Shocking Transformation of an ugly vanity - Beautiful RESTORATION

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  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +40

    Challenge playlist: UA-cam's Biggest MCM challenge
    ua-cam.com/play/PLXoOpKN-flLDABaZspaAUKg_iTK93AQu5.html

    • @skidelrymar
      @skidelrymar 8 місяців тому +2

      i think you're going to win, this is superb!

  • @alexandra_sa_lazer
    @alexandra_sa_lazer 8 місяців тому +324

    Omg. I’ve seen a LOT of ugly furniture “upgrades” by “civilians” but this is definitely the ugliest. This now gorgeous again piece deserved you coming back into its life. Fabulous job!

    • @rosehughes599
      @rosehughes599 8 місяців тому +33

      You wonder what "improvements" they rejected before deciding that faux brick wallpaper was the best idea!

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +14

      @rosehughes599 😂😂😂😂😂😂💩😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +10

      Thank you 🤩

    • @janvafa9959
      @janvafa9959 8 місяців тому +16

      You didn’t see the upright piano my mom painted and wallpapered in the early ‘70s…

    • @alexandra_sa_lazer
      @alexandra_sa_lazer 8 місяців тому

      @@janvafa9959 share that gem please 😂😂😂

  • @debrazawlocki3975
    @debrazawlocki3975 5 місяців тому +49

    "I've always wanted a glasstop vanity with faux brick sides and fire engine red drawers!" said nobody, ever.
    Lovely restoration of a furniture abomination.

  • @lelanidixon7941
    @lelanidixon7941 8 місяців тому +149

    You gave this piece its dignity back. I imagine that Travis, wherever he may be, is grateful to you. Gorgeous! just enough brass accents to set this beautiful desk off.

    • @alexandra_sa_lazer
      @alexandra_sa_lazer 8 місяців тому +9

      “Dignity” -perfectly said!

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +1

      🤩

    • @aaabbb8812
      @aaabbb8812 8 місяців тому +1

      Walnut, walnut, walnut. I am sooo tired of it. I like these restorers, but honestly, have a little imagination!! Does anyone ever. Like any OTHER kind of wood or wood veneer??!! 😖

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +7

      @@aaabbb8812 Lay down if you’re tired 💁🏻‍♂️ diet change perhaps?

    • @firefrost9718
      @firefrost9718 8 місяців тому +4

      @@Flippingdrawers Well said! (maybe they should cut dairy from their diet?) 😉🤣
      Anywho, I love what you did and blends very well with the rest of that room. This piece is stunning!

  • @ReconstructingEmily
    @ReconstructingEmily 8 місяців тому +48

    If I had to pick a project that encapsulated how much you've grown as a furniture artist...this would be it! I love everything about this desk! Wonderful work my friend!

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +4

      awwww so kind of you Emily 🤩 thanks 😻

  • @annettemalaski1967
    @annettemalaski1967 8 місяців тому +85

    I do not care what style it is, this came out beautifully! It was a real eyesore to begin with, but your TLC brought it new life!

  • @Restorology
    @Restorology 8 місяців тому +15

    This turned out SO well. The black beveled edge was a choice decision. My desk is an old kitchen table. I'm jealous now. 😂

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +1

      Well, Ive seen comments saying that your dresser was one of the favourites in this challenge so there's that 🤩 and if it works 💁🏼‍♂️😂

  • @cliffboulton8763
    @cliffboulton8763 8 місяців тому +55

    I've read through a lot of the Comments and everything I wanted to say has been said already Jay. So, Congratulations on yet another Masterful Makeover, and I hope you do well in the challenge. A win would be so well deserved.

  • @larrynelson3329
    @larrynelson3329 8 місяців тому +7

    As a mid century lover, I have to admit that you did a fabulous job on this piece, but I also loved the original dresser too. The floating glass shelf was killer imo. None the less I do like the desk and I know you did this for your own personal piece and that's what matters..

    • @tinkertailorgardenermagpie
      @tinkertailorgardenermagpie 3 місяці тому

      Yes, this is beautiful but I really thought the floating glass was KEY & I’d assumed he’d keep that.

  • @janetd4862
    @janetd4862 8 місяців тому +68

    The brass rod supports were genius, and look like they’ve always been there. A desk is a much more useful piece of furniture than a vanity. When you first put the top on, I was thinking it didn’t look very mid century, and said to myself, “those edges need to be beveled”…and seconds later that’s what you said! I didn’t think of edging in black, but you’re right - it makes it look thinner, and echos the black at the base. Great piece!

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +3

      😊 Glad you liked it , Thank you

    • @richardbell466
      @richardbell466 8 місяців тому +4

      We had a stereo cabinet from the 70s made of MDF covered in veneer with black edging. This is so much cooler.

  • @randbodily3058
    @randbodily3058 8 місяців тому +20

    I binged all 13. I’m torn between your project and Restorogy’s, both are exceptionally well done. Thanks for spearheading this, what a great way to spend my last day of being 59!

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +6

      Thank you and yes I think Matt did a cracking job @restorolory

    • @founderist
      @founderist 8 місяців тому +3

      I agree, I am torn between these two as well.

    • @Restorology
      @Restorology 8 місяців тому +3

      I was voting for @Flippingdrawers until he removed the brick paper. I would have left it on for the win! 😉😅

  • @sarahlogan2075
    @sarahlogan2075 8 місяців тому +22

    Love the brass "supports" you added under the desk top

  • @maryricketts8526
    @maryricketts8526 8 місяців тому +9

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL . Travis had his vision and you elevated it to it's perfection.

  • @MazSwanboroughSmith
    @MazSwanboroughSmith 8 місяців тому +28

    That’s lovely! It looks so different now without the paint and wallpaper, with the lovely brass details! You’ve done an amazing job ❤🇬🇧

  • @SleepyCatCottage
    @SleepyCatCottage 2 місяці тому +3

    Now that is what i call COOL! The floating top with the front painted black is very effective. Excellent craftsmanship. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @kayerin5749
    @kayerin5749 8 місяців тому +45

    I remember the 60's and 70's very well. Most of it is best not remembered - a lot of avocado green and shag orange carpets that made me ill, even back then. But this is what the best designers were aiming for; a futuristic look with clean lines and functionality. This would look at home in a bay on the S.S. Enterprise! Very well done!

    • @lauralake7430
      @lauralake7430 8 місяців тому +10

      The shag carpeting was excellent when playing with little plastic horses, especially the green carpet. Prarie as far as the tiny toy horses could see😂

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +3

      Thank you 🖖🏼😂

    • @karencox3235
      @karencox3235 8 місяців тому +4

      I remember all the green and orange and dark brown! My parent's bedroom was dark blue shag - thank goodness they didn't have shag all over the house!

    • @Restorology
      @Restorology 8 місяців тому +2

      I don't know...not sure this would go well with the aesthetic on a space ship. Wait, wrong Enterprise? 🤔🖖🏾

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +2

      @@Restorology 😂😂😂😂

  • @gailwright4326
    @gailwright4326 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @fiberotter
    @fiberotter 8 місяців тому +22

    The brass rods are perfect. Yes, the black edging was the right choice. Since I grew up with MCM, I don't care for it. But you truly shocked me with the amazing upgrade on it. Glad Hugo was there as your cheerleader to lift your spirits in the tough spots. Now off to see the rest of the lineup.

  • @dshey6802
    @dshey6802 8 місяців тому +11

    That is one unique desk. Perfect for you, Jay. So many techniques were used on the desk. I realized at the end that there was space for objects under the desktop, on top of the drawer boxes. So much stylish storage space and worktop space.

  • @kathyandthedogs626
    @kathyandthedogs626 8 місяців тому +21

    Jay, that is one of the most beautiful desks I’ve seen! Everything about it is perfect!!!

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +1

      🥹

    • @mardigra1916
      @mardigra1916 5 місяців тому +1

      I like the black apron smart The creation is as usual amazing

  • @addictedstamper52
    @addictedstamper52 8 місяців тому +5

    Hard to believe this is even the same piece, there is such a huge transformation. Stunning work!

  • @kathharper
    @kathharper 8 місяців тому +18

    You would never realize this was ever that design abomination someone "transformed" a fairly nice vanity into - very well and nicely done, with a modern interpretation of MCM. I think the elevated desk top is genius as it definitely gives an intentionally airy look to this piece. The brass posts were a nice touch too!

  • @angelazguric4944
    @angelazguric4944 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic 😊

  • @mdeysenroth
    @mdeysenroth 8 місяців тому +10

    It looks nothing like where you started. Thank goodness! Just beautiful. I can't wait to watch all of the rest of the videos.

  • @johnje4285
    @johnje4285 8 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely superb creation. Best wishes from England

  • @LL-sw7qj
    @LL-sw7qj 8 місяців тому +10

    Jay, you’ve outdone yourself on this one! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @thekraftycreech
    @thekraftycreech 8 місяців тому +1

    It looks fanfreakingtastic!!!! Love it!!!

  • @turihenderson7755
    @turihenderson7755 8 місяців тому +30

    This is brilliant! Thank you for giving this lovely thing a better life. Whomever wrecked it needs to take a long, hard look at their life choices.

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому +1

      😂😂😂I will tell the that 😂 and thank you 🙏

  • @eduedumex9013
    @eduedumex9013 8 місяців тому +1

    Very nice......!!!!!!👏👏👏

  • @ЕленаШумская-у5э
    @ЕленаШумская-у5э 8 місяців тому +5

    Шикарный стол получился! Вы великий труженик и умелый мастер! Браво!!!❤

  • @clairemillette4645
    @clairemillette4645 8 місяців тому +1

    Ont dit que les goût ne sont pas à discuter mais franchement ce meuble était vraiment laid felicitation mr vous avez fait un travail exceptionnel ❤👍👍👍👍🥰

  • @vdc7153
    @vdc7153 8 місяців тому +3

    I love the one thousand years later - an eternity later 😅😅 great job 👍👍👍

  • @janesoncanvas8337
    @janesoncanvas8337 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely perfect. So glad you kept it! It’s a treasure. And you did great with your new camera. You’ve got it down.

  • @lisawheeler53
    @lisawheeler53 8 місяців тому +4

    The attention to detail is incredible. Massive success!

  • @joanboltz3076
    @joanboltz3076 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful work

  • @tammyc1276
    @tammyc1276 8 місяців тому +3

    Ugly duckling turned into a gorgeous swan. Wow Jay beautiful. Well done

  • @stonyforestgems2893
    @stonyforestgems2893 2 місяці тому +1

    It turned out unbelievable beautiful. Masterful! 😮❤

  • @miguelmelendez3354
    @miguelmelendez3354 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful as always ❤

  • @user-wn6ro4hm7k
    @user-wn6ro4hm7k 4 місяці тому

    You made a piece of art out of it!!!!

  • @ЕленаКолесникова-х3г
    @ЕленаКолесникова-х3г 5 місяців тому

    Здравствуйте,как только натыкаюсь на ваш канал,знаю, что это будет очередной шедевр реставрации.Результат просто восхитительный.

  • @valerierasnake2312
    @valerierasnake2312 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic job!! ❤

  • @lindaervolino6485
    @lindaervolino6485 5 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic work 👍👍👍👍

  • @lekpunk4017
    @lekpunk4017 2 місяці тому +1

    Good job...👍👍👍👍

  • @KaleyJohnston
    @KaleyJohnston 2 місяці тому +1

    Omgosh it is absolutely gorgeous! You are beginning to make me think maybe mid century modern is actually my vibe. Love it! ❤

  • @williamsiyanko4631
    @williamsiyanko4631 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow Jay what a beautiful transformation from the old ugly vanity, to your new Desk.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @rosariorebola8071
    @rosariorebola8071 2 місяці тому

    Wow... what a transformation! Absolutely stunning! ❤
    It's a pleasure to watch you restoring.
    Congratulations Jay, on your outstanding skills!

  • @robotypist
    @robotypist 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely STUNNING! I love it!

  • @ritarex
    @ritarex 5 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful 💖🤩

  • @karenhollingsworth5180
    @karenhollingsworth5180 8 місяців тому +1

    Masterful! Well done

  • @pamelayeager2083
    @pamelayeager2083 6 місяців тому

    Your new desk is beautiful. You’re a very skilled & talented artist/craftsman and I enjoy watching you rescue furniture from the trash and reimagining it’s use. Thank you for your channel 😊

  • @lorrainewhitlock5377
    @lorrainewhitlock5377 8 місяців тому +1

    You did a fabulous job and it came out beautiful Jay💗

  • @pablobarros610
    @pablobarros610 7 місяців тому

    The work you do goes beyond restoration, and how to bring to life something that has been forgotten in time. Congratulations on the beautiful work and keep it up. A hug straight from Brazil

  • @rena6430
    @rena6430 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice job jay!

  • @WobblyBiped
    @WobblyBiped 8 місяців тому +3

    Ah, Jay, your creative bent always shines through! None of us could have guessed what the final reveal would be. The color is spot on for MCM, and the floating table top gives tons of eye candy appeal. You're a lucky guy to have this for your new desk. Many thanks to you and to Hugo, your General Manager. Cheers from Oklahoma!!!

  • @altawarren7334
    @altawarren7334 3 місяці тому

    My goodness I can see why it’s one of your favorite projects! It’s beautiful and like all mid century modern pieces, it’s simply lovely. ❤

  • @earthmama8384
    @earthmama8384 8 місяців тому +2

    This has to be one of the most amazing transformations I’ve ever seen. It’s now a truly gorgeous piece of furniture!

  • @Chrissy-im2pb
    @Chrissy-im2pb 8 місяців тому +3

    What an absolute treasure that desk is now. Wonderful job!!!!

  • @gloriawilde6801
    @gloriawilde6801 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺

  • @GoogleUser-qz5zv
    @GoogleUser-qz5zv 5 місяців тому

    So beautiful!!! Beveling the edges and painting it black is brilliant. So is moving the support to the rear - it really does look like the top is floating. I love the lines of this desk/vanity. The final product is a thing of elegant, beautiful simplicity. You are a very skilled artisan.

  • @jennymartinez4597
    @jennymartinez4597 8 місяців тому

    I’m telling you this is the most stunning transformation I’ve seen! You brought this MC vanity back from the dead & turned it into a Beautiful Desk! My Husband who is sadly no longer with us, was a master craftsman woodworker he is applauding you too! Your workshop is the most organized I’ve seen amongst all the YT contributors & I love it! Great job & thank you for not painting this beautiful wood I love the brass tub😂es you used to enhance the floating look & the tasteful black edge to the desk top making it look thinner.. Blessings from Dozer Butter Bean & me in Texas, USA

  • @NAINIM
    @NAINIM 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful 🌹

  • @sandy81054
    @sandy81054 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely stunning❤

  • @einafets1962
    @einafets1962 5 місяців тому +1

    I love your very meticoulous way of working. Never taking the short cut, never brushing over imperfections, but working away until it is as perfect as it can get. I love what you did with the floating top and the black rim, suits a computerdesk very well. And I really love your quiet way of working and talking in the voice over. You are my favorite furniture restauring channel. I have watched you working away on the curbside and now look at your setuo!

  • @bridgetgannon6282
    @bridgetgannon6282 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤ Stunning and a labor of a skilled craftsman Bravo!

  • @KathrynNorwood
    @KathrynNorwood 8 місяців тому +4

    Another major win! Congratulations on a superior and well-designed product!

  • @marjoriehomberg1925
    @marjoriehomberg1925 8 місяців тому

    You are a genius and I am so mesmerized just watching you work your magic. I can’t count the times you cracked me up with your antics. Keep up the great work.

  • @vickiebelk635
    @vickiebelk635 8 місяців тому +2

    I do like the brass dowels you added. They make it look very mid century modern. Very unique and a fantastic job as usual.

  • @Sparkysings2
    @Sparkysings2 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow wow wow! What an amazing upgrade you gave it!! Love!

  • @founderist
    @founderist 8 місяців тому +1

    First of all, Thank You Jay for the idea of conducting this challenge on UA-cam. Thoroughly enjoyed all the content. Each one of you were unique and special in your own ways.
    As I have said before your restoration procedures are flawless. There is not a single thing which I can point out that has gone wrong. I really appreciate how you have grown your craft, the studio, machines and tools in short period of time. Everything requires a lot of effort and passion. This was such a brilliant restoration, absolutely loved the idea of floating desk, different and unique. What a watch it was!! ❤

    • @Flippingdrawers
      @Flippingdrawers  8 місяців тому

      That’s is genuinely appreciated 😻 thank you

  • @sandraleenerts6805
    @sandraleenerts6805 8 місяців тому +1

    So astonishing! I may never toss out another piece of worn out stuff again! Thank you for all the time, effort and energy it takes to share your craft. Your channel is one of my very favorites. I felt the loss of your feline visitors when they moved, but Hugo is still there! Catty inspectors are always welcomed in my home!

  • @alisapifine9787
    @alisapifine9787 8 місяців тому +1

    Dude!!!!! I want this!!!! Just beautiful!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @cathylaycock5598
    @cathylaycock5598 8 місяців тому

    Love the quality of the old drawer bottoms. They’re poorly made nowadays. Great job as usual! 😊❤️🇨🇦

  • @DAnnaSharon-x3g
    @DAnnaSharon-x3g 4 місяці тому

    Gorgeous.

  • @GradKat
    @GradKat 7 місяців тому +1

    Looks fabulous! I never would have thought it could have been restored/renovated to such a high standard.

  • @jakimcmurdo4810
    @jakimcmurdo4810 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful work it’s perfect love the brass supports on the desk you win hands down !🇬🇧❤️😁

  • @Garden366
    @Garden366 8 місяців тому +2

    This is amazing! What a transformation! And I LOVE the thin brass rods you added along with the beautiful drawer pulls. You’re right, this desk wins best overall transformation and best final result!!!

  • @elizabethpeterson8893
    @elizabethpeterson8893 3 місяці тому

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @songs8619
    @songs8619 8 місяців тому +1

    The original hardware looks perfect on your new desk!

  • @lorineidtinytoadplot744
    @lorineidtinytoadplot744 8 місяців тому +1

    I liked the brick 😂😂😂 Joking lol... It looks amazing ;)

  • @michaelamaestas4950
    @michaelamaestas4950 7 місяців тому +1

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!! So amazing, what a stunning desk, Great Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ЕленаКолесникова-х3г
    @ЕленаКолесникова-х3г 7 місяців тому

    Мой любимейший рестовратор Браво,восстановили и сделали очередной ШЕДЕВР.Спасибо за прекрасную работу.❤❤❤❤

  • @DawnTemple-vs6yo
    @DawnTemple-vs6yo 4 місяці тому

    Looks great! And I LOVE seeing these restorations actually being useful pieces rather that just pretty decor "fillers." Great job!!!

  • @rhoni0830
    @rhoni0830 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow! What a transformation. That is awesome.

  • @jeniferpollonais6546
    @jeniferpollonais6546 8 місяців тому +1

    Fabulous restoration work! I absolutely love the outcome of this piece! Congratulations! Well done!

  • @imisseveryone2716
    @imisseveryone2716 Місяць тому

    BEAUTFUL !!! So happy you're keeping it for yourself.

  • @marchelleharris4842
    @marchelleharris4842 8 місяців тому +1

    That is beautiful. What an awesome job you did on this desk. I can see why it’s your favorite project. Bravo 👏🏽!

  • @denisemariner1235
    @denisemariner1235 7 місяців тому

    I love how you paid attention to spacial dimensions and design. You truly hit the wow factor!! Well done.

  • @marylynne9104
    @marylynne9104 8 місяців тому

    Eyesore to Fabulous! I love the finished desk. Mid-century is not usually my favourite period for furniture, but this piece after all your love and care is a stunner. ❤

  • @conniecollins6506
    @conniecollins6506 8 місяців тому

    What a transformation. Absolutely love it.

  • @christygaffney5814
    @christygaffney5814 8 місяців тому +1

    this turned out so beautiful! I've been following you since the beginning and you have 100% improved on your skills and creativity. I'm so happy to be along for your journey!

  • @sophiachristo7546
    @sophiachristo7546 8 місяців тому

    You did a magical transformation of this absolutely ugly vanity into a GORGEOUS DESK! The floating top is amazing. Maybe your most elegant transformation so far. Thanks so much for sharing

  • @T_B
    @T_B 8 місяців тому

    @coloredcaboosecreations NAILED IT!! I wish I could vote for her, like other build-off challenges on UA-cam.
    Thank you for setting this up! I was fortunate enough to add 4-5 new subscriptions to VERY talented people!!

  • @nancyclark3049
    @nancyclark3049 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful work, Jay! It’s a really gorgeous piece! Nice you can always enjoy it in your home. I really hope you win the challenge!

  • @janettesinclair6279
    @janettesinclair6279 8 місяців тому

    I love watching the beautiful original woods appearing as you remove all the excess paint and other finishes. You then sympathetically treat and rebuild each piece and they always look fabulous. Thank you for saving these amazing pieces of furniture - you have so many skills.

  • @RissaFirecat
    @RissaFirecat 6 місяців тому

    I love the brass in the front! It puts the icing on the cake! This one is one of my favorites as well. Beautiful!

  • @gailpearson9447
    @gailpearson9447 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow. What a great transformation.

  • @lindasnow3960
    @lindasnow3960 7 місяців тому

    Your fur baby knows his job very well. As cats go he seems actually willing to indulge in your affection 😊

  • @julierobertson148
    @julierobertson148 8 місяців тому +2

    If I were able, i would create a new superlative to describe your desk. One I don't think I used on any other of your projects is "WOW!', so that will have to do. As always, I was impressed by the depth and range of knowledge, skill and ingenuity you demonstrate. So glad I found your channel.

  • @jillrector7176
    @jillrector7176 6 місяців тому

    Love result, Hugo, and the birds in your yard are amazing to hear 🌟

  • @yanabradtberg3154
    @yanabradtberg3154 6 місяців тому

    AMAZING JOB restoring that vanity, you are a real perfectionist! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏