some "thrifter" that already has money
youd be doing more to help the world by selling it for profit…
Interesting, the generation that lived through the depression of the 1930's got used to repairing everything and not throwing anything away. The decades since have seen the society go to a throw-away society, but today's generations are again repairing and saving things. I think coming back to some kind of sanity. Very nice piece of work.
We have a lot to choose from today, from fixer upper furniture to Ikea. But the fixer upper furniture, fixed up, is nicer.
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We are a throw-away society because corporations realized that making things to last meant we weren't spending money. So now we pay the same amount of money for something that will fall apart a lot sooner.
Current generations have also lived through an economic crisis, maybe that's why?
Newly living in Italy I have been trolling for neglected furniture and having fun bringing new life to old stuff. Great video….thanks.
In a time when all these DIYers are doing art & crafts on some really nice pieces of mid-century, retro and vintage furniture, it is so refreshing to see someone restoring and respecting these pieces. You did a beautiful job. It truly looks awesome. A beautiful reminder of our pass that we shouldn't forget.
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I love the restoration but the original pulls I liked better. You did such an amazing job on the detail at the top! Wow
I agree - the new ones may be "prettier" but the original ones are more typical for the era and more fitting with the overall design.
I agree. The original pulls are unique, interesting and suit the period. Otherwise beautiful restoration.
I loved everything else he did. But I was disappointed by the new pulls. I like the original better too.
Too bad you're not my next door neighbor. You are truly a master when it comes to restoring old furniture. Bravo my friend.
Any way to contact you in private for some advice on restoring nightstands?
Beautifully done, with so much patience and care. There used to be a man who lived near me with a workshop full of tools such as yours and he restored old pieces, donating them to the local charity shop for anyone in need. That little cabinet would look beautiful in anyone's home. Thank you for sharing this.
Impeccable workmanship.
I love watching furniture restorations. Its amazing when you find a couple of rare youtubers that will take an absolute piece of crap and make it into something wonderful. And I have to say I really appreciate the quick montages here for different processes because nobody wants to watch someone sand or glue something for a half hour. Great restoration and skillful montages.
music is nice too.
He has a soothing voice. I normally can’t listen to some peoples voices.
I got totally absorbed watching this that I hadn’t realised 15mins had gone! This is totally going to be my relaxation channel 😃
Yeah agree with you sometimes things like this can provide wonderful asmr and you learn something as well 😊❤️🌺🌸🌹
Social media has really galvanized a great deal of craftsman and craftsmanship. From autos, motorcycles, furniture, wood turning to food, cooks and everything in between. I think it's great.
At the outset two things were obvious: This is a humble piece of furniture, and it has been treated that way for a long time. My first reaction was "Woof!"
You put in a substantial amount of work drawing your substantial skill and experience base to give this piece all the pride it could handle.
Well done and Thanks!.
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I bought a junk-store antique washstand for 15$ that was covered with 3 layers of paint. Luckily it didn't need repairs, and revealing a solid bird's eye maple top beneath was like Christmas Day! An amazing, meticulous, skillful job with this piece. The recreation of the missing detail was awesome:)
Oh wow, that is quite the discovery! It's so wonderful to find such pieces and bring them back to their former glory.
Similarly, I bought a 1950s or 1960s kindergarten bookcase with two veneered hatch doors that was in bad shape. I bought it for a small sum based on a blurry picture, mainly because the measurements of the piece were perfect for the location where I needed it, and the little hatch doors were perfect for hiding my restoration materials and my kids' craft supplies. It has a wide shelf that was probably used as a desk or to display kids' crafts at one point that had several large ink stains. I may go back later and replace the veneer, but for now, I managed to remove most of the ink stains with oxalic acid, touched up the remaining faint stains with shellac mixed with different pigments, and finished it with shellac.
My favorite detail is that the veneer on the hatch doors turned out to be bird's eye poplar! It was in bad shape, but I cleaned it off and managed to glue it all back down. I carefully hand-sanded it and put about 12 super thin layers of shellac on there, and it looks amazing now. That piece is my pride and joy, and visitors always comment on it. It's the project that got me hooked on restoring vintage furniture!
@@billiev8705 You never know what you'll find beneath the layers of paint and dirt. It's so exciting to come upon a treasure!
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Your patience and attention to detail has paid off. You brought this back to life.
Your work is that of an artist! Such fine workmanship takes years to learn and master. Thank you for allowing us to see you at workshop. You’re inspiring many to take up this lost art in a world of mass produced “junk”! Much appreciated!💕
Its getting harder and harder to find things worth restoring.
@@edswope28 go to antique shops and you’re bound to find a project. The shopkeepers are really nice and willing to work with your budget.
You got that right. I see the "junk" they make today all the time on trash day.
I think you’ll find there is plenty of well-made, mass-produced ”junk”. Before we had IKEA, furniture cost a fortune, or was beat-up OLD junk hand-me-downs.
I used to love refinishing furniture many many years ago but haven't in many years. Watching you has made me miss that. There was so much satisfaction in taking an old piece of furniture someone was tossing away and making it beautiful again.😃🌞
One of my favorite things to do is restoring furniture and I could watch these videos all day long.
I restored a nightstand like this in 2019. It had six layers of paint on it, roaches were living in it and had no back panel. I got rid of the roaches, stripped all the layers of paint, refinished it and put on a backer board. I even re-Japanned the handle. It's beautiful and I still use it.
Pictures?
If you didn't keep the roaches, you killed the history, you Barbarian
@@soberhippie 😃😃😃
Didn't you at least put them up in a "Roach Motel"?
@@soberhippie There must be a post about preserving insects in cast resin around here somewhere.
You really make the most sad looking pieces look absolutely stunning again.
Absolutely staggering level of care and expertise, blown away by this 😲
Seeing the love and care that was put into restoring this piece is beautiful.
Hard to believe it is the same piece! Beautiful work, as always. I think the change of pulls has made the difference between a pedestrian item and something special! Thank you. You never fail us! 🇨🇦
The veneer on the front of the door reminds me of fashion from the 1930s. Different panels that made up a skirt or dress were cut on a 45 degree angle ("cut on the bias") as opposed to on grain, which helped the fabric drape beautifully. Interesting how I'm finding all these similarities between woodworking and sewing! In sewing, we also talk about the "construction" of a garment. You're basically building a 3D garment based on the shape of the body, but instead of wood, you use fabric. There are even similarities between joints and seams, in the sense that some seams are stronger than others because of the way they are constructed (for example, the seams on the inner leg of jeans is joined, then wrapped around itself and sewn again to make it more durable). Because I played with wood and cardboard a lot as a child, I like to imagine making the garment out of plywood - that helps me visualize where I need to manipulate the panels to better fit the curves of the human body. In short: construction is construction, and it's all FASCINATING to me! 😃
In younger years a woman I worked for covered the most gorgeous black walnut armoire with glossy white & brown spatter enamel. I nearly vomited
@@servraghgiorsal7382 😕😨
My Sainted Mother was a very talented seamstress and this comment reminded me so much of her. Thank you.🌹
Interesting you say that. I learned to sew and make my own patterns. When I started furniture repair and restoration projects I found myself thinking, "This is like sewing. I know how to do this!"
I am learning how to sew and also noticing the similarities. Very interesting!
You brought back wonderful memories of my dad. His hobby was restoring restoring almost anything he set his mind to; I used to go down to his workshop and watch him do this stuff. Thanks again for the great memories.
Thank you for not using paint, especially chalk paint. IMO your restoration was spot on and very nice with the end results.
What a beautiful piece of work. You are a real craftsman. I love how you have revealed the Art Deco style of the veneer - not really visible at the outset - many people would just have painted this piece. It's gorgeous! Love the feet too.
This was my first video and I was amazed. I didn't think much could be done with that nightstand. And I usually won't watch videos that aren’t narrated. But enjoyed it. The way you take a piece of wood that sort of fits, glue it, and then hand carve to fit exactly. My father was a machinist and a very handy man. My mom was a handy woman. The way you look at a problem and then find a way to solve it reminds me of them.
It's lovely! Wish the old pulls had been salvagable.
Same here, i love those style pulls. But to each their own i reckon.
Still a great job and a beautiful piece.
Yes, I have the same nightstand. Much better condition than this one, but it’s a shame the original pulls were replaced.
This was so satisfying. Reminded me so much of the many things my Dad picked up and refinished. Mostly side of the road stuff. Free and when he was finished it was beautiful.
I’ve always made my woodworking projects from new wood, and have never attempted a restoration of the old. But now that you’ve shown how it can be done, even on a piece that looked hopeless, I’m inspired to try my hand at furniture restoration. I have to admit, I won’t make any money at it because it is so incredibly labor-intensive, but I sure will enjoy the finished product. Thank you for sharing how you did this project.
Good luck to you, you have a very admirable skill.
I just love the look and feel of old wood
It is so satisfying to restore well-made old pieces to their former glory! You may also enjoy the craftsmanship of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restauration here on TH-cam - he is another craftsman with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the trade. His channel and this one are some of my favorites, because I learn so much from their knowledge and expertise. I really only ever watch videos that help me grow my skills these days - learning and trying new techniques is kind of addictive, plus, I love saving pieces from landfill! If you know when large items of "trash" (relative term...) are picked up in different parts of your town, you can usually find some lovely pieces to restore for free. Sometimes pieces are beyond restoring, but they contain some lovely wood to make smaller projects out of - better quality than most of the wood I can afford to buy from the lumber yard! Give it a try - I'm sure you will enjoy the transformation. And don't forget to take before pictures so you can show people the difference! ( I have regretted not taking before pictured in the past...)
I know nothing about woodworking, but I do appreciate craftmanship. I sat with my mouth hanging open and my eyebrows raised and I let out an occasional "Oh my goodness!" as I watched in complete awe of your skill and attention to detail.
You are an artist and I was very pleased by your Work of Art.
I was completely mesmerized watching this! So many intricate steps! Such attention to detail! Such craftsmanship! Really impressive. I can only imagine this to be a labor of love. Well done!
It amazes me how talented and skilled people like you can be. Just "wow"!
I'm impressed when I see a real craftsman. Oiling the screws to loose from the wood was the peak!
Beautiful. Imagine in a hundred years someone finding some of our furniture and saying who the heck made this junk? Furniture back then made with the heart.
A lot the mass market stuff will probably be in pieces, probably by intentionally.
they wouldn't find any because the crap built today won't last a quarter of that time. cheap weak super thin wood or fake products for a throw away society. nothing is built to last like antique real wood furniture was.
Let's be real anything natural will retain it's beauty.
Take fashion as an example. If you look back at classic Hollywood actors and the red carpets you'll realise there were some questionable fashion and makeup choices but those who simply wore something that showed their body and very minimal makeup are still the pinnacle of beauty.
Это просто прекрасно! Не могла оторваться от просмотра! Мастер- золотые руки!
Согласна, мастер стремился вернуть первозданный вид, но мне было бы интереснее увидеть новый дизайн, но это только мои хотелки 🙂
Новый дизайн у тумбы уже получился благодаря другим декоративным ручкам, а не тем, что стояли вначале.
As a creative person who enjoys creating with wire for jewelry, leather for small goods, handbags, fabrics for home furnishings, painting..I LOVE watching a craftsmanship comes to fruition. It excites me and inspires me to no end. Thank you for your video…I really appreciate your willingness to welcome me in your world of creative expression and craftsmanship!!
Blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I loved the knobs. I wish you could keep them.
Me too.
I love the dried pva veneer trick. I’ve seen you do that before. Much easier for a DIYer. Beautiful restoration. No Bondo in your work.
Whats PVA?
@@erickjason9092 Polyvinyl acetate. Really just a fancy name for white glue; Elmer's Glue is a popular brand in the USA.
@@petuniasevan LOL!
I love how "Jaan Tuuletare" wrote the date in the old-fashioned style of Roman numerals for month, NOT followed by a period. Just as I was taught at school, some 55 years ago.
I think that the stand was beautiful even before the restoration! So unique. But you are definitely a magic man!
I am feel honored to watch you work. Thank you for making these. I love them. You do incredible work.
You are a PERFECTIONIST and a CRAFTSMAN WELL DONE SIR ! Thoroughly enjoyed watching you bring a piece of furniture BACK TO LIFE !!!
Когда такая мастерская с такими инструментами ,да ещё руки золотые,такие чудеса можно делать,это супер!!!!
Вы большой мастер!!!! Восхищаюсь Вами. Великое волшебство простыми руками.
The amount of views is testament to the fact that renovation works extremely well. 💯💯💯👍👍👍😎
You are a real perfectionist. And again a seemingly ugly unusable piece of furniture has been nicely made up again and is sure to find its place. What convinces me again and again to work up these finds is the original quality of the material and the craftsmanship.
Thank you for your terrific video of the restoration on this old night stand. Some 50 years ago I took a crack at restoring an old desk that my mother gave me. I don’t know the true style of it, but the desktop was at a approximately 30 degree angle with brass locking hinges and had thin, flat crest looking pieces and the obligatory swinging pulls. It has several coats of pInt on it, so I stripped it, sanded it and stained it with a maple stain. Also, I polished all of the brass.
This was my first attempt at this type of thing and I was very pleasantly surprised at my results, as was my mother an wife.
What an amazing restoration, you've done yourself proud. Far to often in today's society something like that would have landed up in landfill, because they didn't know what they had. You help keep history alive by doing what your doing. 👍👏👏👏👏
This was so satisfying to watch! What a sympathetic restoration, beautifully accomplished. Thank you for showing us all that went into it.
Fabulous, just fabulous. Your workmanship is exceptional. Between 1999 and 2009 I restored furniture. Most everything was hand done because I had limited tools. 1st time I ever had nice furniture. In 2009 I went back and did my masters. What a waste of my time. I am now a 66 y.o. lady, 67 this year. When I see your video I remember what fun it was. So fulfilling for me. I have very bad arthritis but I am now encouraged to give this a go again. Special thanks from Australia.
It is not ugly at all. But I understand, why majority will find it outdated and just belong to be put on the roadside so other people that can appreciate uniqueness will bring it home. It so much better than dismantle or burn it when renovating! I've always fascinated with craftmanship back then, they know the importance of practicality and no shortcut in making the furniture sturdy thus lasts a lifetime. It's art and uniquely belongs to only specific time period - as well. Taste is relative either way👀 With professionl spruce up, it returned to its former glory, great restoration 🤗
I like the way your restoration brought out the interesting grain pattern on the door. Beautiful, as always. Thank you!
Some answers to your questions:
Why I changed the knobs? Because they were missing some parts and I didn´t had resources to make new ones.
What are those glasses? These are just led glasses from the Aliexpress.
Why I changed the bottom of the drawer? The ink stains are impossible to remove and the new owner didn´t want to preserve the scribble under the drawer, so it was logical to change the plywood.
What´s the small belt sander? It´s a Proxxon belt sander.
Good job, thanks for the additional details. Did anyone figure out the scribble on the bottom of the drawer?
Did you keep the writing on the bottom of the drawer?
you should have used the sam species of wood. it was oak venerred, so why not an oak veneer bottom?
Here's another one. What the fuck does okappy mean?
Are all those clamps necessary?
I like to watch restoration videos before bedtime. You don't understand how relaxing they are. What kind of science is behind that... Excellent job by the way. It is so satisfying to give life and beauty to an old damaged thing.
Wow, when I saw this night stand it reminded me of one my parents had but with a dark marble top , watching you do your magic makes me wanna give it a shot in restoring it, thanks for showing us you endless love and craftsmanship in restoring the pieces you've done, it's very calming to watch, cheers!
Wow! That is some skill! I was mesmerized the whole time. I learned a ton too. Thanks for such a great video. The night stand is stunning!
Восхищаюсь вашему таланту,золотые руки,удачи вам
Wow. It always amazes me how resilient a well made wooden piece can be. I think it may be why people are searching for a fountain of youth; if it’s possible for wood surely itmust be for people. ;-)
You are a master restorer in my book.
wow, incredible job. I love old furniture, the history it carries is worth so much. I am lucky to have inherited lots of vintage pieces from my family. I love them dearly. I hope I can take care of them so also future generations can enjoy them.
As a child I loved watching my father, God Rest His Soul, build and restore furniture. I learnt alot from him that way. Your Craftmanship is amazing and I found this very therapeutic to watch, Thank you 😊
Beautiful job! It’s fun to watch someone with your skill and knowledge work on a piece.
5:55 "detail is missing" and this timelaps quel plaisir à voir tout ce soin franchement c'est beau
Love your work. So glad u restored those crazy looking legs. I liked them! Cannot believe how well u recreated the carving back- piece. Beautiful craftsmanship. Your a true artisan. Love from Pensacola Florida 🙏🏾🌴🏖️
Amazing watching a skilled artisan work.
Oh I loved this restoration. You brought a piece back to life, that many would have sent to the dump. Loved the shape of the legs, and the lovely detail you recreated. Nicely done!
What a fantastic job you did! Such a perfectionist, I love it! It shows in the beauty of the final piece. And the back panel - - - WOW ! that just made the entire piece!
You did it again. Beautiful restauration. You are really a specialist!
It is only a pity you removed the bottom of the drawer. It's part of the history.
I agree. I would have just covered up the stains with some wallpaper or a cloth which could be easily removed.
It's a hard decision ! Nice work !
That is truly the most PERFECT and gorgeous restoration of a nightstand I have ever seen! Simply amazing attention to every detail. I wish I had the machines and tools you have in your shop. They must be so much fun to work with and certainly expedite the restoration work and process. Nevertheless, you did a Fantastic job with this project!!❤❤❤🙃🙃🙃🙃
Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Your appliqué work was spot on. I've watched a couple dozen videos of your restoration projects and each one out does the other. I would like to see you build something from scratch. With your skills and experience it would be nothing less than a master piece
Absolutely gorgeous restoration, love how the veneers were laid up. Geometrically for interest.
Посмотрела на одном дыхании, от начала до конца. Покруче иного детектива. Браво мастеру, отличная работа 👏👏
I really appreciate your attention to detail and your skill. You did such a beautiful job, as always! Watching antique furniture restoration is one of the most relaxing pleasures I allow myself, and my two favorite channels are yours and Thomas Johnson's. Very different styles of delivery, of course, but both with that brilliant wealth of knowledge and that satisfying result every time, bringing an old piece of history back to life.
What astonishing art and woodworking. You are obviously a very skilled craftsman, thank you for documenting all of that, when you clearly had your hands full!
Awestruck. Open mouth down to my chest. The more I watched the more I was blown away. The care patience & detail... you are a furniture restoration God.
Wow. That was some amazing work. Making a paper rubbing of the detail and then using that paper as a stencil? The detail you achieve is Incredible.
Your talent, skill and patience is amazing. True art! Thank you for this enjoyable video, that is not only educational but also inspiring and soothing to watch. Good luck with future projects.
Really nice job. My Uncle would restore old pieces in 1960's and I'd watch him and end up helping him; I was 12. Later it became my hobby. Too old now for it, but it's great watching you.
WOW... JUST WOW!!! What a skilled craftsman you are!!!!!
A wonderful creativity and a worthy proposal. Thank you for these golden fingers for what you make of creativity. Greetings. May God protect you
It looks amazing.
I really have the utmost respect for your craftsmanship.
Thanks for sharing and making a beautifully edited video!
you are a true artist! thank you for saving this beautiful piece.
No he’s not an artist, dummy
@@aaqilian5.085 troll somewhere else
My favorite restoration that I’ve personally done was a dresser from the late 60s or early 70s. Certain parts of the veneer were just spent so I painted those parts surf green and made it into an alternating pattern. After I was done everyone who saw it started asking me where I bought it and how I had that much money. Haha
My first video. What a true artisan you are!! I watch a lot of DIY refurbishers sand old furniture and slap on some paint, and that’s fun. But what you did here Sir, is truly craftsmanship. I really appreciate the skill required for that! When you carved out that trim, call me impressed! I can’t wait to see the rest of your content. 🥰
Just rewatched this after 2 years. Even after seeing so much of your work, I’m still flabbergasted by your carving skills. Amazing!! Keep up the great work! We love it!! ❤
Love the wood grain. It enhances the beauty of the piece.
Seeing the restorations, I realize the value, the love and the reasons why it costs. It is worth its price in gold.
I love this type of restoration. I wish I had all the tools necessary for such jobs!
Dude’s got a lot of tools to do that… and a lot of skill. Great job! This was mesmerizing and satisfying to watch…
Yet sadly after all that time and effort the item is actually worth diddly. As a dealer I know. You’d be lucky to get £10 at a UK Antiques fair for something like that
(If you could find a buyer! )Old Brown wood furniture is hardly saleable here, I’ve taken items the same as that to the local recycling centre!
Not trying to put him down, just keeping it real.
I like the way you finish the inside. Beautiful inside and gorgeous outside.
The wood is beautiful and when cut the three for building furniture we need keeps the beauty of the three forever.tanks to save this little part of the natural mother is beautiful 😍
Beautiful …
Anyone should be happy to have their night reading on that piece ;)
That leg detail is interesting--I don't think I've seen that specific style of leg before. There's some Japanese influence, and perhaps Arts and Crafts style, too. You did a lovely job on this sad little piece and brought it back to life.
Maravilloso talento , el de restaurar cosas que mucha personas no quiere desprenderse de ellas . Porque se los regalo alguien que ya partió.
This has to be the cleanest workshop on TH-cam 👏
Is so nice to see someone who takes the time these old pieces deserve.
You Sir are a remarkable craftsman.
Materials and labor cost: 5 times of its sale price. But the readers learned much more from your clip. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, but...
Sentimental value (we do not know in this case though) is much higher than any cost of repair involved.
It's great to see people (customers) want to save items, and better to see craftsmen partnering in this...
We’re you there to know how much he was paid?
The restoration work is at your usual high standard. I am quite disappointed that you did not preserve the inscription and number on the bottom of the drawer. A direct connection to the piece's provenance and history.
New owner didn’ t want it
@@ATRestoration I never give any owner the option, unless it is an undesirable feature that is visible and detracts from the piece. If I replace the member, I cut the part out and glue it somewhere not easily visible. In this case, replaced again on the new bottom of the drawer where there is enough recess to contain the always important history of the piece and is not visible as it was before.
@@BiyoyoArte It's never going to be displayed in a museum. It doesn't matter. Sincerely, a museum exhibit designer.
@@Heymrk History is always important.
@@BiyoyoArte Actually, the scribble with the same name, was written on the inner side of the wall as well, I left it there, so some of it was saved.
I loved the original hardware! Wish it had been reused.
Were the original hardware handles not reusable?
@@Ms._Purple_Apple
That's what he stated.
In the last year, I have watched many restorations. This one takes the 🍰 cake. Bravo!👏
Thank you so much. I just love watching a real craftsman do his work.
The soundtrack of your life... I like that. Love the restoration too