Amazing RESTORATION of a PAINTED VINTAGE DRESSER
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- I purchased this 1960s painted 5 Drawer Tall Boy Bassett Mid-Century Modern Dresser for $25 from Facebook Marketplace. There is significant damage to the walnut veneer edge banding. A few other repairs are necessary for this piece. I will attempt to use Klean Strip Premium Paint Stripper and Citri Strip to remove a layer of paint, primer, and the original lacquer finish. After completely disassembling and sanding this dresser, I chose to apply General Finishes Candlelite Gel Stain with General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Oil-Based Wipe-On Polyurethane. This is an attempt at a detailed restoration of a beautiful Mid-Century Piece that I hope to enjoy for many years. You don't want to miss this transformation.
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I have stripped a lot of furniture throughout the years and felt your pain! This piece of furniture is gorgeous again, and your work is amazing. I love watching you bring these gems back to life!
Thank you. Would love to hear from you if you have any useful tips in the future. Thank you for the support. Barry
It's when you get about half way that you wonder if you or the furniture will survive it
@@MadCityModern you can cover the stripper with cling film so it doesn’t dry out while it’s doing it’s thing?
Very beautiful.
It's nice seeing paint coming OFF furniture for once. This was a really pleasant video and all the thank yous were a sweet touch.
Thank you Katharine! This message was really encouraging. Barry
Absolutely stunning! That was a labour of love from a true craftsman. The previous owners must have applied gallons of paint when the ruined it.
I have a 1940s kitchen dresser which I plan to strip and restore in the spring. Thank you for the inspiration. John in Suffolk, England
Hi John. Thank you for the support from Suffolk, England. I always love hearing about projects others are working on. Barry
but in their view they are doing it for modernization.
Not ruined, just ugly and in need of restoration. Like people.
Absolutely beautiful. This is why it makes my stomach hurt when I see people slap paint on antique solid wooden furniture....also beautiful natural wood in historic homes--it's just criminal. Amazing restoration.
I completely agree Jamie. I hope to refinish several more painted pieces in the near future. Thank you for the support. Barry
It all depends on the quality and condition of the piece or the woodwork. I just had all the dark stained woodwork and doors in my house painted white- but it was just cheap 1 x 4 pine in the first place.
@@thekatvita Yes..I picked up a vintage desk-ish vanity..Not the best shape and already painted. Scuff sanded with wet sandpaper in case there was lead in the paint.
I'm painting it steampunk with graphics. It had a thin wood top but is SO sturdy. Was thinking of even pitching it for awhile before but even some expensive stuff from stores wiggles a little bit under applied weight. This was just too well built in the end.
'Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder .... or the current owner'. I have my grandparents Hoosier cabinet, the first new piece of furniture they ever purchased. It's now in the original wood-tone. I paid someone to strip it for me. It had thick layers of what appeared to be shellac, white lead paint and something that resembled roofing felt paper glued to the sides covered with some thick black goo. (Tar?) No way would I paint it. Even the flour sifter functions. Sentimental value is important.
YESSS! I'm sick and tired of all the "flipping" videos consisting of slapping a layer of paint over furniture, preferably in some weird muddy colour.
Barry, one skill you have that amazes me is your ability to see the beauty through all of that paint. I did have a passing concern about your sanity in taking this on, but I had complete confidence you would do it right. Great project and super results. Keep it up! -Phil
Thank you Phil. I question my sanity every day : ) I was hoping this project would reveal something wonderful.
I appreciate the encouragement for everyone to push past their comfort zone and try challenging projects. Step by step, every job gets done. Thank you for bringing this beautiful, glowing piece back from a crazy-clown paint disaster.
Hi Donna! Thank you for the support. I'm confident others will begin doing this work as well. Hoping the painted furniture thing is a short-lived trend. Barry
@@MadCityModern truth!!
Hard to believe someone would turn this lovely piece into a carnival prop. So glad you took it on.
Thank you!
sometimes I feel pain about how some TH-camrs think they are restorers putting paint on unique pieces when wood and design are a single story. Thank you for rescuing elegance and good taste. God bless you 🙏 💖
This message is so sweet. Glad you understand. Barry
That one? nothing short of amazing... honestly didnt think you were going to be able to get all that paint out of the details and then, the veneer damage? wow, highly impressed. That is a totally, totally beautiful dresser. What gorgeous wood! Thank you for an excellent video.
Wow. Thank you. I kept this one and I love it
It was SO satisfying when you took the pulls off the drawers!!! This tuned out absolutely stunning! 😍
Thank you Alana. It was satisfying for me to watch as well, but very painful to actually do the work : ) Barry
@@MadCityModern How did you get them all back on?
I have to say I'm not usually a fan of painted furniture, but I quite like this one.
This poor dresser was crying out loud " help, help someone save me please they painted me" lol You do great work and now the dresser is truly BEAUTIFUL. You have a great day
😊 thank you. Have a wonderful day.
Barry
Speechless! I have so much respect for you and your dedication to restoring this piece of gorgeous furniture. Thank you for not only persevering through the difficult phase of this project but also taking the time and energy to film the whole process, edit and share it with all of us. New subscriber and future supporter!
So glad you enjoyed this!
this is one of the few times I’ve seen a refinished furniture piece I didn’t absolutely HATE. definitely still prefer the natural wood and your restoration (as I usually do lol) but the past owner didn’t try to make the dresser look obnoxiously trendy which I really appreciate.
Yeah I'm not sure if the blue and white was a good choice for an iconic piece. I had to choose a dark finish to conceal some of the damage caused by the prep sanding before paint
I agree. I kinda liked the blue and white, and thought they’d done a decent job of it. Nice and graphic. Definitely not keeping “an iconic piece” in its original style, but not terrible for an update by someone just wanting to make a piece work for themselves, who probably didn’t know it was “iconic,” may very well not have cared, and almost certainly didn’t have the skills to do the full restoration that would have been necessary to make it usable. Paint was doable for them, and for once, it didn’t suck!
As someone who has occasionally painted furniture and would be unable to do the full restoration myself, I sympathize with the previous owner.
And I’m sure that it’ll be glorious when restored lovingly, too. :) (still watching!)
It turned out more than stunning. I think it was more than worth all that effort. Anybody who likes mid century would be so proud to have it in their home. Mari Denton TX
Шикарное приображение.Бари,ты великий труженник.Столько терпения нужно ,чтоб очистить все от слоев краски.Да и твоя переделка заметно обновила фасон шкафа.Твори дальше ,а мы будем поддерживать и смотреть на твою замечательную работу.
For a piece of furniture that was $25, you gave so much love to it! I think this piece is stunning!! You gave it the kind of transformation is needed!
Hi Jenna. Welcome to the channel. Thank you for the feedback. Barry : )
As frustrating as this would have been for you Barry, it was an absolute pleasure watching all the scraping and sanding!
What a beautiful restoration. I’m so glad you persevered-the end result was gorgeous ☺️
This one made my day
The “before” was a joke. . . . The “after” a masterpiece. Great job👍
Thank you LeAnn
I was recommended this by TH-cam as I love watching people restore olden items... This is very calming and relaxing
I really appreciate this
Fantastic job, the dresser looks amazing. A true labor of love. One of the best transformations that I have seen you do. I am so grateful for your channel. Two years ago I decided to leave Oregon and move to Southern California to live in my micro camper to save money. This meant that I could no longer work on mid century furniture projects. That was a hard pill to swallow. Because of your channel I can vicariously live through your work. And for that I thank you. Always looking forward to new episodes. Happy Holidays
Well, I will have to live vicariously through you since that lifestyle sounds appealing. Is there any way to follow your journey? Barry
@@MadCityModern Thank you for asking Barry. I haven't used any social media to chronicle my journey. And after more than two years of living this way it no longer seems so unusual. The nomad life definitely has different challenges than brick and mortar living. What I enjoy most is not having to pay rent, water and electric bills. And having my home with me no matter where I go. I can no longer use the excuse that I left it at home (damn it). What I have been working on to satisfy my love of mid century and interior design is organizing and decorating my 5'x10' storage unit. Watching you refinish furniture reignited my creativity. How great and convenient for you to have a garage to bring new life to mid century pieces. Thanks again for your response.
You did an outstanding job returning this piece from tasteless kids room oblivion to the work of art it is. My grandfather built furniture and it always brings me joy to see others appreciate the art of it.
Wow. Thank you for this feedback. Barry
The furniture that you redo is just as beautiful as is your soothing Bob Ross of furniture flipping voice.
Never been compared to Bob Ross. Thank you for the compliment. Barry
I literally said ‘Wow!’ out loud at the finished piece. Your meticulous attention to detail really pays off.
Love this!
Great job!!! I know that was difficult. Thanks for posting my postcard from Sunny Isles Beach!!!
Hi Mario. I loved your postcard. I lived just down the street in North Miami Beach. Also worked in Bal Harbor, so I loved that you showed your building. I have driven by it many times. Barry
@@MadCityModern Hey Barry, If you ever come down, I will gladly buy you a drink! :)
I usually use multiple layers of stripper when there are multiple layers to remove. Then I finish with some stripper on a fine steel wool to do details and curves and it also helps to pull the rest out of the grain. So happy to see someone saving furniture rather then ruining it with paint. Nice job!
Great feedback. Thank you Patricia
The layers of removing gunk required to restore this chest of drawers was daunting. It’s beautiful now. Thank you!
Thank you! Barry
I liked it when you said you were frustrated, then came back with another solution. So much value in this. Beautiful piece.
Thank you so much
Incredible restoration, it's so important to bring pieces like this back to their former glory!
So rewarding as well
I am in love with this dresser! The amount of love and meticulous work that went into this is astounding.
Thank you!
I never would have believed that the piece with all that paint on it would turn into the beautiful dresser of yester year beautiful.
Thank you
You have the patience of a saint. Removing all that paint was quite a task. As always, you work towards perfection.
Thank you Rosalie. I appreciate you acknowledging all of the hard work. Barry
I feel your pain with all of that paint removal....what a time consuming task! I now only pick up pieces that have the original factory finish and hope that someone else saves the painted ones ☺️. You should be very proud of yourself as this is an amazing transformation.
Hi Lynne. Once in awhile I am still able to find factory finishes. There are still some gems out there. Thank you for your comment, and your support. Barry
You're a master! It is so wonderful to see someone restoring furniture to its former glory. Everyone just wants to slap paint on these pieces! Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hoping the paint trend goes away for awhile
I think it's just because it is cheap and easy for people who need something to use and don't have a lot of money. They don't realize what they have nor so they necessarily care at that moment. Some maybe have it in the back of their minds to later on "refinish it someday". But again most don't have the idea of the work that goes into these things. As we've seen, it isn't a couple hours on a weekend of stripping, sanding and staining like they might imagine.
Absolutely beautiful. I am so happy to see a dark walnut stain was not used. You allowed the beauty of the wood grain to shine through.
Thank you Laurie. Great insight.
Hard to believe someone ever wanted to paint over that. It’s stunning.
I couldn't believe it
Can't believe u made it. When I saw all that stripping at the beginning, I thought u will give up and just throw some paint and call it a day. I admire the love and respect u have for wood, also the dedication.... sending good wishes from south of France 👋
Thank you Beatrice. I wanted to give up on this project so many times. Glad it turned out. Thank you for the support from France. Barry
This piece is gorgeous!,! I love walnut. I just finished stripping a painted china cabinet so familiar with the mess and time required . I was inspired to do this after watching so many DIY channels. Blessings to you.
Hi Mary. I love hearing about the projects others are working on. Thank you for sharing this. Barry
i am so frustrated with the trend of painting over amazingly beautiful wood grain, to produce a piece that looks like an IKEA flatpack product. Thank you so much for these videos. they bring me joy.
I don't think that trend will be around forever
Holy mackerel! Your hours and hours of dedication to this piece surely paid off - STUNNING!
Thank you Dawn. I enjoyed this one
Stunning. When I saw that dresser, I knew it would be amazing. The detail on the top drawers are so cool. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. This one was difficult but worth it
I love how clean and organized you are. I love that you bring back the wood.
Thank you! I don't show the shots of all the messes in the garage during a project. I should : ) Barry
You are truly a miracle worker! Thank you for sticking with it because the final product is stunning😍
Thank you so much! Barry
You have much patience and respect for these seemingly lifeless furniture pieces, but they become living beings at the end... Love the process and the transformation 🧡
Thank you Again : )
Absolutely stunning restoration! Well done, I wasn’t even sure if this piece could be saved, but you not only saved it you restored it to its former glory. 👍🏻
Hi Lauri. Thank you for the support. Barry
Wow - you have SO much more patience than I would! I don't think I could have kept at it. But - that transformation is amazing! I would have never thought it could turn out that well!! :-)
Thank you. I don't think I will be rushing to find another project this difficult : ) Barry
This is one of the best restoration videos I’ve ever seen! What a transformation!!
Wow. Thank you so much Monica!
Wow!!! What a labor of love. I'm so glad you could save this piece and restore it to it's natural beauty. The wood just shines.
Thank you. One of my favorites
Ooooff! Hats off to you sir. This was one heck of a task that required patience of a saint. I was holding my breath at each scrape of the stripper, wondering if this was it. Thank you for all you do. I may never have the courage to take on this kind of a task but I do learn a lot from watching. 💕👍🏽🙌🏽
Thank you Lisa. I struggled through this one, but was so happy with the end result. Barry
I've had great luck with Citristrip in the past. As a newbie it was nice to have it penetrate just one layer at a time- I knew I wasn't damaging anything and it was fun to see the different colors the piece had over it's life. I can see how it would be frustrating for someone under a time restraint. It works best when laid on thick, covered with plastic and allowed to do it's thing for 30-60 min
I used to like Citristrip, until they changed the formula, and I discovered Klean Strip
Oh man… this was truly a labor of love. I would’ve lost all motivation and it would still be collecting dust in the corner of my garage. I applaud you, my friend!
WOW! A master piece at the end. This dresser must have prayed to the gods to end up with you. It is simply beyond my understanding how someone felt that painting this beautiful Mid Century dresser white and blue was fitting.
Sometimes I wonder. I'm also afraid more pieces like this will begin showing up
These dust linings inside is an indication of a company with quality methods. BTW, cool layout for items used on this amazing transformation 😍
Hi Kathy. I love comments like this. I continue to learn new things from viewers like you. Thank you for the support. Barry
Oh my gosh!!
This piece is killer!! So so beautiful!!
I’m sure you are so very proud of her!! You have the heart and soul of a true woodworker.
My father( and my mom as well) did this kind of work for years and years and he was a master!, so I know about which I speak!!
His methods were a bit different but in the end, the furniture could just speak!
Wonderful job on the beautiful dresser! I would certainly be proud to have it in my home, that’s for sure!!
Thank you again.
Barry
The amount of expletives that would have come from my mouth on those drawers alone. Bless, you have the patience of a saint.
This made me laugh
The way you being the furniture back to its original glory is amazing!
Wow. Thank you Lucy. Barry
Seeing you bring new life back into these furniture pieces really inspires me to make my own works of art again! Amazing work! ❤
Can't wait to hear about a project you decide to take on
Beautiful!!
Thank you Bree! Barry
Beautiful!! You saved that piece. I can't believe someone thought it was a good idea to paint it in the first place. Love your work
Thank you Carol! Barry
I’ve never refinished anything, but I am in awe of what you accomplished with this piece. I will continue to watch. Thank you.
Thank you Donna
I'll never understand why someone would paint over a beautiful stained wood finish. Bravo on this wonderful restoration!
I have no idea either
cause they think paint enhances it...c'mon folks. I don't think it does but I am all for function and use, rather than dumping pieces in a landfill.
Hey Barry! This was an epic and awesome restoration! Congrats, it’s beautiful!!! It is so rewarding to see the wood appear when pealing off the paint! I love wood and it’s always kind of a relief (don’t know if that makes sense but that’s how I feel about it). Also, in this world that is getting more and more virtual, I found the postcards very sweet. I’ll send you one from Belgium where I live. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
That would make my day!
All the way from Belgium~ Awesome, that..
I feel the same way as you..An old boyfriend thought I had a wood fetish, lol, b/c I just LOVED seeing gorgeous wood grains!
I will never understand why someone would do that to such a beautiful piece! Thank you for saving her!
I agree
I collect antiques, and too many times I've seen pieces ruined by people doing "upgrades". Some I don't dare do anything with for fear of doing more damage. I like seeing these pieces of history restored and rescued. Keep up the good work.
Wow! Thank you so much
I love your attention to detail and your dedication to mid century modern furiture!
Thank you Deborah. I am doing the best I can, and hope not to offend painters who are true artists. Barry
Omg, you just gave me the biggest throwback. Your hamper! My grandparents had the same exact one in Lilac 🥰 Barry, as always your work is meticulous. It's clear you love restoration and really care about your pieces. Worth every minute you spent. Stunning results!
I found that hamper at the thrift store last week for $4. I had to find a way to show it!
Me, too. I'm like, "He's even got a mid-century hamper!" Lol
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving that dresser. It was hideous. Now it's beautiful again! Thanks for sharing ❤
Hi Karla. Thank you for the feedback, and for supporting the channel. Barry
OMG that is such a beautiful dresser. Bless your heart for putting so much time into making it gorgeous again. I just don’t understand why someone would think that hideous blue and white motif was better than the gorgeous wood.
Thank you for the great feedback
Definitely a keeper with the hours you put into it. I got some preloved dental tools from a friend to help get out the bits however you were very patient to finally pull off the detailing and then get them in shape to reapply.
I try to watch ads all the way thru for youtubers under 100K subscribers. Continue on with your restoration magic.
Hi Valerie! I finally realized I didn't have any other choice but to remove all the pieces. I will remember this as I continue to shop for restoration projects : ) Also, thank you for your support as you watch the ads. Barry
It had obviously been painted with some care. You can imagine the previous owner spending ages applying all that blue and white paint and then congratulating themselves on giving their old dresser a “modern” look!
Great restoration - it looks wonderful!
I noticed this as well
That dresser is so beautiful in its unpainted state, love it.
Hi Esmeralda. Thank you for the support. Barry
I never understood painting good furniture. Stained is so much more appealing Good job
Thank you so much
Great job on this piece! These kind of painted furniture restorations are my favorite. 👏
Your house is so beautiful, love all the vintage/antique items. 😍
Thank you Olga. I appreciate the support. Barry
Wow Barry!! This piece is so beautiful and what a transformation. I love how did it came out. You are so talented and you MUST be patient to continue with a project that turned out to be so tedious. Merry Christmas and keep up the amazing work you continue to do!! DDecker
So happy to hear from you. I finally pulled the tape off the belt sander because I had to see the numbers to buy the correct sanding belt. Thank you for your generosity. I said since day one that this sander would save me so much work. This project was one of the best examples. Thank you. Barry
@@MadCityModern 😇 my pleasure!!
I can't tell you how glad I am that I'm not the only person who just writes "No!" on things as a reminder 😂
Some may think it was a joke. For me it was a necessity: ) glad you understand. Barry
The wood grain that you revealed is absolutely stunning.
MCM af. This would have driven me nuts, you have worlds of patients. The walnut color was just beautiful but no, Barry had to stain it orange. This does look great with your existing interior, and a muted orange. It is a matter of preference, that ashen/grey walnut is MY preference and tends to blend with most new flooring that is current. It is hard to tell how much work went into this, I assume tons. No matter, it is beautiful. Thanks.
You're right, the only reason for this stain color was to match the other pieces. I probably should have done a dark walnut. Thanks for all the great feedback. Barry
@@MadCityModern No sir, I am not "right". Far from being "right". Just me, I did look up the dark walnut color, from gelstain, and I personally would have preferred it, but that is me. NOW. Since this MCM furniture, they ALL would have been a version of this color, they didn't have too many options. Have to say that my interior colors personally ARE cobalt and burnt orange, so this would be perfect for me; a high contrast. Generally look at the hot sellers of new flooring, and consider how these colors would look against those shades. I am thinking that this veneer might be black walnut? When your sanded it, you would know, it has almost a burnt smell.
This is a great idea!
oh it's so gorgeous. it's also amazing seeing that the tools people buy you literally go towards helping you finish challenging projects. WOWWW
I am so grateful for the support
Now, that deserves pride of place in a grand room.
I just need a grand room : )
It’s nice to see you talented people that respect wood. So many cop out by painting. Thank you
I agree. Thank you
These videos seem to be the only thing right now that can relax me enough to get ready for bed
Wow. This is special. Thank you. Barry
Another beauty saved from the garbage dump no doubt. Great job Barry! I’m so glad I found your channel. Good Bless. ✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Thank you Lisa. I am so grateful for all the faithful viewers. Barry
AGAIN I'm so impressed with your work to bring these hidden gems back to their former glory!
Thank you Frankie
I love wood. It's so beautiful. To see you bring pieces back from the "trash" is wonderful.
Yes! Thank you!
Barry
Beautiful work!!! Go Badgers! Packers, Bucks and Brewers!
Yes to all of those: )
Taking those pieces off was what I was thinking. Your persistence and skill paid off. Hope this chest never sees paint again. GREAT, amazing job!
I'm going back through and re-watching some of your older content. This dresser is absolutely stunning. I wouldn't have given this a second look if I were looking for a dresser but you've given it a new look and it is amazing.
I love this!
Holy crap, kiddo! I hope you kept this one. It’s stunning!!
Thank you Teresa!
Your Patience and Perseverance matches your soft voice. I’m always in Awe of your projects‼️
Thank you Patti
I don’t think I have seen you do anything yet that wasn’t a true labor of love. Your work is amazing, the results proves it.
Thank you Valorie. Doing my best. I appreciate the support. Barry
What a great job! You have again turned an ugly redo into a correct period piece! Such beauty hidden away...it was shame...wonderful
Loving your comments. Barry
Beautiful restoration!
The color of the walnut is amazing.
You performed a miracle!
Thank you Debi
Thank you for continuing to save our history. Beautifully done.
Thank you Terri
I don't know if this was a labour of love, stubbornness, or insanity but the final result is gorgeous!
LOL. Thank you, Lynsey.
Barry
After all that you went through, seeing those two tone verticals pieces was a real impressive treat. 💕♥️💕
Thank you!
I love it. Beautiful. I love mid century furniture it makes me feel happy and young. Reminiscent of my youth.
Thank you for sharing Victoria
This was such intensive work to get all those small pieces correct, but what a masterpiece. Beyond beautiful.
Thank you so much
I found this page by accident and I am an instant fan!
I am wanting to learn more about how to restore/revive old cast off furniture just for my own personal collection of a shabby chic/farm house rustic/ meets cozy cottage looks.
I am totally over the moon for EVERYTHING 40's and 50's.
And I mean everything from the music to clothing to home furnishing to day to day living as a 40's and 50's housewife.
You have a new fan in Jacksonville Fl.
I wish we lived closer I have a chest of dwares that is in need of love to bring it back to its original glory.
-Angela
Hi Angela. Welcome to the channel. Barry
This piece is unique and spot on for mid century. OMG what a project! Result is wonderful.
Thank you
WOW! What a difference, Barry! Before sucked and the after was beautiful.
Thank you again Trish