RESTORED a $30 Pink Mid Century Modern Dresser

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  • @gydaanderson332
    @gydaanderson332 9 місяців тому +50

    Night and day transformation! I have missed seeing you on UA-cam. Nice to have you as part of this challenge.

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому +6

      Thank you! I was quite excited when Jay announced it - couldn't pass this up!

  • @dshey6802
    @dshey6802 9 місяців тому +22

    NOW it looks like a Drexel furniture piece! Good choices on the stain and finish choices. Beautiful color. The new knobs look even better than the originals.

  • @ElaineBirkbeck
    @ElaineBirkbeck 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for restoring the piece instead of putting on another coat of paint. It’s amazing how many people don’t appreciate the beauty of the wood and just go for the flavour of the moment.

  • @ambertillie7949
    @ambertillie7949 9 місяців тому +33

    I was soo happy to see you as part of this collaboration!! I miss your videos

  • @giseleafecheoficial
    @giseleafecheoficial 9 місяців тому +60

    Very understated for the quality of work you do! You narrate the whole thing as if it was so easy and the final result was breathtaking. Well done you!

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому +5

      Thank you for this! I truly appreciate hearing this ❤️

    • @ninoskae
      @ninoskae 9 місяців тому +2

      Totally agree! Such a laissez-faire this is no big deal when the work was incredibly challenging 😉! Well done and great to be with such talented company!

    • @shellydehart8217
      @shellydehart8217 9 місяців тому +1

      I have to agree fully. I appreciate you explaining many of the tasks you were doing. It definitely helps othered to learn. Kudos !! ♥️😊👍

    • @lctree9252
      @lctree9252 9 місяців тому +1

      Wow

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 9 місяців тому +23

    Beautiful job. She can finally breathe without the pink paint. Who would’ve known that beautiful wood was under all that.

    • @faithm9284
      @faithm9284 4 місяці тому

      Beautiful! Better than new! 👍

  • @sharonwebb1
    @sharonwebb1 9 місяців тому +15

    So happy to see you were part of this challenge. I have missed your videos! Fantastic job on the dresser!

  • @marchelleharris4842
    @marchelleharris4842 9 місяців тому +12

    Great job turning this pink plunder into a true thing of beauty.😊

  • @pattym4543
    @pattym4543 9 місяців тому +10

    What a remarkable transformation! You did an amazing job removing the stain on the top, filling and disguising those nail holes and reconstructing that drawer detail. That stain and the new drawer pulls completed this stunning conversion! Fantastic job! 👏👍👏

  • @karensinclair4189
    @karensinclair4189 9 місяців тому +2

    Good grief what a great job! Who could have predicted such a beautiful transformation? You should be very proud of your work here.

  • @Bob-mk4cd
    @Bob-mk4cd 9 місяців тому +6

    Night and day. Your patience with those wooden cups was incredible.

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 9 місяців тому +6

    Beautiful restoration, Emily. You can see the design lines of the dresser now. It’s lovely to see you on UA-cam for this challenge. I always enjoy watching your work.🌸

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Deborah! Happy to see a comment from you! 💜

  • @cantocant2346
    @cantocant2346 9 місяців тому +9

    I've missed you!! Beautiful restoration of the chest of drawers.

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому +4

      More to come! The furniture pile has been looming for far too long.

  • @markphillips6154
    @markphillips6154 8 місяців тому +1

    I think Drexler was a high-end furniture company if I remember in my old age. God bless all of you that restore this Furniture.

  • @leifgustafsson5014
    @leifgustafsson5014 9 місяців тому +2

    The before version was a true eyesore. The final version is wonderful.

  • @pbain763
    @pbain763 9 місяців тому +1

    That is one lovely piece of furniture...great job on the color!

  • @charlenecardwell8288
    @charlenecardwell8288 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely Gorgeous! I love that folks are restoring to original rather than painting over some of these hidden gems. ❤️

  • @moneymakingmikeg.9555
    @moneymakingmikeg.9555 9 місяців тому +1

    Yooooooo Emily!! So HAPPY to see a video from you. What an honor to be amongst all these talented individuals & part of this challenge. Hoping all is well my friend, Dirty Jersey out!!

  • @mirandamom1346
    @mirandamom1346 9 місяців тому +4

    You restored its dignity!
    So nice to see you again.

  • @christinec1928
    @christinec1928 9 місяців тому +6

    Beautiful! Great job fixing those wooden cups.

  • @irenaplahuta1703
    @irenaplahuta1703 8 місяців тому +1

    Your patience and persistence with this wooden cup inspired me. Amazing transformation!

  • @amyeff7279
    @amyeff7279 9 місяців тому +6

    It's very nice to see you again!

  • @barbarabarber9950
    @barbarabarber9950 9 місяців тому +4

    Omg!!!! How did she do this!! . How she redid the holes and handles on the drawers was amazing

  • @lizschmidt6336
    @lizschmidt6336 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful, I can understand incompetent people painting as they do not know how to do anything better. Thankfully, there are people like you who can rescue and revive. 😊🎉❤❤❤

  • @medicbabe2ID
    @medicbabe2ID 8 місяців тому

    From Paisleigh's playroom to Mr. Silver's executive suite. Wow! I've not seen a piece like this before. _IT'S GORGEOUS._ You do fantastic work! Thanks for bringing back its glory 🤎

  • @brit1945
    @brit1945 8 місяців тому +1

    That turned out such a beautiful color! You have so much patience with removing the old paint. Great job! ❤

  • @monicalundy4400
    @monicalundy4400 8 місяців тому

    As a lover and owner of MCM furniture, I’m always so happy to see people, like you, who love bringing these pieces back to “beauty”. Great job!!!

  • @LaughingInTiny
    @LaughingInTiny 9 місяців тому +1

    😮 Wow! I mean, anything would have been an improvement, but that's an entirely new piece of furniture! What a stunning and worthwhile transformation. So happy you got your hands on it. Well done!

  • @sarahhansen762
    @sarahhansen762 9 місяців тому +2

    I’ve missed you. I’m so glad you decided to participate. Amazing results.

  • @arlenekerr1198
    @arlenekerr1198 9 місяців тому +2

    Yay! Emily's back! Missed you! Well done 👍

  • @sarahjoyce5041
    @sarahjoyce5041 9 місяців тому +2

    Omg your back. So nice to have a new transformation from you.

  • @audiomxr
    @audiomxr 9 місяців тому +1

    Holy cow! What a transformation! The work you did to rescue that original drawer detail demonstrates the kind of artisan restorer you are. Kudos!

  • @KimRinehart
    @KimRinehart 9 місяців тому +3

    Wonderful transformation!!! It looks so fantastic!!!! I'm so glad to see your work again, you have been missed!

  • @theresaburg5881
    @theresaburg5881 9 місяців тому +1

    Holy smokes. A million times better. It looks amazing.

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers 9 місяців тому

    Wow that was a trip😂 you did this dresser justice💪🏻👌🤩

  • @marydavis2444
    @marydavis2444 9 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful transformation! You patience and perseverance paid off. So glad you joined the challenge. Always great to see amazing talent.

  • @tondakremble6660
    @tondakremble6660 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely gorgeous! So nice to see refurbishing instead of repainting. You "Smashed it"!👏

  • @steinermarty3944
    @steinermarty3944 3 місяці тому +1

    good job!

  • @Restomaniac
    @Restomaniac 9 місяців тому

    Wow! What an amazing result. Love it so much Emily. It was a pleasure watching your video 😊🤗

  • @terrigross1339
    @terrigross1339 7 місяців тому

    Wow! Such a beautiful piece! Thank the gods you saved it from the trash bin!

  • @diytainment
    @diytainment 9 місяців тому

    wow that dresser was full of surprises! awesome job bringing it back to its former glory!

  • @dianefarmer674
    @dianefarmer674 9 місяців тому

    The little cups on the drawers are a cute feature. I am glad you were able to restore them.

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому

      They are really cute! Thanks Diane!

    • @phyl5502
      @phyl5502 9 місяців тому

      I had never seen that feture b4. Piece turned out very brautiful.

  • @josephinehogg3629
    @josephinehogg3629 9 місяців тому

    beautifully restored piece of furniture. Definitely Mid Century having seen pieces like this in my youth 😄😉

  • @kimzimmerman2492
    @kimzimmerman2492 7 місяців тому

    What a remarkable job you did! WOW had no idea it would turn out so wonderful. I honestly thought those cups holding the drawer pulls were plastic so when you tried to save them it was a puzzle, I am so glad you saved them it makes the piece, and with you doing the restoring it turned out fabulous. You are so talented, thank you also for talking us through your thoughts, what and why you are doing a particular treatment. It truly helps us viewers understand the difficulties that can happen with pieces you are restoring.

  • @helenabrandstrom9851
    @helenabrandstrom9851 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic job with challenging scratches under the paint. Great explanations to what you are doing.

  • @WobblyBiped
    @WobblyBiped 9 місяців тому

    Wow! The drawer pulls are everything on this piece. You did a fantastic job; it's a lovely dresser now!

  • @toni5810
    @toni5810 9 місяців тому +1

    You've been missed! What a nice flip!!

  • @Fruity_lexia
    @Fruity_lexia 9 місяців тому

    Great to see you again! You did a fantastic job with this piece, I admire your tenacity with that drawer-pull circle thing.

  • @erynnlongenecker2672
    @erynnlongenecker2672 8 місяців тому

    Nice choice for the pulls. I think they look even better than the originals. You are truly an artist. Beautiful job. Wonderful tutorial.

  • @thekraftycreech
    @thekraftycreech 9 місяців тому

    Its hard to believe that is the same piece!!! Wonderful job!!

  • @rachealsmith5138
    @rachealsmith5138 9 місяців тому

    Wow, wow, wow!! That was a bunch of hard work, but you rocked it!! I am so glad you didn’t just say forget it and take off the knob details! I love cherrywood and its color!! Wonderfully done!😊❤

  • @Ripplesinthewaters
    @Ripplesinthewaters 9 місяців тому

    Good on you for trying the weaving! I totally understand the frustration of the 30 minute mistake. I’m a knitter, so I know all about time loss and frayed nerves. I’m glad you got some wine and your baby is adorable!

  • @patriciamoody3137
    @patriciamoody3137 9 місяців тому

    I've missed you. You've still got the touch! Your careful ministrations brought that piece back from pink purgatory. Nice work!

  • @karinapfel650
    @karinapfel650 9 місяців тому

    Wòw! Its gorgeous now! Your understated delivery makes this miraculous transformation almost seem simple.

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 9 місяців тому

    That piece has lovely lines--and now it looks lovely, too!

  • @conniemaniaci3612
    @conniemaniaci3612 Місяць тому

    You did a beautiful job. Why anyone would want to pile on paint is beyond me. ❤😊

  • @gailbutler3310
    @gailbutler3310 9 місяців тому

    I was so happy to see you in this challenge! You're looking very well. This project was magic, fabulous!!!!❤

  • @cathydaly3436
    @cathydaly3436 9 місяців тому

    Great work. Toning the stain was a great idea. You worked so hard to save the wooden circle buttons. The narration was on point and directed to us I subscribed a while back. I look forward to watching future shows and ensuring I have see all the past ones. Next time show off the new pulls more. Thlooked great. ❤❤❤❤

  • @janinegriffiths8281
    @janinegriffiths8281 6 місяців тому

    Wow amazing. I like the new drawer pulls better than the originals. Well done!

  • @helenaneumann1872
    @helenaneumann1872 9 місяців тому

    This is truly a transformation! Great work and the result is impressive - a beautiful cherry wood dresser.

  • @trinasyoutube
    @trinasyoutube 9 місяців тому +1

    Oh that’s gorgeous! Excellent work.

  • @IlMakerstauratore
    @IlMakerstauratore 9 місяців тому

    wow it's fantastic, I didn't think it would turn out so well, my compliments

  • @Ddrhl
    @Ddrhl 9 місяців тому

    Hard to believe that is the same piece! Well done!

  • @elizabethrobertson850
    @elizabethrobertson850 9 місяців тому

    First of all, YAY YOU’RE BACK! And second, marvelous job!

  • @shirleyannconfer9651
    @shirleyannconfer9651 9 місяців тому

    I’m discovering so many channels from this challenge! Thank you for taking part.
    I actually like the new hardware better than the original. It suits the new finish and adds a touch of class.
    The new finish is absolutely GORGEOUS! You have a good eye for choosing the right finish for this project.

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Shirley! I wasn't certain the new hardware would be well received, but I tried to get ones that were unique but still within the same shape.

  • @Charise389
    @Charise389 9 місяців тому

    Lovely seeing you back on UA-cam. Missed watching your skills!

  • @jennymartinez4597
    @jennymartinez4597 9 місяців тому

    A stunning restoration! I looked at all that pepto Bismo pink & it was very hard to see if the Cinderella could ever be the Bella of the ball especially with the crumbling wood decorations & all that icky white paint! Ugh! But once again you pulled of a real feat and brought this classy dresser back to life! Wow! What lovely lines she has hidden away but now shining. Great job. Blessings to y’all, from Garden Ridge TX , Dozer Butter Bean & me

  • @sophiachristo7546
    @sophiachristo7546 9 місяців тому

    So many challenging veneer repairs! You did an AMAZING RESTORATION! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @TheOtherPaige
    @TheOtherPaige 9 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you back! 💗

  • @Grahamcracker6366
    @Grahamcracker6366 9 місяців тому

    Wow! I was a bit worried about this piece a few minutes into the video. It looks great now!

  • @elizabethwoodley4340
    @elizabethwoodley4340 9 місяців тому

    Whoa, looks so great!! From looking kinda pricey at $30 to looking like a million bucks ❤

  • @karennosakowski1009
    @karennosakowski1009 9 місяців тому

    What a transformation!!! Wonderful work in bringing this piece back!!

  • @marywhitehead1306
    @marywhitehead1306 9 місяців тому

    What a difference from before to after. I would be proud to have a piece like this in my home.

  • @flipitnation
    @flipitnation 9 місяців тому

    What a difference, beautiful work. Removing the paint was very satisfying to watch :) Lovely result!

  • @TheCraftyMagnolia
    @TheCraftyMagnolia 9 місяців тому

    LOVE how it turned out. It looks brand new!

  • @barbaralamoreaux328
    @barbaralamoreaux328 9 місяців тому

    Very nice! Glad you were able to resurrect the cup part of the pulls.

  • @lorrem2539
    @lorrem2539 9 місяців тому +1

    very nice! Glad to see you again, it's been a long time! Please stay!

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому +1

      Furniture mountain has grown and requires attention... just need to figure out what to do next!

  • @megangumkowski3181
    @megangumkowski3181 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow! What a transformation, absolutely stunning ❤

  • @coloredcaboosecreations
    @coloredcaboosecreations 9 місяців тому

    Gurrrl you still got it and then some!
    Totally worth the wait to see Mr.Drexel cleaned up like a proper gentleman thanks to your skill.
    Nice tip with trimming the hardware screws too. Hope to see more videos from you in the near future.💜

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank youuu! I'm ready to start work on the next one after I come back from the conference!

  • @angusmclaren6257
    @angusmclaren6257 9 місяців тому

    From pink disaster to mcm and looking smart. Nice.

  • @666toysoldier
    @666toysoldier 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful restoration. When shortening a bolt, screw on a nut above the cut. After removing burrs from the cut, remove the nut to dress the threads.

  • @ЕленаКолесникова-х3г
    @ЕленаКолесникова-х3г 6 місяців тому

    Ну очень классный результат вашей работы.Выглядет очень круто.Просто замечательно ❤❤❤❤

  • @EvaMorrison-y3m
    @EvaMorrison-y3m 8 місяців тому

    I absolutely loved this transformation breathtakingly beautiful project and to live a new life again is up cycling at its very best .
    Eva from Scotland

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 9 місяців тому

    Great work on that vintage Drexel chest. I have Drexel Mid Century headboard that my husband and I bought as a newly married couple. Still love it! Quality is lasting! Carol from California

  • @SandraSlater-zx1ib
    @SandraSlater-zx1ib 9 місяців тому

    This must have taken you ages. I admire your patience Emily. It looks wonderful

  • @adrianbettevy8582
    @adrianbettevy8582 9 місяців тому

    Very nice. I didn’t like the cups on the drawers but your rescue changed my mind.

  • @MayfieldRestorations
    @MayfieldRestorations 9 місяців тому

    Lovely job Emily, what a beautiful dresser. Great work 😀👍👍

  • @pamsmith7369
    @pamsmith7369 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful piece!
    With a lot of extra work!
    Came out nice!
    I have a painted pink oak child’s desk sitting in my garage that I’m going to strip down soon.
    Thanks for the tips!

  • @noraleestone2859
    @noraleestone2859 9 місяців тому

    Oh my! Emily, that's superb! 😍😘 Who wouldn't want that in their home? It required enough restoration to make this very interesting, but not so much that one was eager to see it finished. Two thumbs up from me. 😁🤗💖👍👍👋

  • @RhooseRestorations
    @RhooseRestorations 9 місяців тому

    Another great job! Between yourself and all the other great channels doing the challenge, you got me hooked so this week I uploaded my very first video! 😄

  • @jenniferbuzel1622
    @jenniferbuzel1622 9 місяців тому

    Wow! Fantastic attention to detail! It looks beautiful now.

  • @heidim8361
    @heidim8361 9 місяців тому

    Wow, just wow. 🤩 What a beautiful piece you uncovered. It was definitely worth the time and effort you put into the piece.

  • @aliciakelly925
    @aliciakelly925 9 місяців тому

    Wow, it's beautiful! And it's so good to see you back! I was so excited when I got a notification you had posted. Hope all is well with you!

  • @carjam49
    @carjam49 9 місяців тому +2

    Just gorgeous. Great job.

  • @gwenm6582
    @gwenm6582 9 місяців тому

    Incredible Job!!!!!! Thank you for saving it!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤😊

  • @divinenonbinary
    @divinenonbinary 9 місяців тому

    What an absolutely stunning transformation!!!

  • @joylynnburkhardt3202
    @joylynnburkhardt3202 9 місяців тому

    Oh my goodness! It came out amazing!! Great job!

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 9 місяців тому

    You did a FANTASTIC restoration, especially considering what you started with! Well done!

  • @clairekurdelak2913
    @clairekurdelak2913 9 місяців тому

    This is my first watch of your channel. You are certainly a pro! What a beautiful result, especially recalling all the damage you had to deal with.

  • @Restorology
    @Restorology 9 місяців тому

    This was very well done. It's a lovely piece.