I'm impressed by anyone who can look at a piece of furniture and say, "this part is oak, that part is beech, these accents are ash..." I look at it and say, "Hey, that's made of wood." ...and so ends the limit of my expertise. 😁😁 Beautiful work!
I am as well. I was trying to tell a friend tonight about the end tables and the coffee table my grandparents had. I could explain the shape of them (the coffee was differently shaped from anything else I've seen) but for the life of me I couldn't figure out what the wood was. It could have been walnut, but I just don't know.
Thank you for bringing awareness to mental health! I myself have ADHD, anxiety and depression. Working on these projects is such a form of therapy for me. Great job as always!
Thank you. I didn't want to press some issues too much, but as the subs grow, I think it is important to use the platform for so much more. I enjoyed your last project. So much work went into just removing the paint!
I found a Lane Acclaim coffee table years ago at a flea market. It was just sitting there, amongst the rest. I bought it with money I didn't have and had to carry it the whole way home. Almost a decade later, $35 never looked so good. 😁
You know That’s Right! I had a chance to buy two Acclaim end tables. Either the Seller did not know what she had, or was in dire need of cash. I was such a FOOL I did not have the money, I guess I could have borrowed the money. Yet, there was Mom and Dad in the back of my mind. “The quickest way to ruin a friendship is money.” DAMN IT! I should have taken the chance. Acclaim is one of Lane’s most iconic designs IMO! What a Beautiful 😻 piece of furniture you have to match your end table.
Im a fellow Wisconsinite and just found your channel not long ago. We have a few really nice pieces of furniture that we purchased new about 20-25 years ago. The pieces are still in excellent condition, but getting dated and aged. The pieces are solid wood and made by hand so I really just want the pieces to be cleaned up and updated. My goal is to learn the basics well enough to do justice to the craftsman. Ive been buying small wood pieces at the thrift store and practicing on them. Not quite where I want to be yet, but getting there. I just love watching your videos. You're a good teacher. Thanks for sharing the work you are doing!
I love your game plan. Keep practicing on similar pieces. Only one way to get better. I started realizing that there was more value in enjoying the process of working on pieces for my home vs worrying about perfection. Can't wait to hear how this turns out. Barry
I myself have bipolar disorder, have lived in 10 cities and 5 countries and decided I want to stay in one place so am back in my home town currently, bought a house and trying to put down roots. I'm currently filling my time with hobbies and find renovating furniture very therapeutic and relaxing, I watch videos like yours for advice and ways to better myself. I think your suggestions are quiet helpful and renovating furniture is something anyone can do and most would enjoy. I've literally furnished my entire house with old furniture bought at thrift stores or Facebook market place which I've renovated and brought back to life, it is cost effective as well as fun !
Hi Phil. I hope I was able to shed some light on different ways we can all find satisfaction in this hobby. So glad you are able find things to do that you enjoy. It can be overwhelming at times, but as I look around, I am so pleased with the projects that I was once intimidated to take on. Thank you for always supporting the channel. Take care. Barry
I relate so much to your comment & am really happy to see open discussions about how we all individually deal with struggles, & how we keep moving forward. Thank you for sharing! In my case, having Complex-PTSD & finally finding a town to call home where I am able to feel stable enough to actually buy furniture (moving around a lot, I had mainly suitcases of stuff)! I just found a beautiful bedroom set that I began work on yesterday & I'm enjoying the meditative process of painting it all.
I got into it after I retired and after taking care of my parents , I was stressed from the job and taking care of my parents was so loving to do . after they passed away I did nothing one day I went to a auction and I brought an old dresser it looker bad a week later I met a couple from New Jersey at another auction and they where selling refinished furniture and it looked good .I ask them if they would redo a dresser for me , I carried it to them and begged them to let me hang out with them and learn the trade they . yes learning the trade and doing the work was so relaxing so I was slow they said but I was particular with bringing the wood back to life . I stayed with them for seven years and became good at it .
I am a number 2 - Young professional and I’m married to a number 4 - Collector (hoarder) …the conflicts in our house have rivaled the Cold War… The furniture I make myself usually fits in a special location in our home or I make pieces for friends - recently made a prayer bench for a friend who is a Catholic deacon. Working with wood and making furniture is what has kept me alive the past few years. I have autoimmune arthritis so I won’t be able to do this forever - making the best of it whilst I can! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us! God bless!!
Furniture restoration has been my therapy since this last surge of Covid started. Working as an icu RN from the beginning of the pandemic I needed an outlet and have resuscitated a longtime passion for furniture and design in the process. Pristine restoration Barry! Such a huge fan of your work!
Hi Amy. For that reason, we can relate beyond just the furniture. I am beginning to see how much more value there is in using this platform to relate to other amazing people. Please continue to share your experiences. Barry
Your so organized and your voice is soothing. No Bull. Just the details we need. I love that. Thanks. Sharing with my fellow lovers of furniture, flippers and carpenters
You are so right when u say that finding a hobby that u love helps coping with losing a loved one or just helps in general. Redoing furniture and just doing crafts has helped me so much. My mom told me one day that I needed help bc I was doing crafts everyday and redoing all my furniture. I told her that this is my help. My mind stays busy and I enjoy seeing the beautiful transformations just like you’ve done with this gorgeous piece here. Well done!
Hi Lainnie! So glad you continue to find ways to cope. Connecting with people in this way has been the most valuable part of this channel so far. Thank you for sharing. Feel free to share your projects with me anytime. Barry
Wonderful restoration! We paid $5 for a similar Lane coffee table (no drawer) over 30 years ago at a yard sale. Previous owner had covered the top with 4" x 4" mirror tiles. We were ecstatic when the tiles were removed and revealed the beautiful dovetail detail. It cleaned up nicely. Thanks for the reminder!
Just stopped by to watch your video. I would like to thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Used to be a guitar player but 2 bi-laterals on both wrist followed up with trigger thumbs have given me an early retirement. And this year my wife was diagnosed with dementia. And for some reason your kind words resonated within my spirit, I build guitars Pretty much for personal enjoyment. And taking care of my wife and disabled son keeps me rather busy. So thank you . Best of tegards
Hi Patrick. So glad you took the time to share your story. In some ways, I can't understand how painful some of these experiences have been. On the other hand, as a healthcare worker, I have witnessed these struggles for years. I hope you have enough strength to take on another project, and please think of me and let me know when you do. Thank you for the support. Barry
I really appreciate your view on using projects like this for a therapy, of sorts, it was an unexpected bit of advise and I think it was so genuinely and wisely given.
Thank you Julie. I joke around once in awhile, but when I address things like this, I am truly sincere with my approach and I am so glad others feel the same. Barry
I'm a 3 - empty nester: I have had my furniture 35 plus years and I'm constantly looking around to find my next victim - I mean project. I also have lots of house plants, but they have to go outside and play in the summer. Just about to bring them back in. They've grown so much, I have no idea where to put them. The only thing I collect are sewing machines - in cabinets - that need to be restored. More projects for the upcoming winter.
Hi Sandy. I am glad I am not the only one who has to bring all the plants back in for the winter. Can be quite a task as you know. Looking forward to hearing about your next project! Barry
Your comment made me literally lol! When I first started “dabbling” in the art of furniture painting/restoration, my kids made comments (especially my youngest daughter who’s 19) like “mom, you don’t have to do something to everything in the house”. She’ll appreciate “looking for your next victim”! Now almost 5yrs later, I’m turning my hobby/redoing pieces for family members into a business.
I could have typed exactly this paragraph. I met my partner 8 years ago and 4 years ago we retired to high desert southern Calif. I was spoiled and lived in the OC where no winter. I propagated plants all year there. Ive lost plants here with sudden early freeze, even late freeze as last spring 2 of them and seeds that germinated died. Im researching natives and others that will not die or come back from roots. I have only one plant now to bring in and this winter left it out but in the west setting sun. Asparagus fern. Will see if the roots stay alive. I dont like plant pets! Amazingly English lavender does amazingly well. So I dry it and also have graduated to selling lavender sachets along with my many sewn items, jean bags because people asked where I got them and my sweatshirt jackets, at our tiny farmers market.
I have a gorgeous MCM Danish teak credenza with a white rings on it. So sad. But it was only $30 at Habitat for a humanity. True MCM has Pall Mall (or Chesterfields) burns on the tops….I used to see these tables for $10 at Good Will.
I just bought my 4th sewing machine- a 1900 Brunswick with a beautiful, steam-pressed, book-matched tiger-striped cabinet with a fascinating self-storing mechanism. It would make more sense if I sewed, but I don't. I used my mom's treadle Singer to re-make some boat seats 40 years ago. When I got my first treadle antique, I called up Mom and told her I needed to drag this thing over for fresh instruction. I've forgotten everything I lesrned. "Just TH-cam it!" she suggested. What's the point of having an 82-year old mother if she's already done teaching you?
Restorations as therapy, what a great idea. I'm 63 and have been fixing things up since I was a kid so restoration is not a new thing to me. Since the madness of covid hit, I've restored a sweet old Heywood Wakefield desk, a boat load of Cushman maple furniture, a big ole box of Ronson lighters, all of my axes and hatchets, several rifle stocks, a 1970 Wheel Horse tractor for my Dad to play with, a bunch of cast iron skillets, a half a dozen Coleman lanterns, many oil hurricane lamps... I figure the money saved not buying beer puts me at about even on the cost of supplies for restorations. You tube is such a wonderful resource for tips and tricks. On furniture with little dings, I've been dabbing shellac in the dings with a toothpick before sanding. Try it, it works well.
Wow. I'm hoping you are able to watch some of the restoration videos on my other channel as well. Mad City Restorations. I would love your feedback since you have done many Restorations. Thank you for sharing your experiences Paul. Barry
You are truly awesome Barry. Inside and out. I’m sure your channel is absolutely flourishing. I’ve been watching you since you started. What a difference! This video is a delight to watch. Thank you! For being you!
Thank you for this comment. I recognize so many names of supporters who have watched since the beginning. The comments are always special to me. Thank you! Barry
I have this table, me and my husband have literally had it since we got together in 2011! It’s in such rough shape, thank you for showing me how to restore it! I’m very excited to work on it this summer!
I’ve been using this video over the past week to plan, collect supplies & start refinishing my first acclaim end table. All I have left before stain & poly is an hour or 2 of sanding/ detail sanding. I have an acclaim coffee table to do next. So far so good!! Thank you for this great resource.
@@MadCityModern I’ll be looking forward to that! I bought just about everything in this video, so I’m fairly committed to the candlelight- I’ve seen others’ pieces with the edges looking so white for sale on the marketplace.. but the candlelight you used looks about perfect.
Bonjour Barry! You forgot the young retirement folks! News paper on the coffee table and my feet nice and elevated lol! The best part is when the grandchildren comes and play on it! Always enjoying your vids! Have a wonderful day! Christine 🇨🇦
My six-year-old daughter and I have started watching your videos as a way of calming her down before bed. Your voice and demeanor are delightfully soothing, and your work is absolutely stunning. Thank you for making these videos!
...btw you are very knowledgeable when it comes to the MCM style. Your passion for furniture definitely shows. This is the video that is going to prepare me mentally for my 12 h ER shift today 😂
I was working in the alley behind our house when I turned to see my wife walking down the alley with our dog walking beside her. My 5' 2" wife was carrying coffee table on her head. "Where'd you get that?" I asked. "Someone had thrown it in the alley," she replied. "Hmm, how did I not notice that?" She explained it was in an alley over on "the east side of the park." She walked home with a Lane Acclaim coffee table on her head for two miles. She refinished it and gave it to her brother, who has a mid-century ranch. Now she always remembers to bring her phone with her on walks. Beautiful work, Barry!
This story is awesome! I can't say I have walked 2 miles with a piece over my head, but I certainly would for a Lane Acclaim Table. For me, most of the enjoyment comes from sharing stories related to specific furniture pieces we own. Thank you for sharing. Barry
Funny how you mentioned disability. ...I was bedridden for over 4 Years long where I suffered from severe nerve damage and Bilateral neuropathy in both hands and Feet as well as Levoscoliosis and rheumatoid...With changing meds I was then slowly able to Eventually get back up(took quite a process)...But I am Now on my Feet and refurbish furniture...I'm still housebound and suffer with all those disabilities I mentioned ..This refurbishing came about by finding great joy in the End product and saving from landfill....This Extremely Helps me deal with chronic pain as well as building my Muscle mass I lost during those earlier years...this is an Awesome Way of keeping my Mind Off my disability and can't Say Enough to the benefits of this form if therapy....Sorry about the long comment as I'm Hoping This Helps someone who Maybe in same boat as I and They can See this Is a wonderful way to Keep the body moving as well as mental health support...thanks Barry....okay back to video 😊👍
Hi Debra. I am grateful for comments like this. This was the purpose for taking a second to mention these things in my video. Even with a disability, you have found a way to do something that brings joy. I love that. Barry
You are so right. After a great loss, I discovered restoration for myself. I'm more of an intellectual person. But reading and writing didn't help me anymore. Just by painting and using my hands, I was able to concentrate. Thanks to many videos, especially those by Lothar Greef, Heiko Resch, Thomas Johnson, I am more and more confident when it comes to restoration. However, my favorites are antiques from the Biedermeier period. But I like your style and especially your perfectionism. Just seeing how organized your workshop is makes me smile. Have a good time, Helena
Thank you Helena. I had you in mind when I made that comment. I always appreciate the thought that goes into your comments, and I enjoy reading them. They mean more than you may know. Barry
I guess I’m a 6- indescribable lol. I’m 66, still going strong, and tired of a home that looks like everyone else’s- finally doing what I like with my old furniture in my own way. I’m late to refinishing but now I have the patience to do it right- and enjoy every step of the process. Never too old to teach an old dog new tricks! I’m also a healthcare worker ( can’t afford to retire just yet) and the past 2 years has taken a toll on my mental health. I had to find something to give me peace and take my mind off of work and woodworking is doing that. I’ve learned so much watching you and others and truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.
Barry, you had me crackin up at the beginning. I'm not in a midlife crisis but, I do have 13 house plants. They all have names & they're all mine... Fantastically done Bud. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
I love your feedback about getting involved with something to keep us busy. During this time, it's been hard. Spring is in the air and I'm ready to get busy on my furniture. Thank you so much.
This piece turned out so beautiful. I am not a professional like you are, but having some “projects” to do….albeit painting, crafts, or redoing some furniture is a great way of coping with stress for me. I totally agree with you…..try something different and out of your comfort zone. You might be surprised at your own creativity, and the feeling of satisfaction for a job well done can not even be described! Thank you for your channel.
That's all that matters. That was my message. Most of us can be doing something that we enjoy and it is good to challenge ourselves to try different things. Thank you for your comments Patty. Barry
I wish I had our old set of Lane tables. We had the coffee table and two end tables way back in the 70s and 80s. Every time I see one I'm reminded of our old house.
I Wanted to say you make us all feel that we can do it. In a quiet corner of our garage. You have started to develop your own style of telling your story on TH-cam. Your delivery is your niche. You talk to all of us like we are visiting for the afternoon. I love the fact that I can come here and it is staining and real work with a few tools, not all painting, decopage and destressing. I know you do that too but in moderation. So your channel is different from FFT, Transcend, Kacha, Muscari and various others I have not named here but enjoy. I like them for their delivery and take on furniture....but I to am a healthcare worker ( 28 years a nurse) and like to look at the antiques and thrifted finds around your garage. I could spend an afternoon asking you about them and would show your pics of my Irish Wolfhound Saxon. I am in my early 50s and you seem like a good friend. I would love to sit down with Tom Johnson and just watch him use those fabulous clamps he has, or Dashner and laugh at that soothing voice of his. This is how I spend my evenings while hubby watches scary things on Netflix. Keep it up...you are doing so well developing the flow...it keeps us coming back.
This comment made me smile. As much as I enjoy the furniture projects, finding ways to connect with so many amazing viewers has become my focus. I do my best to tell a story the way I see it, and I cannot explain how rewarding it is when others are able to relate. That is so much more powerful than what finishes or colors we agree on. I watch all of the folks on YT that you mentioned and I appreciate all of the talent and diversity. Thank you for taking the time to send this uplifting message. Barry
I’m retired and my style is more minimalist these days. I like simple pieces with clean lines for my own home, but appreciate craftsmanship from any era.
Much more than a furniture restoration Chanel …I sense a deep empathy to people and challenges of the mind (let’s say ) ….leaves me with a “warm glow” thanks
Beautiful job Barry, you’ve given this lovely table another 60 years. ❤️ Whilst we’re not considered “young” anymore (both being children of the 60’s), my husband and I are 2’s. We both like order and although we use our coffee table regularly (eating dinner in front of the TV, coffee etc) it’s always cleaned afterwards and everything put back into place, just so. He’s a Virgo and i’m a Libra so everything has to be “just right”. I think we drive each other a little crazy at times but that’s life. When our kids come visit it becomes a 1 much to our horror! 😂 Love watching your methodology and attention to detail, it’s very refreshing. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Donna. This comment had me laughing. The more people tell their stories, the more I realize I am a little bit of all those scenarios. I think I am also closest to a 2. I already started stacking mail on it 2 days after it was finished, neatly of course. I just love finding ways to continue using pieces like this daily. Thank you for your support! Barry
Ha, HA! Donna, I don't know about libra and virgo, etc. But practically, if you cannot prop your feet up, and put a pizza and drinks on the coffee table, then why have it? Pretty sure that what Barry is showing here is not indestructible but close to it. Of course within common sense, this is not easily damaged. I wish he had put a wax layer over the surface, it takes the brilliant shine out, and imho, easier to wipe off. I have done this kind of work for years and props to him for not following the pack. This is kind of insightful, I enjoyed it.
I considered covering the final layer with wax as I have done in other recent videos. When I had to refinish this the second time, I was out of Satin Poly, so Gloss it was. I've already put this table back to work for every day wear and tear. Thanks for the support.
I have my Mother's entire set of Lane Acclaim tables from 1962. They have never been refinished and look like they came off the showroom floor. Watching you refinish that table made me remember all the times we were told to keep the feet off the furniture and not to rough house ... to keep those lane pieces in the shape they are still in right now. Bless Mom for loving them so much and bless you for caring to make that table beautiful once again.
Hi Barry, I just came across this “older” video and wondered how it had evaded my scrutiny! I’ve been stalking you for about 4 or 5 months now, ever since I came across you and your wonderful channel with your super easy and intelligent narrating of what you are doing, and why. I couldn’t believe there is so much to KNOW about woodwork and restoration. I did love the comment about pets and kids under the tables who might appreciate the work you’ve done down under! It reminds me of one of my nephews (who is 53 now) who would lie under my sister’s coffee table pretending to be a motor mechanic! “Wrench please, thanks. Screwdriver please, thanks!” He was so cute!
For me personally, furniture restoration is so therapeutic….sooo cool to see something that was neglected get a second chance…thanks again, this piece turned out great!
After a divorce i renovate the hole house, but I take no action on furniture, yesterday I found your channel and fell in love with your work! Your the first worker that take a mental problem or an illness as a reason for doing something in consideration! All other do it to show what they can or to earn money, you are different, and hey, I like what you do! I thank you to be open and so free minded! I am a mix of 2 and 3, but I try to stop collecting thinks! And flowers, no, the one that I have are made of plastic, all other die under my hands 🤣
Hi Alex. I love seeing comments like this. You understood the true message I was trying to relay in this video. I hope this helps you in your own journey. Barry
I discovered the Acclaim series in the late seventies and early eighties, when it was out of style, and common in thrift stores. I have six living room pieces, a dining set, and a bedroom set. Need another, 60-inch coffee table and I’ll make another head board, to have two bedroom sets. On refinishing I use “CitriStrip”, to get the existing finish off, (more environmentally friendly and easier to dispose of properly). I follow that with a quick run over of 200 and 400 grit sand paper, by hand, power sanding is too easy to go through the veneered top.. Then I do a couple of applications with “walnut” danish oil. Followed by two coats of water based urethane with “yellow walnut” analyne dye added, to get a very good representation of the factory tinted finish. Sand between the urethane coats, with a 200 grit sandpaper. You can do more coats of urethane if you want, but don’t add the aniline dye, or you can get too dark. Tip, the disposable plastic scrapers are a bit safer than the metal ones, particularly if you take a bit of sand paper or a file, and round the corners so they can’t dig in. And be very very careful sanding the tops, the veneer is only 1/50th thick and very easy to sand through. (Lesson learned file, I destroyed two tables before I decided to never power sand the Acclaim stuff, if it so rough it needs to be sanded, I pass on it). On your table which had been refinished before, i would be extremely hesitant to sand it at all.
Hi Randall. I really look forward to great comments like this. I am certain I would be jealous of your collection. For the stripping process, I prefer to use a plastic scraper. You will see that in most of my other videos. Unfortunately, at the time of this project, metal was what I had leftover. I was aware of the thin veneer for this project. I sanded most of this by hand and then followed up with 220 on the orbital to prep for staining. The only reason I was willing to risk using the orbital sander was because of all the other veneer projects I had done recently. I think it requires a constant awareness. Thank you for all this valuable information. Don't hesitate to continue giving great advice as you watch my other videos. Barry
Thank you for sharing your experience! I inherited 4 acclaim end tables and a coffee table (the one without the drawer). I am about to take on two of the end tables, as the finish is worn in a couple of spots. No sanding needed, Thank goodness!
Awesome video brother. I love mid century pieces myself and love all the info you have to share about this era of furniture. You did an outstanding job restoring this awesome looking table. Great work.
Thank you! I have to give credit to so many others who have been doing this much longer. I do my best to relay the information they have provided. Barry
Beautiful! I’ve stripped and stained two Lane end tables and one coffee table. I am always amazed to see how many designs in the style were made. I love what you did. Thanks for the video.
I remember a friend’s parents having this set in their home! As a teen, we did unspeakable things to that coffee table! I wonder if it survived our parties!
I love the Lane Acclaim series and I have 2 of the long coffee tables and had a square one that I gave to my friends daughter..she loves the design too. The ones I have are different lengths. I love your channel and explanations. I did refinish them about 30 years ago. Most pieces I have I bought at thrift stores in the 90s and repaired and refinished and use to this day. Now with the kids grown I am looking for more projects..thanks for all your tips.
I do doll houses and furniture, so I love watching how people take care of real furniture and try to create the same in my miniatures. Have a great day
I am just watching you and a few others refinish furniture. I have chronic headaches and can't handle the fumes or the bending. I'm trying sewing but having trouble concentrating due to the chronic headaches. I'll get there. I am a 2 but sometimes a 1! My husband is super neat and I drive him crazy cause I'm not as orderly as when all 5 kids were home. Now when the grandkids are over their parents will clean up with them before they leave which is a life saver! You do good work. I like watching you and listening to you. That Wisconsin accent. Lol.
Hi Vickie. You may have limitations, but your words may be your greatest gift in the furniture world. I look to the comments for wonderful words of encouragement like this, and yours certainly never disappoint. You have that gift. Barry
@@MadCityModern thank you Barry. 😊😊. At this moment all I can do is praise the hard work you put into your projects. I love that you don't resort to painting right away. There's a time to paint, and a time to not paint. You try to repair and restore. I like that.
I have to admit I had no idea of the existence of these pieces. Lord knows I'm old enough....lol.... but I've never heard of them. I love the style. I also admire the time and care you are taking with each piece. I totally agree about everyone finding something to work on, transform, re-do. The process of focusing and tending to something can be restorative to the psyche.
I use to really never like mcm furniture....till I discovered ur channel and transcend furniture gallery on youtube.....both of u have changed my mind completely on how I can now see the gorgeousness of these pieces when someone really takes the time to showcase their natural beauty...the wood tones...the hardware..ect...
Just got back to my love of furniture refinishing after retiring. Landed an Acclaim side table at estate sale and cant wait to get started. Your videos are wonderful, calm, to the point, so helpful. Thank you!!!!
As a child my Dad would take me and my siblings to go visit my Great Aunt. She had a beautiful mahogany set of end tables and a coffee table. The sitting room as she called it was very small so us kids ended up sitting on the floor. My favorite spot was laying under the coffee table. Just thought I would share.
Anyone who has done any type of wood finishing/refinishing has a deep appreciation for the amount of time and effort it takes to accomplish this....and that's on top of the effort to even make the furniture ! When I see someone put anything down on furniture that doesn't have some kind of coaster or cloth, etc. it really irks me. Most people don't understand why. And most of the crap they make now will never last 50 or 60 years like this. You sir are connected to this concept and are more appreciated by people like me than you may realize and have earned a new subscriber ! Beautiful job and a big thumbs up !
Barry, Mad City Modern, Thank you so much for your comments about using a project to cope with grief this holiday season. I have been dealing with grief for a little over a year having first lost my father, then months later my son, then a few months later my mother, then my special aunt, just last month. For me, this holiday season will be my first without three of my family members. I sobbed (a good cry!) when I realized this is how I have been coping.... watching others take "trash" or discarded things and transform them, renew them. Some things you restore or repair and some things stay the same but it is given new life. I didn't know this was what I was doing until you said these things. I am a bit embarrased to reveal matters so close to my heart, but I did want to adequately express my gratitude to you and tell you that your expressions brought me hope... something very few have ever taken the time to give to me. i am not a woodworker but I love to save things from the landfill and give them new life. You have made me believe I can tackle thos e projects. AND, cope with my grief. Thank you for opening up and showing me I can too. You have been an Earth Angel to me! Blessings to you!! Oh, and it's a beautiful table!!
Wow! This is one of the most meaningful comments I have ever received. Makes all my efforts worth it with just one statement. I am so sorry for all of your losses. I continue to say I am not a woodworker, so I promise, there is a project out there that you can pour all of your emotions into. Do your best and enjoy it. No matter how it turns out the first time, you will have a very special attachment to it that no one can understand. I can't wait to hear how your journey towards healing progresses. Let me know how I can help. Barry
@@MadCityModern Just picked up a little dovetail. Plenty of water spotting scratches. I didn't use any stripper this time just used a scraper with basic same results
My category is newly retired and looking for projects. I refinished my first piece of furniture in high school for a home economics project and have done a few others over the years but just winged it, figuring things out on my own. Love these TH-cam channels that give great advise and great ideas
My mother had this exact coffee table. She bought it after we all moved out. I grew up without any coffee table. Only one end table for my Dad's ashtray!
This is awesome. I love passing on what others have taught me. You will soon be turning every piece of furniture in the thrift store upside down. Barry
I love all things early 19th century, Edwardian to be specific. My grandmother was born in 1913 her husband ( my grandfather ) 1909. I have 2 of her chairs and a picture of my great grandmother that would be Victorian era. Well done on the restoration of this table, very beautiful.
No idea how this turned up in my feed, but my parents had this coffee table and 2 sides in our living room (we had a large low shelf under the side tables and no drawers on any of the 3). I think my mother still uses at least one of the side tables. Thank you for the flashback and for the loving restoration.
Hello good-looking. Just wanted to share with you. That one of my favorite coffee table I ever saw was one made out of just plywood! Whoever made it used pieces of plywood about 6" by 6" square. And he cut about twenty for each leg for the coffee table. These legs were in between the two layers of shelving for the coffee table.. It was not just a top large piece of wood on the top but one on the bottom as well and the legs for that was the metal wheels with clamps... I happen to move my coffee table quite regularly so the wheels with clamps was awesome to me... Of course he must of used wood glue and clamps. He also used two pieces of plywood for the top and bottom large pieces of wood. So it was extra thick and sturdy. He never did stain it even.... It would have looked super stained. Just thought you might want to try it. It truly makes a cool coffee table.
I bought it from a yard sale only to find that it was actually stolen and the police came and got it back. The lady that sold it stolen did face some charges and the cops knew we did pay for it.. I did ask to buy it twice but the owner said he wanted it and a friend made it for him
Acclaim is my most favorite Lane style. I have two rectangular side tables and a round table in it. Wish I could find a coffee table. Great restoration.
Hi Donna. Thank you for the encouragement. I am still very happy with the way this table turned out, and I use it everyday. Thanks for supporting the channel. Barry
Love this. We recently acquired the coffee table and one side table without drawers. The pieces are pristine and were in my husband's childhood home from the time of purchase. We appreciate the history and dating information you provided.
I'm impressed by anyone who can look at a piece of furniture and say, "this part is oak, that part is beech, these accents are ash..." I look at it and say, "Hey, that's made of wood." ...and so ends the limit of my expertise. 😁😁 Beautiful work!
I've often been wrong. Hopefully getting better : )
I just say, its solid wood & feel happy about that lol😁
I love your tunes 😂
I am as well. I was trying to tell a friend tonight about the end tables and the coffee table my grandparents had. I could explain the shape of them (the coffee was differently shaped from anything else I've seen) but for the life of me I couldn't figure out what the wood was. It could have been walnut, but I just don't know.
My wife used to be impressed when id do that. It got on her nerves pretty fast lol
Thank you for bringing awareness to mental health! I myself have ADHD, anxiety and depression. Working on these projects is such a form of therapy for me. Great job as always!
Thank you. I didn't want to press some issues too much, but as the subs grow, I think it is important to use the platform for so much more. I enjoyed your last project. So much work went into just removing the paint!
@@MadCityModern Thanks Barry!
I found a Lane Acclaim coffee table years ago at a flea market. It was just sitting there, amongst the rest. I bought it with money I didn't have and had to carry it the whole way home. Almost a decade later, $35 never looked so good. 😁
Wow. What an amazing find. Love that you kept it also!
I just bought mine for 40$ at Salvation Army. I'm thrilled.
You know That’s Right!
I had a chance to buy two Acclaim end tables.
Either the Seller did not know what she had, or was in dire need of cash.
I was such a FOOL I did not have the money, I guess I could have borrowed the money.
Yet, there was Mom and Dad in the back of my mind.
“The quickest way to ruin a friendship is money.”
DAMN IT!
I should have taken the chance.
Acclaim is one of Lane’s most iconic designs IMO!
What a Beautiful 😻 piece of furniture you have to match your end table.
Im a fellow Wisconsinite and just found your channel not long ago. We have a few really nice pieces of furniture that we purchased new about 20-25 years ago. The pieces are still in excellent condition, but getting dated and aged. The pieces are solid wood and made by hand so I really just want the pieces to be cleaned up and updated. My goal is to learn the basics well enough to do justice to the craftsman. Ive been buying small wood pieces at the thrift store and practicing on them. Not quite where I want to be yet, but getting there. I just love watching your videos. You're a good teacher. Thanks for sharing the work you are doing!
I love your game plan. Keep practicing on similar pieces. Only one way to get better. I started realizing that there was more value in enjoying the process of working on pieces for my home vs worrying about perfection. Can't wait to hear how this turns out. Barry
I myself have bipolar disorder, have lived in 10 cities and 5 countries and decided I want to stay in one place so am back in my home town currently, bought a house and trying to put down roots. I'm currently filling my time with hobbies and find renovating furniture very therapeutic and relaxing, I watch videos like yours for advice and ways to better myself.
I think your suggestions are quiet helpful and renovating furniture is something anyone can do and most would enjoy.
I've literally furnished my entire house with old furniture bought at thrift stores or Facebook market place which I've renovated and brought back to life, it is cost effective as well as fun !
Hi Phil. I hope I was able to shed some light on different ways we can all find satisfaction in this hobby. So glad you are able find things to do that you enjoy. It can be overwhelming at times, but as I look around, I am so pleased with the projects that I was once intimidated to take on. Thank you for always supporting the channel. Take care. Barry
I relate so much to your comment & am really happy to see open discussions about how we all individually deal with struggles, & how we keep moving forward. Thank you for sharing! In my case, having Complex-PTSD & finally finding a town to call home where I am able to feel stable enough to actually buy furniture (moving around a lot, I had mainly suitcases of stuff)! I just found a beautiful bedroom set that I began work on yesterday & I'm enjoying the meditative process of painting it all.
I got into it after I retired and after taking care of my parents , I was stressed from the job and taking care of my parents was so loving to do . after they passed away I did nothing one day I went to a auction and I brought an old dresser it looker bad a week later I met a couple from New Jersey at another auction and they where selling refinished furniture and it looked good .I ask them if they would redo a dresser for me , I carried it to them and begged them to let me hang out with them and learn the trade they . yes learning the trade and doing the work was so relaxing so I was slow they said but I was particular with bringing the wood back to life . I stayed with them for seven years and became good at it .
I am a number 2 - Young professional and I’m married to a number 4 - Collector (hoarder) …the conflicts in our house have rivaled the Cold War…
The furniture I make myself usually fits in a special location in our home or I make pieces for friends - recently made a prayer bench for a friend who is a Catholic deacon. Working with wood and making furniture is what has kept me alive the past few years. I have autoimmune arthritis so I won’t be able to do this forever - making the best of it whilst I can! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us! God bless!!
I love this! Thank you for sharing. Barry
Furniture restoration has been my therapy since this last surge of Covid started. Working as an icu RN from the beginning of the pandemic I needed an outlet and have resuscitated a longtime passion for furniture and design in the process. Pristine restoration Barry! Such a huge fan of your work!
Hi Amy. For that reason, we can relate beyond just the furniture. I am beginning to see how much more value there is in using this platform to relate to other amazing people. Please continue to share your experiences. Barry
This might be out of place on this channel, but thank you, Amy, for your dedication and unstinting efforts to helping those who are ill.
@@linshannon4480 thank you so much! I’m grateful everyday for my calling.
What an ingenious way to apply glue to the cracked wood. I would not have thought of that in a million years!
Works so well!
Your so organized and your voice is soothing. No Bull. Just the details we need. I love that. Thanks. Sharing with my fellow lovers of furniture, flippers and carpenters
Wow! Thank you Joanna. I just continue to enjoy what I am doing and love sharing as much as possible. Thank you for the support! Barry
Wow , I am in my 60’s and I see a coffee table that I had for years
I love this!
Incredibly impressed. Not only the table, but also how respectful you are of the pieces you restore.
Thank you Sean!
Another beautiful piece of furniture saved from the dump
Thank you again Mark
You are so right when u say that finding a hobby that u love helps coping with losing a loved one or just helps in general. Redoing furniture and just doing crafts has helped me so much. My mom told me one day that I needed help bc I was doing crafts everyday and redoing all my furniture. I told her that this is my help. My mind stays busy and I enjoy seeing the beautiful transformations just like you’ve done with this gorgeous piece here. Well done!
Hi Lainnie! So glad you continue to find ways to cope. Connecting with people in this way has been the most valuable part of this channel so far. Thank you for sharing. Feel free to share your projects with me anytime. Barry
Hello Barry, this is Cris from Brazil. I'm really enjoying your videos. You do such a beautiful job! You are a great inspiration!
Hi Cris. Thank you for the support from Brazil! Barry
Wonderful restoration! We paid $5 for a similar Lane coffee table (no drawer) over 30 years ago at a yard sale. Previous owner had covered the top with 4" x 4" mirror tiles. We were ecstatic when the tiles were removed and revealed the beautiful dovetail detail. It cleaned up nicely. Thanks for the reminder!
Wow. What an awesome find. I hope to continue finding gems like this one
Just stopped by to watch your video. I would like to thank you for your kind and encouraging words.
Used to be a guitar player but 2 bi-laterals on both wrist followed up with trigger thumbs have given me an early
retirement. And this year my wife was diagnosed with dementia. And for some reason your kind words resonated within my spirit, I build guitars
Pretty much for personal enjoyment. And taking care of my wife and disabled son keeps me rather busy. So thank you .
Best of tegards
Hi Patrick. So glad you took the time to share your story. In some ways, I can't understand how painful some of these experiences have been. On the other hand, as a healthcare worker, I have witnessed these struggles for years. I hope you have enough strength to take on another project, and please think of me and let me know when you do. Thank you for the support. Barry
I really appreciate your view on using projects like this for a therapy, of sorts, it was an unexpected bit of advise and I think it was so genuinely and wisely given.
Thank you Julie. I joke around once in awhile, but when I address things like this, I am truly sincere with my approach and I am so glad others feel the same. Barry
I really enjoyed the commentary on this video Barry and love the table.
Thank you Jane! Barry
I’m obsessed with that table. The lines and the pattern in the veneer, so unique. Awesome job!
One of my favorite projects
Love your sentiments encouraging people to embrace restorations or other creative endeavours as a tool for healing. Couldn't agree more.
Thank you for catching this in the video! Barry
I'm a 3 - empty nester: I have had my furniture 35 plus years and I'm constantly looking around to find my next victim - I mean project. I also have lots of house plants, but they have to go outside and play in the summer. Just about to bring them back in. They've grown so much, I have no idea where to put them. The only thing I collect are sewing machines - in cabinets - that need to be restored. More projects for the upcoming winter.
Hi Sandy. I am glad I am not the only one who has to bring all the plants back in for the winter. Can be quite a task as you know. Looking forward to hearing about your next project! Barry
Your comment made me literally lol! When I first started “dabbling” in the art of furniture painting/restoration, my kids made comments (especially my youngest daughter who’s 19) like “mom, you don’t have to do something to everything in the house”. She’ll appreciate “looking for your next victim”!
Now almost 5yrs later, I’m turning my hobby/redoing pieces for family members into a business.
I could have typed exactly this paragraph. I met my partner 8 years ago and 4 years ago we retired to high desert southern Calif. I was spoiled and lived in the OC where no winter. I propagated plants all year there. Ive lost plants here with sudden early freeze, even late freeze as last spring 2 of them and seeds that germinated died. Im researching natives and others that will not die or come back from roots. I have only one plant now to bring in and this winter left it out but in the west setting sun. Asparagus fern. Will see if the roots stay alive. I dont like plant pets! Amazingly English lavender does amazingly well. So I dry it and also have graduated to selling lavender sachets along with my many sewn items, jean bags because people asked where I got them and my sweatshirt jackets, at our tiny farmers market.
I have a gorgeous MCM Danish teak credenza with a white rings on it. So sad. But it was only $30 at Habitat for a humanity. True MCM has Pall Mall (or Chesterfields) burns on the tops….I used to see these tables for $10 at Good Will.
I just bought my 4th sewing machine- a 1900 Brunswick with a beautiful, steam-pressed, book-matched tiger-striped cabinet with a fascinating self-storing mechanism.
It would make more sense if I sewed, but I don't.
I used my mom's treadle Singer to re-make some boat seats 40 years ago. When I got my first treadle antique, I called up Mom and told her I needed to drag this thing over for fresh instruction. I've forgotten everything I lesrned.
"Just TH-cam it!" she suggested.
What's the point of having an 82-year old mother if she's already done teaching you?
Restorations as therapy, what a great idea. I'm 63 and have been fixing things up since I was a kid so restoration is not a new thing to me. Since the madness of covid hit, I've restored a sweet old Heywood Wakefield desk, a boat load of Cushman maple furniture, a big ole box of Ronson lighters, all of my axes and hatchets, several rifle stocks, a 1970 Wheel Horse tractor for my Dad to play with, a bunch of cast iron skillets, a half a dozen Coleman lanterns, many oil hurricane lamps... I figure the money saved not buying beer puts me at about even on the cost of supplies for restorations. You tube is such a wonderful resource for tips and tricks. On furniture with little dings, I've been dabbing shellac in the dings with a toothpick before sanding. Try it, it works well.
Wow. I'm hoping you are able to watch some of the restoration videos on my other channel as well. Mad City Restorations. I would love your feedback since you have done many Restorations. Thank you for sharing your experiences Paul. Barry
Great job! I've been doing this for over 30 years, but I love seeing the tricks and products you youngsters use...
I'm glad to be referred to as a youngster
YOUR LANE TABLE LOOKS SO LOVELY!!!💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you!
You are truly awesome Barry. Inside and out. I’m sure your channel is absolutely flourishing. I’ve been watching you since you started. What a difference! This video is a delight to watch. Thank you! For being you!
Thank you for this comment. I recognize so many names of supporters who have watched since the beginning. The comments are always special to me. Thank you! Barry
I have this table, me and my husband have literally had it since we got together in 2011! It’s in such rough shape, thank you for showing me how to restore it! I’m very excited to work on it this summer!
I’ve been using this video over the past week to plan, collect supplies & start refinishing my first acclaim end table. All I have left before stain & poly is an hour or 2 of sanding/ detail sanding. I have an acclaim coffee table to do next. So far so good!! Thank you for this great resource.
Awesome! I have a lane acclaim table coming out this week. I apply 5 different popular finishes to see which looks best. You may enjoy this one
@@MadCityModern I’ll be looking forward to that! I bought just about everything in this video, so I’m fairly committed to the candlelight- I’ve seen others’ pieces with the edges looking so white for sale on the marketplace.. but the candlelight you used looks about perfect.
None of I just love all wood furniture and seeing them redone if needed or restored to what they were! 😊
Bonjour Barry! You forgot the young retirement folks! News paper on the coffee table and my feet nice and elevated lol! The best part is when the grandchildren comes and play on it! Always enjoying your vids! Have a wonderful day! Christine 🇨🇦
Hi Christine! I had my feet elevated a few times : ) I love when pieces get daily use. Thank you for watching. Barry
My six-year-old daughter and I have started watching your videos as a way of calming her down before bed. Your voice and demeanor are delightfully soothing, and your work is absolutely stunning. Thank you for making these videos!
That's incredible! I can't explain how special this message is
...btw you are very knowledgeable when it comes to the MCM style. Your passion for furniture definitely shows. This is the video that is going to prepare me mentally for my 12 h ER shift today 😂
I was working in the alley behind our house when I turned to see my wife walking down the alley with our dog walking beside her. My 5' 2" wife was carrying coffee table on her head. "Where'd you get that?" I asked. "Someone had thrown it in the alley," she replied. "Hmm, how did I not notice that?" She explained it was in an alley over on "the east side of the park." She walked home with a Lane Acclaim coffee table on her head for two miles. She refinished it and gave it to her brother, who has a mid-century ranch. Now she always remembers to bring her phone with her on walks.
Beautiful work, Barry!
This story is awesome! I can't say I have walked 2 miles with a piece over my head, but I certainly would for a Lane Acclaim Table. For me, most of the enjoyment comes from sharing stories related to specific furniture pieces we own. Thank you for sharing. Barry
Funny how you mentioned disability. ...I was bedridden for over 4 Years long where I suffered from severe nerve damage and Bilateral neuropathy in both hands and Feet as well as Levoscoliosis and rheumatoid...With changing meds I was then slowly able to Eventually get back up(took quite a process)...But I am Now on my Feet and refurbish furniture...I'm still housebound and suffer with all those disabilities I mentioned ..This refurbishing came about by finding great joy in the End product and saving from landfill....This Extremely Helps me deal with chronic pain as well as building my Muscle mass I lost during those earlier years...this is an Awesome Way of keeping my Mind Off my disability and can't Say Enough to the benefits of this form if therapy....Sorry about the long comment as I'm Hoping This Helps someone who Maybe in same boat as I and They can See this Is a wonderful way to Keep the body moving as well as mental health support...thanks Barry....okay back to video 😊👍
Hi Debra. I am grateful for comments like this. This was the purpose for taking a second to mention these things in my video. Even with a disability, you have found a way to do something that brings joy. I love that. Barry
rarely have I seen such sympathetic and empathic comments in a video. Well done restoration as well!
Thank you! I enjoy interacting with others and finding ways to help each other. Barry
You are so right. After a great loss, I discovered restoration for myself. I'm more of an intellectual person. But reading and writing didn't help me anymore. Just by painting and using my hands, I was able to concentrate. Thanks to many videos, especially those by Lothar Greef, Heiko Resch, Thomas Johnson, I am more and more confident when it comes to restoration. However, my favorites are antiques from the Biedermeier period. But I like your style and especially your perfectionism. Just seeing how organized your workshop is makes me smile. Have a good time, Helena
Thank you Helena. I had you in mind when I made that comment. I always appreciate the thought that goes into your comments, and I enjoy reading them. They mean more than you may know. Barry
I guess I’m a 6- indescribable lol. I’m 66, still going strong, and tired of a home that looks like everyone else’s- finally doing what I like with my old furniture in my own way. I’m late to refinishing but now I have the patience to do it right- and enjoy every step of the process. Never too old to teach an old dog new tricks! I’m also a healthcare worker ( can’t afford to retire just yet) and the past 2 years has taken a toll on my mental health. I had to find something to give me peace and take my mind off of work and woodworking is doing that. I’ve learned so much watching you and others and truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.
I love this message. So glad we can relate in many ways. Curious what you mean when you say you refinish in your own way? I feel I do the same. Barry
@@MadCityModern I’ll have to send you a couple of pics if I knew where to send them!
Do you have instagram? Ok if you don't. I had to create an account for the TH-cam channel. My instagram account is madcityfurniture
I'm more of a 2, using the table functionally. This style is right up my alley. Beautiful in it's simple lines. You inspire. Thank you
Thank you Aryana. I would say I am the closest to 2 as well. I have already put this table back to work : ) Barry
This coffee table is the perfect definition for perfect !
Thank you!
Barry, you had me crackin up at the beginning. I'm not in a midlife crisis but, I do have 13 house plants. They all have names & they're all mine... Fantastically done Bud. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
This is great. I don't have names for any of mine, so you are ahead of me with that : ) So glad you were able to relate. Barry
Dramatic turn for the best...
I like the way you deal with mistakes...I'm learning a lot... Thank you
so much!
Thanks again Cris!
Nice work. You restore furniture beautifully and leave a nice sentiment for viewers on how to restore themselves. You are my kinda special 💖
Wow. Thank you for this
I love your feedback about getting involved with something to keep us busy. During this time, it's been hard. Spring is in the air and I'm ready to get busy on my furniture. Thank you so much.
Love this. We had a gorgeous spring day
This piece turned out so beautiful. I am not a professional like you are, but having some “projects” to do….albeit painting, crafts, or redoing some furniture is a great way of coping with stress for me. I totally agree with you…..try something different and out of your comfort zone. You might be surprised at your own creativity, and the feeling of satisfaction for a job well done can not even be described! Thank you for your channel.
That's all that matters. That was my message. Most of us can be doing something that we enjoy and it is good to challenge ourselves to try different things. Thank you for your comments Patty. Barry
I wish I had our old set of Lane tables. We had the coffee table and two end tables way back in the 70s and 80s. Every time I see one I'm reminded of our old house.
I think more will start showing up. Keep an eye out
I Wanted to say you make us all feel that we can do it. In a quiet corner of our garage. You have started to develop your own style of telling your story on TH-cam. Your delivery is your niche. You talk to all of us like we are visiting for the afternoon. I love the fact that I can come here and it is staining and real work with a few tools, not all painting, decopage and destressing. I know you do that too but in moderation. So your channel is different from FFT, Transcend, Kacha, Muscari and various others I have not named here but enjoy. I like them for their delivery and take on furniture....but I to am a healthcare worker ( 28 years a nurse) and like to look at the antiques and thrifted finds around your garage. I could spend an afternoon asking you about them and would show your pics of my Irish Wolfhound Saxon. I am in my early 50s and you seem like a good friend. I would love to sit down with Tom Johnson and just watch him use those fabulous clamps he has, or Dashner and laugh at that soothing voice of his. This is how I spend my evenings while hubby watches scary things on Netflix. Keep it up...you are doing so well developing the flow...it keeps us coming back.
This comment made me smile. As much as I enjoy the furniture projects, finding ways to connect with so many amazing viewers has become my focus. I do my best to tell a story the way I see it, and I cannot explain how rewarding it is when others are able to relate. That is so much more powerful than what finishes or colors we agree on. I watch all of the folks on YT that you mentioned and I appreciate all of the talent and diversity. Thank you for taking the time to send this uplifting message. Barry
Your voice and your messages are so soothing to the ear and the soul. The table looks great
This is encouraging
I’m retired and my style is more minimalist these days. I like simple pieces with clean lines for my own home, but appreciate craftsmanship from any era.
Love this. I also appreciate the minimalist approach
Much more than a furniture restoration Chanel …I sense a deep empathy to people and challenges of the mind (let’s say ) ….leaves me with a “warm glow” thanks
Beautiful job Barry, you’ve given this lovely table another 60 years. ❤️
Whilst we’re not considered “young” anymore (both being children of the 60’s), my husband and I are 2’s. We both like order and although we use our coffee table regularly (eating dinner in front of the TV, coffee etc) it’s always cleaned afterwards and everything put back into place, just so. He’s a Virgo and i’m a Libra so everything has to be “just right”. I think we drive each other a little crazy at times but that’s life. When our kids come visit it becomes a 1 much to our horror! 😂
Love watching your methodology and attention to detail, it’s very refreshing.
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Donna. This comment had me laughing. The more people tell their stories, the more I realize I am a little bit of all those scenarios. I think I am also closest to a 2. I already started stacking mail on it 2 days after it was finished, neatly of course. I just love finding ways to continue using pieces like this daily. Thank you for your support! Barry
Ha, HA! Donna, I don't know about libra and virgo, etc. But practically, if you cannot prop your feet up, and put a pizza and drinks on the coffee table, then why have it? Pretty sure that what Barry is showing here is not indestructible but close to it. Of course within common sense, this is not easily damaged. I wish he had put a wax layer over the surface, it takes the brilliant shine out, and imho, easier to wipe off. I have done this kind of work for years and props to him for not following the pack. This is kind of insightful, I enjoyed it.
I considered covering the final layer with wax as I have done in other recent videos. When I had to refinish this the second time, I was out of Satin Poly, so Gloss it was. I've already put this table back to work for every day wear and tear. Thanks for the support.
I have my Mother's entire set of Lane Acclaim tables from 1962. They have never been refinished and look like they came off the showroom floor. Watching you refinish that table made me remember all the times we were told to keep the feet off the furniture and not to rough house ... to keep those lane pieces in the shape they are still in right now. Bless Mom for loving them so much and bless you for caring to make that table beautiful once again.
Coasters! My mom was adamant about coasters and for good reason. I'm the same way even on a table that doesn't require them. Lol
This is very kind of you to share this story, Ann. Thank you.
Barry
What is the value of this table?
Your home is going to be worth a million bucks with all of that beautiful furniture. Great job Barry!
Thank you, Connie. I enjoy this beautiful furniture.
Barry
@@MadCityModern I bet 😍
Hi Barry, I just came across this “older” video and wondered how it had evaded my scrutiny! I’ve been stalking you for about 4 or 5 months now, ever since I came across you and your wonderful channel with your super easy and intelligent narrating of what you are doing, and why. I couldn’t believe there is so much to KNOW about woodwork and restoration. I did love the comment about pets and kids under the tables who might appreciate the work you’ve done down under! It reminds me of one of my nephews (who is 53 now) who would lie under my sister’s coffee table pretending to be a motor mechanic! “Wrench please, thanks. Screwdriver please, thanks!” He was so cute!
*great memory* .. ♥️
For me personally, furniture restoration is so therapeutic….sooo cool to see something that was neglected get a second chance…thanks again, this piece turned out great!
I completely agree. Thank you! Barry
After a divorce i renovate the hole house, but I take no action on furniture, yesterday I found your channel and fell in love with your work! Your the first worker that take a mental problem or an illness as a reason for doing something in consideration! All other do it to show what they can or to earn money, you are different, and hey, I like what you do! I thank you to be open and so free minded! I am a mix of 2 and 3, but I try to stop collecting thinks! And flowers, no, the one that I have are made of plastic, all other die under my hands 🤣
Hi Alex. I love seeing comments like this. You understood the true message I was trying to relay in this video. I hope this helps you in your own journey. Barry
I discovered the Acclaim series in the late seventies and early eighties, when it was out of style, and common in thrift stores. I have six living room pieces, a dining set, and a bedroom set. Need another, 60-inch coffee table and I’ll make another head board, to have two bedroom sets.
On refinishing I use “CitriStrip”, to get the existing finish off, (more environmentally friendly and easier to dispose of properly). I follow that with a quick run over of 200 and 400 grit sand paper, by hand, power sanding is too easy to go through the veneered top.. Then I do a couple of applications with “walnut” danish oil. Followed by two coats of water based urethane with “yellow walnut” analyne dye added, to get a very good representation of the factory tinted finish. Sand between the urethane coats, with a 200 grit sandpaper. You can do more coats of urethane if you want, but don’t add the aniline dye, or you can get too dark.
Tip, the disposable plastic scrapers are a bit safer than the metal ones, particularly if you take a bit of sand paper or a file, and round the corners so they can’t dig in.
And be very very careful sanding the tops, the veneer is only 1/50th thick and very easy to sand through. (Lesson learned file, I destroyed two tables before I decided to never power sand the Acclaim stuff, if it so rough it needs to be sanded, I pass on it). On your table which had been refinished before, i would be extremely hesitant to sand it at all.
Hi Randall. I really look forward to great comments like this. I am certain I would be jealous of your collection. For the stripping process, I prefer to use a plastic scraper. You will see that in most of my other videos. Unfortunately, at the time of this project, metal was what I had leftover. I was aware of the thin veneer for this project. I sanded most of this by hand and then followed up with 220 on the orbital to prep for staining. The only reason I was willing to risk using the orbital sander was because of all the other veneer projects I had done recently. I think it requires a constant awareness. Thank you for all this valuable information. Don't hesitate to continue giving great advice as you watch my other videos. Barry
Thank you for sharing your experience! I inherited 4 acclaim end tables and a coffee table (the one without the drawer). I am about to take on two of the end tables, as the finish is worn in a couple of spots. No sanding needed, Thank goodness!
OMG I had that same coffe table 2 end tables and a round 2 tear table 40 plus years ago. How I wish I had them back. Best tables I ever had.
Love that you atleast remember having them
Awesome video brother. I love mid century pieces myself and love all the info you have to share about this era of furniture. You did an outstanding job restoring this awesome looking table. Great work.
Thank you! I have to give credit to so many others who have been doing this much longer. I do my best to relay the information they have provided. Barry
The wonderful sixties. I was in basic school and my mother was young and beautiful. God knows how much I miss her. Those truly were happy days.
I am sorry you miss her. Hopefully you have so many wonderful memories!
Beautiful! I’ve stripped and stained two Lane end tables and one coffee table. I am always amazed to see how many designs in the style were made. I love what you did. Thanks for the video.
Hi Evelia! This is amazing. What finishes did you use?
WOW, I'm 71 and we (my parents) had a full set of these tables. They are still elegant and beautiful. Worth restoration.
I love hearing stories like this
I remember a friend’s parents having this set in their home! As a teen, we did unspeakable things to that coffee table! I wonder if it survived our parties!
I would imagine many of these pieces were well-loved : )
I love the Lane Acclaim series and I have 2 of the long coffee tables and had a square one that I gave to my friends daughter..she loves the design too. The ones I have are different lengths. I love your channel and explanations. I did refinish them about 30 years ago. Most pieces I have I bought at thrift stores in the 90s and repaired and refinished and use to this day. Now with the kids grown I am looking for more projects..thanks for all your tips.
I love comments like this. Thank you so much. Barry
This is stunning. I’m searching for one like this for my home. Found one, but it was 72” long! 😳 that’s a long ass coffee table
Yes. I see the larger ones show up more often. Keep watching. These took me awhile to find.
Lane made beautiful furniture for a long time. It still amazes me that furniture made 50 or more years ago is better than most made today.
Hi Tommy. I completely agree. Lane is still one of my favorite Furniture Companies. Barry
@@MadCityModern my wife has a Lane cedar hope chest she got as a teenager. Still like new. We're old. Lol
Hope you see the magazine section in my newest video! This will make more sense when you see it : ) Restoration of a Painted Mid-Century Dresser
I do doll houses and furniture, so I love watching how people take care of real furniture and try to create the same in my miniatures. Have a great day
Love this!
That is a beautiful table. I'm not 1-5, I'm just me, with many hobbies, a couple of kids, some cats and a love of furniture making.
I love this
I am just watching you and a few others refinish furniture. I have chronic headaches and can't handle the fumes or the bending. I'm trying sewing but having trouble concentrating due to the chronic headaches. I'll get there. I am a 2 but sometimes a 1! My husband is super neat and I drive him crazy cause I'm not as orderly as when all 5 kids were home. Now when the grandkids are over their parents will clean up with them before they leave which is a life saver! You do good work. I like watching you and listening to you. That Wisconsin accent. Lol.
Hi Vickie. You may have limitations, but your words may be your greatest gift in the furniture world. I look to the comments for wonderful words of encouragement like this, and yours certainly never disappoint. You have that gift. Barry
@@MadCityModern thank you Barry. 😊😊. At this moment all I can do is praise the hard work you put into your projects. I love that you don't resort to painting right away. There's a time to paint, and a time to not paint. You try to repair and restore. I like that.
I absolutely love how organized your workshop is! My sewing studio is the same! 😊
Thanks. I like to think that a well organized space can improve the quality of your work.
I have to admit I had no idea of the existence of these pieces. Lord knows I'm old enough....lol.... but I've never heard of them. I love the style. I also admire the time and care you are taking with each piece. I totally agree about everyone finding something to work on, transform, re-do. The process of focusing and tending to something can be restorative to the psyche.
Your work is exquisite. Your voice and kind words are very soothing. Thank you
Thank you Maria. I love seeing this comment
I use to really never like mcm furniture....till I discovered ur channel and transcend furniture gallery on youtube.....both of u have changed my mind completely on how I can now see the gorgeousness of these pieces when someone really takes the time to showcase their natural beauty...the wood tones...the hardware..ect...
This is amazing. Angie is a great friend!
Just got back to my love of furniture refinishing after retiring. Landed an Acclaim side table at estate sale and cant wait to get started. Your videos are wonderful, calm, to the point, so helpful. Thank you!!!!
Nice video
Simplistic: "treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are."
Thank you. Some of these projects can be intimidating, but really aren't too bad. Thank you for the support. Barry
As a child my Dad would take me and my siblings to go visit my Great Aunt. She had a beautiful mahogany set of end tables and a coffee table. The sitting room as she called it was very small so us kids ended up sitting on the floor. My favorite spot was laying under the coffee table. Just thought I would share.
I love sharing memories like this one
Anyone who has done any type of wood finishing/refinishing has a deep appreciation for the amount of time and effort it takes to accomplish this....and that's on top of the effort to even make the furniture ! When I see someone put anything down on furniture that doesn't have some kind of coaster or cloth, etc. it really irks me. Most people don't understand why. And most of the crap they make now will never last 50 or 60 years like this. You sir are connected to this concept and are more appreciated by people like me than you may realize and have earned a new subscriber ! Beautiful job and a big thumbs up !
Hi Ken. I really appreciate this comment, and I'm so glad you understand my appreciation for pieces like this. Barry
I must confess. I've never seen these tables until I found your videos. I love them, and you do a wonderful job.
Barry, Mad City Modern, Thank you so much for your comments about using a project to cope with grief this holiday season. I have been dealing with grief for a little over a year having first lost my father, then months later my son, then a few months later my mother, then my special aunt, just last month. For me, this holiday season will be my first without three of my family members. I sobbed (a good cry!) when I realized this is how I have been coping.... watching others take "trash" or discarded things and transform them, renew them. Some things you restore or repair and some things stay the same but it is given new life. I didn't know this was what I was doing until you said these things. I am a bit embarrased to reveal matters so close to my heart, but I did want to adequately express my gratitude to you and tell you that your expressions brought me hope... something very few have ever taken the time to give to me. i am not a woodworker but I love to save things from the landfill and give them new life. You have made me believe I can tackle thos
e projects. AND, cope with my grief. Thank you for opening up and showing me I can too. You have been an Earth Angel to me! Blessings to you!! Oh, and it's a beautiful table!!
Wow! This is one of the most meaningful comments I have ever received. Makes all my efforts worth it with just one statement. I am so sorry for all of your losses. I continue to say I am not a woodworker, so I promise, there is a project out there that you can pour all of your emotions into. Do your best and enjoy it. No matter how it turns out the first time, you will have a very special attachment to it that no one can understand. I can't wait to hear how your journey towards healing progresses. Let me know how I can help. Barry
Love your work and yes bringing new life to beat up forsaken furniture is very therapeutic.
Hi Jeannie, thank you for the comment. Glad you feel the same way! Barry
Love your message! Hobbies make us interesting! Learning keeps us sane!
Thank you for the support. New video today! Barry
I've bought, restored and resold several of Lane tables and I have loved them all. Good work
Would love to hear suggestions if you have them
@@MadCityModern Just picked up a little dovetail. Plenty of water spotting scratches. I didn't use any stripper this time just used a scraper with basic same results
YES. Restoring things is good for the soul.
It continues to be for me
I always liked that coffee table design. I thought it was one of the best designs Lane ever produced.
I agree. Thank you for watching. Barry
My category is newly retired and looking for projects. I refinished my first piece of furniture in high school for a home economics project and have done a few others over the years but just winged it, figuring things out on my own. Love these TH-cam channels that give great advise and great ideas
Please let me know what you decide to work on
Thank you. You did a nice job of explaining the process for we who are beginners.
Thank you Laurel. I have also learned so much from others, so I am doing my best to share the information. Barry
Nicely refreshed. I love your humor of the evolution of the person/persons who might have used this table. A+++
Thank you Lorri. I try to have fun with the creativity
My mother had this exact coffee table. She bought it after we all moved out. I grew up without any coffee table. Only one end table for my Dad's ashtray!
Love seeing the memories!
I inherited this coffee table and matching end tables in my parents estate. Still solid as when they were new.
I love finding pieces that have lasted! Thank you for sharing this
I like it when you describe your mistakes. It is reassuring.
You always do a good job.
Love the calm way you speak.
Thank you Erin
That serial number tidbit was worth the watch alone!
Thanks for the upload!
This is awesome. I love passing on what others have taught me. You will soon be turning every piece of furniture in the thrift store upside down. Barry
I love all things early 19th century, Edwardian to be specific. My grandmother was born in 1913 her husband ( my grandfather ) 1909. I have 2 of her chairs and a picture of my great grandmother that would be Victorian era.
Well done on the restoration of this table, very beautiful.
I love hearing about the items you have that are special to you. Hope you're enjoying the videos
No idea how this turned up in my feed, but my parents had this coffee table and 2 sides in our living room (we had a large low shelf under the side tables and no drawers on any of the 3).
I think my mother still uses at least one of the side tables. Thank you for the flashback and for the loving restoration.
Hi Aaron. I love hearing from others who have memories of these tables. Barry
Hello good-looking. Just wanted to share with you. That one of my favorite coffee table I ever saw was one made out of just plywood! Whoever made it used pieces of plywood about 6" by 6" square. And he cut about twenty for each leg for the coffee table. These legs were in between the two layers of shelving for the coffee table.. It was not just a top large piece of wood on the top but one on the bottom as well and the legs for that was the metal wheels with clamps... I happen to move my coffee table quite regularly so the wheels with clamps was awesome to me... Of course he must of used wood glue and clamps. He also used two pieces of plywood for the top and bottom large pieces of wood. So it was extra thick and sturdy. He never did stain it even.... It would have looked super stained. Just thought you might want to try it. It truly makes a cool coffee table.
I bought it from a yard sale only to find that it was actually stolen and the police came and got it back. The lady that sold it stolen did face some charges and the cops knew we did pay for it.. I did ask to buy it twice but the owner said he wanted it and a friend made it for him
I love this idea. Thank you for sharing
Acclaim is my most favorite Lane style. I have two rectangular side tables and a round table in it. Wish I could find a coffee table. Great restoration.
The round tables are great! I haven't found one yet
Oh you had me going for a few minutes there, waiting for the mistake. But your judicious use of mineral spirits really made it sublime. 💕♥️💕
Thank You : )
I hope to find Lane in the wild after watching this! Beautiful!
I recently found another. They are out there!
Just beautiful. Such a pleasure to watch an artist!
Thank you Beverly
I think you did a great job on it. There is also beauty in imperfection.
Hi Donna. Thank you for the encouragement. I am still very happy with the way this table turned out, and I use it everyday. Thanks for supporting the channel. Barry
Love this. We recently acquired the coffee table and one side table without drawers. The pieces are pristine and were in my husband's childhood home from the time of purchase. We appreciate the history and dating information you provided.
Wow that table is 1 yr old than me and I LOVE it. So beautiful!
Thank you Leslie!