Ep. 41 This is a FURNITURE CRIME...

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    I found this old dresser for $50 at the thrift store. With the green glazed finish and the mismatched hardware, I knew this project would be a challenge. I will attempt to restore this furniture by removing the old paint with scrapers, sanders and paint stripper. I will apply lacquer using my HVLP sprayer. Finally, I will clean the old hardware and attempt to find a few matching drawer pulls. Thank you for your support, and enjoy this video. Barry
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  • @MadCityModern
    @MadCityModern  2 года назад +132

    I am excited to continue sharing the new things I am learning with each project! I truly want others to benefit from these videos. Thank you to everyone who has helped support my journey. Barry

    • @MsCgordo
      @MsCgordo 2 года назад +5

      Wonderful job! Have you tried cold casting a pull? You can do it with epoxy and metal powder. It might be fun to try.

    • @gwenhardie
      @gwenhardie Год назад +1

      How does someone contact you to do a project? I sent a message on Facebook but got no reply.

  • @kristinmcfall2686
    @kristinmcfall2686 2 года назад +2

    My great-grandfather left me a large box of Life magazines, as well as some antique cameras. You would love them. He was a great photographer.

  • @pitsnipe5559
    @pitsnipe5559 2 года назад +6

    Great finish, really nice look. Color is good as well. Looking at the bare wood, I’m thinking maple, especially that one drawer with the splatted looking front. Bravo Zulu!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the feedback. You're probably right about the Maple. I love learning as I go

  • @gregpendrey6711
    @gregpendrey6711 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the cutaway. Looking forward to your choice of knobs. Thanks for saving our heritage. One piece at a time.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      Thank you Greg. I appreciate the great feedback. Barry

  • @neilschipper3741
    @neilschipper3741 2 года назад +6

    That must have taken forever to redo and bring back to New! Amazing, well done. You really put your heart in this video with a history lesson and the lunch break. Am I the only one that's by the little spider?❤ your channel and your updates🛠👍😁

  • @the_burg_urban_garden
    @the_burg_urban_garden 2 года назад +4

    I really like the color! I think it turned out really nice! Perfect timing for the video… I have a whole bedroom suite sitting in my garage, covered in a glaze 🤦🏼‍♀️. Thank you!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing this

  • @mizsherm4352
    @mizsherm4352 2 года назад +1

    You've got a good eye for the classic furniture pieces. Another stunner!

  • @mireillederamburedutheil8827
    @mireillederamburedutheil8827 2 года назад +3

    Ce meuble est magnifique ....bonjour de France travail superbe toujours fait avec beaucoup de goût....merci et à la prochaine vidéo

  • @FloridaClay
    @FloridaClay 2 года назад +1

    Handsome result. Hope you'll post a pic with the new hardware.

  • @roxannwest4100
    @roxannwest4100 2 года назад +2

    I'm currently redoing a small plant stand , ( circle top, 4 legs , two shelves ) someone painted it ugly blue/green and then crap brown, literally crap brown !! I removed the two layers of paint to see wonderful cherry wood !!! I'm like seriously why would anyone ever wanna paint that beautiful table!!! I'm so happy I can bring it back to it's original with what very little supplies I have to work with !! The table was free for me and I unfortunately have to spend little amount of money possible at any project , but in the end I make whatever I'm doing pretty again!!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      I love stories like this!!! Thank you

    • @roxannwest4100
      @roxannwest4100 2 года назад +1

      I forgot to mention that I do have ADHD and a cognitive impairment , so I'm a slow learner , and I love making things like furniture pretty again!!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      You can do this!

  • @paulaw3357
    @paulaw3357 2 года назад +1

    You have done it again Barry. Beautiful job

  • @holly5791
    @holly5791 2 года назад +4

    What a beauty! What a lot of work to get there. As if that awful green paint was not bad enough, then another layer to deal with. Yes, you got quite the workout on this one. I would say the end product was worth it! Great job! 🙂

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Holly. Yes this was a workout

  • @anndoig2459
    @anndoig2459 2 года назад +1

    Bravo - restoring, saving the past and precious in terms
    of history....in this case - a dresser
    Cheers

  • @diannamacdonald3716
    @diannamacdonald3716 2 года назад +4

    Barry, you have such appreciation for items of bygone eras it seems you should have been born decades earlier. Do you ever feel that way? Your attention to detail and organizational skills are truly impressive. I enjoyed this video. And the pancakes looked yummy!💕

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +4

      I think the 50s would have been a fun time to be around

    • @statewench2828
      @statewench2828 2 года назад +1

      @@MadCityModern It was! So much more freedom as a child to do childhood things. Now days it's helicopter moms everywhere.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      Hahaha

  • @turtlemama888
    @turtlemama888 2 года назад +1

    This came out quite handsome. Beautiful grain. And a great breakfast!

  • @christinebrady6842
    @christinebrady6842 2 года назад +1

    Wow, it turned out so beautiful. Good call on ordering matching hardware.

  • @BritInvLvr
    @BritInvLvr 2 года назад +1

    I absolutely love the color of the finish. Looks beautiful.

  • @my_flippin_journey
    @my_flippin_journey Год назад +1

    My husband has painted many cars w that sprayer .. they are a quality sprayer

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 2 года назад +1

    🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀

  • @cliftondavies5094
    @cliftondavies5094 16 дней назад

    Hi Barry, the green finish on this piece was a finish you could buy at hardware & paint stores in the late 60's & early 70's. I know this because a friend of mine bought it to put a new finish on her really old high back piano. The idea was to make it look antique. It really looked terrible, but she liked it. You didn't need to strip the wood, you just smeared this product on ... really ugly but it was fashional at the time.

  • @gwenm6582
    @gwenm6582 2 года назад +1

    Why would anyone paint that green? Thank you for taking it back to nearly what it would have looked new. Great job!!!!!

  • @ThomasLanges
    @ThomasLanges 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work 👍

  • @Tanya-f3n
    @Tanya-f3n Год назад

    wow wow wow, stunning.

  • @cunajo1
    @cunajo1 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work as always, Barry! I would love to see the new hardware once it's installed; perhaps over on your Instagram account?

  • @maryannecross4220
    @maryannecross4220 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful 👏👏👏🇬🇧

  • @icitlalistardust9060
    @icitlalistardust9060 2 года назад +1

    You tested the green paint and it had no lead…. But I am pretty sure the white paint under it was full of it : those lead paint are far more difficult to take of

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      I did mention that I tested both layers for that reason. I would have guessed the original layer on the bottom would have had lead, but no

    • @icitlalistardust9060
      @icitlalistardust9060 2 года назад +1

      @@MadCityModern - good for you… and sorry, I thought you only tested the upper layer. Nice work, btw, came out spectacular !

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      That's ok. Sometimes I'm not clear on the channel

  • @dawnschoeller788
    @dawnschoeller788 2 года назад +1

    Your pancakes will be fluffier if you stir them until just moistened. :-)

  • @bethbaker8457
    @bethbaker8457 Год назад

    Who keeps their brass spider in the fridge? LOL,I guess that's how they get into the strawberries!

  • @kallisteinbarge5656
    @kallisteinbarge5656 Год назад

    Your thumbnail made me laugh out loud
    😂😂 Who Did This?!? 😂😂

  • @debbieday52
    @debbieday52 2 года назад +1

    I think Mr. Edison would have loved the result.

  • @karenrittner9781
    @karenrittner9781 Год назад +1

    What time period would that be ?

  • @alykat1344
    @alykat1344 Год назад

    Hi. I'm new but I did want to say my grandfather had this same set in the green and it had those same drawer pulls. Meaning the ones that you bought them with. And that was the color that it came in. He had a tall and short dresser. And unless that's my grandfathers(it could be we only have one dresser now) that would make sense if I'm wrong on it being the right color and the original hardware. I'm from Illinois. It is possible that's my grandfathers dresser.

  • @jonathonbordeaux7930
    @jonathonbordeaux7930 2 года назад +1

    spider in lower right of fridge yo

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      First one to mention! Nice find. I tried to make it difficult this time

  • @cecoya
    @cecoya 2 года назад +90

    This dresser was screaming "please save me I am suffocating here" Thank you for stripping the green paint off of it. The wood grain was so beautiful to see under that stuff. You do such great work Barry. Have a wonderful day

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +4

      Wow. Thank you so much

    • @andicantu6490
      @andicantu6490 Год назад +1

      Thank for for the dresser’s history.

    • @colleenschiel4647
      @colleenschiel4647 8 месяцев назад +1

      Omg I loved this video. The wood you exposed looks so good. Your work is beautiful 😍

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 года назад +105

    A lovely transformation. I recognize that terrible finish. It looks like a diy finish popular in the 60s and 70s. It was purchased as an “antiquing kit.” It contained green, gold or antique white paint and a shade of brown glaze. Paint it, let it dry, brush the stain on and voilá! You had an antique! Truly horrible. I’m glad you removed everything. That poor dresser was suffocating!🌸

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +18

      Great feedback. I am learning so much from this. Thank you

    • @argusfleibeit1165
      @argusfleibeit1165 2 года назад +14

      @@MadCityModern Yes, my father did a lot of this around 1968-70. The line of paints and glaze he used offered avocado green, colonial blue, barn red, and mustard gold. He painted two Victorian style chairs and two tables from an "antique" store, and cut down the legs to make coffee tables, and did them in avocado. There was also a large heavy oak desk from the 1940s along with an oak desk chair, and a heavy oak rocker that he did in the barn red. And we had a secretary desk from my Grandmother that he did in the blue. Eventually my mom got tired of the green stuff and we repainted them with black enamel paint. My dad went on a real tear with the "antiquing".

    • @janbaer3241
      @janbaer3241 2 года назад +9

      There was also the 1970s fad of making furniture look like 'Spanish antiques.' Hit it with hammers/chains to give it dents, poke holes with an ice pick, and then stain it very dark.

    • @deborahmatatall
      @deborahmatatall 2 года назад +7

      @@janbaer3241 oh my gosh! I remember that! My parents had friends whose whole house was full of that stuff! Very depressing and heavy!🌸

    • @argusfleibeit1165
      @argusfleibeit1165 2 года назад +6

      @@janbaer3241 LOL, "distressing"-- Yes, my dad was doing that too, before the "antiquing". Fun times.

  • @audiomxr
    @audiomxr 2 года назад +47

    Worth the wait, Barry. I’m glad to see you have garnered sponsorship. Beautiful work!

  • @lenabbixby7409
    @lenabbixby7409 2 года назад +17

    I did not expect this dresser to turn out this goodlooking ! And you also served us a bit of history ( Edison )
    And I guess you are a great cook since you said some time ago that you live by yourself.
    I find that hard to believe , you seem to be a real catch, a "mother-in-law's dream" as we say here. Just kidding. Anyway, you make every video interestng. Love to watch them all.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      Haha. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this project. Barry

  • @tomwebber5094
    @tomwebber5094 2 года назад +10

    The wood furniture whisperer strikes again! What I see quite a bit of in the comments section of each of your videos is the folks thanking you for salvaging pieces of furniture that have been through the ringer. I'll add my voice to the choir. Thank you for finding and restoring these pieces. People really don't know what they have until they sell it for $5-$50 bucks and then see what they really had all along. You are truly an artist.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      Awesome feedback Tom. Thank you for this

  • @jd9351
    @jd9351 2 года назад +25

    The lines of this piece are so classic and lovely. They were obscured by that unattractive green. Thank you for sharing your work.

  • @pattyharrison6386
    @pattyharrison6386 2 года назад +11

    The valet tray made it back into the dresser❣️ I was afraid you might not keep it. I'm thrilled by the solid wood fronts on the drawers you don't find that very often do you?

  • @julieakinney4028
    @julieakinney4028 2 года назад +30

    I come for the restorations and your attention to detail. I stay for the humor. Today it was the extra whipped cream. So funny, yet necessary. Love watching your hard work and the amazing results you get. I also love your sly wit. Thank you for sharing both!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +5

      I really appreciate this

    • @DawnDavidson
      @DawnDavidson Год назад +1

      I laughed at the extra dollop of whipped cream, too!
      My mother refinished one of my dressers in this finish in the late 60’s. I remember it well! 😂 She did a lot of furniture painting. I think she repainted our kitchen table - a drop leaf - about 4 times during the 11 years we lived in Rochester NY! I clearly remember black, white, and red, at least. Fortunately, not everything she did was avocado green! She also painted a “headboard” on my wall in a “tole painting” style, with orange and yellow flowers, and green leaves. It was pretty nice, actually, for the time. I had very bad allergies as a kid, so she worked to keep things as dust free as possible, so painting the “headboard” was part of that.
      Thanks for sharing the lovely results of your restoration. I’m sure the dresser is sighing with relief!

  • @christinebrady6842
    @christinebrady6842 2 года назад +28

    I recognize that paint technique. It was a trend in the 1970s called "Antiquing." My mother painted several dressers in our house that way. One was a pretty blue, and two small ones in a much better shade of green than this one. BTW, I see you did finally put your lunch in that fridge; a deconstructed lunch, but still...

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +4

      Thank you for sharing this. I always love learning from others after I finish these projects

    • @ac1929
      @ac1929 2 года назад +2

      It was sold in the Sears catalog. I used the dutch blue color on my bedroom furniture when I was a teen in the 70's.

    • @annw1395
      @annw1395 2 года назад +3

      Yeah, in the 1970s, one relative "painted antiqued" over an heirloom mahogany desk. Tragic!

    • @celestewatson4874
      @celestewatson4874 2 года назад

      Yep! My dad did a bedroom set in this almost exactly. My FIL did a huge breakfront he'd built himself, also in green.

    • @rofree2470
      @rofree2470 2 года назад +2

      Yup! Mom "antiqued" everything. Then there was "tole painting" then there was" farmhouse distressed" now there's "chalk painting " 🤣😅😂

  • @danjoe22
    @danjoe22 2 года назад +20

    Great job! What a beautiful piece. That dresser seemed to have experienced the antiquing craze popular in the mid 60s. You really brought it back to life.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Joseph

    • @catherinekoch3735
      @catherinekoch3735 2 года назад +3

      The painting craze like that came back for a bit in the early 90's... I tried it. Never again.

  • @aaronandrews3059
    @aaronandrews3059 2 года назад +7

    A man after my own heart. I like a little pancake with my whipped cream. Yum! A total labor of love, but the results as stunning. Kudos to the person who painted that dresser. They did all the prep and steps so the paint wouldn't come off. The wood looks like either birch or maple. Best way to tell the differencr is the fingernail test. If it doesnt scratch its maple. Thanks again for another great video!

  • @janetd4862
    @janetd4862 2 года назад +6

    That green “antique” paint was awful…and so 1970s! Thank you for returning it to stained wood. I’m really not a fan of painted furniture, unless there’s just no other way to save it. Does anyone make the wooden “handles” like the picture showed that it originally had? I would think that if one such piece could be found, somebody with the right router bits could mill a few lengths of that configuration for you to keep on hand. (Yes, I know, money, money, money!) A millwork shop would probably have all the router bits, and could do it fairly inexpensively. Nice job, as always!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      I considered making new handles for this. It probably wouldn't be too difficult. Just time consuming

  • @lovingmayberry307
    @lovingmayberry307 2 года назад +4

    Hi Barry, love your videos! But i always have trouble hearing you!
    I know it's not my phone (or my hearing) as i have no problem hearing other videos.
    Anyone else experiencing this problem? 💙

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      I will continue to try and improve the volume

  • @audiomxr
    @audiomxr 2 года назад +6

    The extra squirt of whipping cream at the end made me laugh out loud!

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 2 года назад +7

    That extra squirt of whipped topping, genius humor! I loved the sponsor too, I’m thinking it would be a great gift for my son, who is probably about your age. I also loved the finish color you used on the dresser. Great work!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +3

      I was very pleased with this sponsor, Bespoke Post! I do my best to partner with companies that work with my brand. Thank you for the great feedback. Barry

  • @sergiothehandyman
    @sergiothehandyman 2 года назад +3

    Wow, awesome transformation! how long it took you from start to finish... The white paint didn't want to come out easy. How do you like that HF spray gun.. I have 2 that I never use it yet. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      It took me a few days for this one

  • @LoriM222
    @LoriM222 2 года назад +4

    I missed the Live but watched it just now and as usual, Barry it looks amazing!!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      I missed you in the premiere

    • @LoriM222
      @LoriM222 2 года назад +2

      @@MadCityModern Thank you, that's very kind.

  • @svetlanaziatnina1514
    @svetlanaziatnina1514 2 года назад +4

    Мне иногда кажется, что предыдущие владельцы старой мебели просто соревнуются в том, кто выкрасит в самый противный цвет... Это была царевна-лягушка, вы её избавили от злых чар :)

  • @freyja5653
    @freyja5653 2 года назад +7

    Absolutely beautiful job, it looks amazing. Love how you bring the beauty of the wood. Xx

  • @vickieburt2246
    @vickieburt2246 Год назад +2

    I am currently stripping this exact same finish off of a family dresser. My mom decided 60 years ago to "antique" this beautiful piece of furniture and I am trying to restore it to its former glory. I am having a lot of trouble getting the paint out of the ornate carving on the bottom. Do you have any suggestions? I know this video is from 9 months ago, but I hope you can still read it.. Thank You. (episode titled Man RESTORES Old Painted DRESSER) Love your work!

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl 2 года назад +7

    Ah Barry it's gorgeous. I absolutely love the tone of the wood. I love the little tray inside the drawer. Place for your coins, watch and keys. A simple thing but a thoughtful touch. Great job.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Hi Emer. People were asking for you in the Live chat

    • @bluecurlygirl
      @bluecurlygirl 2 года назад +1

      @@MadCityModern Aw. That's so sweet. I was sorry to have missed it. Schedule was all over the place today.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      I understand

  • @kathleenchalmers8234
    @kathleenchalmers8234 2 года назад +7

    Great as always Barry. The style is simple and great for a child’s room but i will admit I am more interested in it’s pedigree. How neat is it to have an Edison dresser. Stay safe and hugs from Canada

  • @ubermench3000
    @ubermench3000 2 года назад +3

    The final product looks great! You must have put a lot of muscle into it...

  • @mara.a.delosarcos
    @mara.a.delosarcos Год назад +2

    ¡Cuánto trabajo! Enhorabuena por el resultado tan maravilloso.

  • @ailsadixon408
    @ailsadixon408 2 года назад +8

    I love the colour! What a gorgeous job. Would be great to see this with wooden bar handles 🙂

  • @tammymartin7017
    @tammymartin7017 2 года назад +6

    Your videos are so relaxing to watch. I have to admit that I would LOVE to do what you do. I am disabled and unable to do it so I live vicariously through you. Superb job on the restoration! Beautiful piece!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      I'm really glad you are able to enjoy watching. Thank you for the encouragement

  • @debsmith2269
    @debsmith2269 2 года назад +8

    You put so much effort into your flips and it always pays off. This one was no exception. I love your videos; they're so interesting with all the added information plus the scenery and wildlife shots add a lovely aesthetic charm. My favourite today was the cloud with the sun behind it.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +7

      Thank you for mentioning all of this. It was such an amazing moment to witness the clouds in that moment, and then to be able to share it

  • @DrMrSmooth
    @DrMrSmooth 2 года назад +2

    Keep going mate . Nice content and restoration. You have support from my channel.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much. I tried looking for your channel

  • @gretchenthom4976
    @gretchenthom4976 2 года назад +3

    This piece was the victim of an old 70's trend called "antiquing". You bought it as a kit. My mom used it on a bunch of our furniture. The most popular color then was Avocado Green. 🤪

  • @1062ish
    @1062ish 2 года назад +2

    I spotted the spider, you crazy brass fiend 😂 always makes me laugh.. That painted finish was awful wasn't it. Loved the finished piece, alot of work but so worth it. Thanks again.

  • @fraserwrobb3075
    @fraserwrobb3075 2 года назад +5

    My mother painted the furniture in my childhood bedroom the same way, same green as well. New home in 1973, and several of our neighbors did the same faux graining techniques, always green! I still have my green bookcase at my cabin and it actually fits the decor pretty well!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      I love learning more about these trends

    • @dunnart100
      @dunnart100 2 года назад

      My dad and I built my high school study desk in the mid 70s and we painted it with a similar. but not as dramatic paint job. It was painted green and then black paint was wiped on using a sponge to give the fake grain effect. The black paint and sponge was sold as a kit. The desk is still being used for storage in my home office.

  • @hally.pimenta
    @hally.pimenta 2 года назад +4

    Várias moedas de Reais brasileiro na gaveta. Você faz um lindo trabalho de restauração! Parabéns e continue com o ótimo trabalho!

  • @teresacunningham7975
    @teresacunningham7975 2 года назад +2

    Great job. I actually own the chifforobe. I bought it from a neighbor for $5 for my daughter's nursery. It's been through several transformations. Interesting to know it's maker. Also interesting, how did it get to Texas. I guess there were distributors in other states.

  • @Sara-e-1984
    @Sara-e-1984 2 года назад +3

    Your makeover was fantastic! Do you still pinpoint your followers’ country on map? I just wanted to let you know I enjoy your amazing talent from Iran🇮🇷

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      I don't anymore. Too many pins : ) thank you so much for the support from Iran. Barry

  • @janinemcmahon218
    @janinemcmahon218 2 года назад +2

    The hardware looked heavy so close together. Maybe moving the pulls further out would have saved your buying new pieces. I know it’s a pain to fill and match to the wood grain

  • @patriciamoody3137
    @patriciamoody3137 2 года назад +7

    The medium walnut color stain lacquer looks beautiful on that dresser! So impressed at how hard you worked on removing the layers of paint and finish. Nice job, Barry.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for the great feedback. I wasn't sure if this color was going to work

    • @elizabethcarnley5943
      @elizabethcarnley5943 2 года назад

      I absolutely agree! The stain was a perfect choice for this chest of drawers! 😍 I was blown away by the outcome. Great job Barry! You never disappoint!!

  • @salvadornally
    @salvadornally 2 года назад +2

    Having a little pan cake with your whipped cream. Was the spider hidden in the whipped cream? I like your new finishing techniques

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      Hahaha. Yes. The spider was actually in the fridge

  • @animallewis1
    @animallewis1 2 года назад +3

    Sorry if you have addressed this before in the past but how come you begin with the scraper doing a small section then move on to paint stripper? Are you checking for something before you use the stripper or another reason?

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +3

      That's ok. I usually start with the scrapers to see how easy the finishes can be removed. I move on to the paint stripper If the finishes are too difficult to remove. Sometimes I use both methods on furniture pieces. Great question

    • @animallewis1
      @animallewis1 2 года назад +1

      @@MadCityModern okay perfect thank you for clarifying, great relaxing video as always

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      Of course

  • @VintageAndPainted
    @VintageAndPainted 2 года назад +1

    Barry this piece is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing.
    Also 😆 loved the extra added whipped cream on your pancakes 😂

  • @ednaalegria8710
    @ednaalegria8710 2 года назад +6

    Thomas Edison!! History is amazing, what a great story ( Barry: “yes, I have an old connection to Edison, yes, Thomas Edison “). Love your story telling, and how you lovingly restore the pieces you find. Surprisingly, watching you scrape paint using different tools and methods is quite soothing. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful work.

  • @katetaggart4895
    @katetaggart4895 2 года назад +2

    Ok that much whipped cream on pancakes----man after my own heart! I will get to my outrage post in a bit

  • @leehirschman473
    @leehirschman473 2 года назад +3

    Good job Barry. Turned out good. I would like to see the new hardware you decide to put on it. So, how long did it take you from start to finish? Thank you, Cindy

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      I don't keep track of the time. Usually I just spend a few days on each piece

  • @LourdesGzz
    @LourdesGzz 2 года назад +2

    It's so amazing what you do, i wish i could send you 3 pieces i own that belonged to my grandparents but I live in Monterrey Mexico 🇲🇽 cheers

  • @spikeo12
    @spikeo12 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for another great video. Just the inspiration I needed to go back to working on the mahogany pembroke table I started refinishing last month

  • @brotherandrew3393
    @brotherandrew3393 2 года назад +2

    So satisfying to see this ugly green color with fake wood grain and the white primer disappearing and the true wood being revealed.

  • @godsgreenacreshomestead708
    @godsgreenacreshomestead708 2 года назад +5

    Well done again Barry! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I used to do a lot of projects from garage sales and curbside discards. Might be doing some small things again in my retirement (if the arthritis will cooperate) for my new off grid home. Many blessings, Texas Deb 😁

  • @paulcarlachapman628
    @paulcarlachapman628 2 года назад +4

    The green finish looks very much like a fad finish from the late 60s and 70s called "antiqueing". And the green is right in line with one of the popular colors used in the process. That may not be what was intended, but it's quite similar. A lot of good furniture was ruined doing that. I really like what you've done here, Barry. Getting that green off lets the wood come out to play and it looks so much better! Thank you for sharing another great project!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад

      Excellent feedback. Thank you for sharing this. Barry

  • @GeorgeWTush
    @GeorgeWTush 2 года назад +3

    Ha! Even his hand mixer is vintage.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +2

      GOOD EYE! That was one of my favorite parts.

    • @GeorgeWTush
      @GeorgeWTush 2 года назад

      Thank you. I know just what to look at.@@MadCityModern

  • @timbattle4035
    @timbattle4035 2 года назад +2

    Quick question Barry. What steps do you take if you do find paint that has lead in it?

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Either cover over it with primer and paint or wear a proper respirator while removing The biggest risk is inhaling the dust particles caused by sanding. Great question

  • @tiffanytrippeer5401
    @tiffanytrippeer5401 2 года назад +6

    As always, love the work you do ☺️. I know you also restorations on other types of furniture and curious if you know anything about 1950’s-60’s kitchen tables that had the chrome around the sides and Formica on top? I have a table that belonged to my grandparents and trying to find the best way to restore it and if you had any suggestions they’d be much appreciated. If not, that’s ok too. 😊

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +3

      Most of those were plated, so try using a metal polish gently. Let me know how this goes

    • @tiffanytrippeer5401
      @tiffanytrippeer5401 2 года назад

      @@MadCityModern Thank you. I’ve never try restoring furniture before and because this belonged to my grandparents, I don’t want to mess it up and I’ll let you know how it goes 😌

  • @redrufus444
    @redrufus444 2 года назад +2

    Put the life back in this piece/Outstanding....

  • @elianaisealves
    @elianaisealves 2 года назад +3

    What a night to day flip! I would never look into the green one, but the end one is gorgeous 😍 ✨️. Once more, a beautiful job Barry. Ty for sharing. Kisses from Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Eliana. I appreciate your support from the beautiful country of Portugal. Barry

  • @jonap5740
    @jonap5740 Год назад +1

    Just subscribed! Love the combination of humour and lessons. You have such a lovely assortment of tools! Wonderful work on the dresser! I agree with your assessment about the handles. Not great here, but worth a try.

  • @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303
    @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303 2 года назад +4

    Congratulations on the sponsorship! I must say, I really do love the colour of the finish, it has such a beautiful glow to it!!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +3

      Thank you. I am very pleased with this sponsor, Bespoke Post

  • @marcusott2973
    @marcusott2973 2 года назад +2

    Much awaited much appreciated excellent as always.

  • @candelasresanocrespo7032
    @candelasresanocrespo7032 2 года назад +3

    El decapado a resultado ser un trabajo muy duro, pero el resultado es tan bonito que, casi, se olvida. Felicidades, está fantástico.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Wow! Thank you. Did I see you in the premiere?

  • @carguy4658
    @carguy4658 2 года назад +2

    Vive la différence! Manifique, manifique! Oncore, oncore!
    A lot of work, but IMVH&MO, the beautiful wood long hiding under that Avocado Squash Mash mix, was worth the effort.

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Love the choice of words!

    • @carguy4658
      @carguy4658 2 года назад +1

      @@MadCityModern, While stationed in Belgium ... 😲 ... I actually ate something that color. 🙁

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha

  • @Texastimbo
    @Texastimbo 2 года назад +3

    This turned out so nice Barry. Can’t wait to see your next project!

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 Год назад +1

    Yeah wow! Green was not a good paint choice 🤢 But you saved it. How beautiful 👍🏼

  • @manelapires8856
    @manelapires8856 2 года назад +3

    Hello Barry, here I am seeing your lovely work 🤩🌷

  • @ginnashupper725
    @ginnashupper725 Год назад +1

    Beautiful job! I enjoy hearing the backstories on the pieces you refurbish🤠

  • @piglettowood5476
    @piglettowood5476 2 года назад +3

    Hi Barry, Another lovely restoration.. The colour of the stain/glaze is beautiful…I agree with you about the hardware the mismatch isn’t right..I am sure when you change them it will elevate the piece

  • @happycatt1316
    @happycatt1316 2 года назад +2

    That green paint looked like soggy lettuce!!!

  • @lorrainewhitlock5377
    @lorrainewhitlock5377 2 года назад +3

    Hi Barry! I love your work because you always do an impeccable job. It was really nice to see the wood that you exposed from under that paint. Regards from Colorado

  • @patriciahatton8292
    @patriciahatton8292 Год назад +1

    Beautiful chest but I think you should have just made the wooden handles as shown on the original pictures!

  • @clairemillette4645
    @clairemillette4645 Год назад +1

    Miam miam pancake i like ❤very nice job Barry p.s ce n'est vraiment pas le même meuble plein de peinture très beau travail jaime bcp 👍👍👍🥰

  • @stevenmiller4254
    @stevenmiller4254 2 года назад +8

    Wow! Quite the transformation on this piece. That green paint was hiding what appears to be birch wood. I also learned some Wisconsin furniture manufacturers history here. Another beautiful finish restoration Barry!