The old sideboard, a relic of the 1940s with its once grand Art Deco design, had seen better days. Its chipped veneer and deep scratches told tales of a bygone era. As he approached it, the scent of aged wood and time-worn craftsmanship filled the air. He ran his fingers over the rough surface, feeling the history embedded in every groove and imperfection. With each touch, he felt a growing intimacy with the piece, a connection that went beyond mere restoration. This was not just a project; it was a journey into the past, a dance with the memories hidden within the wood. His hands worked methodically, stripping away the old finish to reveal the beauty beneath. He imagined the sideboard in its prime, the centerpiece of elegant soirees and intimate gatherings. As he delicately removed the hardware, a sense of anticipation built within him. Each screw, each piece of trim was like undressing a lover, slowly unveiling the secrets that lay beneath. When he discovered the key that still worked, it felt like unlocking a hidden passion, an unexpected pleasure that brought a smile to his lips. The act of restoration became a sensual experience, a tender embrace between him and the sideboard, culminating in a beautiful transformation that was as much about rediscovering himself as it was about saving a piece of history.
Before I say anything else, I just have to tell you and your wife that your little boy is precious! My husband and I raised two (they're in their 40s now), so everytime I see a little one like yours, my mind flies back to those very special times. They go so quickly!! Okay, to business: I wasn't aware of your channel until I started viewing the channels involved in the challenge. Men and women like you, you value the deep things: wood, grain, patterns, hidden treasures, headed for the bin to valuable (and valued) pieces for the home. Thank you for participating in the challenge, and thank you for sharing a little bit of your family! Cheers!
Il y a quelques temps dans la salle d'attente du médecin une ville dame regardait mon fils attendrie. On a un peu discuté et quand je lui ai dit que je m'inquiétais toujours pour mes enfants elle m'a répondu "j'ai un grand garçon de 64 ans et un second de 62, je m'inquiète toujours pour eux. Vous n'avez pas fini de vous faire du soucis pour vos enfants, mais il vous apportont toujours du bonheur" Cette femme m'a tellement touché ❤
@@maggiesue4825 I’m not sure how I missed this comment but thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words. As do my wife and my boy Sonny 🥰 Thank you 🙏
From the USA: I have never seen your site before. I found you via the challenge mentioned on “Flipping Drawers”. I have only begun this episode, but I am already impressed. I’m writing now rather than waiting until the end because I wanted to say how much I appreciated your very generous and sincere compliment at the beginning to Jay’s skill for restoring pieces to “better than original” quality. The camaraderie and mutual respect I see among the UA-cam Furniture Refinishers for one another is so heartening in this age of cutthroat rivalries and ugly behaviors on social media. You guys are a class act! Thank you for sharing your passion and talent with us.
Reminds me of my Grandad's house! When they bought furniture they had it for life. No flatpacks! He could repair anything, even shoes. Having 3 boys and only one income they had to learn to mend, sew, grow and cook from scratch. One small trash can took all the rubbish every week. They were far more environmentally friendly then. Even furniture was stuffed with biodegradable horse hair and cushions were feathers. Wish I had his wisdom. Sadly I never met my Grandma, but I bet she was a fount of knowledge too.
18:58 ohh my the way we can see the beautiful old wood grains coming back to life is wonderful. Your a true artists! What a challenging line of work. ❤
Wonderful work ànd another piece brought back to life and it's former glory 🥰 I have watched Jay, David and now you from my notifications but it is very late so everyone else on the playlist is sadly going to have to wait until tomorrow and the kids are at school (sorry everyone else). Take care xx
Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment so late in your evening! I haven't quite through the whole playlist yet but really enjoying what I have seen so far :)
What I like is that you DON'T show the finished article until you've finished! That was hideous and you made a very stylish piece out of it. New subscriber.
Just a small suggestion---As you have time, why not try cleaning brassware, with a mixture of bicarbonate of soda, and strong cleaning vinegar? You can thicken the mix with flour, so that it doesn't run off. I cleaned all the 1820's door furniture in my late Georgian home, like this, and the result was very satisfying. (Barkeepers Friend, can be slightly abrasive, if you're aiming for a high shine!)
Awesome job❤Loved the commentary. So far, i enjoyed everyones project, including yours. You each have a unique way of restoring your pieces, so you guys are going to be mad at me....because I'm liking them all.😮😊
What an usual piece you've found there!! You did a lovely job as usual! What a great focal piece that could be! Hugs to Sonny! What a delightfully happy little dude 😘
Lovely job ! Thank you for sharing the journey back to the sideboard's original glory ! And thank you for sharing your family with us...such a joy to hear baby laughter - so good for the heart !!!
Too wonderful to believe. Came here because of Jay from Flipping Drawers; it must be terrific to be pals with one another, trading ideas and tips for turning old has-beens into beautiful works of art. What a project you took on--and what a gorgeous result! Congratulations and thanks for the video. Glad to have found your channel.
What a lot of work. You are one patient, hard working man. The finished product is amazing. Soooo worth it key and all. Congratulations on a job well done. Hope you were able to keep it for your home.
This is a great example of the longevity of rift and quartered wood. The Dimensional stability is worth every penny. This is why it makes for an amazing hardwood flooring choice.
This was definitely a trash to treasure restoration. It will last for many years to come now. I really do appreciate these rescues because our furniture isn't made to the superior standards of the past and we are losing too many treasures to the landfills. Well done and I appreciate all of you who are doing this challenge. Great work.
Amazing work, and I love the fact you did it with limited tools. That made it so much more relatable! Really fabulous job, mate! What a gorgeous find and to see the beauty through it knackered state, and prove it through your skills and perseverance... Impressed. L&S!
Good job! When I was a kid everyone seemed to have this style furniture. I thought it looked old and cumbersome as a child but now I see the beauty in it! Lovely piece and well done! ❤
Thanks to you the ol girl shines again. Most would have given up on this one. the craftmanship and better woods makes this outshine todays fake/plastic artificial materials furniture. In fact, they look more like assembly line products. Great labor of love for old things made new. Take lots of pics of your little bunchkin....they grow up all too soon. I have grandkids in their 20's and that make me feel older than dirt. LOL Great vid.
I love the art deco pieces, and you did such a loving job with this one. It shows. My father was a master carpenter, and I felt like I was back in the shop with him.
You guys really are amazing! Ninety-nance percent of us wouldn’t give pieces like this a second glance when it comes to picking a piece for ourselves. But you guys, you sure do love a challenge, and that’s just a weak adjective when it comes to hard tasks! This one looked insurmountable! But, be damned if you didn’t crack it in one! I imagine you all have other employment, cos the hours of shoulder-grease and love and perfectionism you put into these projects, it surely can’t pay a good hourly rate! THANK YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH FOR SHARING THESE CHALLENGES WITH US, your engrossed public!❤️🇦🇺🦘
Thank you for patiently displaying a complete restoration including all techniques and practical skills to revive this piece, and I admire you as a carpenter and interested in restoration.💚
Your little guy has sure grown. He is absolutely beautiful. Your found a treasure in the trash and gave it a chance to be gorgeous. I would keep it…but we can’t keep every piece, right?
Well done! You did a fabulous job getting this sideboard to sparkle. To be able to see the beautiful pattern in the wood veneer especially the 2 middle doors. 👍
Can we say what a challenge to do. You have a true gift. As far as I am concerned, it everyone can do this. Whether you varnish or paint these treasures, it’s a talent to create beautiful pieces. Cheers
The old sideboard, a relic of the 1940s with its once grand Art Deco design, had seen better days. Its chipped veneer and deep scratches told tales of a bygone era. As he approached it, the scent of aged wood and time-worn craftsmanship filled the air. He ran his fingers over the rough surface, feeling the history embedded in every groove and imperfection. With each touch, he felt a growing intimacy with the piece, a connection that went beyond mere restoration. This was not just a project; it was a journey into the past, a dance with the memories hidden within the wood.
His hands worked methodically, stripping away the old finish to reveal the beauty beneath. He imagined the sideboard in its prime, the centerpiece of elegant soirees and intimate gatherings. As he delicately removed the hardware, a sense of anticipation built within him. Each screw, each piece of trim was like undressing a lover, slowly unveiling the secrets that lay beneath. When he discovered the key that still worked, it felt like unlocking a hidden passion, an unexpected pleasure that brought a smile to his lips. The act of restoration became a sensual experience, a tender embrace between him and the sideboard, culminating in a beautiful transformation that was as much about rediscovering himself as it was about saving a piece of history.
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@@CharlesBusch-qi1yj I can only imagine the stories that piece could tell. It's ready for another 80 years and new adventures.
Before I say anything else, I just have to tell you and your wife that your little boy is precious! My husband and I raised two (they're in their 40s now), so everytime I see a little one like yours, my mind flies back to those very special times. They go so quickly!! Okay, to business: I wasn't aware of your channel until I started viewing the channels involved in the challenge. Men and women like you, you value the deep things: wood, grain, patterns, hidden treasures, headed for the bin to valuable (and valued) pieces for the home. Thank you for participating in the challenge, and thank you for sharing a little bit of your family! Cheers!
Came to say almost exactly the same and also to add how awesome is that baby giggle!!
Splendido risultato.
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Il y a quelques temps dans la salle d'attente du médecin une ville dame regardait mon fils attendrie. On a un peu discuté et quand je lui ai dit que je m'inquiétais toujours pour mes enfants elle m'a répondu "j'ai un grand garçon de 64 ans et un second de 62, je m'inquiète toujours pour eux. Vous n'avez pas fini de vous faire du soucis pour vos enfants, mais il vous apportont toujours du bonheur"
Cette femme m'a tellement touché ❤
@@maggiesue4825 I’m not sure how I missed this comment but thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words. As do my wife and my boy Sonny 🥰 Thank you 🙏
From the USA: I have never seen your site before. I found you via the challenge mentioned on “Flipping Drawers”. I have only begun this episode, but I am already impressed. I’m writing now rather than waiting until the end because I wanted to say how much I appreciated your very generous and sincere compliment at the beginning to Jay’s skill for restoring pieces to “better than original” quality. The camaraderie and mutual respect I see among the UA-cam Furniture Refinishers for one another is so heartening in this age of cutthroat rivalries and ugly behaviors on social media. You guys are a class act! Thank you for sharing your passion and talent with us.
If I didn't see it in the trash state, I wouldn't know it was the same piece. Beautiful job, Cole😊
Thanks so much! 😊
I'm so glad to find someone who explains what he is doing. Thank you for your video, I love the after look.
Reminds me of my Grandad's house! When they bought furniture they had it for life. No flatpacks! He could repair anything, even shoes. Having 3 boys and only one income they had to learn to mend, sew, grow and cook from scratch. One small trash can took all the rubbish every week. They were far more environmentally friendly then. Even furniture was stuffed with biodegradable horse hair and cushions were feathers. Wish I had his wisdom. Sadly I never met my Grandma, but I bet she was a fount of knowledge too.
Absolutely beautiful - what a transformation! Art Deco pieces are always a minefield with acres of veneer and plywood to deal with 😀
Thanks so much! They can certainly be testing! Thank you for watching :)
Don't forget HEAVY!! All that solid wood with the lovely grain pattern is hernia-inducing when you try to heave it into your vehicle.
Lovely job mate 👌 lots of work but well worth it 🤩
Thanks Jay 😎🤗🐈😺
Beautiful job. All of you guys amaze me with your talent! These garbage pieces live again! That's so wonderful.
Thank you so much, we appreciate the support :)
Love the Tiger Oak wood one of the most beautifully veined works of art from nature. Good job have a great day
I like human beings like you: gold in their hands 👍👏
18:58 ohh my the way we can see the beautiful old wood grains coming back to life is wonderful. Your a true artists! What a challenging line of work. ❤
Thank you so much, very kind of you :)
Wow, wow, wow, what a beauty Cole!! And what a result with those handles! 🤩👏😍
Thanks so much! 😊 I was so happy that the handles were solid brass, so much easier to work with!
Congratulations for a great renovation! It's a beautiful piece now thanks to your skills and hard work.
Thank you very much 😁
That turned out amazing! A fine job something is love to own. From trash to treasure.
Wonderful work ànd another piece brought back to life and it's former glory 🥰
I have watched Jay, David and now you from my notifications but it is very late so everyone else on the playlist is sadly going to have to wait until tomorrow and the kids are at school (sorry everyone else).
Take care xx
Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment so late in your evening! I haven't quite through the whole playlist yet but really enjoying what I have seen so far :)
Talk about breathing new life into an old piece of furniture, beautifully done!
What I like is that you DON'T show the finished article until you've finished! That was hideous and you made a very stylish piece out of it. New subscriber.
Deco is my absolute favourite. Fabulous transformation
Thank you very much :)
I.lovr this era of furniture. Job well done . Thank you for NOT chalk painting this beautiful unique piece of very Useful furniture.💙
Wow such a beautiful piece of furniture! Great restoration Cole! 👍👍
Thank you mate, appreciate it!
I love art deco! How lucky that the key was in the drawer. It came out great!.
I love the challenges and the wonderful work you gentlemen accomplish. Your baby is too cute.
Thank you so much 🤗 Appreciate that!
Just a small suggestion---As you have time, why not try cleaning brassware, with a mixture of bicarbonate of soda, and strong cleaning vinegar? You can thicken the mix with flour, so that it doesn't run off. I cleaned all the 1820's door furniture in my late Georgian home, like this, and the result was very satisfying. (Barkeepers Friend, can be slightly abrasive, if you're aiming for a high shine!)
Wow! You did an amazing job. Your baby reminded me of my sons when they were that tiny. God bless you and your wife as you raise him. ❤
Those baby giggles are the most wholesome thing ever!
Jay may have cute cats, but you are even with a cute kid. Beautiful piece that you did a bang up job on.
Thank you, Sonny will be happy to hear he is in the league of Mando!
@@flipitnation 🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰
Awesome job❤Loved the commentary. So far, i enjoyed everyones project, including yours. You each have a unique way of restoring your pieces, so you guys are going to be mad at me....because I'm liking them all.😮😊
Your baby is too cute and lively. Awesome restoration job done. Good luck with your next venture.
What an usual piece you've found there!! You did a lovely job as usual! What a great focal piece that could be! Hugs to Sonny! What a delightfully happy little dude 😘
Thank you so much Kim! He certainly is a happy little fella :)
Well done, that piece would grace any home now.. great job, you have a new subscriber
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that :)
Lovely job ! Thank you for sharing the journey back to the sideboard's original glory !
And thank you for sharing your family with us...such a joy to hear baby laughter - so good for the heart !!!
Congratulations for taking a well-loved piece and making it newly-loved again!!! I would be proud to have this in my home!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Absolutely I’d love ❤️ this piece in my home as well. Beautiful
Showing it the respect it deserves!
Pleased you think so, thank you
Too wonderful to believe. Came here because of Jay from Flipping Drawers; it must be terrific to be pals with one another, trading ideas and tips for turning old has-beens into beautiful works of art. What a project you took on--and what a gorgeous result! Congratulations and thanks for the video. Glad to have found your channel.
So far I have seen all but the last one in the list and every one has turned out beautifully
Thank you for taking the time to watch all the videos, you are ahead of me!
It went from a piece of trash to a treasure . Prayers and Love 💞 From Oklahoma
Thank you very much ☺☺🤗🤗
That baby is adorable. The brass knobs are beautiful. Good idea to replace the hinges. Good job!!
Gorgeous! Art Deco is my favorite, and you did this justice.
A bygone Era brought back to life!!! This flies in the face of all the plastic and junk that we see sold today.
Well that scrubbed up nice!
It did indeed :)
What a lot of work. You are one patient, hard working man. The finished product is amazing. Soooo worth it key and all. Congratulations on a job well done. Hope you were able to keep it for your home.
This is a great example of the longevity of rift and quartered wood. The Dimensional stability is worth every penny. This is why it makes for an amazing hardwood flooring choice.
it is nice to see an old piece given back its beauty. good job
Thank you very much :)
This is stunning ❤. I lovecthe hardware. ❤ From Australia 🇦🇺
Art Deco is nice, and your wild-life is also very nice.
The wild-life is amazing, we are very lucky
That was the sweetest baby. Beautiful job on the baby and the furniture. ✌🏻🤍🤞
SO much work... but it must be so incredibly satisfying to have the kind of talent to do this. ❤
Fantastic! A good, honest piece of furniture this. Popped here from Mayfield Restorations
Thanks for stopping by, I am looking forward to watching Davids piece!
A very nice result, congratulations Cole 😊🤗
This was definitely a trash to treasure restoration. It will last for many years to come now. I really do appreciate these rescues because our furniture isn't made to the superior standards of the past and we are losing too many treasures to the landfills. Well done and I appreciate all of you who are doing this challenge. Great work.
Amazing work, and I love the fact you did it with limited tools. That made it so much more relatable! Really fabulous job, mate! What a gorgeous find and to see the beauty through it knackered state, and prove it through your skills and perseverance... Impressed. L&S!
Thank you very much for such kind words, I really appreciate that! Cheers
A great piece of British Art Deco brought back to life. Well done!
Thank you very much :)
Good job! When I was a kid everyone seemed to have this style furniture. I thought it looked old and cumbersome as a child but now I see the beauty in it! Lovely piece and well done! ❤
Beautiful piece of furniture. Great save! ⭐️
Thank you very much :)
Wow, what a beautiful transformation, thank you for saving that wonderful old piece of furniture art!!
Thank you for remaining faithful to the original character of this piece. Furniture is art. This was a great restoration of the design. I love it.
Thanks to you the ol girl shines again. Most would have given up on this one. the craftmanship and better woods makes this outshine todays fake/plastic artificial materials furniture. In fact, they look more like assembly line products. Great labor of love for old things made new. Take lots of pics of your little bunchkin....they grow up all too soon. I have grandkids in their 20's and that make me feel older than dirt. LOL Great vid.
You turned it back to its glory days...❤❤😊😊
Thank you 🤗🤗
Restorafinish is the best thing since sliced bread! It’s a standby at my house!
Very nice job! This piece deserved your special attention!
It's absolutely magnificent...gonna be on hell of a competition...quality competitors in this challenge.
Love seeing your work. Thanks for sharing the sweet video of your precious family.
I'm an avid watcher of Jay and David, so I'll now add you! Beautiful job, another horror restored. Well done
Nicely done. Thank you for saving this beautiful 😍 piece of furniture from the dump 😻
I love the art deco pieces, and you did such a loving job with this one. It shows. My father was a master carpenter, and I felt like I was back in the shop with him.
Thank you for saving that beat up console table. Nice!
Thanks for saving and renewing such a lovely Art Deco sideboard. You did a great job👏
Not only Jay can make things as good as new. I landed due to a link on Jay's Flipping Drawers channel. You did good.
what a beautiful piece! I am so glad you saved it from the skip :)
Thank you so much! 🤗🤗
What a wonderful job on this sideboard. It looks factory new. I hope you win. Good luck. 😊😊😊
Jay brought me here and I’m glad he did. Looking forward to seeing all of your other projects!
Woohoo, thanks to Jay! Welcome 🤗
Beautiful work! A whole new life for that piece and who wouldn't want it!
it was not convinced half way through. but you gotta trust the process. the results speaks for itself
You guys really are amazing! Ninety-nance percent of us wouldn’t give pieces like this a second glance when it comes to picking a piece for ourselves. But you guys, you sure do love a challenge, and that’s just a weak adjective when it comes to hard tasks! This one looked insurmountable! But, be damned if you didn’t crack it in one! I imagine you all have other employment, cos the hours of shoulder-grease and love and perfectionism you put into these projects, it surely can’t pay a good hourly rate! THANK YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH FOR SHARING THESE CHALLENGES WITH US, your engrossed public!❤️🇦🇺🦘
Nesutifully redtored. My favorite furniture period. Dtyle,grace and utility.✌️👍♥️
Thank you for patiently displaying a complete restoration including all techniques and practical skills to revive this piece, and I admire you as a carpenter and interested in restoration.💚
I have no words to say how beautiful your work was. As we say here in Brazil: YOU KILLED IT! Congratulations .
Thank you so much, that is very kind of you! 🤗
Your rescued piece is gorgeous now! You make it seem so easy.
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL NOW!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow! What a stunner! Well done!
Thank you very much :)
Your little guy has sure grown. He is absolutely beautiful. Your found a treasure in the trash and gave it a chance to be gorgeous. I would keep it…but we can’t keep every piece, right?
Outstanding Job!❤
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely magnificent. Saving this was so worth it all! 😮
Wow! Trash to Treasure! Great Job too!!! Beautifully Done!
Workmanship is amazing, I am fond of the ArtDeco pieces
Какая красота получилась!!! Мастер просто волшебник!!!
Wow! That’s stunning. Great job.
Thank you ☺😎
Beautiful transformation!
Thank you! 😊
Well done! You did a fabulous job getting this sideboard to sparkle. To be able to see the beautiful pattern in the wood veneer especially the 2 middle doors. 👍
I was memorized the entire restoration! What an awesome piece and job
those solid brass handles were a treat!
They sure were!
A job well done. Your little boy is precious!
This piece looks great. Well done. Star performance.
Beautiful Gorgeous WOW
With that said, I like the 'dirty' hardware🤷
Beautiful family 😻
What a stunning job! The hardware turned out beautifully after it was cleaned. I love the whole look.
Your Video has some almost-ASMR aspects! Great work on the sideboard!
Lovely restoration !! It has a rich, warm and velvety glow. Thank you for saving it 😊😊
Can we say what a challenge to do. You have a true gift. As far as I am concerned, it everyone can do this. Whether you varnish or paint these treasures, it’s a talent to create beautiful pieces. Cheers
That should be NOT everyone can do this.
the bookmatched veneer alone makes it worth the time and effort! beautiful job - well done
Yes it does! Thank you :)
Really beautiful ❤
Thank you very much :)
Gorgeous, I love art deco pieces.