Ep. 15 I Regret Painting this Valuable Old Dresser
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Although I like to restore and refinish furniture pieces as close to original as possible, this vintage Widdicomb Dresser was hiding some beautiful cherry wood grain. I chose to paint parts of the dresser in order to highlight the original solid cherry legs and drawers. You don't want to miss this one.
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Save all the old stuff. The quality is so much better than today’s junk. The old was built to last forever. Very beautiful
I completely agree
Tu reloj me recordó a "El día de la marmota"!! Me hiciste reír ... Hermosos tus trabajos, realmente bellos, te felicito!
I usually flinch when the paint comes out, but this turned into a stunning project. The wood grain actually looks better with the paint highlights "framing" the wood grain. Another great job. Thank you!
We are on the same page regarding paint. I was so glad paint helped highlight the details in this case. Thank you for the feedback again. Barry
This is one of the very few cases that the paint actually enhanced the piece, he did a great job balancing the wood with the painted sections. Result is much better than the original; it is much more interesting and somehow lighter, not as "demure". I did joke that I would have liked a dark navy, but the black is fine. He really has an innate talent that most do not.
You made the right decision about the black paint! I'm anxious to try this on a similar piece that was given to me. Your videos are just the right combination of showing and telling.
You can never go wrong with black to highlight natural wood. There’s just something about that combo the adds a level of sophistication. You nailed it, yet again. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Thank you for the great feedback Marilyn : ) barry
I’ve never seen a goodwill with so much furniture 😭😍
So much to choose from here
This piece is absolutely gorgeous. I looks like it came out of a designers showroom and would have cost thousands. The juxtaposition of the older style with the modern take using the black paint is stunning. And you were right the old dark stain covered the lovely wood grain. You can drop it off at my place any time after 9am. You are an artist.
This comment is so encouraging. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Barry
well put - also would love to have a piece of furniture like this in my home.
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You are right. John Widdicomb is very high end and well made designer furniture. Barry really scored with this one. I can’t believe he found it for $30!
I usually don't like to see painted wood pieces because I love the natural wood grain to show through. But THIS choice of partial paint, highlighted details, and perfect execution is an exception to the rule! WOW! You are amazing! What a beautiful, finished piece! BRAVO!
Thank you.
Barry
Totally agree!!!
Солидарна на счёт окраски, мне не нравится,когда красят.Но эта окраска подчеркнула величественную красоту данного комода.комод просто заиграл.Говоря,смотрите какой я красавец.❤❤❤
Wow !! I was upset thinking to myself " oh!
Here's another "shabby chic " furniture restorer ruining another beautiful old antique solid wood dresser" !! But , I have to tell you that it turned out beautiful !! I love it!! the contrast of the colors
really compliment each other ....Great job !!
So glad I didn't disappoint you : )
An excellent job my friend!
Not disappointed at All!
I'm going to be honest- when you first said you'd be painting this piece I wasn't thrilled. I've always been hesitant to paint higher end items myself. Still, looking at the final reveal photos, I freely admit your decision was the best to go with. It's a stunning result. Outstanding work!
Thank you, Ron, for the kind, honest comments.
Barry
I sure wish either of my Goodwill stores had that much furniture!! Great job on the dresser.
Thank you Lynne. I keep seeing that response. I guess I am fortunate. Camera work was rough but I wanted to show some of the thrift stores. Barry
Our thrift stores have very little furniture and the Habitat store would have priced this at $300. I'm so jealous you can find these deals!
You might drive a little further and look in higher "rent" areas at THEIR thrift stores. I find much nicer things closer to rich folks homes than poor neighborhoods like my own. Even on their curbs.
I wish ours did also. The salvation army is a long way from the house and hit or miss too.
Just watched this episode. You rejuvenated a deserving old lady. What an exquisite piece!
Thank you
Thank you Christine!
Your honest attempt at all projects is what makes your videos worth watching. At least for me. An incredible piece you have there!!
Thank you for this!
I've seen SO many UA-cam videos on furniture refinishing but am sticking with you to learn how to do it right. What an absolutely beautiful piece. You are patient, focused and determined to make every step the very very best you can. Thank you for teaching me how to create furniture to a brand new and better level.
This is amazing
I’m old enough to have bought furniture like this brand-new in the 1960s. The wood finish actually was lighter when it was new. I don’t mind your new take on this piece. It turned out beautifully! ⭐️
I always love hearing about these pieces
Awesome... $30 to.... much, much more!!! Very nice transformation!!!!
Thanks Mark. This was one of my favorite projects. 2 new videos coming tomorrow!
Give honor where honor is due. Nice job well done. I have been doing this type of work 52 years and it's always a joy to see good restoring / refinishing work. Bravo!
Thank you so much Rick!
Vavoom! That black paint kicked this piece up a notch and made it look like a “gentleman’s” dresser.
Thank you
Yes you are so right, a lovely masculine piece, very dramatic.
You made some great decisions with this piece, balancing the integrity of the piece with a more than reasonable amount of labor. You preserved and, I'd even say rescued or revealed so much of the wood's beauty and workmanship that was previously concealed by that old, dark finish. And, the black paint, judiciously applied to the other areas, actually seems to me to highlight that. I think this is your most beautiful piece to date!
Thank you Libby. I love the detailed feedback. You captured so many thoughts that crossed my mind as I worked on this project. My choices may not always be perfect, but I atleast want to put in the work that is required. Barry
Might have used a darker gel stain rather than paint.
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This is truly a work of art! Such a beautiful restoration, I
love all of the effort you put into the details! I am speechless! Thank you for posting,
It just makes me so happy to see someone save such beautiful pieces of furniture and history. Thank you
I am enjoying your comments Tony
Beautiful Finish! That wood grain is so amazing. Without the black it wouldn't have stood out so well! I love your work. Not just the wood work but the cinematography as well. Your calm demeanor is very soothing. Keep up the awesome work!
I really appreciate this! Barry
Loving the addition of the black...it really makes this piece a stand out!
This Widdicomb Dresser was certainly elevated by this restoration. The company itself has such a grand history. The removal of the lacquer on the drawer pulls was an interesting choice, they had definitely been antiqued for a look of age distinction. The contrast of paint to wood brought the grain left exposed to a great feature. It's a piece that gained eye appeal by bringing a modern approach in this resurrection . Kudos.
Thank you again
Spectacular Light, Spectacular Wood, Spectacular Photography to show the glory of this piece. Well Done.
Thank you so much
When you decided to use black paint I said Noooooo....not paint on this beautiful piece ! I was wrong. It highlighted the wood grain perfectly. You did a great job on this. I love it.
It was a risk. I thought the same thing you did : )
I'm glad you kept this piece. I love the natural oak shinning to make it stunning. Glad you saved it from the Thrift store.
Thank you Susan. I did eventually gift it to a family member
The style of that dresser is beautiful. I would love to have a whole bedroom set in that style.
Thank you.
Barry
Yes yes yes to lighter wood. Amazing result with black. Live it!
Thank you
The wood grain on the top and the drawers was worth all the stripping and sanding you did. I love the black background and the old drawer pulls add just the right amount of sparkle. Fantastic job.
Thank you Victoria. I try to add a few updates but love using old hardware when I can. Thank you for watching. Barry
That black paint and blond wood came out truly lovely. Love it.
Thank you Kimberly
This manufacturer is incredibly high end. You should look it up on the internet. The label may have a model number on it or serial number. These were not mass produced. It was a custom piece that would have been ordered then made one piece at a time. Lucky find. Not sure your treatment will add or diminish the value which can vary region to region.
This is great information. I have learned more about it since I have worked on it. I haven't made any changes to the structure itself. The painted areas can always be removed. I love this piece and will be keeping it. I do enjoy learning about the value of pieces, but the most valuable thing will be for me to use and enjoy daily, as intended. Thank you for taking the time to add a comment. Barry
OMG when you started adding the black I thought what a mistake but the finished piece is absolutely stunning
@@moonlitegirl72 that's when I got truly excited. But then, I grew up in Hitchcock Furniture country, so that's just what furniture should look like!
@@moonlitegirl72 Me to lol He sure showed our thoughts! A beautiful piece to be admired for sure.
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So glad you went with the black. You are so right! It shows the oak in all its beauty. What a great piece. GORGEOUS
Thank you for the support. There were a few who didn't like the black but the overwhelming majority agreed with you. I loved working on this project. I appreciate you watching the channel and hope you enjoy the other videos. Barry
I love the contrast of the light wood grain and black paint. I have to admit my heart sank when you pulled out that paint can though. I understand completely how the sanding of all the detailed work gets very tiring. I restored an antique dresser for my daughter and had to sand all of those tiny crevices. Like I have seen you do, I added a veneer top over a laminate. I'm too shy to do an actual how-to video, but you can see the dresser pictures on my channel. Thank you for your dedication to your community in not only the job you do, but the generosity that you show towards others less fortunate. Job well done.
Hi Kim. I look back on some of my projects and wish I had done things differently, but for that dresser I was pleased with the outcome and have kept it and enjoyed it. I can tell by your comments that you also have a passion for attempting to do things the right way, even if it takes 3x longer. I never imagined I would create a UA-cam channel for furniture. All I can say is, even if you're shy, talking to the camera about something you are passionate about is easy. Can't wait to check out your work. Thank you for supporting my channel. Barry
Ну очень классный результат.просто восхитительный.Восхищению нет предела.Блестящая работа маэстро.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much
What a great makeover on this piece! The natural beauty of the wood just shines through and pops against the black. I love it!
This plan came together at the end. I prob sound crazy acting like a purist with the wood grain, but also painting part of the dresser
Painting with that small brush on those finicky areas is sooo satisfying. And the relaxing music is so conducive to creating. It just makes me happy inside. Beautiful….
Thank you so much Catherine
So cool to see you do a completely different style! Also I’m super jealous of your goodwill. Mine has a few broken side tables at best that are overpriced!
Thank you. We are lucky to have several good thrift stores in my area. I do still come home empty handed often.
The painted dresser is lovely! I thought I might not like it but it's perfection 💚!
Again, a lovely piece Barry! Way to recognize the inherent beauty and flaws of the wood and bring them to life. I’m from Grand Rapids, MI, the Furniture City, so John Widdicomb is rather a household name along with many other high quality manufacturers. I think he’d be very pleased with your reinterpretation.
Thanks to viewers, I have learned so much about these pieces, and Grand Rapids. Thank you! Barry
I really have to say, the result is absolutely convincing - in my mind: WHAT A STUNNING BEAUTY!
Thanks David
I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to let some of the pieces go. Your home must be a stunner!
I want to keep everything. Not in a selfish way, just due to the labor of love I guess
Barry, Barry, Barry….this piece has blown me away! Keep up the good work….
Thank you Sheri
We're just in awe at this piece! We couldn't even imagine how good this was going to turn out! Amazing!!!!!!!
Thank you Jim and Cindy. I changed the game plan several times. You know how that goes : ) Barry
I was on the fence about the black paint but boy did this dresser ever turn out to be a magnificent piece.
Thank you
Love the finish! The black paint just makes the wood grain even more stunning.
Thank you. One of my favorites
Beautiful. The contrast of black and natural wood is stunning.
Thank you
This piece is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Incredible job 👍
Thank you Dawn. This comment is special. Barry
Wow, the black paint really highlighted the gorgeous wood…great job!
What a find! John Widdicomb was a very high-end furniture company. Their pieces normally sell for thousands of dollars (used). Your interpretation of the piece is beautiful.
Thank you Rich. I love hearing more information about pieces like this. It was my first time seeing this name. Yes, I painted parts of this, but I also wanted to showcase the gorgeous woodgrain. Thank you for such a kind comment and for supporting the channel. Barry
You are so right about this piece, John Widdicomb is very much sought after. If I had found it for $30 dollars, I would have run to the cashier and then asked was any more in the back storage.
I too as soon as i saw it was John Widdicomb i died, such a lucky find ❤️
Nice to see how much you grew over time. The most recent videos are much more your character. Congratulations for all your accomplishments and knowledge gained over time and shared with us!
Thank you very much!
Omg, Barry, this piece is absolutely amazing! You have NAILED it! Jaw dropping to say the least. Jesus, just stunning. ❤
Thank you Michelle. Sometimes these things come together after a few painful mistakes.
Stunning and rich. The black paint gives the piece a sensuous look.
Thank you Kristina
This dresser is stunning! It is one of best furniture makeovers I’ve seen on UA-cam in quite a while! Kudos for an excellent job!
Thank you Carol. This comment made my day. Barry
I'm not normally a fan of painted furniture but WOW! Spectacular result.
Thank you. I'm exactly the same way. I enjoyed this one though. Barry
This is so spectacular. A vintage piece brought into today. I love it. It was a bold choice and it really worked.
Thank you Donna. I wanted to update it but try something that might still look good in 10 yrs
@@MadCityModern You did it. It truly is a modern classic.
Amazing, by painting some of the parts you changed it from a piece of history to a modern day treasure. Great job!
Thank you, Jeff.
Barry
Holy moly! The finished product at the end blew me away. This looks a million dollars. It shows that good prep is everything. A new sub from me. 👍😎👍
Thank you John! This one surprised me as well. I don't always have a game plan : ) Thanks for subscribing. Barry
You never know what you will find at Goodwill. And for $30.00 no less. This dresser was and is beautiful. I love how you took such great care of it.
You did this piece of furniture proud, I love every element.
Thank you Marilyn
Absolutely gorgeous Barry. And thanks for showing the sanding in real time, it's good to see how slow to go. Enjoyed going to HD too.
Thank you James. I try to show real time, but also keep the clips moving.
The contrast between the wood and the black is beautiful and striking..... just lovely
thank you
I love how this piece came out, it is simply gorgeous. Your vision is spot on. All I can say is WOW.
Thank you Nora. As you can see, it often takes me several tries before a vision comes together
@@MadCityModern Same here
@@MadCityModern But your final product is always awesome.
Incredible work on stripping and sanding the drawers and highlighting the wood grain. Beautiful.
Thank you for watching.
Barry
The final results were amazing! I love how you Covered the bottom during the video. I was shocked at the final reveal. Way to go on the piece and this video. I really enjoyed watching it!
Thank you. I actually wasn't sure where this one was going most of the time : )
Oh Yeah! That turned out beautiful.
Hi Barry, I love love love how this piece turned out, I would be proud to have this displayed in my home, not necessarily in a bedroom, great bones and you did it justice...Take care...stay safe...
Thank you Martine. I actually have no idea how I will display it yet either. Thank you for the uplifting comment. Barry
Magnificent!! Love it! You turned a $30 Goodwill find into a beautiful piece.
Thank you Julie
I can't believe how beautiful this piece is now that you worked your magic on it!! Great job!!
Thank you Cindy. This one slowly grew on me
Thanks for sharing the tedious detail work which has to be done. I thought I was doing something wrong, because I had to put so much time into the prep work. Glad to know it's just the way it is.
So glad you enjoyed this. Barry
I'm not a huge fan of this style of furniture but you did an AMAZING job with it. I love how you highlighted the natural wood grain and shape of the piece. Beautiful work.
I agree. I am also not a huge fan of this style. I usually pass on these items. I just couldn't deny the exceptional quality with this one and I was actually more excited as I peeled back the old finishes. Thank you for watching and adding support. Barry
So glad someone else puts up their cart!
Amazon?
@@MadCityModern No silly, outside the Home Depot...in the buggy bin LOL
I may have just done that since there was an audience : ) actually I always do. May have something to do with doing that job at a garden center in high school
I'm still catching up with your videos. I love love love what you did for this piece. Modernized it but not too much....you kept the feel of the craftsmanship by showcasing the exquisite oak wood drawers. Bravo! And the staging was spectacular with the natural sunlight. Sumptuous. Divine. Inspired.
Thank you. I still have this one. I've considered selling it for more space, but I'm having a hard time making the decision: )
OH, MY GOODNESS!!!
THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!
WELL DONE!!!!💖💖💖💖💖
one of my favorites
STUNNING, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! You did a wonderful job with this piece, what patience you have. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.
Thank you Kathy. I appreciate your response. Barry
Just watched this 5 months old video as I am totally engaged to your work. But let me just say your Goodwill place is excepcional. Could not and will not finf anything like it your piece of furniture unless paying a huge amount here in UK. And definitely not applying my begginers skills on such a beauty. Thank you again. Stay blessed.
Thank you Patricia. I hear this often about expensive thrift stores
That's absolutely incredible that you can get such a variety of beautiful furniture for next to nothing at your Goodwill store
I agree Janet. There is a surplus at the moment. Thank you for watching. Barry
If you could hear my scream I would say AMAZING!!!! True artisan.
This made me laugh
Absolutely gorgeous!! The oak top and drawers look spectacular and the black on the sides and on the trim just sets it off perfectly. This is one of the best transformations I have seen.
Thank you Mary. Those words mean a lot to me. I really appreciate you taking the time to give feedback. Barry
I think you could modernize anything. Beautiful.
Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying the videos. Barry
WOW, I was concerned about painting some of it black, but it REALLY does highlight the beautiful oak. Incredible job!
Thank you David
The dresser turned out beautifully.
Thank you Annette. I appreciate you taking the time to add a comment. Barry
What a beautiful piece! I love the beauty of the natural wood grain. I'm not always a fan of painted wood but in this case I think it was the perfect choice. The black really highlights the natural wood and really makes it pop. It's always a pleasure to watch your work. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. I actually realized that I am wanting to try things that I have never been a fan of myself. So I always appreciate the honest feedback. Barry
Красивый комод преобразили браво мастеру 👍👏👏👏👏
Thank you
Wow if I lived in the USA I’d have loved to have bought this piece of furniture from you! It’s an epic job you have done and the black paint with the wood is just perfect! 👏👏
Thank you, Lesley. This means a lot.
Barry
Just W.O.W.
I typically prefer wood unpainted but this is beautiful and (especially in black) highlights the wood perfectly. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Shari
Not a fan of painting wood; BUT, the touch of color is awesome and there is still plenty of the beautiful wood still showcased.
Great job!
Thank you Jim. I actually tend to agree. Painting is rarely my first option, but I don't have a problem with it for certain pieces. I do think this dresser would have been gorgeous without paint. I just chose to try the combo this time. Thank you for the kind comments. Barry
Didn't think I would like the wood finished with black paint( you are exactly right about the red) but this is a wonderfully satisfying piece. Thank you.
Thank you. One of my favorites.
Barry
Love watching how you take a peace of furniture and turn it around
.and the detailed information you give throughout your videos.
Thank you Irma. I fear that I talk too much but i want people to learn the things that others have patiently taught me.
Boy i wish the Goodwills around here had that kind of furniture selection. Were lucky to have a couple of pressboard end tables and coffee tables 😂
So beautiful, Barry. I learn so much from you!
Thank you. So excited for you and all of your recent success. Barry
What a lucky find! Normally the idea of painting such a piece makes me cringe but this has turned out quite smart. The wood grain being visible does highlight the craftsmanship in the piece.
You must have a very Interesting house with all your hard work.
WOW!! Absolutely stunning piece, Barry! This is my favorite so far! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you. Comments like this mean so much to me.
truly remarkable piece of furniture.
The way that you highlighted the parts left wood with the placement of paint is so original and your intro wow. You are so talented!
Thank you Melanie. I didn't really have a clear vision for this one until the end. I appreciate your comments. Barry
This is one of my favorite pieces. Your artistry is amazing. The black with natural is beautiful. Furniture can evolve and grow with time. I would love this piece in my house. BRAVO.
Really enjoying your comments
Great job, I think this is your best work yet.
Right decision to use black paint.
Thank you Phil. I'm glad you think so as well. Barry
My mum had just come on your videos
She used to be able to restore furniture,due to her stroke she’s unable to now she loved it tho
She’s hooked now
We watch you from Cornwall in the UK
Welcome to the channel! Barry
Beautiful ! The contrast of the dark smooth paint brings out the wood grains patterned swirls...dude, you have it singing ! But the wood isn't oak, which is very course. It looks like a maple or fruit wood by the tight and smooth grain. For contrast the inside drawers bottoms are oak. Thanks for a great production !
Thank you Craig. I was back and forth during this entire project, trying to figure out what was oak and what was maple. I am always grateful for viewers who kindly correct me regarding proper identification of the products I am working with. I always want to be transparent regarding my limited knowledge with furniture, and rely on others to help me. Thanks again for a great review. Barry
Absolutely beautiful I love this kind of furniture French style bomb it looks like I can’t believe how cheap this was to buy it looks amazing ❤❤❤
I’ve been looking forward to this week’s installment of MCM marvelousness and you did not disappoint! Love the two toned look highlighting the wood!!!
Thank you Amy. Anything you would like to see on the channel? Barry
@@MadCityModern I loved the peek into the process of finding the piece and gathering materials you did this video. Here’s one that’s stumped me….I’ve purchased several entire bedroom sets with a full size headboard and have no clue how to repurpose the headboards. Pinterest has some ideas but nothing I just love. I hate to just scrap them because environmental conservation is always on my mind. Any ideas or projects you wanna share? 😊
I have run into the same issue. Usually people just want the dressers or nightstands. I'm not too much of a purist when it comes to keeping bedroom sets together. Many times, the beds were twins as you know. I haven't seen any genius ideas as to how they could be repurposed. I wouldn't even hesitate to use the wood for a different project if the quality is good. Anything is ok just to keep them out of the landfills in my opinion
@@MadCityModern I’m with you. I could care less about keeping a set together but I don’t want it to go into a landfill either.
Have a look at Bella Renovare by Crys’Dawna channel. She is a furniture artist & has some fresh videos on repurposing exactly these items into benches / storage benches.
Looks like your thrift store(s) have nicer items, and at much better prices. I like that you do such good and intentional work, not hella sanding and spray guns. Your pieces have a "feel" to them and aren't just a quick flip for cash. I adore old furniture and I thank you for sharing with us😇
Thank you for your kind comments.
Barry
What a beautiful piece of furniture. Glad I found your channel. Your attention to detail and explanation of every step kept me interested. Great job.
Thank you Veronica! I really appreciate this feedback. Barry