Restoring a vintage display cabinet - ASMR furniture restoration
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I took on the challenge of restoring a stunning vintage stained glass display cabinet I found on Facebook Marketplace. Handmade by a local carpenter, this cabinet immediately caught my eye with its stunning stained glass doors.
Despite a minor flaw-a broken piece of glass that's hardly noticeable-I couldn't resist bringing this piece home. However, I felt that the abundance of wooden decorations detracted from the beauty of the stained glass doors. So, I made the decision to remove some of them, which might upset a few people. Do you think I made the right call? Let me know in the comments what you would have done!
Once the excess decorations were gone, I started sanding down every inch of the cabinet to reveal its original wood. Trust me, it was quite the labor of love! But the final result was more than worth the effort.
To preserve and enhance the wood's natural beauty, I applied a clear protective varnish-a crucial step in ensuring this piece will stand the test of time.
So relax, grab a coffee and join me in this restoration, and don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below. And if you're as passionate about refurbishment and DIY projects as I am, don't hesitate to hit that subscribe button for more inspiring content!
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I filmed this video outside in the sun so apologies for the shifting in colors and light. Hope you enjoy and let me know what you think!
It was perfect before. The patina of the wood. Everything. You 'plained it up'. I don't think you did that piece any favors at all.
I would say both versions are beautiful in their own ways! Normally I sell my furniture pieces, but this one I'm keeping for myself, so I did it in a style that I love and that fits in my interior.
I disagree actually, I doesn't look like it was patina but just a dark stain on the wood. I always love natural wood more then adding some coloring to make it look like another color then it was supposed to be.
Do you even know what wood patina looks like? Cause that looks like a typical 70-80s stain to me. She most certainly didn’t plained it up, it’s a gorgeous piece but tbh the original stain had to go 💅🏻
As you should it is gorgeous now@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration
this is refurbishing NOT restoration - and in addition, you destroyed someone else’s artistry.
it’s one thing to refurbish an ikea piece or a vintage piece that’s already falling apart….but you took someone’s fully complete piece of art and literally destroyed it. If you didn’t like it…. you shouldn’t have bought it.
oh my god and you usually go on to sell these as your own work? the disrespect.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts. I get where you're coming from, and I appreciate your perspective. I want to clarify that my intention was never to devalue someone else's artistry. I approached this project with the aim of giving new life to a piece that resonated with me. I actually really value this piece for it's handcrafted artwork that is why I bought it. The previous owners had it standing outside almost ready to be thrown away! So I like the fact that I got it and made it so that it will keep being loved in my home for many more years to come! Just curious, what would you suggest I do differently next time? Always open to new ideas! :)
I want to assure you that I never pass off someone else's work as my own. Each piece I work on is a collaboration between the original craftsmanship and my own efforts to refurbish and enhance its beauty. I always disclose to buyers the origin and that I refurbished it myself. There is tons of furniture that ends up in landfills, so I try to ensure that pieces considered outdated and ready for disposal are given a second life by modernizing them. I hope you can see that I do this out of respect for the furniture and the creators before it
I think you are being dramatic... she didn't DESTROY anything. Just let go of the idea that something that is changed a little is bad, djeez
Damn girl, salty much? She didn’t destroy anything she gave it a new and fresher look, nothing wrong with that.
If you have nothing good or useful to say - move along 🌬️
Great work!
I do have a 2¢, but it’s only a suggestion and by no means necessary
I don't think removing the long centerpiece was bad. It removed the woodwork, but you wouldn't know it's missing. If you hadn't seen it before, you would assume it was a decent reproduction piece. However, removing the top centerpiece and the side framing pieces made it look unfinished, off-balance, and disconnected. You have this odd floating scroll detail that no longer relates to the piece. It is disjointed and feels like a bad copy-paste or a monster of Frankenstein. Your eye is no longer drawn to the beauty of stained glass. Instead, your eyes wander and wonder where's Waldo, aka that quiet but intense feeling of oddness when you can't put your finger on “it” for someone who hasn't seen this video or the original work. They would appreciate it's potential beauty, but it misses the mark of beauty.
I understand you wanted to make changes, and I believe why not. We live once, no harm, no foul-
my ideas
- the stain didn't blend well it’s most noticeable on the scroll work
perhaps another color or coat.
If you would prefer a more contemporary, simple, minimalist look
-maybe you can do a test and cover up the scroll work and see if that helps with cohesion.
- or add scroll work or possibly a different design. Maybe you can do squares across
Thank you for sharing your work
Hi Celia, thanks for taking the time to give your 2¢! I see what you mean with there seeming to miss some pieces now, maybe it would have been good to add some extension of this in the top middle and sides. I think I could find some wood ornaments that would fit this, maybe even a wood flower ornaments, something bigger in the middle and smaller ones on the sides. What do you think?
Seriously?! This was handmade by a local carpenter - someone from your community that took care and pride in their craft. This little cabinet would have been a local antique one day (if it not already was one). The original elements are now destroyed. You significantly lowered its value (not just monetary) -- and it no longer is original.
It depends on how you determine it’s value. I bought it from people who we’re leaving it outside in the rain and didn’t want it anymore, so they got rid of it for a low price, they did not see it’s value. But I loved this little cabinet so much, specially respecting it’s handmade local craft aspect. I will keep this piece for my home and look at it everyday with joy ☺️ I think thàt is very valuable and I think the original carpenter would be happy that it can be loved in somebody’s home again instead of left outside in the rain, even with small alterations 🙏🏻
I think you should have stained it maybe darker, I understand that you probably wanted the natural wood color to speak for itself- But the top inner vines looks a bit odd with the old stain still there. Granted, it probably would be very hard to get it all out, but if you blended it with something just a tad darker, it would be less noticeable. As for the front part you removed, it does look a little barren but not in a horrible way. Personally I would have left it, or replaced it with another center wood that had more vines in the cravings to keep the theme, but I understand if that was best for your tastes. I hope this doesn't come off as rude or judgemental (that's not my intention) these are just my thoughts, but overall, great job! :)
It doesn't come off as rude at all! I honestly very much appreciate your constructive comment! I do like the idea of adding a piece in the center with the same vines; that would have tied it together better. It was indeed very hard to get into small grooves. I have been thinking of buying a small sandblaster specifically for this. Have you done some furniture refurbishments before? :) Because you have some good ideas! ;)
I actually like the natural wood colour more than that old fashioned yellowish 70s stain.
I’m not sure how I feel about the pieces of wood you took out. I wasn’t a big fan of it tbh, but it kinda looks empty now?
Maybe you can look for some additional ornamental pieces of wood 🤔?
PS: so glad you left the stained glass, I was so scared 😅
Yes true, I might add a new wood ornament in the middle to fill that space!
It looks like theres pieces missing. The visual balance of detail is off. 🤔😮
I might add some wood ornaments to fill the space, would you like to see some pictures of it after then?
I think the places you took the wood blocks off need a little something, especially in the center between the vines. Perhaps you could do a leaded glass motif similar to what is in the doors. Could be fun to learn, if you don’t do that already.
For detail work such as in and around the vines, a Dremel or a brush with furniture stripper might be a better bet than the sander. I think the sander ended up flattening out some of the carvings where it didn’t fit in between the details.
That would be great to learn to make leaded glass! Maybe a project for the future! I did try stripper and a dremel but that didn’t work. Do you think I should have included that in the video?
I clicked on this thinking it would be some big creator! so surprised your still a small channel, very underrated. You've got a new fan here 😋 Hello from Belgium 👋
Ooh thanks! And another Belgian as well! Welcome to the channel 🥰 what was your favorite part of the video?
My favorite part was when you cleaned the windows! So satisfying @@2ndlife.furniture.restoration
I was skeptical about removing the decorative buts but it really lets the beautiful scrollwork and stained glass shine.
I was hesitant at first as well! But it turned out great I think ☺️☺️
I think you did a fine job. Ignore the haters.
Thank you :) that's really kind of you!!
To jest demolka a nie odnowa
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What should I have done differently? Let me know!
I do agree the pieces you took out were some big chunks and maybe a bit much (even it still looked good). But in the end there are now two parts with nothing on it and looking like it's not finished. It's missing something... maybe even just some painting or writing on it (can imagine the year the cabinet got build in the upper middle free space and some light vines or something simple, but nice in the middle part.... maybe a recreating of the decoration above the windows, just drawn on?). :) Other than that I really do agree that the wood is absolutely precious on its own... and the windows are just everything
That would be a nice touch to add the year it was build! Sadly I don't know it tho.. I'm thinking of adding wooden ornaments with flowers or like you say vines in the middle part and on the sides. What do you think? And Hi neighbor! Hello from Belgium 🥰
@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration Oh, that sounds lovely :) Flowers or wooden ornaments would be amazing! Wooden ornaments are especially my favorite :D And maybe you can add the year of restoration to it. Not the same, but still something to remember :)
Oh, and wow!!! :D Hi neighbor back! :D So cool! The world is a village, isn't it? ;) :)
@@LeeZetLMG Yes indeed the world is a small place sometimes! 😊 The year of the restoration could work! I’ve been thinking of having some kind of stamp made with my logo so I can add a stamp on the back of my furniture with something like “given a second life by..” or something like that! And then I could also always add the date!
@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration awww, that sounds really cool! Would love to see that happen. :) It shows that you appreciate the work of the first builder, but also love the furniture so much that you're giving it a second chance to shine :)
I'm so relieved you kept the stained glass, it's gorgeous!
Such a lovely cabinet xx
Yes it's what convinced me to buy this piece!
One of the better restoration video’s i’ve seen so far. Curious to see what else you’ll end up refurbishing in the future. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! ☺️ How nice to hear! Definatly more things to come so stay tuned!
Зачем вы удалили декор? Зачем оголили дерево? Не поняла☹️
I wanted to make the stained glass doors shine! I think the rest was distracting from the beauty of the glass.
Beautiful glass windows ❤ a new cabinet after your make-over, made ready for new adventures. What a statement piece! Love it!
Thank you so much that’s so nice ☺️
It is so sad that some people just don’t know how to be kind. I agree the scroll section looks unfinished. The centre panel also looks a different shade and as if something has been taken out. I would infill with a thin piece of wood right across the scroll section (losing the scroll) and if possible re-bead around this to match the centre piece edging. I would then paint in these areas and the bottom apron area highlighting one of the colours in the glass work. This would completely modernise the piece and show off the glass work more. Just my thoughts and I have done church glass and Tiffany and appreciate how beautiful it is. Well done you for taking the time to rescue this piece.
Thank you for your nice comment 🥰 Oee very interesting approach you would take! I love the idea of bringing the colors of the stained glass back on the rest of the piece, that would for sure bring it together more!
I Like the new color better and the deletion of the center strip of wood but the little piece across the top that you took out left it looking a bit odd. the decorative carving now has a blank spot where the circle pieces stop which makes it obvious something used to be there. I’m not creative enough to think how that could be fixed. Overall I appreciate what you did to this piece and it looks fantastic.
Hi thanks for your comment! I agree with what you say, I might add some decorative wood ornaments to fill up the space. Should I post pictures after so you can see the difference?
After so much care about the windows at the begining, would be a huge pain if it would be cracked or broke at the end, when the cleaning was made.
Yess haha I was sooo scared and paranoid the whole time 🥲 luckily it didn't break
It was very nice before, it's rubbish now only fit for the skip.
Hi! Just curious, what would you have done differently?
I don't know why the original craftsman didn't go all the way across the top with the scrollwork. It did look too busy with the start/stop/start/stop. Now it's just there for no reason and looks unfinished?
This is a strange piece. The doors are beautiful, though.
Yes I thought the same, I would have liked to see the scrollwork throughout the whole piece or at least kept everything in the same style? Indeed strange piece with a lot of character coming from the lovely doors.
Unfortunately now it looks obviously like there are considerable sized features missing. I think getting rid of the inexpertly made rectangular decorative border instead would have made more sense. It just looks amateur and doesn't go with the plain elegance of the piece.
Hmm I see your point, and why would you say the rectangular piece is inexpertly made?
@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration It looks to me that it was a stamped in, shallow design rather than carved. To me, it looked like that mass produced stuff you buy by the linear foot at the DIY store, glued on.
Lovely furniture refurb!
Thanks ☺️
The new colors fit nicely with the stained glass.
@@WouterVG815 thank you I thought so too, really brings them out more
Только все испортили
What would you have done instead?
Should have left it alone.😢
Sorry to hear your dissapointed!
Could watch this alllll day! Great job ❤
Thank you 🥰
I think it got a bit washed out
Perfect! That's the look I was going for.
To each his own. I like it both ways , so whatever you want to do is totally up to you.😊
Thanks! ☺️ exactly my thoughts
Today in "How to destroy perfecly fine furniture"
I think you did good work, but I honestly think the piece looked better before. The ornamental pieces belong to that style of furniture. You simplified it, making it a "plain" style. You should have left it alone. Some pieces just look better as is. This piece was one of them.
Thanks! And that’s ok, I’m keeping this piece for myself and changed it so that it fits with my interior more, but I wouldn’t call it plain by any means! Those stained glass doors are the star of the show
Sorry ma'am, but that thing only needed a good cleaning and some fresh oil or wax. Is almost tragic that kind of change in a unique handmade original piece. Maybe you can remake the parts taken away an put them again.
Unfuronatly I wont be able to put back the pieces, but I might add some new ones that fit the style of the other wooden ornaments better! What do you think?
@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration it's a great idea. In both central parts only. It will look much better. Waiting to see. 😁
@@archaicamusement3871 great! I’ll post some pictures once it’s done ☺️
You destroyed a hand crafted piece of cabinetry because...???
Because... it was basicaly being neglected.. left outside in the rain. I made it so it will now have it's second life on my home! And I will love looking at it every day!!
um crime . estragou o movel
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Creo que se veia mejor antes
Let me know what you would have done differently!
Wauw amazing job!!!!!
Thanks!!!
Я не поняла цель вашей работы? Зачем было отдирать с потерями декоративные детали неподходящим инструментом? Не снимая дверцы со стеклянным витражом, рискуя его разбить? Потом так бездарно шлифовать резные детали. А вымыть стекла нельзя было до того, как дверцы навешаны? Может вам лучше вести каналы кулинарии или косметики, а мебель оставить в покое?
It's sad to see that a woman is shamed for doing manual labor because "she belongs in the kitchen or should go put on make-up". It's 2024, do better!