The Restoration Story You Won't Forget...Antique Furniture Restoration
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- Here's the Story of this Old $8.00 Thrift Store Table:
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This 100 year old writing desk was purchased for $8.00 by local viewers of the channel. In this video, I will restore this old desk while sharing several emotional stories along the way. I will share with you how to restore, refinish and resell your own furniture. I poured my heart into this project, and I hope you enjoy. Thank you for your support. Barry
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Try using the Minwax prestain wood conditioner before you use that stain again. It not only helps with wood porosity but it also provides a great undertone for darker stains. Then to tone down the sheen of the shellac use the Minwax natural finishing wax.
I've said it numerous times on your videos Barry, you are the Bob Ross of furniture restoration. You're also a good storyteller, and I thoroughly appreciate your videos and the skill it takes to make something worthwhile, good job sir
This is special
OMG, I love it…he really is the Bob Ross of furniture restoration!! I have found that my favorite channels are with those that share stories in a voiceover rather than that horrible royalty free music!! I’d rather listen to a bad storyteller than hear that canned music! Thankfully Barry is a great storyteller and furniture magician! ❤️
🐴 Barry @MadCityModern , like Bob Ross, is a teacher 🕊 I really Mission style pieces with the classic dark stain, oak is beautiful
❤ wow! 👍
So true!
The second you mentioned that the couple that purchased this table for $8 had supported your dreams, I knew it had to be your parents. This project is a beautiful tribute to them and the upstanding young man they have raised. I love your attention to detail and your respect for good craftsmanship.
I really love the wood grain that you revealed and preserved, and the hardware is beautiful. I can picture that cute little drawer, once filled with pens and ink, now filled with flash drives that have been used to store files from the computer.
The married couple the supported you ... "Mom and Dad". That touches my heart. So sweet
Thank you! The love you showed in this video for not only the writing table, but your parents as well, made my heart smile. You are one in a million ❤️
Thank you so much!
Yea, he is! Or maybe one in a trillion!
Thank you Barry, for restoring this beautiful desk. Thank you to your Mom and Dad for finding this beautiful desk, for you.
Oh Barry I chocked up when you thanked that “couple” aka mom and dad for all their support. You are the consummate renaissance man not just with the refinishing of furniture. Your editing and story telling puts you in a very unique league in this RUclips world. I can see you writing a movie script and editing it with your meticulous eye for the best angle. Once again Bravo Sir 👏🏽👏🏽
You did such a thorough job taking it apart, the cleaning of the screws was especially satisfying. Nice job Barry. Thanks for mentioning the back story, it’s very sweet.
Thank you so much 😊
This desk is beautiful and can be used for many years to come. The past is always important to the future, history repeats itself throughout time. Whether writing, typing, or a new dining table with a silverware drawer, this desk is ready. So much of the older furniture is lost and it takes someone like you to bring it back to life. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day
For 8 dollars and a LOT of love this little beauty gets a life again. I was given a writing desk for a Christmas gift when I was 10... I used it for many of my life stories...and have passed it to my granddaughter....where she continues the story. Thank you again for sharing...love what you do! Blessings to you.
Another well-done restoration from you, Barry. You put your heart and soul into each piece.
Thank Mom and Dad for picking that piece up for you!
Glad you enjoyed it
I have restored many arts and crafts style furniture pieces! My house is full of it! No big name pieces, just reproductions, still solid and beautiful! ❤
That is awesome!
Mission/Arts and Crafts is my absolute favorite style and era of furniture design. I used to frequently see library tables like this in thrift stores and garage sales,but not so many lately. I hope that means that they've all been rescued. You did a great job saving this one.
I love this comment. Thank you. I have many mid century pieces to restore but I’ve enjoyed other styles as well. The Mission/Arts and Crafts Style is one of my new favorites.
Saw the brass horse at 12:06!
@@fraserwrobb3075 that was actually a larger horse on the floor. You missed the first site of the small horse by a few seconds 😂
@@MadCityModern what's nice about art deco and mcm is that both styles carried forth with the concepts from arts and crafts, showing off the materials and joinery
No finish compares to that of the natural wood being the star! Lovely writing table. So enjoy watching you bringing back life into old loved woods! Thanks.
Barry your Mom and Dad must be so proud of you. Your taste and sensitivity are wonderful. You really understand the furniture you transform.
My brother-in-law have an almost-identical oak mission writing desk that was passed down to him from his late father. Beautiful tables, touching stories.
The drawer-pull alone takes it up another level.
Such a beautiful restoration Barry and the story behind it is as equally beautiful. 👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you, Barry, for this wonderful restauration, for your wise and human thoughts and for the story of this beautiful desk.
That writing table turned out great. Your folks knew you could make it better than it was when new. Enjoy both the restorations and the stories that go with them. Remember to always cherish the times with your parents so you will have wonderful memories later.
Sniff, sniff. You’re amazing, Barry, in so many ways! I hope you will introduce your parents to us someday so we can see the wonderful couple who raised such a lovely son that blesses the world.
Yes to all that you said❤
Love these "Rising From The Ashes" restorations !
It takes a special craftsman to see the original beauty in a misused item
and then to restore , rather than trash , that piece . Thank you and your
parents for bringing us along on this satisfying journey !
Loved the backstory! To me, the history is what makes restoring these pieces so important.
You, sir, are a true story-teller. This one made me cry. A beautiful result, and a beautiful story!
Many creators talk on their videos to be talking or because they have a deep need to explore something within themselves besides their talent for the topic of the video. Some do so just to elicit a much needed comment. But most have never understood that the way to interact with their audience is to connect on a different level. Perhaps just a heartfelt moment is enough. I can tell, even though I’ve never watched your videos before, that you genuinely enjoy the connection and making us, your viewers, feel something. I don’t know you so when you told that the elderly couple was your Mom and Dad, it was a sweet surprise to me. I lost both my parents, in September 2020, 12 days apart, just days before what would have been their 65th wedding anniversary. They did things like that for me as well. Special things that I miss so much. Cherish them Barry. Thanks for sharing your story and this special restoration. ✌🏻🤍🤞🏽
Thank you for sharing Barry. Parents are here to encourage you to be the best you can and push you to attain your dreams. Well done Mr. and Mrs. Barry! For encouraging your son to chase his dreams and for sharing him and his knowledge with the world. 👏👏👏👏
Oak is my favorite wood, I’m so happy you chose to keep dark traditional finish for this writing table.
Your talents grow with every video. Not only your refinishing but your videography and storytelling abilities grow right alongside each other and intertwine to weave a spell over this viewer. Never stop following your dreams.
I know your parents must be very proud of you.
♥️👍
Mom and Dad are the best ❤
Eight years ago, visiting family in Galax VA over Labor Day, I saw a “dressing table” in the window of a consignment shop. It’s one of my favorite pieces of furniture! Until seeing this video I haven’t been certain about the wood or style. The piece, I believe, began life as a writing table, with the small, tri-fold mirror added later for use as a dressing table. It still has the tiny rollers on the legs, and they work. Thank you for a splendid video!
This was my favorite, among many, of your projects and, in particular the back story of a gift from parents to son. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you Barry's Mum and Dad both for the beautiful writing desk and an equally beautiful son 😊
Seeing the writing nib restored as well as the desk/table was a privilege as well as wonderful to watch x
Thank you. It was fun using a dip pen for the first time
Oh Barry, what a wonderful story. Marvelous work. The love from a Dad and Mom, priceless ❤❤❤❤. I was blessed to have had that as well. My best to you, Joyce ❤️🙏🇺🇸
Wow, thank you
You made the correct decision to pick the darker stain. You did a beautiful job of restoring the desk to it's original beauty.
At some point in each of your videos, I'm inevitably brought to tears. This time, it was at, 'Thank you, Mom and Dad'. I find your videos are so compelling in themselves, I never spot the hidden special items. Thank you, Barry, for the wonderful treasure of your videos.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad" -- touched me deeply. No wonder you're as kind as you are, Barry. Bless you. PS - I saw all the horses :D
Thank you
So beautiful. Thank your parents for saving it for you to share with us.❤
I'd like to say that I think the "old" couple who bought the table for $8 raised quite a caring, thoughtful and talented son. They did a great job, just like you did in restoring this piece of furniture! (Cindy R)
Thank you Cindy
The desk is almost as beautiful as the story. Thank you Barry for sharing. ❤
Oh, that's lovely. I can see the generations of students using it in a library...from those who search the drawer for a forgotten inkwell, to those who need an eraser pencil, to those who use it as a laptop station. You have breathed new life into this piece. I hope you enjoy it! (And, it's lovely to hear that your parents support your dream!)
That is the sweetest story, tears of joy and admiration fill my eyes. A small gift that means so much more than the $8 purchase price. As always another great job of restoring a beautifully crafted writing desk.
You are an artist, a craftsman, and a poet. Wonderful result!
What a beautiful piece and thanks mum and dad for letting us share in your son s wonderful skill 😁❤️🇬🇧
Barry tis is my second favorite style of furniture. Second to Danish Modern. Thanks to your loving parents for supporting you on your new profession and for raising such a loving son. You bring joy to your viewers and especially to us older generation knowing that with young men like yourself our country will be in good hands during the next generation. GOD Bless you.
Happy for you Barry. You did this piece justice.
As usual, you did a magnificent job!! Such a beautiful writing table and interesting story to go with it. Well done!
Thank you so much!
Thank you Barry! The story of the desk and the support of your parents are wonderful. The desk is beautiful and I agree the darker traditional finish is perfect. I'm happy you have the love and support of your family in your new career. I look forward to all of your posts.
Thank you so much
your stories always touch my heart, but this time you took it one step further and made me cry.... might have to do with aging in general, but since I have two boys in their mid twenties who are not shy to tell me they love me from time to time I suddenly was just overwhelmed with a feeling of gratitude and bliss
I think you made the perfect decision to restore this piece to its original simplicity
thank you and love from germany
I love this comment
As usual, you do not disappoint your viewers this was a beautiful story and wonderful restoration. I never tire of watching your videos and love the care you put into the work you do. Thanks Barry for the entertainment of your video. The desk reveal was great.
Lovely parents' support.
Beautiful story Barry, it made me cry as I have lost both of my parents now and we forget how much we owe them!
So sorry
Ya had me choked up revealing the older couple who purchased this writing table was your parents 🥹❤️ No one tells a story like you. Besides the incredible restoration you do I think it’s the story and background music that I look forward to the most. Your staging, filming and editing and your home is so beautiful. Thank you for the time and effort you put into giving us super content Barry. You are so appreciated 🇺🇸❤️
I get all sentimental and almost weepy when I watch your videos, Barry. They make me want to go out and rescue all the older furniture pieces like this desk, and preserve them, BUT I don't even restore furniture! I am just not in the position to have any kind of shop or even the time to do it, but your narration tugs at my heart strings and I see how much you're helping to preserve the past by doing these pieces. Best wishes to you (and your mom and dad) and I can't wait until your next video!
I am near tears hearing this treasure's latest journey to be used. Sitting here with Covid I think I can repair just like the desk. Given care and time. Thank you. Healing comes from many sources,doesn't it?
Barry, you soothe the soul on so many levels, be it your beautiful work, your tranquil voice, or your intriguing stories. Thank you.
good color choice for the oak wood, you did a great job. thanks to your parents for also raising a good and caring son.
Thank you Barry’s parents for your wonderful Son. What a kind and thoughtful young man you raised. I could listen to him for hours. This restoration is stunning and I really enjoyed the process.
Everyone! I just saw that almost 25000 people have viewed this but only 3.4 k have clicked on thumbs up!?? Please do click on it will make a big difference for Barry, thank you❤❤👏👏
Mom and Dad have a good eye! And a good son. 😍 (I live in a house of that writing table's era. I love arts & crafts styles so much!)
I know it’s not fashionable right now, but arts and crafts/mission furniture is my favorite style and quarter sawn oak is my favorite wood. I love that you gave this piece such a beautiful restoration- thanks, Barry!
Your attention to every detail makes watching your videos so interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I saw the brass horse three times during the talk about the heater and once again during the final reveal. I love the way you have a story for every piece you restore. This one so heart felt. As usual a beautiful job. Thank you!
The story is as beautiful as the restored table. Thanks, Barry.
Many thanks!
This little writing table turned out to be utterly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your work on it's restoration. ❤
Thank you so much!
This furniture piece is an absolute work of excellent craftsmanship! From the making of this piece to the restoration of it. You made the right decision!❤❤❤❤❤
The tale you told during this video was BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!
Keep out of direct sunlight is so true. I inherited a card table with quite elaborate, detailed inlay made in the early 1900’s in Michigan. Dad had it in front of the window for decades. The varnish streaked.😮 I know have it hanging on my wall away from sunlight.
Thanks for sharing!
That is one beautiful desk. Well done your mum and dad for buying it (what a steal at $8) and how wonderful to see you bring it back to life. ❤
You've made that old writing desk a beautiful heirloom! You've more than done your parents proud! I love the mission style furniture - have several old pieces in my old home. Wish I had a 'Barry' to help me restore them!
Thank you so much!
I found all three of your horses! How absolutely cool. Thank you for restoring & sharing the restoration of this beautiful writing desk. My daughters & even my husband teases me because I love the warmth that natural wood brings to every aspect of life. Our home has many wood pieces of trim that they would paint, only I won’t allow it. 😊 the writing nib was a wonderful addition. I used to write a dozen or more notes & letters a year using dip pens. I’d seal them with an antique Tibetan seal of a lotus blossom, then I’d pay extra shipping for the post office to hand stamp them for delivery rather than run them through machines. It’s been several years since I’ve written any. Your video might be the bump I needed to do so again.
Again, thanks for the trip through this restoration. There isn’t much more wondrous than a well used writing desk.
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! It is so good to see the restoration of a piece of history and not have it painted over. I love the dark stain. It is beautiful.
Thank you very much!
This little table turned out fantastic! I love how carefully you treated the process! Thanks, Barry!❤
The brass horse appeared many times. The finished desk was absolutely beautiful!
I love watching you. I love how you put your love and thought into everything you do. Thank you for continuing to bless us with your work.
absolutely beautiful. Thank you!!!!
Thank you too
I love your videos, the work you do is so wonderful and I learn so much but what keeps me coming back is the experiences of your stories. They are so thoughtful and thought provoking. Today’s story brought tears of gratitude for you and your parents. It fills my heart with joy they support you in your journey and can be a source of comfort to you as you explore. I am sure you are doing something quite different from what you started out as your Profession and having parents that put your values, truths and passions before their expectations is truly a gift, not all are as fortunate. ❤
Hi Barry, your stories always touch my heart! (The cricket’s sound and the beetle walking over your work,(1), the heater promo (2), and the Gift to a son (3) cameos of your golden horse.) The $8.00 writing table had a personality all it’s own when you talk about it, then it became the whole story you were relating, and what a gorgeous story it was. Your love and caring are so very obvious in these interesting and tantalising videos. I miss them when there is a lull, and am so glad to see when I am notified there’s a new one to watch. I hope you are well, happy and prosperous with your lovingly restored furniture. Until the next one, Hooroo from Melbourne, Australia❤️😊🦘🇦🇺
So great to see that you care about the environment 🥰
Great story and as always, beautiful work!
Thank you 😊
Gorgeous! I never really thought about what style of furniture I liked, but after seeing this restoration I've decided I love the mission style! Thanks Barry!
So sweet about your parents. ❤
Hooray for Mom and Dad!!
❤ this writing desk is beautiful. The clean lines of the mission style are my favorite.
Mine too!
Dude....why you gotta make me cry!!! 🤧
Happy you shared this story with us.
Thanks for listening
That turned out so beautiful. Your videos are so enjoyable for so many reasons. They are informative and so very soothing at the same time. The grand finale of a beautifully finished piece is just the best " icing on the cake".
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful restoration of the writing table, and a heartwarming story of how it found its way to you. I really didn’t expect to have tears in my eyes at the end.
Barry. I love this desk. Mission style furniture is my favorite. Thanks for the care you always show your projects.
Your work strengthen my heart.
Beautiful restoration again Barry, thank you for the lovely story and gift of tranquil time…
Beautiful! Great story. Thanks mom and dad.
Your videos are always a treasure for the heart. Never stop doing what you're doing and a hug to you and to your amazing parents! Ciao from Italy ❤
What a beautiful story and a beautiful restoration.
I really appreciate your attention to detail on this piece. It is a simple desk with beautiful oak. The small scale keeps it useful for apartment and smaller scale living, and a great computer desk. Nice Job. Thank you for posting a new video.
Thank you very much!
Thank you, Barry, for bringing this beauty back to the way it should look. Mission had a brief flush of attention in the '90s, and has since become overlooked. Mission is my favorite style for its simple elegance and practicality. Your parents are to be commended for their taste in both furniture and children.
I was thinking just recently that I missed the little scavenger hunts, and am so glad you brought it back. I found all 3 times with the horsie. What fun!
Thank you for your humor. "Irreversable painted disaster". I'll be giggling for a while.
I’ve had a few of those 😊
@MadCityModern it was the candor.
This peice, Barry, I admit I wondered how it may turn out. However, watching your work for so long; I always still have Faith in you and all that you do. Very well done my friend. Keep up the perfect work. Stay inspired, stay creative, and keep on smiling . 😇 💙
Wow, thank you!
Barry, thank you, for your always calming narrative and the "story" behind each piece you breathe new life into.
Each of your videos stirs emotions in me, primarily because your workmanship, tools, the collection of vintage items in your workshop bring memories of my dad whose hobby became wood. How I wish I'd spent more time learning from him. ❤
What a wonderful story, that's what I love about this channel. I am building a plant stand and have exposed screws on purpose. I stained them with gun blue which is basically black instead of painting them.
WOW...that turned out georgous!
Thank you
The oak is so beautiful. Thank you once again for a restoration done beautifully.
It's a beautiful story Barry and of course another beautiful restoration. Stay safe.
Thank you kindly