Extreme Restoration of an Art Deco Waterfall Chest | Furniture Restoration | Ugly Duckling Challenge

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @kellywilliams5112
    @kellywilliams5112 2 года назад +162

    Now you understand my pain as an antiques restorationist,..LOL .. look at the beauty and craftsmanship all that paint was hiding, those grains and quality of wood from old growth forests and the craftsman who built them.. we will never ever see again.. except in restored pieces. new forest growth will never look like these pieces, It darn near brought tears to my eyes watching you two loving restore the gorgeous old gal..lol

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +11

      Thanks Kelly! It was a lot of work, but so much fun finding the surprises under all of that paint!

    • @kimberlyskreations8818
      @kimberlyskreations8818 2 года назад +8

      I kept saying "wow" all throughout the video. To find such a beauty underneath, all that paint broke my heart.

    • @jt.s.7418
      @jt.s.7418 2 года назад +11

      Ugly duckling has become a stunning SWAN!!!
      Yes! The roaring 20's has made a comeback and she's a true beauty!

    • @janpritchard8796
      @janpritchard8796 2 года назад +10

      What criminal put paint on this beautiful grain? Beautiful job bringing it back

    • @kimberlyskreations8818
      @kimberlyskreations8818 2 года назад +3

      I just bought a Waterfall small 3 drawer dresser that has been painted. I want to restore it to its original life. This video has really inspired me. I've never done one. Any advice Kelly?

  • @dianeadams9537
    @dianeadams9537 2 года назад +1

    GORGEOUS WATERFALL DRESSER RESTORATION!!!!
    💖💖💖💖💖 WOW!!

  • @diytainment
    @diytainment 2 года назад +78

    Man you guys struck gold on that piece! The wood grain was so beautiful underneath the paint! Well done awesome restoration! 🙂👍🏾

  • @christinefeucht8668
    @christinefeucht8668 2 года назад +34

    Oh my. You two really are WARRIORS Most refinishers would have painted over everything and called it good.
    It was a pleasure watching you. Thank you. It’s a winner in my book

  • @chandarussell
    @chandarussell 2 года назад +20

    I just love Art Deco furniture and design. I’m so glad you took that white paint off. It’s a beautiful piece. I just don’t understand why someone would cover up all the outstanding designs on the dresser. It’s positively painful thinking about it. I adore this chest of drawers, it’s a shame I can’t own it.

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +3

      Thanks Chanda! Art Deco is really a unique design and it seems that they are all different!

  • @pamelarichter908
    @pamelarichter908 2 года назад +24

    That dresser has a unique wood grain. I`m so glad you chose to refinish and not paint. Beautiful work!

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @coinkydink3984
      @coinkydink3984 2 года назад

      It'a a lovely piece. I have my great grandma's water fall set, but it is probably maple and has no distinctive pattern or grain, no inlays. So I'm probably going to paint it. I sure wish I had your talent! Good work!

  • @leslieblackshear802
    @leslieblackshear802 2 года назад +40

    What a gorgeous piece!! I can’t believe the beauty hiding beneath that paint . Amazing job!

  • @ReconstructingEmily
    @ReconstructingEmily 2 года назад +53

    The Veneer on this piece is so good! The detailed front feet - totally a labor of love removing the paint! So beautiful! You guys did a great job!!

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Emily! It was quite the piece of work!😀

  • @galady8632
    @galady8632 2 года назад +21

    The white paint was tough but you two made it through. The end-result is amazing! Definitely a classic beauty.

  • @CopperCactusDIY
    @CopperCactusDIY 2 года назад +23

    Wow what a great find underneath all the paint! Always a 50/50 chance between something damaged and a hidden gem. So glad you found this hidden treasure! Beautiful restoration! I bet it helped warm up the garage using the heat gun for all that paint 🙌

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +4

      Between the heat gun and our heater, it was 70° in the garage despite the 17° outside! Thanks Jenn!

  • @kayhenry6293
    @kayhenry6293 2 года назад +10

    It’s hard to believe that someone covered up that beautiful piece with that ugly white paint. You two did a flipping awesome job!

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful inlaid pattern! 😊Hardware is perfect!

  • @camillemilevskiy4508
    @camillemilevskiy4508 2 года назад +3

    This is such a beautiful swan! It was so poetic watching both of you, so lovingly and so carefully bring this beautiful swan back to its former glory. The best of luck to you both. This is an absolute winner!!

  • @Annes44
    @Annes44 2 года назад +2

    Sooooo beautiful! I can't believe someone painted over this!

  • @vickiel914
    @vickiel914 2 года назад +11

    That is one beautiful dresser! I love this!!! Can't understand why it was painted to begin with. Great job you 2!!

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +2

      Thank you! 😊

    • @Tenebarum
      @Tenebarum 2 года назад +2

      Probably someone young who wanted to update their grandma’s furniture they were given. I confess to painting a waterfall vanity white, and to add insult to injury I painted an antique cherry dresser white to match. I was 18 though, and the cherry dresser was rough. Hope someone restored it. But I need to be beaten with a stick for losing the bronze hardware.

    • @vickiel914
      @vickiel914 2 года назад +1

      @@Tenebarum I understand if the finish is in bad shape. I don't know what the 18 yr old me would've done. I've been given a tiger oak dresser and buffet, and a couple old dressers I can't find the makers mark in and a matching koehler dresser and vanity set with a seat. I will not paint them, or restore/ replace the mirrors. I know at ** yrs old I won't paint them under any circumstance. But I know enough now to not paint them.

  • @cynthiareynolds3432
    @cynthiareynolds3432 2 года назад +1

    So happy to find a channel where you reverse the damage done to an awesome piece of furniture. Your back breaking hard work and talent turned it back to the gorgeous masterpiece it was meant to be. 👏

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers 2 года назад +9

    Damn ! That looks awesome ! I felt your pain watching you strip that paint lol. My favourite piece so far !

  • @sunfun3874
    @sunfun3874 Год назад

    Настоящий шедевр! И вы спасли его, воссоздав снова после вандалов, закрасивших такую красоту.
    Спасибо Вам за это спасённое чудо мебельного искусства ❤️

  • @tamaranichols6821
    @tamaranichols6821 2 года назад +6

    What a beauty! You brought her back to her original glory. This piece reminded me of my parents bedroom suite from the 1940's.

  • @Boomerinthewild62
    @Boomerinthewild62 2 года назад

    Jim and Cindy, thank you for giving that grand lady back her dignity.

  • @doddnejadfard3251
    @doddnejadfard3251 2 года назад +7

    You two did such a fantastic job restoring this dresser,,, beautiful

  • @truella1305
    @truella1305 2 года назад

    This is what I call a restoration. Most diy restorations on youtube consist mainly of stifling the beautiful warm wood of the piece and burying it under layer upon layer of horrible tacky paint. This rejuvenated cabinet is truly adorable. Thank you! 👏👏👏

  • @lindseyg9429
    @lindseyg9429 2 года назад +7

    Wow!!! You guys found an amazing gorgeous hidden gem under that paint!! What a labor of love but the results are absolutely stunning! The pulls you chose are beyond perfect for this timeless beauty. Stunningly gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️You did an Amazing Restoration .. the surprises never stopped from the beautiful top to the bottom of those stunning unique gorgeous feet!

  • @JJSoileau
    @JJSoileau 2 года назад +1

    I saw that starburst and it nearly brought me to tears. My great grandmother had an identical waterfall dresser in her home when I was a child. Unfortunately when she passed, the family split her home furnishings up among themselves. Her dresser went to my older cousin, who painted the dresser black and gold.. I saw it once after and it made me physically ill. I found out later, she donated it to the goodwill, I hope someone saved it and made it half as beautiful as this one. Thank you for saving this one.

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад

      We can't stand the thought of these ending up like this or worse, in the trash. Glad we could save it too! Thanks Jaclyn for sharing your story!

  • @vbickford
    @vbickford 2 года назад +14

    The mineral spirits showed how the wood would have looked without staining, which was stunning. What made you decide to stain?

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +5

      We really thought about just doing a clear finish but the top was off color from the drawers. Hard to tell sometimes on camera. Thanks!

  • @carolynledford6484
    @carolynledford6484 Год назад

    And just like that, the ugly duckling became a beautiful swan!! It amazing me how anyone could cover up such an amazing piece of furniture with paint. You guys deserve a great big pat on the back for saving this gorgeous piece of furniture.

  • @CityKat369
    @CityKat369 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful! Perfect example of how paint CAN have a positive-side! It protected all that stunning wood underneath!

  • @debraarbuthnott3380
    @debraarbuthnott3380 2 года назад +1

    OMG - how could someone paint such a beautiful piece of artwork. I am so glad you restored it. Well done!!

  • @ednaalegria8710
    @ednaalegria8710 2 года назад +3

    How beautiful! You did a wonderful job restoring this lovely piece.

  • @michellepereira2328
    @michellepereira2328 2 года назад +1

    What a fantastic result. This is an antique that should be loved and handed down. The wood details that you found are priceless. You both did such a great job. It will be a lucky person that ends up with this special piece.

  • @elegantupgrades
    @elegantupgrades 2 года назад +7

    Wow Warriors!!! What a beauty you found under all that paint! You both did such great work to bring it back.

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад

      Thanks so much Taryn! It was a lot of work, but so worth the end result!

  • @foos.998
    @foos.998 2 года назад

    I’ve watched hundreds of furniture restoration videos and have never seen such stunning reveal under horrid paint. You really brought a piece of history back from the dead.

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 года назад +6

    You guys did an amazing job on this piece! This is an incredible dresser and what you did to restore it was so well executed! Your color combination on the stains, your selection of hardware, even your attention to the sheens of the finishes was perfection! Excellence!🌸

  • @gurubhaikhalsa9337
    @gurubhaikhalsa9337 2 года назад +1

    OMG what a treasure you saved! Thank you for your patience and commitment.

  • @laurelarmstrong4535
    @laurelarmstrong4535 2 года назад +5

    I love these challenges. It really shows off your abilities. Beautiful work.

  • @grandmasmagic3858
    @grandmasmagic3858 2 года назад

    OMG...!!! she's beautiful...it was a SIN to have painted that piece...thank you for turning her from ugly duckling to gorgeous swan....

  • @gailbutler3310
    @gailbutler3310 2 года назад +5

    OMG! That looks so good! What meticulous work.

  • @ranakillough5649
    @ranakillough5649 2 года назад

    Whoever painted that lovely piece should be ashamed. Thank goodness you guys got your hands on this. Gorgeous! Great work guys.

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад

      It's a lot easier to update a piece with paint vs. refinishing with stain, so we understand, but we're also glad we can bring it back! Thanks!

  • @helenpowell1394
    @helenpowell1394 2 года назад +4

    Simply marvellous - a terrific transformation! Its back to being a beautiful piece of furniture! 💗💗

  • @KR-pp7wp
    @KR-pp7wp Год назад

    Hard to believe someone would paint over that beautiful piece of furniture.
    What a stunning transformation!
    Magnificent !

  • @hanaaa6394
    @hanaaa6394 2 года назад +3

    Why would anyone paint that inlay??? Thank you for all your hard work to restore that beauty!

  • @garybassin1651
    @garybassin1651 2 года назад +1

    What an exquisite piece! You did such a beautiful job of restoring it to its former glory.

  • @jeanclaudeangri1108
    @jeanclaudeangri1108 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful work! Glad you didn’t paint it.

  • @jeannel1065
    @jeannel1065 2 года назад

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, for restoring this lovely lady to her former glory. It was a lot of work, but the results were with it. I hope she finds a home with someone who will love and appreciate her.

  • @marieduncan8746
    @marieduncan8746 2 года назад

    I cannot believe anyone would choose to paint that chest! It almost made me cry as you uncovered the beauty of the wood grain and workmanship. The original maker of it was probably flipping over and over in his grave as the paint was applied...

  • @lanetpresler423
    @lanetpresler423 2 года назад

    So much old growth & expert old school craftsmanship under all that plain white paint. I almost cried seeing the detailed trim revealed.

  • @agnesjamont6415
    @agnesjamont6415 2 года назад +1

    Thank for showing the original beauty of this piece. It is do our discouraging to see so many period pieces just painted over and labelled updated.

  • @jewels7291
    @jewels7291 2 года назад

    why anyone wanted to paint over such beautiful veneer and inlay is beyond me. So thank you for bringing the piece back to its former glory!

  • @deanneparis8888
    @deanneparis8888 2 года назад

    I love that yall restored without painting! I do love painted furniture, and I know that damage to old pieces makes painting their salvation, but, I see beautiful antiques painted and I want to cry! Beautiful job!

  • @loraineleuschke4186
    @loraineleuschke4186 2 года назад

    I am so thrilled to see someone preserve the wood instead of just painting over it. Thank you. It is so beautiful.

  • @helenrosetipper3200
    @helenrosetipper3200 Год назад

    STUNNING upcycle of a ruined disgustingly painted piece...thank you for restoring it to its former glory!!

  • @elaineholthaus2298
    @elaineholthaus2298 2 года назад

    I felt so relieved knowing this piece was in your hands. See, I managed to edit out the profanity that began to sunami as each section was revealed to have it's own gorgeous personality. What a knockout!!

  • @secondchanceohana
    @secondchanceohana 2 года назад

    Wow....wow...WOW!!!! You found a diamond in the rough and you truly gave it new life!!! Definitely a labor of love and it paid off!. Just gorgeous!!!!🔥🔥🔥

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +1

      Thanks you two! Love watching all of your vids too!!!

  • @kimberlyskreations8818
    @kimberlyskreations8818 2 года назад

    Wow! Absolutely beautiful! That little lady needed y'all to make her smile again! Thanks for returning her to her old self.

  • @333grace
    @333grace 7 месяцев назад

    What a lovely work hiding under all that white paint. Very refreshing to see this beauty restored with such care.

  • @breimagined2199
    @breimagined2199 2 года назад

    Look at all the beautiful wood tones in that piece. In another 90 years, it'll be painted and then stripped again, probably, as tastes change! You've made this incredibly beautiful.

  • @vrf
    @vrf 2 года назад

    Wow! You struck the jackpot finding all that beautiful wood under the paint. Absolutely gorgeous!

  • @melindanormanblackwell8010
    @melindanormanblackwell8010 2 года назад +1

    My mom has this dresser and you did a great job in redoing it. I can never understand why people paint such beautiful pieces

  • @martasherbring7554
    @martasherbring7554 2 года назад +1

    So nice to see your appreciation of the beautiful waterfalls veneer and the inlay was a surprise jewel. Why would anyone ever paint such a gem. Thank you for bringing this piece back to its intended glory. What a nice job you two did.

  • @dawnhill1950
    @dawnhill1950 2 года назад

    Who could have thought there was such beauty underneath all that white paint. That wood is gorgeous. You two have done a wonderful job in making this poor unfortunate painted piece into a thing of delight anyone would love to own.

  • @shaunanahodil8686
    @shaunanahodil8686 2 года назад

    THIS IS THE TRUE MEANING OF UGLY DUCKLING! TURNS OUT TO BE BEAUTIFUL!!! ALL THE HARD WORK N EFFORT U BOTH HAVE PUT INTO THIS N ALL UR OTHER VIDEOS. I ENJOY WATCHING U BOTH. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE WHO ENJOYS EACH OTHERS COMPANY N CRAFT. I VOTE FOR U GUYS. GOOD LUCK AND SUCH A BEAUTY U BOTH CREATED

  • @taramartin6117
    @taramartin6117 2 года назад

    When I first say the paint I almost cried, what a horrible thing to do. The chest looks beautiful now and the detail in the wood veneer is fabulous. What a terrific job!

  • @peggycomer1
    @peggycomer1 2 года назад

    I cant understand why someone would paint over so much beauty. Beautiful job.

  • @mariedrotar3215
    @mariedrotar3215 2 года назад

    Wow!! What a miracle that this piece of furniture got into your hands. It is now a lovely swan, thanks to you!!

  • @keithrosenberg5486
    @keithrosenberg5486 2 года назад

    I never ceases to amaze me how people can paint over such beautiful wood.

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад

      Sometimes people want to change things up I guess!😀

  • @sdv1967
    @sdv1967 2 года назад

    In my eyes you are the winners so much details on the piece was lost in paint .you brought back to life

  • @ЕленаКонст-ь5н
    @ЕленаКонст-ь5н Год назад

    Отличный результат! Лучше не придумаешь: элегантно и стильно.

  • @kristinataddei8138
    @kristinataddei8138 2 года назад

    The ducks really add a special touch to showing off that beautiful finish!!!...

  • @epflrz1625
    @epflrz1625 Год назад

    Amazing! I never understand how someone could look at that beauty and then paint it white. Beautiful job

  • @joannjukes4474
    @joannjukes4474 2 года назад

    Wow,,,who would have ever thought this beautiful dresser was under all that ugly white latex paint. This piece is absolutely gorgeous and yous did a fabulous job restoring it. Was definitely a lot of work, but so worth it in the end. Yous couldn't have picked more perfect hardware for it. GREAT job as always Jim and Cindy. Enjoy the rest of your day! 😊

  • @marionkewish9091
    @marionkewish9091 2 года назад +1

    What an epic restoration, all that scraping of paintmust have taken hours. I am in the process of doing the same to an old 1930 dresser, someone just had to paint every surface white!!! I have found beautiful drawers underneath very similar to what you found, it makes my heart sing . Great job guys ❣

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +1

      It is hours and hours of scraping!😃 Glad to hear you're saving another piece! Thanks!!!

  • @plexibabe
    @plexibabe 2 года назад +1

    It is gorgeous! You all did a fantastic job! So glad you didn’t paint it but kept it true to the period down to the hardware. Outstanding!!

  • @karenharden6018
    @karenharden6018 2 года назад

    From S. Carolina....great job...endless patience required to remove all that old paint...glad you could bring her back live a beautiful life again

  • @charlotted6247
    @charlotted6247 2 года назад

    That was a tremendous amount of work and dedication. Its beautiful and it rolled back time . Why would anyone have ever painted such a wonderful piece of furniture. Ugly duckling no more.

  • @redrufus444
    @redrufus444 2 года назад

    Absolutely knocked it out of the park on this restore/brought this piece 100% back to life....

  • @frelnc
    @frelnc 2 года назад

    OMG!! You rescued an absolute gem. What a gorgeous piece. That hardware is just amazing. What a wonderful transformation from a dull white piece to the glory of Art Deco. Bravo on a wonderful piece! I've watched most of these and I think yours should win. Hands down.

  • @helenaneumann1872
    @helenaneumann1872 2 года назад +2

    Amazing- this labour of love!

  • @madzabinga8382
    @madzabinga8382 2 года назад

    Wow! So lovely. All that craftsmanship buried under the paint...hidden treasure!

  • @rhondafesta4772
    @rhondafesta4772 2 года назад

    This is so gorgeous!! I'm all about painting furniture but this was shameful to watch the white paint that covered that beautiful detail in the woodwork. Marvelous!

  • @cynthiasoruco6942
    @cynthiasoruco6942 2 года назад

    I know it was a ton of work but such a lovely surprise to find such detailed wood grains and veneers underneath. Thank you so much for this beautiful restoration! Winner, winner for sure! ❤️

  • @eo6613
    @eo6613 2 года назад +1

    Wow! This is gorgeous. I can't believe someone covered it in paint. You guys did a superb job. I love your attention to detail. 2 thumbs up!

  • @MariaHernandez-lb8gk
    @MariaHernandez-lb8gk 2 года назад

    I am truly amazed at how you were able to bring her back to such beautiful piece of art. All the love and patience paid off.

  • @isabelacha4828
    @isabelacha4828 2 года назад

    SON USTEDES ADMIRABLES... HICIERON UN RESCATE IMPRESIONANTE DE UNA OBRA DE ARTE..

  • @carjam49
    @carjam49 2 года назад +1

    it's gorgeous. i can't believe what was under that paint. great job. now I want to buy an ugly old painted dresser

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +1

      Wish we could restore ourselves too sometimes!🤣 Thanks!

  • @NiRENiRE
    @NiRENiRE 2 года назад

    Thank you Thank you Thank you for getting the aweful white latex paint off that piece. I'm in love... BRAVO!!

  • @zoe1972
    @zoe1972 2 года назад

    So nice to see this lovely treasure restored to its former glory.

  • @michaeljones3113
    @michaeljones3113 2 года назад

    Wow!! I can't believe what you guys went through in order to remove the paint off of that piece. The completed piece really brings back a time of elegance and class in this country. I think that you guys really went over the top on this project. A beautiful job!!

  • @lindastowars7346
    @lindastowars7346 2 года назад

    LOOK WHAT THE PAINT WAS HIDING, WHAT A GEM, GOOD JOB

  • @holyek7892
    @holyek7892 2 года назад +1

    I just want to get the dresser and the ducks! So gorgeous! Great work!

  • @cathieharris6122
    @cathieharris6122 2 года назад

    What kind of furniture monster would have entombed that piece in paint? You guys did a top notch job freeing it. It's glorious!

  • @lynnadkins1079
    @lynnadkins1079 2 года назад

    Why anyone would cover that up with white paint is mind boggling. Your hard work was well rewarded. Well done!

  • @michellemcdonald7521
    @michellemcdonald7521 2 года назад

    Criminal that the piece was painted. Glad you brought it back to natural. Thanks

  • @carronalee
    @carronalee 2 года назад

    ❤️❤️Such a magnificent restoration. I’m in awe at your attention to detail. That’s a truly beautiful piece of craftsman(woman)ship. You may not have built it, but your hard work has given it another 100 years of life.

  • @shawnsisler3743
    @shawnsisler3743 2 года назад +2

    When someone paints over inlays I get a pain in my chest...lol Great Job.

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад +1

      We weren't sure what we would find under the paint, but inlays were pretty common on art deco furniture. Glad we were able to restore it! Thanks!

  • @karenblinder8730
    @karenblinder8730 2 года назад

    What a labor of love. Gorgeous. You rescued something really special. I am scratching my head at the barbarian who put latex paint on that beautiful inlay.

  • @graciebaw7515
    @graciebaw7515 2 года назад

    MAGNIFICENT!
    How did you know that treasure was under all the paint?!!
    A truly inspiring and beautiful makeover.

    • @FurnitureWarriors
      @FurnitureWarriors  2 года назад

      Most Art Deco pieces have some really nice grain patterns! Thanks Gracie!

  • @anitakalli100
    @anitakalli100 2 года назад

    Wow! All that beauty under that paint! Stunning! Great job restoring this timeless treasure! 👏🌹

  • @billymasoner3735
    @billymasoner3735 2 года назад

    What an absolutely stunning piece of furniture covered by that ugly white paint! WOW!

  • @user-harris
    @user-harris 2 года назад

    It turned out so strikingly beautiful.
    I just refinished a shorter, dresser, in that style. When I got past the many coats of paint, the veneer was splitting lengthwise . In the end it was painted. But I love taking it back to it's Glory days.

  • @jeanbeanthequeen3428
    @jeanbeanthequeen3428 Год назад

    I have a waterfall bedroom set which is so beautiful. Every now and then I think of painting it but I just can't bring myself to do it. You took on quite a project and should get the award for perseverance. It looks lovely.