GORGEOUS cherry desk restoration - Furniture Refinishing & Flipping
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2022
- Sometimes furniture doesn't need FULL refinishing, but DOES require spot repairs and touch ups to help it look its best and hold up over time. This desk is one of those pieces. The top was in decent condition (only because of the glass top protecting the wood all these years) but the trim at the base had failing, flaking finish and there were some excessive wear spots elsewhere... AND the hardware was pretty badly tarnished.
This video shows how I bring this beauty back to life to the best of my current abilities.
To see some great videos on colour matching, check out @johnsonrestoration and @johnsfurniturerepair !
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Out of all the furniture refinishing channels out there, I like yours the best. You look at each piece individually. Instead of doing a quick paint job and flipping it, you appreciate each piece for what it is and what it still has to offer. All the best to you.
I agree
True!! I tried to watch some others, but If I see an interesting piece, I always just jump to the end to see the final look.
I agree and have told he before, she’s the best!
Same here! The vids move along quickly, I learn something along the way, and I'm always impressed with the final product - particularly because there is considerable thought put into what would be best for the piece. You're becoming quite the restoration artist, Angie, and I'm very impressed!
I like Dasnher as well. His voice is so relaxing. And I can relate to him working in his driveway!
I was skeptical at first - thinking, “This won’t be much of a change.” Wrong!! You’re amazing.
I’m totally blown away at how well you color matched this. It’s gorgeous. Well done!
This is wonderful. I have seen desks like this used as side table in small bedroom. Offers storage of a dresser, good height for beside a bed. Take care of yourself, relax and read those books. I am a retired teacher, wish I could support the bunnies.
Thank you so much for watching Eileen!
Gives me good chills!!! She should be on the red carpet!
She cleaned up well, have to say! ❤️
So glad you didn't just paint it - looks almost brand new. Great job.
I don’t mind painting some things but I couldn’t even imagine painting this!
WOW. "Shes a beauty" is the understatement of the Century! That's one magnificent job!! I'm HELLA impressed. You totally rock.
stunning! I could watch you work all day as you restore to honor and dignity the once lost/forgotten/abused furniture of the past and give them a whole new place in society as centerpiece works of art! truly amazing. what love and care you give them. truly special. I'm so happy you let us watch
I really didn't think your "touch up" could do much for this desk but once again your knowledge of your products and a lot of foresight proved me wrong! Your finishes do miracles.
Thanks so much! 😊
A beautiful restoration. Thank you. I'm beginning to realize that I think of the work you and others do as furniture rescue, like animal rescue. I watch mainly animal and furniture rescue videos, so it's appropriate you have the rescue bunnies. The animals and the furniture are given new lives, their beauty is allowed to shine thru, no matter the state they've gotten to and they go out in the world to their new homes. 🐇🐇🐇
I did not care for the desk when you first showed it as this weeks piece……and I didn’t have any hopes that it would be an exciting finished piece. But boy was I wrong! It is absolutely gorgeous! Totally worth watching how you matched up colors and spruced up the hardware. Love the work you do. You’re my favorite furniture rescuer! 👍
Incredible work as always, Angie. You would never know that several areas were refinished & color matched and others not. It all turned out flawless and so gorgeous.
Tom Johnson is the unmatched king of furniture restoration on UA-cam. He was kinda my gateway into the FlipTube subculture, since my interest is woodworking. It’s taken me down the furniture flipping video rabbithole, heh. After renovating this 1924 Victrola, I’m gonna try my first furniture flip / furniture art piece.
He’s such an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience- have been watching him since his UA-cam journey started!
Thomas Johnson is way too talented! In one of his videos he perfectly colour matched a 300 year old piece using a completely different species of wood! Like what is that?!? Anyways! You did a great job on the match! It's easily one of the hardest things in furniture repair
I almost cried when this video revealed the desk. I recently received my Dad’s desk that looks exactly like this piece. He passed away in 2019 and the memories of him working at it came flooding back. I’ve been unsure how to refinish it and not paint it. Thank you for the perfect tutorial. I really enjoy your channel and look forward to more tutorials.
Awww, this touched me. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. But I’m glad that this video was able to rekindle that memory. ❤️❤️
Again you did a wonderfull job my wife and I like to watch your vids on our lazy Sundays , your videos always inspire me as I work on my projects-
Thanks!
Yay! Another Sunday to watch Angie refinish another masterpiece! And the bunnies!❤️
The more I watch you at this mastery the more I need to learn ! Thank God I just watched this prior to retouching my 30yr oak pieces. So thank you. This desk is a beauty!
You made a good decision with your selection again. A solid wood desk of the same quality as you bought it cannot be bought for less than 2000,00 Euros in Germany, Belgium or Italy. Your feeling for the right choice of color is, as always, enviable. I too have been a follower of Thomas Johnson for years. He carefully restores antiques and uses bone glue which I do as well. I wish you and your loved ones a happy Easter.
I look forward to Sunday for a new Angie video! I learn so much from your videos. Definitely my fave channel 🙂
This piece represents the condition of most of the pieces of loved, but slightly life-worn furniture in my home that's come my way from family over then years. I've wanted to refresh them, but I haven't had the skills, tools to do so. I'm learning a great deal from your videos, however, so there's a growing glimmer of hope in my heart for a refresh & restore project like this of my own soon. Thanks!💯💫😃
You're so welcome Joy! Thanks for watching!
Simply amazing as always, I always appreciate channels where I can learn and grow. Wood restoration doesn't seem as scary or daunting, and I've actually acquired some pieces that I know would be amazing restored instead of painted. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and the time you put into each video Angie ~ Funkensense 💚
This desk is now better than new in my opinion. Wonderful work!
Really nice, Angie! I like these "gentle restorations" that some of you furniture folks do. Helpful information here. Thanks so much...
Thank you! Sometimes they just don’t NEED a full bare wood refinish and I’m not one to paint something ‘just because’… so I like these ones every now and then. They are still dramatic in their own way. ❤️
You are right about your color "eye". You nailed the color for the one drawer and the base trim. They match the rest of the desk so well. I love that you are so thorough and meticulous. The way you clean inside and out and backside please my detail nature. I have been watching so many other restorers and refinishers (thanks YT for the suggestions), and, you and two others take the time to clean every surface, and sand (when needed) every surface, and wax every surface (inside of drawers). The buyers of your pieces are really getting their money's worth.
I’m always satisfied when your video ends. I’m satisfied you did the best to each individual piece.
wow wow wow, this is such a beautiful result. I love watching you.
You certainly honoured the original state of the desk with your skillful use of glazes! Turned out really lovely!
Thank you so much for not putting any paint on this piece. Its beautiful. I think you're the best finisher and I love your voice!
Your eye for colour was spot on for this piece! Another great video. Stunning restoration. Your bunnies are just so cute. Thank you for reminding people that rabbits are not disposable.🥰❤️❤️
That color is so warm and pretty! Beautiful job!
We love your videos and watch them all! We started flipping furniture about 8 months ago and learn so much from you! Also proud that you're a fellow Maritimer!
Aww thank you!!
My heart melted when I saw that black bunny photo
That’s our little Millie. She’s the sweetest thing! She is from the rescue, she was caught outside after being abandoned by her owner for half a year. She had a litter while she was loose, sadly only a few of the babies survived because of predators, and of the three other adult bunnies she was abandoned with, only she and one male survived. She is an absolute little sweetheart.
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery what a sad story, she certainly had a rough start in life. How lucky she was to find you ❤️
She does it again! I'm impressed by the colour match!
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀
Looks beautiful.
It’s so impressive that you are constantly learning, willing to improve on your skills & knowledge. Much respect to you 🙌
The color matching was phenomenal. You made this classic piece of furniture into a timeless heirloom in it's next forever home. Your work just keeps getting better. Thank you ❤️💯👍
You did an awesome job!
I think you did a beautiful job on the color matching. Someone will be pleased to have that piece. Great work! 🙂👍
i often do a partial restoration. it is not as easy as people think....but to preserve a piece is so satisfactory!!
Looks so good. Thank you for the knowledge shared.
I love this piece, very classy. Glad you treated her well.
Your love and knowledge of your profession is reflected in each piece you touch. Stunning. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Your voice is so mesmerizing and calm that the narrative of the entire process sounds so therapeutic.
I love the time you take to have the pieces speak to you with what they need done to them. Again, another awesome finish. 🥰
You have chosen the best UA-camr examples to follow. You are doing a great job yourself. 🌞
Your partial restoration looks amazing--all the way down to what looks to be the perfect color match on that one drawer! Great job!
Wow.. At first I thought there wasn't much to be done but you completely nailed the color and turned from just an average desk to a beautiful piece of furniture.
It can definitely be misleading at times, the amount of work to actually be done! Sometimes things look pretty good from a few paces back, but up close, all that wear and tear is apparent and always look soooo much better after :-)
Fantastic! Thank you for using the mohawk products. I've wanted to see how they work and that book looks great, I'm going to grab one from Lee Valley 😀
You’re just fabulous! I love love watching your videos 👏🏻 You’re such a lovely young woman, great voice for narration and your creativity selfless acts to Bunny Rescue! I hope your parents are as proud of you as I am. I’m old enough to be your grandmother 😁 Keep making theses restorations, it makes my days happy ones! 🌷
Oh thank you so much for your kind words Joyce, I really appreciate them. 😊
Beautifully restored piece. It looks virtually brand new.
Great job, as usual. The subtle ones are often more difficult than the bold ones.
And a point you may want to clarify. Masks are not respirators!
I use an actual respirator when dealing with aerosols and solvents
Good as new! Better than new, Angie!! I purchased a small desk someone was selling on the streets of Paradise with one side having filing drawers for $20.00!! Nothing needed to be done to it. But, now I can see that I should bring life to the hardware like you have. Love your attention to detail. Another fantastic video. You are so inspiring. Kind regards from California.~😊
You seem to have a knack for matching it's close. Recommending the two other channels was great because they are the best. You are not far behind just need the experience Mr Johnson is a help to me sometimes. Trena is amazing for someone so young. Keep up the good work and you will go far. Thank you
Your attention to detail is amazing and I learn something every time I watch you. Thank you for the way you approach your pieces & your work. Very inspiring.
It turned out so grand, polished and beautiful. I can imagine it in an office of a very prestigious person - with good taste. haha. I have a couple of my own items that I want to fix similarly and this was helpful. Great Job Angie!
Always enjoy your videos. Maybe one day I'll refinish something too. Meanwhile, these are quite satisfying to watch. Always good to save something.
Well done! Love your channel and videos.
Wow, what was old is new again! So fresh and so clean. Looks like it was just unboxed. I say its been "Angified!
Haha thank you!! 😊
Great job, it's nice to see you rejuvinate and repair the existing finish on this desk instead of painting it! I've done many such projects over the years! It's also nice to see you are in Nova Scotia!
Gorgeous, Angie!! Your color matching was awesome on this piece. I haven’t watched Thomas (need to check out his channel) and love watching Trena. But have to say you’re right up there with her on these kinds of restorations. Sorry I missed the live (I caught the last 30 seconds) bc I want to donate for the bunnies. I’ll set a reminder on my calendar for next week so I’m on on time.💜
It’s my own fault- I got messed up with the time zones and ended up an hour early, lol. 🤦♀️😂 But thank you for the thought just the same- maybe we’ll catch the next one at the same time :-)
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery sounds good!
I completely agree. You observe each piece then decide what would compliment the piece best and you are a complete professional in your ethics application defusing and workmanship. I love watching you work. You are very humble and honest with what you do your abiotic and strengths and I really admire that.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 😊
Loved it. Just doing what was necessary saved time but also kept the patina and integrity of the piece. Great result as always.
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
Amazing color matching for the drawer and the base!!! Beautiful work! Thanks so much for sharing.
The best teachers are also students. Well done for admitting you still have much to learn. (But I think you are amazingly talented and knowledgeable already). The piece turned out amazing!!!
This desk is an absolute thing of beauty! I second what Linda Thomas said. You have an eye for detail and somehow manage to give each piece you do an individual look and feel (read 'personality').
Awe, thank you very much!
Provence, France. Bonjour !! A beauty again 👍🐕🦺
You really did a fantastic job of the desk, it looks really nice. and thank you for being kind to rabbits ❤️🇬🇧
Auntie Angie Angie, gorgeous refresh the piece looks brand new. You sure do have a great eye for color the drawer matches perfectly and so does the bottom base that you had to before you finish.
I always look forward to Sunday afternoon to see the new projects you're working on.
For the previous person who commented I hate it when people just paint the whole thing when you can see that there's beautiful veneer there.
Your combos of paint and refinishing beautiful veneer is the best way as far as I'm concerned especially if a part is damaged in certain areas.
Paint once damaged show the beauty of the wood on the rest of the piece! 👍
Your color-matching was amazing and the bunnies are adorable! Thank you.
You're very welcome! ☺️
The desk turned out so amazing 🤩
Fantastic job! Amazing the way it looks cohesive after your "repairs". I am always impressed with your work, Angie.
This desk is similar to one I have that I got from my grandmother. The color is a darker cherry than this piece, and has slightly curved drawers. I even kept most of what was in the drawers, especially the middle drawer. Lots of old fashioned office supplies.
Wow! Just beautiful, Angie. I so enjoy watching your restoration &refinishing videos. Makes my day! 😊
Thank you so much! 😊
This looks almost exactly like a set of furniture I received for my 13th birthday almost 30 years ago! I still have it.
Another masterpiece, I love your style
The thing that I love about Cherry is that nonstandard patina that the wood takes on over time. Doing a partial restoration is a very bold decision. It looks beautiful, as always.
Terrific job as always. It looks brand new and I can't tell the difference with that one drawer you refinished, it matches the others perfectly.
Looks very elegant and brand new ;o)...and totally agree with Linda below. I've watched many videos and you are one of my list that I haven't deleted lol. I love the variety and how you think about each piece and how you care that you do the best justice to each piece. You go girl
Well done Angie!!! 🇺🇸
Why am I clapping after a reveal in a YT video? LOL. Because your work is so good! Great job!!
Unfortunately, I was late. I did a lot of tidying up here and lost track of time. I loved the desk, it was perfect!! Good vibes and Namaste!!
I'm so glad you did this type restoration. I have several pieces that need sprucing up. Great job! Always a treat to watch your videos.
A spectacular transformation, even if it was "just" a partial refinishing.
Yes, Flexner's book on wood finishing is great. I read it recently, and then went right back to page 1 and read it again. I'm sure you already know a lot of what's in it (unlike me), but even so it's indispensable.
I'll try to catch your next live premier when it's live so I can donate some money to the bunnies. 🐇❤️
beautiful and inspiring as always
Hi Angie. Thanks so much for this video. My father made me a cherry/ cedar chest 40 years ago. It’s beautiful, but it needs refreshing.
I know I am late to the party. Just found your channel a month ago. I love your channel. Your work is amazing. You are a joy to listen to and watch. 😘🇨🇦
Welcome to the party! Thank you so much for your kind words. The chest sounds lovely, there are lots of videos on this channel that may help guide you on your restoration journey. Best of luck and thank you for watching!
What a WOWSER Angie!!!!! Back to her Beautiful Glam🌹💓🌹. Of course, Love the Bunnies!!! We had bought Freckles @ a pet store-ugh- back in the day. But wouldn’t have gotten her if I hadn’t intend to keep her for her lifetime!!!! And we did🐰💓🐰I also Loved & LOL on your gloves makeover!!! All you really need are the fingertips anyways!!!😂 Jim & Cindy with Furniture Warriors have a definition for “Enthusiastic Painter”. All over you!!!! LOL💙🦋💙 Loved!!! Sorry I missed your video yesterday, was doing my own assembly line of 4 cabinet doors-clean, sand, clean, prime!!!
This looks nearly identical to a piece we have in our dining room, so thank you so much for this video on how to spot refinish!
Superb restoration :-))
oh my, making it look gorgeous & BETTER than new b/c the patina is still there? amazing! well done, angie!
This is so helpful. I have a piece that like yours doesn't need a complete refinish but certainly shows a bit of wear. I have been puzzeling on it. Now I have a clue on what direction to take. Well done Grasshopper!
Lovely! Always nice to see a piece be restored. I think I learn the impotence of patience from watching your work.
Wow! What a difference that made. Another gorgeous piece 😍
Your color matching skills are amazing! Great job on this piece!
An amazing job! Beautiful!
You completely nailed the color-matching! I love Mohawk toners and use them a lot to build up complex color profiles.
I used Mohawk toner for the first time a few weeks ago. Amazing. Love it. So useful.
It turned out beautifully! Good work as always.
That’s now a beautiful timeless piece of furniture. x
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Thanks so much for watching!