Amazing RESTORATION of MID-Century LAMP
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- Опубліковано 3 лис 2021
- I love finding Mid- Century Furniture Pieces for my own home, but with that comes the necessity to find accent pieces from the same era. As we all know, buying rugs, lamps, wall art etc. can be expensive, so in this episode I will attempt to restore a $5 Mid-Century Modern Lamp from the Thrift Store. I will disassemble, sand, paint and finish every piece of this project using Rustoleum Metallic Paint, Odie's Oil, and Howard Feed n Wax. Enjoy the nature sounds and the ASMR portions of this video.
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The lamp was lovely when you finished restoring it. Thank you,
This lamp is beautiful. I love rewiring lamps. I feel it's such a rewarding feeling when you turn the knob and it lights up and you know you've done it correctly. 🙂
I completely agree
The lamp is great, but good Lord I Love that table!!!!!
Awe, the vintage lamp lives! Nice reclaim!
Thank you.
Barry
Birds, dog, owl, sheep. Love mid century furniture! Great job!
Yes!
And piano & Dremel, ….😂
Barry…I stand amazed again. Whether it is videography or furniture renewal…your skills are to be admired. Great job, again! -Phil
Thank you Phil. Still planning to get another video out this weekend.
@@MadCityModern Dang, man! Keep up the energy, but don’t burn yourself out.
Going to keep at it as long as I enjoy it : )
LOVE the lamp,,,,,in the evening that warm light from that shade will be so cozy and relaxing
Thank you. It has been already
Mega cool lamp shade, very mid-century, and not a common shape. Great job, but a word of cation: I had a solid brass lamp took it apart, got it shined up beautifully. There were so many little parts to it, then drove myself crazy threading it back together again. So advice, record exactly how you took it apart, or at the very least, draw yourself a diagram. Save yourself the grief. Great filming and editing Barry.
Thanks for this. I was disappointed this was not solid brass. I was really looking forward to polishing vs painting. Funny you would mention the assembly. I had to look back on the video to make sure I was putting it back together in the right order. Always appreciate your comments
@rockshot100, that's really good advice for plumbing, too...been there.
@@holly5791 I didn't think of that but YES, it takes the guess work out. Or having a complete disaster. Like I had.
I watched a mechanic repair a car transmission. He laid out the parts in order as he removed them and he took a lot of pictures to document it. Worked for him. There looked like hundreds of little parts...
@@lynnestamey7272 Shoot YES! I cannot imagine putting that back together without a diagram or pic even better. That solid brass lamp looked great in pieces, after 4 hours of "try this way, try that way", I just had to throw it away, such a shame, it was all my fault, what was I thinking?
I have been saving lamps in need of repair wayyyy too long, so I recently have vowed to finally restore them. In my search for good lamp restoration clips, I came across yours and others to build my knowledge and confidence to tackle these long-awaited projects. I compliment your filming and enjoy your style, so I wanted to say THANK YOU, Julie
Beautiful restoration! I prefer your format that includes some explanation. That’s my learning style-visual and auditory-when trying to understand restoration projects.
I completely understand. That's actually the only video I did without narrating. Thank you for the great feedback. Check out some of my other videos and let me know if narrating is helpful. Thanks for the support. Barry
The renew job on lamp looks great.
Thank you Kim!
Restoring lamps is so satisfying!
Hi Teri. I completely agree. Hoping to find more
Very nice! Great to take a $5 lamp and turn it into a $100 lamp as it is a classic brand!!
This was such a fun project
@@MadCityModern
I would have to agree I am in a 13 step lamp whore recovery group! 😺😹😸
I could only hear crickets & goats. But I had my head on my pillow. Nice restoration job!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I began listening some birds… and don’t know when I forgot to listen any more…
Beautiful lamp.
Hope you enjoyed it! Barry
loooove the relaxing sounds ♥️♥️♥️ please never change this asmr style! your voice is so relaxing too
Thank you!
Thank you very much. I bought two great old lamps on eBay that needed replacing electrical systems. Now I dare to do it, thanks to your guidance.
Can't wait to hear how it goes. Barry
Nicely done, the shade fits the lamp very well. Sometimes when doing those period lamps, the challenge can be to find a lampshade that looks good on the base. Especially in the 40's through the early 60's, some of the materials used for shades were adventurous, from fiberglass to sisal to one I found that had been scraped cow hide originally. Replacing to achieve the correct "look" can take patience. Your lamp has a nice timelessness to it, and clean design. Thank you for sharing.
I really appreciate the feedback Richard
That was wonderful to watch. I liked the quiet without the narration. My head is stuffed from allergies but I did hear a "moo" and a "chirp" from a cricket. I love watching you restore more than just furniture. I never knew how to take a lamp apart, restore it, and reassemble it. Now when I go thrifting I will keep my eye out for some stylish lamps. Thank you.
I have better examples. This was the first one I felt comfortable taking apart. I would love to find more with real Brass and Walnut. Let me know what you find!
I ♥️ Your narration so personable and interesting...🤨
Great video. You made that lamp beautiful again.
Thank you Tracy. I enjoyed this project. Barry
I love old lamp! This one is so simple and so unique! You did a wonderful job! Love it!
Hi Yuliia! Thank you for watching this video. I enjoyed making this one. To me, it is relaxing. Barry
Wow that was amazing.. stunning mid century lamp
Thank you Mitzi!
Once again, beautifully done
Thank you Shannon!
This is motivating me to rewire a lamp I have in storage.
Also, I think I've watched every one of your videos now.
Please tell me about it when you do
Nice! Seeing mid century modern furnishings always makes me think of my mother, she really liked that style.
This was a simple one but I enjoyed trying something different
Your ingenuity is amazing
Thank you for the kind comment, Chris.
Barry
Great job Barry, I have a little obsession with table lamps.
Would love to hear about your projects!
@@MadCityModern oh no Barry, I’m useless doing projects like this, I just cook. That’s why I do enjoy your channel a lot.
Masterful storytelling. You give so much to your viewers. 👏
Thank you Mary
My three living room lamps are mid century ceramic. The first one I bought came from an old ladies house, her kids were clearing it out and I paid ten euros. I was quite heavy, they had no idea what it was, didn't care and it was super dirty. It has three crushed glass inserts that show that it also had a bulb inside the base. I love that lamp. The second one is another heavy one, paid 8 euros at a charity shop and the third one has daisies painted on it, quite sixties, paid ten euros. I also have two mid century wall lights that I have on the wall for show, they are ironwork and signed and one offs. The other day I found an incredible ironwork standard lamp signed, in the style of Jacques Adnet, I paid three euros !!!!! Really simple design, well balanced and so well made. It made my day anyway!
Sounds like you have some amazing pieces!
The perfect lamp for your Lane acclaim table :)
Good eye on that one : )
I didn't think I would like the brass paint...but in the end it really made the lamp pop...nice work
Thank you AL. I am still looking for other options. Any suggestions?
Very artistic how this was filmed and staged and of course a great result on the restoration!
Oh my, she's beautiful!
Thank you Linda!
You make me want to fix up junk!! Love watching your videos!
Can't wait to hear about it
Perfection, Barry! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you! This one was fun
I love repairing lamps.
A very beautiful lamp and a great job.
Tell me more!
Like the lamp. You did a great job on it!
Thank you Debbie
Ok, I ADORE these types of videos. Beyond well done. Thanks for a relaxing 12:18.
Does that mean you're going to watch it again : )
You know it!
Birds, goat, coyotes, pig.. great job on the lamp !!
Nice. I've heard a few were difficult
You are so close to 5,000! 🤞
Thank you for noticing : ) I can't explain how grateful I am for everyone who has faithfully shown support
You’re like a surgeon with that lamp. Looks great. With those prices, I need to find some MCM lamps to flip.
This was a fun project. Not sure how they would do for resale
Could be nice for personal use or gifts but likely too much work to price competitively (probably part of why buying one in good shape is pricey - either it was very well cared for or has been restored)
I was so enthralled in watching you do your magic I didn’t pay attention to animal sounds. Great job as usual!
So glad you enjoyed it Shirley
Hi from East London, South Africa, lamp is gorgeous, found this video so relaxing.
Hello! Welcome to the channel. East London, South Africa. Wow! Love it. Barry
Hey I love the table you set that marvelous job lamp on❣️Video was great🤩
Thank you Margaret. I appreciate the support. Barry
What a wonderful lamp!
It looks great!
Great job!
Greetings from Paderborn, Germany 🤗
Thank you! Barry
I just love your workshop. Aesthetically delightful
Thank you. A work in progress
WoW it turned out really smart, great job. Xx
Thank you Juliana. Barry
Beautiful lamp, greetings from Lincoln United Kingdom x
Thank you for the support from the United Kingdom. Barry
Fabulous lamp. Would love to find one like it.
Great job.
Hi Peggy! Thank you. This one was simple. I'm positive you will find one
Fantastic 1950s lamp. So glad you didn't paint the wood. The burlap shade is perfect. The background music is perfect; the emphasis stayed on the project without making me think about lyrics. About the time I wondered about narration, the captions kicked in. This was a shorter project and so the captions worked perfectly. On a longer project, captions-only might compete for attention with watching the details of your work. Excellent choice. I'm still amazed at your organization of supplies in the large cabinet. Being attuned to that level of detail sets your channel apart from many other UA-camrs. Thanks for another enjoyable peek inside your workshop!
This detailed feedback is so useful for me, so thank you for taking the time to help me in this way. I decided not to narrate with such a small project. Selfishly I wanted to see if creating a peaceful video with music and nature sounds could work. I think I will have to stick to narrating with much larger projects so the information isn't lost. I always appreciate your comments and support. Barry
what a great thrift store find. Beautiful restoration! Midas touch (pun intended)
Thank you! I really enjoy projects like this one. Barry
Loved the shot with the lamp outside with the leaves. Fine job, well done. I feel more confident to tackle redoing a lamp now. Cheers from Singapore.
Thank you. I wish the base had been made of brass, but I am still pleased with the outcome. Barry
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Odie's oil is nice stuff - looks beautiful AND I think I heard a lamb.:)
It was a goat. Thank you for watching.
Barry
Wow! Bravo. 👍
Thank you
Ach Barry she's a beauty. And I just love her new top hat too. It turned out fabulous. Enjoy
Thank you. Wasn't sure if I should do a video on such a simple project. Can't wait to find more lamps with more character that need repair.
@@MadCityModern So glad you did. It was a joy to watch. Beautiful lamp and you did such a great job.
Thank you
Nice! Looks very good!!!!
Hi Mark! Thank you for watching. Barry
Wow!
Thank you Carol
Bravo! I’m hooked!
Thank you Jim!
Such a great style love MCM
Thank you Dawn
Beautiful I like that.
Thank you Kathy
Great job Barry! Dude! Thanks so much for the Flitz love! Much appreciated! Well done!! 👍👍👀
First time I tried it! Can't wait to do several more videos with it on both of my channels. How did you discover my video? Barry
@@MadCityModern Came across your video during our weekly search to see how our customers are using our products and to offer assistance if needed. You're going to find a ton of uses for the polish. Just remember that a little goes a long way. You don't need much. 🙂 Holler with questions! - Jim
That's incredible. I purchased it specifically for polishing brass but look forward to all the other uses. Do you have other products I should try?
Thank you Jim. I look forward to staying in touch
👍👍👀
Amazing!
Thank you
I looove it 😁 prayers protection blessings and much love to you and yours everyone 💜
Thank you Margo
@@MadCityModern you do such a nice job on everything really
I do my best. Thank you
Bonsoir Barry, very well done, it is amazing how a vintage lamp or look alike can cost, love the results! Have a good evening! Christine 🇨🇦
Yes. The costs of these are often overwhelming. Was glad to be able to work on a much cheaper version. Barry
Beautiful
Thank you Debbie
Another great restoration! Love the work you do on these pieces!💗💗
Thank you. This one was fun
I liked the polished silver color of the metal best. I have a MCM floor lamp form my late MIL that I will be refurbishing soon, so this video is very helpful.
Great feedback. Thank you
Good choice on the lamp shade.
Thank you
💕🌻Love this, turned out stunning Barry 🌻💕
Thank you Rochelle 😍
BEAUTIFUL !!
Excellent
Thank you again
I'm getting redundant here but, another fantastic job. It's just perfect.
Never gets old seeing comments like this
I love the final result and the process. I envy the possibility of buying in Goodwill stores, in Mexico City we don’t have them. Thank you for the video
Mexico City is such a beautiful place
I love what you did to that lamp. I love MCM stuff.
Looks like Don Draper is missing a lamp. I clearly remember the sixties, it was a wonderful time. My mother was young and beautiful and I miss her every single day.
Hope you have items that remind you of her
Very nice!
Thank you
Well Barry that was a different format! Missed you walking through the process giving out details. However I do believe I heard sheep, crickets, a dog and a cow... I have run across a couple of stiffel lamps at yard sales and thrift stores always good for resale. Barry you do such a great an excellent detailed job, always going the extra step. Always look forward to your videos!🐑🐶🐮🐦❤ thanks again so much for sharing!
Thank you Neil. I tried not to add too many details, because truthfully, I'm not an expert when it comes to these lamps. I was hoping others would share stories because I love to learn. Thank you for sharing. The values aren't much of a priority for me since I have found much better mid century examples cheap. I know if i find really nice items, i won't destroy them by trying to refinish. I always appreciate your support. Barry
Sure hope you enjoy your trip to Florida soon!
Wow Man!!! Always breathing new life into your projects Bud!! This came out fantastic. Without scrolling through the comments to see I think I head a Wolf howl & some Sheep. Along with the birds of course. But, I was more focused on how awesome the lamp was coming along. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!
Thanks for dropping in. You were right on most. The sheep was a goat. I appreciate your support
beautiful
Thank you Evangelia
Greetings buddy, cool project and great restoration 👍
Thank you. Hope you enjoy the other videos. I appreciate the support. Barry
Nicely done. One tip that you probably figured out after you were done, I have found that it is easier to reassemble all of the parts that are on the vertical threaded pipe (from the base cup of the socket down through the bottom nut under the weight) before you then thread the wire through in one smooth go. Then one thread out the side and seal up the base. I saw you threading each piece on and have fond (not) memories of getting 2/3 the way through a floor lamp with articulations and lots and lots of parts threaded one by one on to the wire and thinking that I had threaded waaayy too many things! Great work; always enjoy it.
I love this feedback. I am always looking for more lamps, so I will be keeping this in mind. This was such a relaxing project
Very pretty! You did a beautiful job on this lamp! Perfect!❤️
Thank you Lois!
What a find! And a fabulous renovation too.❤
Thank you. So glad people are enjoying a simple project. Barry
Hello barry! I also like to do old lamps over
Awesome 🤩
Thank you!
Absolutely loved watching this!
The sounds were so relaxing I caught birds and wolves but then zoned out on the transformation of it all which was fantastic. Love your thrifted version of the dremel rig it really shows people where there’s a will there’s a way. Great job Barry!
Thank you Mel. So glad people like this style of video. Hoping to do more
You seem to have a lovely home. I'd love a tour.
Thank you.
Very soothing and satisfying. This was a fun transformation to watch!
Thank you. I enjoyed this simple project.
Hi Barry, In another video you talked about Lane furniture -i.e. end tables that can cost as much as $275. Today I went to a flea market and sure enough, there was an end table to match the one in this video for $275 (mint condition)!! Love your work - you have inspired me to do more restorations.
The prices are often ridiculous. I bet it was fun to see it and be able to recognize it
Love this! You brought it back to life! So pretty!
Thank you. This was fun. Barry
Beautiful job Barry. Maybe heard an owl? Not sure if I also heard a wolf - we dont get them here so not really sure what they sound like!!😂😂
Love seeing these messages. You were right about the wolf. The other 3 are a mystery : )
That turned out really nice! I did miss hearing your narration though.
Thank you. Was a bit of a test to see which method is most desirable. I appreciate the feedback. Barry
Beautiful lamp! I know your thing is brass, and believe me, I
understand. I collected brass for years. Alas, I'm old and no longer want to keep it up.
The thing is, when you polished that and discovered that it wasn't real brass, it looked really good as the bare metal. I was surprised. I do understand, though, that you wanted it to fit your asthetic. I have a lamp shade nearly identical to that one. Great job and for little money. You can't beat that! 🙂👍
This is great feedback. I also didn't mind seeing the metal the way it was. You're right, I decided to paint it to fit the other living area decor
Howdy! I think I hear birds, wolf, sheep/goats and crickets. Love your channel - watching from Canyon Lake, Texas.
You may be spot on but I can't reveal that in the comments : )
You're missing one
Dang it 🧐 lol
Looks fantastic, great work 👏👏👏
Thank you Annette. Barry
Wow that lamp is so beautiful! I actually made up 2 table lamps buying all the parts including 2 wooden vases and two lamp shades. Honestly, I think these cost me more than if I were to buy them outright. Anyways, I love yours!!
Thank you Cindy. I hope to find others that are a little more unique and need repair. Especially if they are actually brass. Love the story you shared. Barry
Wouldn't finish/paint metal parts to keep some faux brass/original patina, but last shot on Lane table looks amazing :) Thanks for sharing.
Excellent feedback
Ficou bonito!
Thank you Marcie
Hi Barry. A really beautiful job. I heard the dogs then I heard an animal I didn't recognize and I thought maybe it was a coyote or something that I heard some goats and I think I heard some ducks. But I could be going insane
This was fun to add these. Not going to lie. You're closer to the right answers than you think