I truly appreciate that you are motivated to reduce landfill waste. Not everyone can bring back the beauty of a piece like this but I thank you for perfecting the art. You and @salvagedbykscott are my heroes.
I agree wholeheartedly... I wasn't too impressed with the original design of the piece but was curious to see what you could do with it... the result was outstanding.
I praise and applaud you on your ethics. We are a wasteful society and it is shameful what we throw away. To salvage and upcycle is the way forward. Less waste to pollute our treasured environment. You are leading the way Angie in a most tasteful and professional way. Congratulations! That is another stunning piece. xx
Angie this has your name/style written all over it! I never tire of your rescuing these old pieces... and making them more beautiful than they ever were. Thoroughly enjoyable! Thank you.
I can hear beautiful sounds of joy and adulation being emitted from this outstanding piece of furniture. It’s so glad someone saved it and thank goodness it was you!
Really loved this one Angie! The dresser was already gorgeous with the unique pulls and the cool inset design on the drawers, you brought this baby back to LIFE! 🙌🏾Thanks for another great video, I always learn so much!💚💚💚
Joy to tell you, Angie, this is my favourite RUclips restoration to date! You made all the right choices making the grain all that it could be and then some. I was sceptical but the blackened hardware created visual harmony with the inlaid lines [also in black] and visually deepened the darkest of the walnut tones. You actually gave this piece character it hadn't yet shown - while many 'makeovers' often erase patina and character. Big hug to you.
Sanding gets to me, and it's nice to know I'm not the only one. Great advice about thoroughly checking for insects before loading it to bring to shop. I love your attention to detail! Very, very nice work-you certainly resurrected it for many more years.
Wow! Stunning! I love the black hardware. It really pops against the detail on the drawer face. Also, the lightning was so intense! Very cool to see how it lit up the yard as if it was daytime for a split second. Wishing you & yours safety & good health! 😊
Beautiful work, Angie, as always. I managed to refinish our old pine coffee table, and was inspired by your aesthetic. It turned out beautifully, I am very happy with it, and grateful, as ever, that you share your artistry with us. Thank you.
Angie, great job as ever. You are so detail oriented and I love that. You are one of the best furniture restorers on RUclips, in my opinion. Thank you for sharing!!❤️
Stunning result. Before finding your channel, I would have never thought pieces like this were worth refinishing because the factory finish covered up the beauty that was hidden underneath.
Wood is precious, all the more when we see the wildfires. We realise it. So it is a real good thing to repair, renovate and restore wood furniture first when we can. Less expensive and with a little creativity, it is easy to find a new life to the furniture. We all have these treasures in our homes. Here, very good results. Bravo 👍🏻🌹
Hello, Angie. I'm writing from Brazil to tell you how inspiring your work is! I usually watch your videos on Sunday nights because I feel it's a somewhat sad time of the week (I can't explain why), and by the end, I always have a smile on my face. I hope you stay safe from the wildfires. We also face significant environmental issues here, so I understand your concern. Big hug, dear. Thank you for sharing your talent. Denise
The graining on this is stunning. It wasn’t really visible prior to your work. It looked parched and washed out. Now it’s the show stopper. Beautiful work as usual. You have such patience!!
Glad you went with black hardware! I would love to see the faces of former owners (of any of your projects) with before + after pictures. Many thanks for the final run down on the products you have used.
As for the sound of scrapping…I was gritting my teeth as I watched you…thank you for not having that sound as part of your video! ❤ beautiful work as always!
I love thunderstorms!!! The lightning is like nature's fireworks. Its a good thing there was rain, otherwise that lightning could have made the wildfires worse.
Angie, I have watched your channel since the first episode! I’ve never left you a comment before , but always shoot you a 👍 I feel so compelled to say how proud I am in how much you have grown along with your channel. You have become so proficient with explaining things and I love that you share tips and tricks as so many others like to keep secrets to themselves. I’m 61 and really enjoyed my years refinishing furniture as I hate to see stuff end up in a landfill when all it needs is some tlc and elbow grease. Cudo’s to you kid, your practically perfect in every way. OBTW, I too am an artist and quilter and I would love to send a quilt your way if your interested. Color, plz❤ Carolyn, aka Corabelle
As always the piece turned out to be impressive and the presentation informative. But I also want to say that the thunderstorm was so beautiful. I know what peace and relief a thunderstorm brings when rain is badly needed. Lovely.
Oh my goodness! Quilting is serious stuff- I’m absolutely fascinated by how they all come together. It’s so much work!! I definitely wouldn’t say no to a beautiful quilt! ❤️❤️ Thank you for the kind words- I love looking back actually at my earlier ones because I myself see so many differences in comparison with current ones. I love the journey and hope to keep improving!
Angie, thank you so much for your videos! Most of my furniture came from the side of the road and I've been using your ideas as inspiration as I fix each one up to create a cohesive gothic home. About a year ago I pulled a really pretty ornate (think ball-claw style feet) side table from the dumpster that someone had already painted all glossy black. The paint hadn't cured properly so it was a little gummy on top but I figured I could redo the top when I had time. I thought, since it was painted this way, that it was a cheap piece made to resemble something fancier, which was fine with me. Anyway, a couple weeks ago I finally got a scraper to start getting through the paint, and because of your videos, I quickly realized I was seeing veneer under there with the grains going different directions! I remembered what you've said about being careful about veneer and figured "well if someone painted it, it's probably ruined somehow, but I want to see first" - so I put away the scraper and spent hours sanding carefully by hand. The tabletop is walnut veneer in a starburst style design with an inlaid circle in cherry veneer, and it's basically perfect!!! I'm so glad I didn't blast through this! I researched both woods and learned the cherry will darken beautifully, so I'm going to forego staining altogether and use Odie's oil on the top, leaving the legs black to match the rest of my decor. I'm so happy. Thank you so much for your videos!! I definitely would have unknowingly missed out on this gorgeous veneer otherwise.
Oh wow Crystal!! What an incredible find!!! Kudos to you for taking your time and finding out what you had, I bet it's gorgeous. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your find with me! 😀
Love the after! Good choices. Your flips have a quality that is unmatched with most of the others; your attention to detail and refurbishing all of the piece, not just the outer surface, makes a difference. Thk u for sharing your process.
I crochet. I love all the different tecniques that my works outstanding. I buy really great yarns, all natural fibers. I use a lot of time. Sometimes even months on a piece of work. It's my hobby and I love it. And then people over and over ask how long did it take. They get a kick out of my answer! But I happily provide them with thst kick! It's a great pleasure to watch you work and listening to your words. And NOT listening to a scraber! Thank you 😃
A magnificent job, they have restored this piece of furniture respecting the wood. I am tired of seeing wonderful furniture painted and losing all the charm and nobility of the wood. Congratulations!
Some things should definitely be restored. But much like modern day designers, olden day designers sometimes got things wrong. Or the items were not taken care of properly and are destroyed. Or just aren’t practical anymore and end up in landfills. Being useful, for me, sometimes trumps being fully restored. So I consider each piece individually, rather than the idea that every single piece of mediocre furniture needs restoration.
Angie girl, you know you are my favorite furniture artist !! I've said in the past that MCM isnt my favorite style, however, when you are finished restoring these pieces, i am close to being a convert. I grew up in the 60s and 70s with furniture like this and it was ugly and dull. When you are finished, these pieces are rich, warm and beautiful. This was another wonderful transformation and I'm glad you went with the black hardware, its a perfect contrast with the tone of the wood. I'm so glad you and your family and animals are safe. 😊❤😊❤
Watching you do the grain touch-up is magic to me. You are amazingly skilled and talented in the way you restore these pieces. I’m glad you are all safe from the fires and the rain is very good news.🌸
We are definitely incredibly grateful for the rain, likely more than some of us ever have been. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching Deborah! ❤️
Angie! Couldn't you just hear the dresser saying S-C-H-L-U-R-P when you gave it a much needed drink? 😋The black gives the piece a cohesive look that is quite handsome! Love it! 🥰
I love it, it is gorgeous! Black was definitely the right call! You are amazingly talented, I love watching and listening and learning why and how you do repairs. Thanks for great content and saving these pieces from the trash
Another beautiful restoration. The piece turned out more reddish than I expected; it reminded me of that cherry colonial dresser you finished with Odie's Oil -- one of my favorite transformations of yours. The black hardware looks really good against that tone. Also, the video of the thunderstorm was outstanding. So much lightning! I'm glad the rains have helped lessen some of the fire risk.
This looks so good! And the handles in black looks much better, more modern. Love that you pointed out how much furniture is thrown out. We need a big change in all countries, we can't throw away stuff like we now are doing. Love your videos.
I agree with you completely Emma! We need to do more to preserve the resources we've already used and stop acting like there's a bottomless reserve of them. Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
So, so beautiful! I admit to being pleasantly surprised how much I like the black hardware, it really is perfect. (My space-saving heart is still screaming about those drawers, though. Why the heck would anyone waste that space?!) Thanks for the wonderful video, as always!
Good tip Angie! Bed bugs are devastating and can even live in wooden furniture. I always think of the BBT episode where the guys grabbed a red upholstered chair off the sidewalk and it had a RAT living in it! The results are gorgeous!
What a dramatic improvement to the dresser! Loved what you did with the whole piece, even the hardware. Glad that you are all safe, that video of the lightning and thunder was amazing. Take good care.
I am with you all the way Angie. The black gives that piece an updated look while keeping all the things we love about MCM furniture. Another hone run!
It wasn’t obvious before, but once you refinished it, the veneer on the drawers have a continuous grain pattern that start at the center and radiates out. It looks stunning now. Great job!
You give so much pleasure doing your restorations. It is a privilege to watch an artisan at work. You make it look so easy - the mark of a true craftsman. Thanks and greetings from Melbourne Australia.
Hi Angie!! It’s been a while since I’ve watched your channel. Had some awful health challenges this first half of the year, but I’m definitely on the mend! And I’m so so happy I got to watch you in action again! Watching you color out those stains in the top was absolutely magical! You ARE a TRUE MASTER! And I’m just so in awe of you! Gorgeous gorgeous turnout once again! To me, you are a the best!! Love you girl!❤️😍❤️😍
Thank you Angie! I learn so much from you with every video! I just restored two mid-century dressers and can see all of my mistakes but my client loves them and I know how to improve next time. You’re awesome, kind, smart and an excellent teacher. Please keep sharing your gifts!😊
I started watching this channel a little over a year ago. I get content fatigue easily, usually, but I have not grown tired of this channel at all. Moreover, you have shown me reasons to love mid century furniture. I'm usually a French provincial and art deco gal. Love this channel and the soothing way you present it, I'll be here as long as you have stuff to show!
My jaw actually dropped at the reveal. This. Is. GORGEOUS. You worked some amazing magic to give this ugly duckling such a beautiful dark makeover! The wood looks nourished and healthy instead of dry and worn out, and the black hardware is the perfect touch. Great job! Very glad to hear the wildfires are beginning to back down. We had smoke from the Quebec fires and also some local wildfires in New Jersey last week and it was really bad. Hoping the fires are eventually completely contained and you all stay safe
I'm so glad the voting ended for black hardware because in my head, seeing the piece now, those sharp black lines were begging for it. This is a rockstar drawer - no gold hardware would be as nice and fitting, and it also went great with the warm tone of the veneer. Great job!!
Black was definitely the right call for the hardware and it helps bring attention to the black detailing on the drawers. What a stunning piece! Thanks for the light show -- I love a good thunderstorm!
This peece made me smile, it is absolutely gorgeos. I'm with you on the black handles, love it. I think that the former owners wouldn't have thrown this out if they had known it could look this fabulous.
Still watching your amazing transformations, Angie….but usually everyone else has said most of the things I wanted to say (and could bore you to tears?!)….This latest one, however, just had to say something….An intriguing find , and construction, as you said… and I loved the style of it and the hardware and the lined pattern on the front too…and it was a Walnut veneer ❤️❤️….So glad you saw it…saved it….and made it desirable again…Your trademark meticulous care and understanding of all of the problems and processes needed …are fascinating to me…every time !👍👍….When you showed to two colour comparison s,near the end..I was leaning towards the lighter original, to be honest….But forgot just how completely rich and stunning, Walnut IS !!!…( and the black hardware was totally right…of course). A Complete Beauty of a Piece of Furniture!!!👏❤️…So rich and wonderful wood grain… and elegant again…Thank you for saving it…Angie, and Lucky people who get to have it in their life 👌👌…Sue (UK)🇬🇧…PS the terrible wildfires…and dreadful consequences for humans,wildlife and Nature …was heartbreaking to see and was widely reported over here…Thank Goodness for the Rains..when they came…But huge cost for so many lives of all kinds 🙏🙏🙏…🇨🇦❤️
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment! I really appreciate your kind words - I don't remember ever being so glad to see the rain! 🌧
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OMG! Ang!!! This piece is pure magic. You are a true artist.🎉❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
I so 100% agree! Just amazing workmanship 😊😊😊
Agree. Love this one
You are the best of them all greetings from sweden
This ended up as one of the most amazing flips. The black looks so good with the warm walnut.
Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
Doesn’t it? Perfect!
Love the black...didn't think i would on a mid-century piece
My thoughts exactly , brilliant result as always.
The black hardware was just the right choice. Thank you for saving this piece, transforming and upgrading it.
You're very welcome! 😊
I truly appreciate that you are motivated to reduce landfill waste. Not everyone can bring back the beauty of a piece like this but I thank you for perfecting the art. You and @salvagedbykscott are my heroes.
Wow, thank you so much! I'm in excellent company there, Katie is amazing! ❤️
I agree wholeheartedly... I wasn't too impressed with the original design of the piece but was curious to see what you could do with it... the result was outstanding.
And, yes, Katie is so talented and wonderful to learn from and to watch!
I praise and applaud you on your ethics. We are a wasteful society and it is shameful what we throw away. To salvage and upcycle is the way forward. Less waste to pollute our treasured environment. You are leading the way Angie in a most tasteful and professional way. Congratulations! That is another stunning piece. xx
YES!! Id like to frame this comment Lyndsey! Thank you so much for saying all the things! You nailed it.
Angie this has your name/style written all over it! I never tire of your rescuing these old pieces... and making them more beautiful than they ever were. Thoroughly enjoyable! Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
You’re quite literally a magician. I looked away for two seconds and turned back to see the wood go from dusty to that beautiful, healthy wood look.
Thanks so much!
I can hear beautiful sounds of joy and adulation being emitted from this outstanding piece of furniture. It’s so glad someone saved it and thank goodness it was you!
Awe, thanks so much Marilyn! ❤️
You are really gifted with those markers ! You delivered another fantastic piece !! ❤
Thank you Bobby! I'm so glad you like it! 😀
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery I do, your attention to the little details is pretty awesome ~
She really is. Those rings just disappeared.
It never ceases to amaze me how much depth of colour you get with Odies Oil. Painting the hardware black was a great idea.
Thank you kindly!
Really loved this one Angie! The dresser was already gorgeous with the unique pulls and the cool inset design on the drawers, you brought this baby back to LIFE! 🙌🏾Thanks for another great video, I always learn so much!💚💚💚
You're so welcome! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Joy to tell you, Angie, this is my favourite RUclips restoration to date! You made all the right choices making the grain all that it could be and then some. I was sceptical but the blackened hardware created visual harmony with the inlaid lines [also in black] and visually deepened the darkest of the walnut tones. You actually gave this piece character it hadn't yet shown - while many 'makeovers' often erase patina and character. Big hug to you.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
You have worked your magic Angie, the dresser is so so beautiful. The standard of your work is second to none xx
Thanks so much Freyja!
This dresser looks fabulous!!! I love that you kept the original drawer pulls, they do look better in black!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you very much!
Sanding gets to me, and it's nice to know I'm not the only one. Great advice about thoroughly checking for insects before loading it to bring to shop. I love your attention to detail! Very, very nice work-you certainly resurrected it for many more years.
You're definitely not the only one Andy! Thank you so much for watching!
Not only are you a furniture artist, but you are an amazing teacher! Brilliant!
I'm so glad you're enjoying my content Jennifer! Thanks so much for watching!
That’s my favorite part too: Angie’s Finishing School!!
Wow! Stunning! I love the black hardware. It really pops against the detail on the drawer face.
Also, the lightning was so intense! Very cool to see how it lit up the yard as if it was daytime for a split second. Wishing you & yours safety & good health! 😊
Thank you so much Alisa!
What you do with those markers is ACTUAL magic! Love watching your work!
I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching! 😀
Love the black. Finish looks so much warmer.
Thank you so much!
The after is so lovely and rich. The black hardware grounds the wood color and looks elegant and subtle. Beautiful work!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful work, Angie, as always. I managed to refinish our old pine coffee table, and was inspired by your aesthetic. It turned out beautifully, I am very happy with it, and grateful, as ever, that you share your artistry with us. Thank you.
You're so welcome! I bet the coffee table turned out phenomenal. Thank you so much for watching!
Angie, great job as ever. You are so detail oriented and I love that. You are one of the best furniture restorers on RUclips, in my opinion. Thank you for sharing!!❤️
You are so welcome!
Your patience and attention to detail is amazing! The black hardware definitely elevated the piece!!
Thank you so much!
WOW ! That piece NEVER looked that good! Amazing restoration !! Glad you are safe and what a cool light show from Mother Nature 😉
Thank you very much!
Oh yeah that black hardware is win 🏆 gorgeous transformation!
Loved the thunder storm footage as well thanks for sharing.
You're most welcome!
This piece is gorgeous. The black hardware sets it off perfectly.
Thank you very much! 😀
Stunning result. Before finding your channel, I would have never thought pieces like this were worth refinishing because the factory finish covered up the beauty that was hidden underneath.
I'm so glad I could help show you Linda! Thank you so much for watching!
Wood is precious, all the more when we see the wildfires. We realise it. So it is a real good thing to repair, renovate and restore wood furniture first when we can. Less expensive and with a little creativity, it is easy to find a new life to the furniture. We all have these treasures in our homes. Here, very good results. Bravo 👍🏻🌹
Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
The black's a winner - another amazing flip!
Thank you so much Doree! 🙂
You never fail to amaze!
Awe, thanks Katie!! ❤️❤️
Hello, Angie. I'm writing from Brazil to tell you how inspiring your work is! I usually watch your videos on Sunday nights because I feel it's a somewhat sad time of the week (I can't explain why), and by the end, I always have a smile on my face. I hope you stay safe from the wildfires. We also face significant environmental issues here, so I understand your concern. Big hug, dear. Thank you for sharing your talent. Denise
Prayers 2 U + Ur people.
You're so welcome Denise. I hope you're safe? We've had some rain so our fires are now under control thankfully.
The graining on this is stunning. It wasn’t really visible prior to your work. It looked parched and washed out. Now it’s the show stopper. Beautiful work as usual. You have such patience!!
Thanks so much Barb! 🙂
Beautiful job! I absolutely love watching your channel. I have the utmost respect for your attention to detail. Truly an artist
Thank you so much 😀
Glad you went with black hardware! I would love to see the faces of former owners (of any of your projects) with before + after pictures.
Many thanks for the final run down on the products you have used.
Thank you so much for watching!
The black on the red is fabulous! Definitely the right choice. 🎉❤
Thank you so much!
ANOTHER BRILLIANT SAVE!! Absolutely stunning and yes, the black pulls were the perfect choice! 🤩
I love them too! Thanks as always Amber. 🙂
This flip is a masterpiece. You are a true craftsman. You made all of the right choices in color and finishes. Black hardware looks superb.
Wow Sybil, thank you so much!
Your knowledge, effort and artistry is incomparable!! Always look forward to seeing your vision turn to reality. Amazing, as always!!!!
Thank you very much! 😀
Black handwear definitely takes it up a notch or two 🤩
Thank you so much for watching!
WOW! I love the sound of a thundering rainstorm.
Another beautiful piece Angie! Fantastic save from the dumpster!😊
Thank you very much! 🙂
The storm video was amazing. I think you really took this piece to the next level. The finished piece looks more like mahogany than walnut.
Thanks so much for watching!
As for the sound of scrapping…I was gritting my teeth as I watched you…thank you for not having that sound as part of your video! ❤ beautiful work as always!
You're so welcome!! Some people enjoy it, but I am not one of them. 🙂
I love thunderstorms!!! The lightning is like nature's fireworks. Its a good thing there was rain, otherwise that lightning could have made the wildfires worse.
That was my fear during the storm, that we'd get strikes that would start more fires. That's the last thing we need! Thanks so much for watching!
Love the new look and the black hardware looks sooo good!! You’re amazing Angie! 🥰🥰🥰
Awe, thank you Kim!
Angie,
I have watched your channel since the first episode! I’ve never left you a comment before , but always shoot you a 👍 I feel so compelled to say how proud I am in how much you have grown along with your channel. You have become so proficient with explaining things and I love that you share tips and tricks as so many others like to keep secrets to themselves. I’m 61 and really enjoyed my years refinishing furniture as I hate to see stuff end up in a landfill when all it needs is some tlc and elbow grease. Cudo’s to you kid, your practically perfect in every way. OBTW, I too am an artist and quilter and I would love to send a quilt your way if your interested. Color, plz❤
Carolyn, aka Corabelle
As always the piece turned out to be impressive and the presentation informative. But I also want to say that the thunderstorm was so beautiful. I know what peace and relief a thunderstorm brings when rain is badly needed. Lovely.
Oh my goodness! Quilting is serious stuff- I’m absolutely fascinated by how they all
come together. It’s so much work!! I definitely wouldn’t say no to a beautiful quilt! ❤️❤️ Thank you for the kind words- I love looking back actually at my earlier ones because I myself see so many differences in comparison with current ones. I love the journey and hope to keep improving!
Love the black handles. Went perfect with the dark lines in the drawers. You are truly an artist. 😍❤️
Many thanks Jodi!
The black hardware is perfect with that dark line design carved into the wood, and the Odie's oil finish is gorgeous!
Yay! I'm so glad you like how it turned out! Thanks so much for watching!
Angie, thank you so much for your videos! Most of my furniture came from the side of the road and I've been using your ideas as inspiration as I fix each one up to create a cohesive gothic home. About a year ago I pulled a really pretty ornate (think ball-claw style feet) side table from the dumpster that someone had already painted all glossy black. The paint hadn't cured properly so it was a little gummy on top but I figured I could redo the top when I had time. I thought, since it was painted this way, that it was a cheap piece made to resemble something fancier, which was fine with me.
Anyway, a couple weeks ago I finally got a scraper to start getting through the paint, and because of your videos, I quickly realized I was seeing veneer under there with the grains going different directions! I remembered what you've said about being careful about veneer and figured "well if someone painted it, it's probably ruined somehow, but I want to see first" - so I put away the scraper and spent hours sanding carefully by hand.
The tabletop is walnut veneer in a starburst style design with an inlaid circle in cherry veneer, and it's basically perfect!!! I'm so glad I didn't blast through this! I researched both woods and learned the cherry will darken beautifully, so I'm going to forego staining altogether and use Odie's oil on the top, leaving the legs black to match the rest of my decor. I'm so happy.
Thank you so much for your videos!! I definitely would have unknowingly missed out on this gorgeous veneer otherwise.
Oh wow Crystal!! What an incredible find!!! Kudos to you for taking your time and finding out what you had, I bet it's gorgeous. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your find with me! 😀
The black hardware is perfect!
Thank you so much!
Love the after! Good choices. Your flips have a quality that is unmatched with most of the others; your attention to detail and refurbishing all of the piece, not just the outer surface, makes a difference. Thk u for sharing your process.
Thank YOU for watching! I'm so glad you like how it turned out. 🙂
Be proud of that grey hair! It was earned, and is a badge of wisdom!
Haha thank you! 😊
I crochet. I love all the different tecniques that my works outstanding. I buy really great yarns, all natural fibers. I use a lot of time. Sometimes even months on a piece of work. It's my hobby and I love it. And then people over and over ask how long did it take. They get a kick out of my answer! But I happily provide them with thst kick!
It's a great pleasure to watch you work and listening to your words. And NOT listening to a scraber! Thank you 😃
You're very welcome!
Oh it’s stunning. Definitely the black hardware was the right choice.
Thank you kindly!
A magnificent job, they have restored this piece of furniture respecting the wood. I am tired of seeing wonderful furniture painted and losing all the charm and nobility of the wood. Congratulations!
Some things should definitely be restored. But much like modern day designers, olden day designers sometimes got things wrong. Or the items were not taken care of properly and are destroyed. Or just aren’t practical anymore and end up in landfills. Being useful, for me, sometimes trumps being fully restored. So I consider each piece individually, rather than the idea that every single piece of mediocre furniture needs restoration.
Angie girl, you know you are my favorite furniture artist !! I've said in the past that MCM isnt my favorite style, however, when you are finished restoring these pieces, i am close to being a convert. I grew up in the 60s and 70s with furniture like this and it was ugly and dull. When you are finished, these pieces are rich, warm and beautiful. This was another wonderful transformation and I'm glad you went with the black hardware, its a perfect contrast with the tone of the wood. I'm so glad you and your family and animals are safe. 😊❤😊❤
Thank you so much for such an amazing comment Kim. I really appreciate that!
Watching you do the grain touch-up is magic to me. You are amazingly skilled and talented in the way you restore these pieces. I’m glad you are all safe from the fires and the rain is very good news.🌸
We are definitely incredibly grateful for the rain, likely more than some of us ever have been. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching Deborah! ❤️
Angie! Couldn't you just hear the dresser saying S-C-H-L-U-R-P when you gave it a much needed drink? 😋The black gives the piece a cohesive look that is quite handsome! Love it! 🥰
Yesssss!! Thank you so much! ❤️
I would not have thought black, but it was a great choice. Great work as usual!
Thank you so much!
Black for the WIN!❤ great decision 😊
Thank you so much for the feedback! Much appreciated!
I love it, it is gorgeous! Black was definitely the right call! You are amazingly talented, I love watching and listening and learning why and how you do repairs. Thanks for great content and saving these pieces from the trash
You're so welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying my pieces!
Another beautiful restoration. The piece turned out more reddish than I expected; it reminded me of that cherry colonial dresser you finished with Odie's Oil -- one of my favorite transformations of yours. The black hardware looks really good against that tone. Also, the video of the thunderstorm was outstanding. So much lightning! I'm glad the rains have helped lessen some of the fire risk.
Many thanks Sarah!
This looks so good! And the handles in black looks much better, more modern. Love that you pointed out how much furniture is thrown out. We need a big change in all countries, we can't throw away stuff like we now are doing. Love your videos.
I agree with you completely Emma! We need to do more to preserve the resources we've already used and stop acting like there's a bottomless reserve of them. Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
WOW! I love the black hardware. Just beautiful!!
Thank you! 😀
Gorgeous as usual! Definitely the black hardware. So glad you got the much needed rain.
Thank you very much!
So, so beautiful! I admit to being pleasantly surprised how much I like the black hardware, it really is perfect. (My space-saving heart is still screaming about those drawers, though. Why the heck would anyone waste that space?!) Thanks for the wonderful video, as always!
Design is a funny thing sometimes! Thank you so much for watching!
Good tip Angie! Bed bugs are devastating and can even live in wooden furniture. I always think of the BBT episode where the guys grabbed a red upholstered chair off the sidewalk and it had a RAT living in it! The results are gorgeous!
Yikes!!! Thanks so much for watching!
What a dramatic improvement to the dresser! Loved what you did with the whole piece, even the hardware. Glad that you are all safe, that video of the lightning and thunder was amazing. Take good care.
Thank you so much for watching!
You were right to choose the black hardware. It looks very elegant. You really are an artist.
Thank you kindly! 🙂
I am with you all the way Angie. The black gives that piece an updated look while keeping all the things we love about MCM furniture. Another hone run!
Thank you so much Kathleen! 😀
It wasn’t obvious before, but once you refinished it, the veneer on the drawers have a continuous grain pattern that start at the center and radiates out. It looks stunning now. Great job!
Yes it does - that's why I tried to replace as little of the veneer as possible, to maintain that pattern. Thank you kindly!
You give so much pleasure doing your restorations. It is a privilege to watch an artisan at work. You make it look so easy - the mark of a true craftsman.
Thanks and greetings from Melbourne Australia.
You're very welcome John! I'm so glad you're enjoying my content!
Hi Angie!! It’s been a while since I’ve watched your channel. Had some awful health challenges this first half of the year, but I’m definitely on the mend! And I’m so so happy I got to watch you in action again! Watching you color out those stains in the top was absolutely magical! You ARE a TRUE MASTER! And I’m just so in awe of you!
Gorgeous gorgeous turnout once again! To me, you are a the best!! Love you girl!❤️😍❤️😍
Welcome back Michelle! I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues, I hope you're on the mend now?! Thank you so much for watching!
Nice! The black handles were the right choice. 👍
Thank you so much Linda!
you have new music! I love the refinish. the black hardware is on point and the walnut veneer is just gorgeous
Thanks so much for watching Tonja!
Thank you Angie! I learn so much from you with every video! I just restored two mid-century dressers and can see all of my mistakes but my client loves them and I know how to improve next time. You’re awesome, kind, smart and an excellent teacher. Please keep sharing your gifts!😊
I definitely will Patty! Thank you so much for watching and I'm so happy you're enjoying my content.
I started watching this channel a little over a year ago. I get content fatigue easily, usually, but I have not grown tired of this channel at all. Moreover, you have shown me reasons to love mid century furniture. I'm usually a French provincial and art deco gal. Love this channel and the soothing way you present it, I'll be here as long as you have stuff to show!
Wow Alessandra! I am honoured you haven't tired of my content yet, I'll definitely keep releasing content. Thank you so much for watching!
My jaw actually dropped at the reveal. This. Is. GORGEOUS. You worked some amazing magic to give this ugly duckling such a beautiful dark makeover! The wood looks nourished and healthy instead of dry and worn out, and the black hardware is the perfect touch. Great job!
Very glad to hear the wildfires are beginning to back down. We had smoke from the Quebec fires and also some local wildfires in New Jersey last week and it was really bad. Hoping the fires are eventually completely contained and you all stay safe
Thank you kindly Robin!
I'm so glad the voting ended for black hardware because in my head, seeing the piece now, those sharp black lines were begging for it. This is a rockstar drawer - no gold hardware would be as nice and fitting, and it also went great with the warm tone of the veneer. Great job!!
Thank you so much!! 🙂
This dresser is gorgeous! Love the hardware being painted black. It will sell quickly! 👍👏✨
It's already gone. 😀 Thanks so much for watching!
Black was definitely the right choice!
Thank you kindly!
Gorgeous! Love the richer color and the black hardware ❤
Thank you so much!
Beautiful! Love the black hardware. Love a good thunderstorm. Thanks for “lighting up” my Sunday afternoon.
You're most welcome!
You work hard but its beautiful as always❤.
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely fantastic! Don't know how you always do it (well, I do, it's your knowledge and attention to detail 😊).
Thank you very much! 😀
I remember voting for black in the poll :) It looks fantastic! Wonderful job as always.
Thank you so much for watching Sarah!
I like the black hardware on this piece. Beautiful job Angie!
Many thanks! 😀
Black was definitely the right call for the hardware and it helps bring attention to the black detailing on the drawers. What a stunning piece! Thanks for the light show -- I love a good thunderstorm!
You're so very welcome! I love a good storm myself. ❤️
This peece made me smile, it is absolutely gorgeos. I'm with you on the black handles, love it. I think that the former owners wouldn't have thrown this out if they had known it could look this fabulous.
I agree with you Ingrid! I think a lot of the times people just don't understand the possibilities. Thanks so much for watching!
Another amazing save! Great job! ❤
Thank you so much!
Much better now with the black pulls. You are a true artist!
Thank you very much!
Simply elegant, as always! ❤
Thank you! 😊
You are so talented and great at what you do 😊 your voice is so soft and soothing to listen to. I love the black hardware 👍👍👍
Thank you so much Caroline!
Another brilliant life-saving job, Angie. The black hardware was the right call. The whole piece looks wonderful.
Thank you so much Kas!
Beautiful! You never disappoint 👍 I love the handles in black Flipping awesome 🖤
Thanks so much Jen! 😀
Love the black!
Thank you!
Once again a stunning result. And the black hardware makes the line details pop. Great job.
Thanks so much!
Still watching your amazing transformations, Angie….but usually everyone else has said most of the things I wanted to say (and could bore you to tears?!)….This latest one, however, just had to say something….An intriguing find , and construction, as you said… and I loved the style of it and the hardware and the lined pattern on the front too…and it was a Walnut veneer ❤️❤️….So glad you saw it…saved it….and made it desirable again…Your trademark meticulous care and understanding of all of the problems and processes needed …are fascinating to me…every time !👍👍….When you showed to two colour comparison s,near the end..I was leaning towards the lighter original, to be honest….But forgot just how completely rich and stunning, Walnut IS !!!…( and the black hardware was totally right…of course). A Complete Beauty of a Piece of Furniture!!!👏❤️…So rich and wonderful wood grain… and elegant again…Thank you for saving it…Angie, and Lucky people who get to have it in their life 👌👌…Sue (UK)🇬🇧…PS the terrible wildfires…and dreadful consequences for humans,wildlife and Nature …was heartbreaking to see and was widely reported over here…Thank Goodness for the Rains..when they came…But huge cost for so many lives of all kinds 🙏🙏🙏…🇨🇦❤️
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment! I really appreciate your kind words - I don't remember ever being so glad to see the rain! 🌧
This turned out beautifully...love the woodgrain! I bought some Odies oil because of you and can't wait to try it! Thanks for your fantastic videos!
You're most welcome! Enjoy the Odie's!
That lightening footage was beautiful and scary.
I loved what you did with this piece of furniture. The black handles looked great!
Thank you so much!