The tour of the capitol building, the scenery on the ride there, the details/ thoughts in your narration, the history of the area, and the restoration of that amazing desk - I'm here for it all! I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I always enjoy hearing you speak about the pieces you're working on. That's part of the beauty of your channel.
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What a fine old desk. I loved the tour of the Wisconsin Capital building. We have a great state capital building in my native Louisiana, and now Wisconsin's is a new favorite. BTW: I want an E-trike like yours too. JohnDavid
The desk turned out absolutely gorgeous. What a beautiful piece of art. And maybe some people won't be interested in a tour of the state capitol, but I thought it was really interesting. It is full of beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for a lovely video.
I have fantasized about having that type of desk since childhood. I'm now middle aged and live in a houst of its era, but I have no idea where such a desk would fit since mine is not a wealthy person's house. Thank you for giving this desk care and a new home!
That building was absolutely stunning!!!! The desk came out so beautifully!! I live the chair you found to use with it as well. Thanks for a great video, as always. I thoroughly loved the tour as well as learning the history of that desk!
What a honey of a desk, and chair too! I'd have given my right arm for that desk while I was still practicing law. The oak is luscious. Hooray on the trike! I can see why it's so much better on snow and ice with 3 legs instead of 2 on a bike. It looks like fun for grown-ups. The Wisconsin capitol is a work of art; I had no idea it has that level of detail and workmanship. You hit paydirt on the desk and chair! Cheers from Oklahoma!!!
It's wonderful to see such an old piece of furniture that's been looked after so well. I really enjoy your occasional side stories. They're always interesting.
Thank you, Barry for the field trip to the Wisconsin Capitol. My mother's family is from Wisconsin originally and I have become a memeber of the historical society to get infor about my family. You do such a great job of educating us as well as entertaining us. The clean up of the desk shows us we don't need to do a full restoration and the tour of the capitol taught us about the artists who built the building and the history of it. Thank you.
Barry just the best episode so far. In the love of woodworking and furniture , the provenance proves worthy. Some pieces remain elusive, some reveal much. I appreciate what you accomplish.
Barry, your posts are always so interesting. Thoroughly enjoy them. I too am a lover of roll-top desks. As a child, we had a solid oak rool-top desk my Dad found at an auction in the mid-1950s. Unfortunately when we moved from this particular town we could not move it with us. Even at a young age, 8, I was heartbroken. It took me well into my 60s to find a roll-top desk I wanted. Fortunately, it came to me through a dear friend. It is not solid oak, but it very much resembles the one of my childhood. It makes me happy and that it what matters. Thank you for your most interesting post about your roll-top desk and the awesome chair you found for it. Even though I live in Oregon, I truly enjoyed your home state history lesson. Thank you!
I tend to get worried when I don't see something from you on RUclips. You know, it's like not hearing from someone in your family for awhile: you get concerned. I appreciate you taking the time to include this group in the lessons we would never otherwise hear. Like family, I'm glad you are there. The desk is awesome and it came to you for a reason. Enjoy as I enjoy your channel.
This was made in a time when things were meant to last a lifetime. Love the channel and thank you for giving that desk a future. If only that desk could talk.
Yep… Restore a Finish was all it needed. I appreciated seeing the inside of your capital too. It is a beautiful building. Great video! I hope you are keeping the desk. It is lovely.
You’re such a cool guy, Barry. I love this desk and I was sad at the thought you would strip it. I’m so glad you didn’t, it looks rich and old. And the chair is a beautiful complement to it. Thanks for the Wisconsin history lesson, I love history. You tell the stories so masterfully, I enjoy every minute.
Thanks from South Africa for a beautiful video. I really enjoyed seeing the Capitol building. The desk is really awesome. Just love the style and format of your videos!
Great job, Barry. I have always wanted a roll top desk, even though they are impractical for use with a desktop computer. I did see a modern custom roll top years ago at the Art Fair on the Square that would accommodate a monitor and computer, but as a poor graduate student I couldn't afford the over $5000 price tag. Later I did get my Dad's old flat top 'aircraft carrier' of a desk, and it is the centerpiece of my home office. And I loved the capitol tour! I haven't gone down and wandered through in years, and I really should do so.
My late father purchased one of these, a massive construction with many drawers and cubby holes I have no idea why he got it other than an appreciation in its construction. It sits in my mum's house to this day but, as you note Barry, this size of furniture is far too large to comfortably sit in many rooms, especially our smaller UK homes. I guess when I inherit it I'll try a sale. Thanks for showing us the historical context. Hope all is well. David. .
Beautiful desk, and a beautiful state capitol! I really enjoy what you do with furniture, but the stories around the furniture are what sets you apart!
Although I can't say that I like the desk, the tour was very enjoyable, and I'd love a bike like that. How great that you can just walk into the state capitol and wander around.
What a beautiful piece of furniture. Good call not totally restoring it. And thank you for the historical tour of a fantastic building. I enjoyed it. 😊
What a gorgeous desk, Barry, and as always a beautiful job restoring it. I LOVED the tour of the Capitol Building! Your loving attention to the history and to details like the grain of the marble elevate your videos far beyond the average restoration video. And of course, your incredibly soothing voice. Ignore anyone who complains about them. Those people just aren’t your audience! Those who resonate with you will find you, never fear. Thanks again for the wonderful video.
Magnificent piece. We bought one that had been painted an ugly green and needed new backing on the roller top. It was big and heavy, but you could hide a lot of stuff under the roll top :) I wish I had looked for manufacturer now.
I love your channel because it is full of stories, tours and philosophy as well as furniture restoration. The desk looks beautiful and now we have another story to look forward to about the second desk. Someone stated in a comment that this was your best video yet and I have to agree.
The building was a stunning piece of architecture, very intricate and opulent BUT the desk outshone it in my eyes. The design and beauty was gorgeous and my dream piece of furniture if I ever had room for it 😍
As a European who’s very unlikely to be able to visit Wisconsin I very much appreciated the tour and the narration combined with a “rebuild” of an historical piece. I applaud 👏🏻 Thank you
I am glad that you are keeping this desk, it is beautiful and still has so much to offer yet. It is nice to see such old beautiful workmanship. I have a secretary/hutch that will need a lot of work including glass to repair it to the beauty it once was. The original castors are still on it. Actually love the history lesson too. Have a great day
Barry... This is your ABSOLUTE BEST video yet!!! Your steadfast research of that desk's history, and previous users, aside from being manufactured here in Milwaukee is outstanding. I'm so glad to see that you didn't do a complete restoration and cleaned up the existing finish. I thoroughly enjoyed your narrative as you walked through Wisconsin's beautiful capitol building. You taught me a few facts about that building that I didn't know. Again, best ever RUclips video yet Barry! 🥇
Thank you Berry for such beauty that you bring to the world. That old electrolux is just like my Mom had, and I would pretend that I was riding on a rocket ship.
Beautiful desk, and I particularly enjoyed the story. I listened to the premier while at work, and am watching it now at home in the evening. The desk's story is fascinating, as well as a look at its original home, giving an idea of how it was used, and perhaps what decisions may have been made there. Additionally, in the craftsmanship in the piece and care and pride taken when building it. I agree, it doesn't warrant a full restoration, plus some of the age marks are part of its history and beauty. Great Job, great story, great video. I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.
As a fellow Wisconsinite, I loved the tour and the narration. The desk is magnificent - what I find so impressive about the piece, is that you didn't need to do anything drastic to bring it back to life. Well done!
Thank you for another awesome post. Our capital is a beautiful place. It is truly a history lesson and amazing restoration. As always, we enjoy your take on furniture and the stories behind them.
What a beautiful desk! I would keep it without a doubt. And loved a tour of the capitol. Such history and so grand. Nothing built like that today. Great video, Barry.
Your soothing voice and calm demeanor made this video very pleasant to view. Absolutely loved the stunning footage of your amazing state capitol building and enjoyed the commentary on the history and style of architecture. Quite stunning. The desk is just beautiful and I hope you can find a buyer that will use and respect this unique piece.
Great video. The capital building is truely beautiful, such an example of craftsmanship. This is also a quality I think you demonstrate in your love for the furniture you restore. Keep sharing!
What a beautiful and well preserved piece of history. I just love old furniture... mostly because it was built sturdy, and to last while also being so beautiful
It’s so important to keep history going and have people like yourself restoring antiques I’ve worked in the restoration picture framing and oil paintings for 40 years and find great satisfaction repairing and restoring back to original state just as I can see through all your videos keep up the great work
Whaaaat!!!! I was waiting for you to transport the desk home on that bike!!! What a jyp!! I'm overjoyed for you Barry that you're able to integrate your love of traveling into your YT Channel!! Your stories are FANTASTIC Bud!!!! And.... back to the EBike. I fell in LOVE with mine!!! At 46 years old I ride a few nights a week with the kids from our cul-de-sac. And I do mean kids, 12-14 years old. Their parent's trust them with me. And... we ride around town & I point out different landscapes & plants used within the landscapes. We call ourselves the Majestic Maniacs!!! Thanks for sharing, hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!
What a beautiful building. I really enjoyed this video as I probably wouldn’t get to see this building otherwise. I loved the story of the desk and am glad to see it restored. ❤
I LOVED this vídeo!!! Please note that the bond with viewers comes from you sharing your sight of things: through furniture and many other aspects! Thank you for this!
Such a beautiful piece. Thanks for not painting it. I always think about not only the history of the piece, but the trees that were used, the people all along the way, who played a part in making it - and you mentioned that! Thanks for the tour of your capital building. Its beautiful.
I’m always looking forward to your RUclips presentation. My husband has a room-top and we love it. The Capital is breath taking, especially the domus and the marble everywhere!
This video felt like a TV episode of a historical show. It was extremely relaxing and interesting at the same time, with the story of the restoration weaved with the story of the furniture itself. It wasn't just a video, it was an artfully put together mini-documentary. I loved it. =) And the finished piece looks AMAZING!
I absolutely love to hear about the history of anything really. But your tour through your Capital was beautiful. You have a beautiful, calm, lovely voice, and it’s very soothing to listen to you. Oh, and the desk turned out beautifully. Thank you.
A good fun and interesting video! Sharing history, knowledge and past times connects an older item to us today . I found this very good and engaging. Thanks for taking us along on this. 😊
Barry I don’t think there’s anyone more deserving than you to have / own this beautifully restored desk. I for one love your time and effort that you put into your research and educating us about your pieces of furniture you care for. I’ve never been to a state capital except for DC. Yours is MAGNIFICENT and thank you so much for sharing. I love your content and I hope you’ll always tell us the history behind things you come across. Subscriber from SC 🇺🇸👍🏼❤️
Stunning desk and a magnificent building. I am in Scotland and love touring old buildings and we have quite a few and wherever I go in the U.K. I usually manage to find one to walk around so I enjoyed the building tour immensely.
I don't know what I loved more, the desk, the history of it or that gorgeous Capital building. Never stop telling the history of each pieces because that is what endears most of us to you!
Thank you, Barry for sharing the history of the capital and this desk. I have a goal of visiting all the state capitals and this helps me to one day go and visit these beautiful buildings. You did an amazing work on restoring this gorgeous roll top desk!
I am so glad you did this video. Being a Wisconsinite, I have been to the capital a few times. The last was during my time as a navigator helping people enroll in affordable health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. It is a beautiful building you don’t appreciate as a kid touring it during a boring field trip. Personally I feel the stories are just as interesting as the pieces you are working on. DDecker
I really enjoyed the tour of your state's Capitol building. It truly is a beautiful monument to the skills and the pride of the tradespeople who built it to honour their state. Also the scenic beauty of the Great Lakes region cannot be denied and is high on my list of places to visit.. one day. Thank you for sharing.
Quality always shows. The fact that this beautiful amazing desk needed so little restoration speaks of the craftsmanship that made it and the care it was given as a valuable piece of history. Beautiful job ✅ 💯
The capital building is magnificent! Thank you for sharing the wonderful history of the desk, and the capital with us. The great thing about history is that everything, and everyone has one! Wonderful vid and content!
Hi, you did the right thing by not completely restoring the desk. I love your channel as you have the same mindset as me. Keep up the great work you do. Kind regards Del. From the UK.
My family and I do research at the Wisconsin historical society every week if you need help using their system or anything! I mostly do volunteer work at the veterans museum, but most museum people kinda know each other if you end up needing other help or specific knowledge.
The tour of the capitol building, the scenery on the ride there, the details/ thoughts in your narration, the history of the area, and the restoration of that amazing desk - I'm here for it all! I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I always enjoy hearing you speak about the pieces you're working on. That's part of the beauty of your channel.
Thank you for this
I love that you like to include the history of the pieces! Please don’t stop.
Thank you for showing us the humanity behind the desk. Sometimes we forget that there is a history behind these things.
Agreed!
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It’s such a gorgeous piece of furniture wow. ❤
I'm so happy to hear you are keeping it. It's beautiful. Great find!
Thanks for sharing the capitol building with us. It cost a lot to build. Amazing dome and I've never seen an entrance with the wings at an angle. 😮🎉🎉
What a fine old desk. I loved the tour of the Wisconsin Capital building. We have a great state capital building in my native Louisiana, and now Wisconsin's is a new favorite.
BTW: I want an E-trike like yours too.
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Beware
The desk turned out absolutely gorgeous. What a beautiful piece of art. And maybe some people won't be interested in a tour of the state capitol, but I thought it was really interesting. It is full of beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for a lovely video.
I have fantasized about having that type of desk since childhood. I'm now middle aged and live in a houst of its era, but I have no idea where such a desk would fit since mine is not a wealthy person's house. Thank you for giving this desk care and a new home!
I would legitimately watch you go to museums all throughout the US and tell me about history lol it's fascinating and your voice is soothing
Barry, beautiful restoration! I'm so happy that there are still people around who cherish history!
That building was absolutely stunning!!!! The desk came out so beautifully!! I live the chair you found to use with it as well. Thanks for a great video, as always. I thoroughly loved the tour as well as learning the history of that desk!
What a honey of a desk, and chair too! I'd have given my right arm for that desk while I was still practicing law. The oak is luscious. Hooray on the trike! I can see why it's so much better on snow and ice with 3 legs instead of 2 on a bike. It looks like fun for grown-ups. The Wisconsin capitol is a work of art; I had no idea it has that level of detail and workmanship. You hit paydirt on the desk and chair! Cheers from Oklahoma!!!
It's wonderful to see such an old piece of furniture that's been looked after so well. I really enjoy your occasional side stories. They're always interesting.
Thank you, Barry for the field trip to the Wisconsin Capitol. My mother's family is from Wisconsin originally and I have become a memeber of the historical society to get infor about my family. You do such a great job of educating us as well as entertaining us. The clean up of the desk shows us we don't need to do a full restoration and the tour of the capitol taught us about the artists who built the building and the history of it. Thank you.
Barry just the best episode so far. In the love of woodworking and furniture , the provenance proves worthy. Some pieces remain elusive, some reveal much. I appreciate what you accomplish.
Barry, your posts are always so interesting. Thoroughly enjoy them. I too am a lover of roll-top desks. As a child, we had a solid oak rool-top desk my Dad found at an auction in the mid-1950s. Unfortunately when we moved from this particular town we could not move it with us. Even at a young age, 8, I was heartbroken. It took me well into my 60s to find a roll-top desk I wanted. Fortunately, it came to me through a dear friend. It is not solid oak, but it very much resembles the one of my childhood. It makes me happy and that it what matters. Thank you for your most interesting post about your roll-top desk and the awesome chair you found for it. Even though I live in Oregon, I truly enjoyed your home state history lesson. Thank you!
I tend to get worried when I don't see something from you on RUclips. You know, it's like not hearing from someone in your family for awhile: you get concerned. I appreciate you taking the time to include this group in the lessons we would never otherwise hear. Like family, I'm glad you are there. The desk is awesome and it came to you for a reason. Enjoy as I enjoy your channel.
This was made in a time when things were meant to last a lifetime. Love the channel and thank you for giving that desk a future. If only that desk could talk.
More than a Lifetime!!!
Absolutely beautiful restoration! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Barry!
The desk is magnificent,and Im glad it now belongs to you ,who appreciates the history and the beautiful wood its made from
Yep… Restore a Finish was all it needed. I appreciated seeing the inside of your capital too. It is a beautiful building. Great video! I hope you are keeping the desk. It is lovely.
You’re such a cool guy, Barry. I love this desk and I was sad at the thought you would strip it. I’m so glad you didn’t, it looks rich and old. And the chair is a beautiful complement to it. Thanks for the Wisconsin history lesson, I love history. You tell the stories so masterfully, I enjoy every minute.
You could honestly talk about anything and most of us would listen. You're so calming
couldn't have said it better!
Loved to tour! Love the desk. So many drawers to store all your stuff.
Thanks from South Africa for a beautiful video. I really enjoyed seeing the Capitol building. The desk is really awesome. Just love the style and format of your videos!
Great job, Barry. I have always wanted a roll top desk, even though they are impractical for use with a desktop computer. I did see a modern custom roll top years ago at the Art Fair on the Square that would accommodate a monitor and computer, but as a poor graduate student I couldn't afford the over $5000 price tag. Later I did get my Dad's old flat top 'aircraft carrier' of a desk, and it is the centerpiece of my home office. And I loved the capitol tour! I haven't gone down and wandered through in years, and I really should do so.
That desk is amazing. With the chair that fits like a glove. I like the story that you created also.
My late father purchased one of these, a massive construction with many drawers and cubby holes
I have no idea why he got it other than an appreciation in its construction. It sits in my mum's house to this day but, as you note Barry, this size of furniture is far too large to comfortably sit in many rooms, especially our smaller UK homes. I guess when I inherit it I'll try a sale. Thanks for showing us the historical context. Hope all is well. David.
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What a beautiful piece of history. The State Capital building is absolutely breathtaking and I thoroughly enjoyed your tour of it.
I agree
Wow…you brought that back to life…and ready for another 120 years of service. Great job!
Beautiful desk, and a beautiful state capitol! I really enjoy what you do with furniture, but the stories around the furniture are what sets you apart!
Although I can't say that I like the desk, the tour was very enjoyable, and I'd love a bike like that. How great that you can just walk into the state capitol and wander around.
What a gorgeous desk, I'm so jealous even though it would never fit in my house. I loved the tour of the capitol building and the bit of history.
What a beautiful piece of furniture. Good call not totally restoring it. And thank you for the historical tour of a fantastic building. I enjoyed it. 😊
Love the walk through Capitol building. Love the history. Fantastic old desk and chair!
What a gorgeous desk, Barry, and as always a beautiful job restoring it. I LOVED the tour of the Capitol Building! Your loving attention to the history and to details like the grain of the marble elevate your videos far beyond the average restoration video. And of course, your incredibly soothing voice. Ignore anyone who complains about them. Those people just aren’t your audience! Those who resonate with you will find you, never fear. Thanks again for the wonderful video.
Thank you!
Magnificent piece. We bought one that had been painted an ugly green and needed new backing on the roller top. It was big and heavy, but you could hide a lot of stuff under the roll top :) I wish I had looked for manufacturer now.
I love your channel because it is full of stories, tours and philosophy as well as furniture restoration. The desk looks beautiful and now we have another story to look forward to about the second desk. Someone stated in a comment that this was your best video yet and I have to agree.
Thank you so much
The building was a stunning piece of architecture, very intricate and opulent BUT the desk outshone it in my eyes.
The design and beauty was gorgeous and my dream piece of furniture if I ever had room for it 😍
As a European who’s very unlikely to be able to visit Wisconsin I very much appreciated the tour and the narration combined with a “rebuild” of an historical piece. I applaud 👏🏻 Thank you
I appreciate this
I am glad that you are keeping this desk, it is beautiful and still has so much to offer yet. It is nice to see such old beautiful workmanship. I have a secretary/hutch that will need a lot of work including glass to repair it to the beauty it once was. The original castors are still on it. Actually love the history lesson too. Have a great day
Barry... This is your ABSOLUTE BEST video yet!!! Your steadfast research of that desk's history, and previous users, aside from being manufactured here in Milwaukee is outstanding. I'm so glad to see that you didn't do a complete restoration and cleaned up the existing finish. I thoroughly enjoyed your narrative as you walked through Wisconsin's beautiful capitol building. You taught me a few facts about that building that I didn't know. Again, best ever RUclips video yet Barry! 🥇
Gorgeous desk, you did it justice.
Thank you Berry for such beauty that you bring to the world. That old electrolux is just like my Mom had, and I would pretend that I was riding on a rocket ship.
Beautiful desk! Thank you for the tour of your Capitol, I really enjoyed it!
Thank You for preserving the past that would otherwise be lost. BRAVO,
The desk and the story are beautiful! Thank you for being you.
Nice video, great history lesson beautiful desk, great restoration. Neat electric bike also. Thanks for sharing Berry.
Beautiful desk, and I particularly enjoyed the story. I listened to the premier while at work, and am watching it now at home in the evening. The desk's story is fascinating, as well as a look at its original home, giving an idea of how it was used, and perhaps what decisions may have been made there. Additionally, in the craftsmanship in the piece and care and pride taken when building it. I agree, it doesn't warrant a full restoration, plus some of the age marks are part of its history and beauty. Great Job, great story, great video. I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your support Richard
As a fellow Wisconsinite, I loved the tour and the narration. The desk is magnificent - what I find so impressive about the piece, is that you didn't need to do anything drastic to bring it back to life. Well done!
Hi Barry, this is very good work. Lots of love is put into this and it shows!. Cheers from Italy
Stories just add to the beauty of the restoration. Thank you
Thank you for another awesome post. Our capital is a beautiful place. It is truly a history lesson and amazing restoration. As always, we enjoy your take on furniture and the stories behind them.
Thank you so much
That is a beautiful desk!!! I agree it didn't need much to bring it back to it's full glory. Your state house is gorgeous!!!!
Nice restoration, as usual. Enjoyed the tour of your state capitol building. Love those old buildings where true craftsmanship was employed.
Thank you!
That desk is stunning...
Thank you for the tour, I love seeing the splendour of old buildings ❤
What a beautiful desk! I would keep it without a doubt. And loved a tour of the capitol. Such history and so grand. Nothing built like that today. Great video, Barry.
Your soothing voice and calm demeanor made this video very pleasant to view. Absolutely loved the stunning footage of your amazing state capitol building and enjoyed the commentary on the history and style of architecture. Quite stunning. The desk is just beautiful and I hope you can find a buyer that will use and respect this unique piece.
That is an amazing desk! It turned out really well too. So much storage, and those pull-out tables are brilliant.
Thank you for the tour of the Capitol. It’s incredible! I appreciate you taking the time to do that.
Wow! What a stunning building! I love all of the stone used. True Craftsmanship you don't see anymore.
I simply love your respect for the old furniture and the people who made them. Very moving.
Great video. The capital building is truely beautiful, such an example of craftsmanship. This is also a quality I think you demonstrate in your love for the furniture you restore. Keep sharing!
I love roll top desks....almost as much as the architecture of a home or business where it is used.
What a beautiful and well preserved piece of history. I just love old furniture... mostly because it was built sturdy, and to last while also being so beautiful
It’s so important to keep history going and have people like yourself restoring antiques I’ve worked in the restoration picture framing and oil paintings for 40 years and find great satisfaction repairing and restoring back to original state just as I can see through all your videos keep up the great work
Whaaaat!!!! I was waiting for you to transport the desk home on that bike!!! What a jyp!! I'm overjoyed for you Barry that you're able to integrate your love of traveling into your YT Channel!! Your stories are FANTASTIC Bud!!!! And.... back to the EBike. I fell in LOVE with mine!!! At 46 years old I ride a few nights a week with the kids from our cul-de-sac. And I do mean kids, 12-14 years old. Their parent's trust them with me. And... we ride around town & I point out different landscapes & plants used within the landscapes. We call ourselves the Majestic Maniacs!!! Thanks for sharing, hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!
What a beautiful building. I really enjoyed this video as I probably wouldn’t get to see this building otherwise. I loved the story of the desk and am glad to see it restored. ❤
This desk is probably the mostest beautifullest piece of furniture that i’ve ever seen 😍 amazing job!!
Wow, thank you!
I think it's awesome when you share the history of an item
I LOVED this vídeo!!! Please note that the bond with viewers comes from you sharing your sight of things: through furniture and many other aspects! Thank you for this!
Such a beautiful piece. Thanks for not painting it. I always think about not only the history of the piece, but the trees that were used, the people all along the way, who played a part in making it - and you mentioned that! Thanks for the tour of your capital building. Its beautiful.
Cool desk, beautiful building, soothing voice of Gary ❤
I have a Mid-Century “executive” desk that you could put a mattress on and I love it.
I’m always looking forward to your RUclips presentation. My husband has a room-top and we love it. The Capital is breath taking, especially the domus and the marble everywhere!
Another beautiful project Barry! Thank you!
Great desk, great story, great telling. Thank you.
This video felt like a TV episode of a historical show. It was extremely relaxing and interesting at the same time, with the story of the restoration weaved with the story of the furniture itself. It wasn't just a video, it was an artfully put together mini-documentary. I loved it. =) And the finished piece looks AMAZING!
I absolutely love to hear about the history of anything really. But your tour through your Capital was beautiful. You have a beautiful, calm, lovely voice, and it’s very soothing to listen to you. Oh, and the desk turned out beautifully. Thank you.
Wow! Thank you so much
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No, thank you. It was truly my pleasure.
Your State has a gorgeous Capitol Building. Simply gorgeous. Restore-a-Finish is a winner product. The desk is a keeper.
Thank you
This building is beautiful! And I love the desk, turned out great. love the history of it all.
A good fun and interesting video! Sharing history, knowledge and past times connects an older item to us today . I found this very good and engaging. Thanks for taking us along on this. 😊
Barry I don’t think there’s anyone more deserving than you to have / own this beautifully restored desk. I for one love your time and effort that you put into your research and educating us about your pieces of furniture you care for. I’ve never been to a state capital except for DC. Yours is MAGNIFICENT and thank you so much for sharing. I love your content and I hope you’ll always tell us the history behind things you come across. Subscriber from SC 🇺🇸👍🏼❤️
This means alot
I loved the tour of the capitol building. Thank you!
I *loved the tour of the capitol, and as usual, Barry, your impeccable taste resulted in a beautifully finished desk! Thank you for one of your best!
I am sure that the museum or capital would not mind having it on display. Beautiful desk. Love them old roll top desks
What an absolute treasure! Thanks for the tour of your beautiful capital!
Stunning desk and a magnificent building. I am in Scotland and love touring old buildings and we have quite a few and wherever I go in the U.K. I usually manage to find one to walk around so I enjoyed the building tour immensely.
Thank you
I love that old Electrolux! I’ve used two of them in my lifetime. I’m enjoying your videos.
Beautiful! Love the deep dive into history.
I don't know what I loved more, the desk, the history of it or that gorgeous Capital building. Never stop telling the history of each pieces because that is what endears most of us to you!
Thank you, Barry for sharing the history of the capital and this desk. I have a goal of visiting all the state capitals and this helps me to one day go and visit these beautiful buildings. You did an amazing work on restoring this gorgeous roll top desk!
I am so glad you did this video. Being a Wisconsinite, I have been to the capital a few times. The last was during my time as a navigator helping people enroll in affordable health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. It is a beautiful building you don’t appreciate as a kid touring it during a boring field trip. Personally I feel the stories are just as interesting as the pieces you are working on. DDecker
Wow. Awesome. Glad you mentioned this
I really enjoyed the tour of your state's Capitol building. It truly is a beautiful monument to the skills and the pride of the tradespeople who built it to honour their state. Also the scenic beauty of the Great Lakes region cannot be denied and is high on my list of places to visit.. one day. Thank you for sharing.
The desk is beautiful as it is! A piece of history! Thank you for the tour of the beautiful building!
Quality always shows. The fact that this beautiful amazing desk needed so little restoration speaks of the craftsmanship that made it and the care it was given as a valuable piece of history. Beautiful job ✅ 💯
thank you so much
The capital building is magnificent! Thank you for sharing the wonderful history of the desk, and the capital with us.
The great thing about history is that everything, and everyone has one!
Wonderful vid and content!
That is so totally cool! I love the history strory!
What a beautiful desk! They don’t make them like they used to nowadays! 😊
I love that desk so much omg it's so beautiful
Thanks for sharing brother. You're starting to become my favorite Renovation Channel.
Wow! This means alot. So many good people out there
I love the roll top desk. And the capitol tour❤
Hi, you did the right thing by not completely restoring the desk. I love your channel as you have the same mindset as me. Keep up the great work you do.
Kind regards Del.
From the UK.
My family and I do research at the Wisconsin historical society every week if you need help using their system or anything! I mostly do volunteer work at the veterans museum, but most museum people kinda know each other if you end up needing other help or specific knowledge.
This is great! Thank you so much