Buy the DREO Solaris 718 Space Heater: bit.ly/47AF1Ly Enjoy a 21% exclusive discount on the DREO website with my code: madcity Or buy it on Amazon: amzn.to/47DkRRc Save up to $160 with DREO Christmas Bundle and win over $1500: bit.ly/3ORd0Xy I found this 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenza on Facebook Marketplace several years ago and have been using it in my home since; however, it shows obvious signs of normal wear and tear, requiring satisfying paint removal, intricate veneer repairs, and a bold new finish. Join me as I turn this restoration project into a one-of-a-kind vintage piece to be cherished for many years. Thank you for joining me. Barry
I think the the beauty of the wood stands for itself and the different grain patterns and color variations make this piece as interesting as it is beautiful. That is something painting it would not do. I was also very impressed with how well the wood decompressed.
I sent a Christmas pkg today. I sent one a few months back I sure hope you got that one. I may have forgot the street address but the post master said that if I had the P.O. Box on it that you should’ve received it 🤞🏼🥴
Barry I'm still waiting on projects 99 and 103 ..... I thought you must be doing a special or something...but no .Did you get the numbering wrong or are they upcoming projects ? Thanks in advance 😂
Twenty hours of work + untold hours videoing and editing the content for this project. What a gorgeous result for both! Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship. What a great piece for your home.
I agree. These discerning companies have chosen the right channel to showcase their products. Barry seems to be a fair-minded man who would give an honest assessment of tools and products. Merry Christmas Barry🎄
I love that you have a wood burning fireplace. When we had our 1910 house remodeled/restored, we had a chimney and a Rumford fireplace installed. The builders tried and tried to get me to make it a gas fireplace, thinking I would regret the mess of wood, but I prevailed! I love our wood fireplace and I’m so glad I fought for it. On these freezing Idaho nights, with fog and hoarfrost all I can see out the windows, a crackling wood fire is so warm and comforting. That’s a beautiful credenza and you did a masterful job restoring it!
AMEN! to your "natural beauty" comment!!! I do see the occasional need for paint, but you can still add new veneers to pieces that have a finish that is just too far gone and dignify and accentuate the original design. I learn quite a bit from your videos, so THANK YOU!
I don’t even know what to say about this labor of love. What a handsome side table Barry. Love to listen to you talk and explain the stories in each video. The brass on this was whoa! ❤ Stay warm. Stay safe. 🇺🇸
Another absolutely fantastic restoration, Barry! The wood grain on this piece is beautiful. When it cones to screw holes being stripped out, I use wood match sticks and wood glue in them, and put the screws in before the glue dries. It creates a really strong hold, and, since wood glue won't adhere to metal, the screws can be removed without issue. This one truly came out beautifully! The quality of the piece, along with the remarkable quality of your restoration prowess make a great combination, and the result speaks for itself.
That turned out absolutely gorgeous, Barry. I've never seen a buffet quite like that one. How nice that all the original hardware was still attached. 💓
What a beautiful result. I personally prefer natural wood finishes and this piece is a fine example of why. I hope any new owner appreciates it for many years to come.
It is a beautiful piece, practical design following the intended function. As always, a thoughtful and well planned restoration/refinish to a timeless piece.
I would most definitely say your 20 hours of labor made this piece worth more! As always, your attention to detail, and the love you pour into each piece shows in the final product! Excellent quality work!
This made my day. This is how pieces like that should be restored. I’ve seen so many people redoing pieces like or similar to that and I cringe at how they sand and scrape those pieces. You can tell it’s about profit and not about love. Another great job.
What gorgeous restoration/transformation! The wood grain is absolutely amazing! Barry, your work is always impeccable! Love that you give information about the pieces and the steps you take to refinish! Love your videos! This turned out gorgeous! Merry Christmas Barry and Happy New Year, be blessed! 😊❤
Hi Barry, Simply stunning ❤ I wrote my comment first like always. Then I proceed to read other viewer’s comments. Apparently, we all seemed to use the word stunning.😊 Thank you sunshine for another wonderful Mad City Modern video. ❤️🙏🇺🇸
Beautifu! I always preferr natural wood over painted if possible but thats just me. I have seen some beautiful painted pieces also. I am inspired by all of the refinishers I watch on You Tube!!
So many things! Firstly, I do not mind at all when someone sponsors you or when you talk about products. Secondly, it would be interesting if you were to have a Q&A at some point, where you answer questions we send you. Thirdly, at every point when you were working on this piece I was again reminded of your ability to see potential in pieces, and of your patience. There is so much to learn from you at each point. Thank you for sharing your diligent and careful work. I am glad there was no need to paint this piece.
Great job, Barry! I'm a fan of natural wood finishes, never painted. I guess I get this from my dad. He was a carpenter all his life. Appreciation for natural wood furniture.
MCM is my favorite. I had a beautiful dresser and loaned to someone close to me, but it didn't return. I'm still kicking myself. The credenza turned out, breathtaking. Barry, you are good. Thank you.
As is often the case with your work, the results are beautiful. I never tire of seeing the remarkable way that raw walnut springs dramatically to life when the finish is applied. It is such a beautiful wood.
Hello from France! This is gorgeous! I love the color of the wood! I'm in the process of renovating some furniture I inherited from my grandparents and great grandparents.Although I'm working on older pieces I also love mid century modern style and I find your videos really inspiring. I think that wood is at its best when you keep it as natural as possible. Looking forward to your next video!
Wonderful video Barry. This is absolutely beautiful furniture refinishing. Your histories are so amazing to listen to. I hope someday you do an audio book on all of them ❤
This just thrills my mid- century modern furniture-loving heart to bits ☺️ I cannot figure out why they painted those drawers - so much better with the wood. Your home is absolutely beautiful, Barry! Bright Blessings!
I love the look and feel of rubio monocoat. Although on walnut I do think a second coat really bumps up the sheen and lustre. A slight scuff with a maroon pad after the first coat and apply a second coat. Excellent piece of MCM furniture, Great job. Thanks for all your hard work on these videos!
I love this piece! I learned a few new products from watching so thank you very much for showing what you do. Your love for the quality of old furniture is refreshing, so many people don’t see the beauty of what is hidden under layers of use and abuse. You make your pieces shine with new life.
Barry: that piece is gorgeous. That credenza or large dresser will look magnificent in any home. It reminded me of my own 3 piece set from a designer, by the name of Paul Palmer. Mother and Father gave it to me when I was a sophomore in high school. It is Mid-Century. (1958) I still love my pieces and it does bring back many wonderful memories. Years later, it is still close to mint condition. Being an interior designer and still practicing, I love looking at it everyday. Paul Palmer designed a dining room set too. I remember my Father’s friend purchasing that set. Funny what you remember. You did that piece justice. Kudos to you. Carol from California
This piece looks absolutely amazing. Great job Barry. I admit I prefer the wood itself to shine through with a light stain and painted wood makes me cringe and ask questions like why. I love the older pieces and their beauty and craftsmanship to create them. Thank you for sharing how to restore a credenza instead of throwing it away and buying something cheap that won't last nearly as long as this piece has. Have a wonderful day
Great job Barry! It's been such a joy watching your RUclips journey. Your wood working skills are amazing and you should be very proud!! I'll look forward to your continued success in the upcoming year. I hope you have a safe and wonderful Christmas. Cheers! :)
I love the word " CREDENZA "! How neat you went looking for the old factories. I genuinely find it helpful that you list the products you use. I dont have a lot of money to waste on mistakenly purchased products; if i can see a product in use and then decide for myself, then help out a fellow crafts person? All good. Bonus i would have never considered buying a recliner through the mail order without your specific review. I used your link so hope they chucked you a buck or two!❤❤
This piece is a stunner. Thank you for all the explanations and back stories you always tell us. I appreciate those. That brass - oh my. Thank you Barry, great video.
This piece has enormous charm...and a useful size for smaller living-spaces now so prevalent...and so pleased you avoided paintwork!...thank you...dgp/uk
What an absolutely beautiful piece! I love that you didn’t repaint the interior drawers although I understand it was the original finish. The drawers now complement the rest of the piece.
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Enjoy a 21% exclusive discount on the DREO website with my code: madcity
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I found this 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenza on Facebook Marketplace several years ago and have been using it in my home since; however, it shows obvious signs of normal wear and tear, requiring satisfying paint removal, intricate veneer repairs, and a bold new finish. Join me as I turn this restoration project into a one-of-a-kind vintage piece to be cherished for many years. Thank you for joining me. Barry
I have two Dreo floor fans. Love them! They are so quiet. Watching your show from Lake Geneva.
I think the the beauty of the wood stands for itself and the different grain patterns and color variations make this piece as interesting as it is beautiful. That is something painting it would not do. I was also very impressed with how well the wood decompressed.
I sent a Christmas pkg today. I sent one a few months back I sure hope you got that one. I may have forgot the street address but the post master said that if I had the P.O. Box on it that you should’ve received it 🤞🏼🥴
Barry I'm still waiting on projects 99 and 103 ..... I thought you must be doing a special or something...but no .Did you get the numbering wrong or are they upcoming projects ? Thanks in advance 😂
Twenty hours of work + untold hours videoing and editing the content for this project. What a gorgeous result for both! Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship. What a great piece for your home.
Dude,I love it that companies want to sponsor you! It gives you the means to make more videos, and that is awesome. 🙂
I really appreciate this comment
I agree. These discerning companies have chosen the right channel to showcase their products. Barry seems to be a fair-minded man who would give an honest assessment of tools and products.
Merry Christmas Barry🎄
get those sponsors!! we want to see the restorations! sponsors mean you can just do more and more. this piece is just breathtaking.
You've become such an accomplished furniture restorer, Barry. Your work is lovely.
I love when you recommend books, Barry. I’ve purchased books based on what I see you have around the shop. They never disappoint.
Very cool.
I love that you have a wood burning fireplace. When we had our 1910 house remodeled/restored, we had a chimney and a Rumford fireplace installed. The builders tried and tried to get me to make it a gas fireplace, thinking I would regret the mess of wood, but I prevailed! I love our wood fireplace and I’m so glad I fought for it. On these freezing Idaho nights, with fog and hoarfrost all I can see out the windows, a crackling wood fire is so warm and comforting.
That’s a beautiful credenza and you did a masterful job restoring it!
AMEN! to your "natural beauty" comment!!! I do see the occasional need for paint, but you can still add new veneers to pieces that have a finish that is just too far gone and dignify and accentuate the original design. I learn quite a bit from your videos, so THANK YOU!
Your voice is so chill and relaxing ❤
I don’t even know what to say about this labor of love. What a handsome side table Barry. Love to listen to you talk and explain the stories in each video. The brass on this was whoa! ❤ Stay warm. Stay safe. 🇺🇸
FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC job as always Barry!!! Man the story telling was top notch also. Blessings my friend, Dirty Jersey out!!!
Another absolutely fantastic restoration, Barry! The wood grain on this piece is beautiful. When it cones to screw holes being stripped out, I use wood match sticks and wood glue in them, and put the screws in before the glue dries. It creates a really strong hold, and, since wood glue won't adhere to metal, the screws can be removed without issue. This one truly came out beautifully! The quality of the piece, along with the remarkable quality of your restoration prowess make a great combination, and the result speaks for itself.
Great tip on the wood glue use
I love love love this finished piece. Beautiful!
Beautiful! I love the look of wood and brass, which explains my love for mid-century modern 😊
What an absolutely beautiful credenza. The finished product is gorgeous. Wow!! 🎉
This credenza is gorgeous! I couldn’t even imagine painting these beautiful mid century “gems”.
19:10 so satisfying when the beauty of the original wood comes to life! Awesome my friend! Another wonderful work! Abraços from Brazil
That turned out absolutely gorgeous, Barry.
I've never seen a buffet quite like that one.
How nice that all the original hardware was still attached. 💓
That is an extremely high-end looking piece.
The Walnut is incredible.
Stunning piece Barry. Congrats on a Great job of restoration! 👊
So glad that you will enjoy this piece your home for years to come. Wonderful restoration and a pleasure to watch. Thank you!
What a beautiful result. I personally prefer natural wood finishes and this piece is a fine example of why. I hope any new owner appreciates it for many years to come.
20 hours was worth it! Gorgeous piece of art!
It is a beautiful piece, practical design following the intended function. As always, a thoughtful and well planned restoration/refinish to a timeless piece.
I would most definitely say your 20 hours of labor made this piece worth more! As always, your attention to detail, and the love you pour into each piece shows in the final product! Excellent quality work!
This made my day. This is how pieces like that should be restored. I’ve seen so many people redoing pieces like or similar to that and I cringe at how they sand and scrape those pieces. You can tell it’s about profit and not about love. Another great job.
I very much enjoyed that project. Nicely done!
Just beautiful. Thank you for another amazing restoration!
Outstanding! I grew up with mid-century furniture. It’s beautiful. You’ve done a great job.
What a beautiful piece of furniture! I love the wood grain. You did a wonderful job!
I acquired a piece just like this one a few years ago to refinish. It is stunning-beautiful job!
It turned out so beautifully Barry. I, for one, appreciate the grain and the brass.
you did it again. The piece looks beautiful. Your work is always so great I would be honored to own one of your pieces.
Beautiful Barry👌
What gorgeous restoration/transformation! The wood grain is absolutely amazing! Barry, your work is always impeccable! Love that you give information about the pieces and the steps you take to refinish! Love your videos! This turned out gorgeous! Merry Christmas Barry and Happy New Year, be blessed! 😊❤
That turned out beautiful 😍
Gorgeous ! And I bought 2 Dreo heaters/fans. One for my office and one for the garage. They are excellent. Thank you for the recommendation.
Wow! That’s incredible. I truly am so grateful for the ones I have, and I use them every day
aww barry... there's something really soothing about the credenza now... it's lovely.. xxc
Thank you 😊
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A stunning result! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! 😊
2:32 those paint scrapes are so satisfying!
Absolutely stunning Mr. Barry.
Turned out amazing!
Wow. You did a wonderful job with this piece. It looks just…, so very lovely. I’d love a piece like that in my home.
Great job doing the work in a way that makes a good video. Thank Barry!
Beautiful, as always, Barry 👏👏👏
That is an absolutely stunning piece. The final result of a labor of love.
Hi Barry, Simply stunning ❤ I wrote my comment first like always. Then I proceed to read other viewer’s comments. Apparently, we all seemed to use the word stunning.😊 Thank you sunshine for another wonderful Mad City Modern video. ❤️🙏🇺🇸
I love this piece. Clearly originally manufactured by true craftspeople. You did a great job bringing it back.
I think the imperfections give it character!
As always👍🏼🎄🌲❤️ thank you for sharing.
Beautiful!!
Stunning
Gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
It's stunning
That's turned out beautiful
Beautifu! I always preferr natural wood over painted if possible but thats just me. I have seen some beautiful painted pieces also. I am inspired by all of the refinishers I watch on You Tube!!
It’s stunning and I would be honored to have this in my home. Fabulous work!
That means a lot. Thank you 😊
I truly enjoy seeing the transformation of the furniture that you refinish. This is a beautiful result. The warm color of the wood is revealed.
So beautiful again.
Thank you so much 😊
Barry, as always, great job. Always look forward to your videos.
What a beautiful piece of furniture, well worth the time you spent finishing it Barry.
Well done!❤
Thank you, Barry, I enjoyed every minute!
Beautiful restoration of this MCM piece.
Absolutely stunning job!
Gorgeous! You treat these pieces with such love!!💕. I very much enjoy your work and your soothing commentary!!❤😊❤
Absolutely breathtaking. Labor of love well worth it. Thanks for sharing your passion.
I’m not into this type of furniture but this turned out beautifully. Nice job. Thanks for wonderful video 😊
Popped up - "Mad City Modern" has a new video! Made my day.
I just got the notification a few minutes ago, wild a 2 hour delay.
Actually a 4 hour delay
So many things! Firstly, I do not mind at all when someone sponsors you or when you talk about products. Secondly, it would be interesting if you were to have a Q&A at some point, where you answer questions we send you. Thirdly, at every point when you were working on this piece I was again reminded of your ability to see potential in pieces, and of your patience. There is so much to learn from you at each point. Thank you for sharing your diligent and careful work. I am glad there was no need to paint this piece.
Great job, Barry! I'm a fan of natural wood finishes, never painted. I guess I get this from my dad. He was a carpenter all his life. Appreciation for natural wood furniture.
MCM is my favorite. I had a beautiful dresser and loaned to someone close to me, but it didn't return. I'm still kicking myself. The credenza turned out, breathtaking. Barry, you are good. Thank you.
As is often the case with your work, the results are beautiful. I never tire of seeing the remarkable way that raw walnut springs dramatically to life when the finish is applied. It is such a beautiful wood.
absolutely beautiful ♥
A first class restoration, Barry. Thank You for sharing some of the things you've learned.
Hello from France!
This is gorgeous! I love the color of the wood! I'm in the process of renovating some furniture I inherited from my grandparents and great grandparents.Although I'm working on older pieces I also love mid century modern style and I find your videos really inspiring. I think that wood is at its best when you keep it as natural as possible.
Looking forward to your next video!
Wonderful video Barry. This is absolutely beautiful furniture refinishing.
Your histories are so amazing to listen to. I hope someday you do an audio book on all of them ❤
This just thrills my mid- century modern furniture-loving heart to bits ☺️ I cannot figure out why they painted those drawers - so much better with the wood. Your home is absolutely beautiful, Barry! Bright Blessings!
This credenza is a SHOW STOPPER! STUNNING!
Absolutely beautiful work. You truly respected the wood and the piece.
Absolutely stunning 😊
That's Beautiful!! ❤
The finish you chose was TOTALLY the right choice! Love the beautiful wood, and always your wonderful craftsmanship.
I love the look and feel of rubio monocoat. Although on walnut I do think a second coat really bumps up the sheen and lustre. A slight scuff with a maroon pad after the first coat and apply a second coat. Excellent piece of MCM furniture, Great job. Thanks for all your hard work on these videos!
Well said! I already have plans to add a second coat tomorrow. That’s what I’ve done with the others, and you’re right. Thank you
Excellent work Barry. That credenza will shine no matter where it ends up.
Beautiful work, Barry. You keep getting better and better. Some day I will be happy to get your autograph in YOUR book on furniture restoration.
Barry, walnut is my favorite wood and you have certainly reinforced this love with this restoration. What a gorgeous result.
Unique and beautiful piece of furniture. A good choice on the rich more natural finish. Like new again, but BETTER!
I love this piece! I learned a few new products from watching so thank you very much for showing what you do. Your love for the quality of old furniture is refreshing, so many people don’t see the beauty of what is hidden under layers of use and abuse. You make your pieces shine with new life.
Looks GREAT! Hadn't seen a bigger midcentury piece of yours for a while, and this one was worth the wait 😊
Barry: that piece is gorgeous. That credenza or large dresser will look magnificent in any home. It reminded me of my own 3 piece set from a designer, by the name of Paul Palmer. Mother and Father gave it to me when I was a sophomore in high school. It is Mid-Century. (1958) I still love my pieces and it does bring back many wonderful memories. Years later, it is still close to mint condition. Being an interior designer and still practicing, I love looking at it everyday. Paul Palmer designed a dining room set too. I remember my Father’s friend purchasing that set. Funny what you remember. You did that piece justice. Kudos to you. Carol from California
This piece looks absolutely amazing. Great job Barry. I admit I prefer the wood itself to shine through with a light stain and painted wood makes me cringe and ask questions like why. I love the older pieces and their beauty and craftsmanship to create them. Thank you for sharing how to restore a credenza instead of throwing it away and buying something cheap that won't last nearly as long as this piece has. Have a wonderful day
Great job Barry! It's been such a joy watching your RUclips journey. Your wood working skills are amazing and you should be very proud!! I'll look forward to your continued success in the upcoming year. I hope you have a safe and wonderful Christmas. Cheers! :)
That is so pretty Barry!
I love the word " CREDENZA "!
How neat you went looking for the old factories. I genuinely find it helpful that you list the products you use. I dont have a lot of money to waste on mistakenly purchased products; if i can see a product in use and then decide for myself, then help out a fellow crafts person? All good. Bonus i would have never considered buying a recliner through the mail order without your specific review. I used your link so hope they chucked you a buck or two!❤❤
This piece is a stunner. Thank you for all the explanations and back stories you always tell us. I appreciate those. That brass - oh my. Thank you Barry, great video.
It feels like this beautiful piece can finally breathe again. Beautiful work.
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for all of your hard work retiring the credenza and preparing the video for us!
This piece has enormous charm...and a useful size for smaller living-spaces now so prevalent...and so pleased you avoided paintwork!...thank you...dgp/uk
What an absolutely beautiful piece! I love that you didn’t repaint the interior drawers although I understand it was the original finish. The drawers now complement the rest of the piece.
Great job and thanks for qll the extra info. I really love watching your channel. Greetings from the Netherlands! ( What's up with the beard though 🤔)