RESTORING this 100 year OLD dresser
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2022
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I found this antique dresser for $20 at a large estate sale recently. This one has an incredible story and I can't wait to share it. I will remove the paint using paint stripper, scrapers, dental kits and sanders. I will then apply a finish that I don't often use on the channel. This project is not a complete furniture restoration. I wanted to preserve some of the damage to this dresser. I feel that these imperfections help tell the wonderful story for this piece. These antique dressers typically do not sell well in our area, so I did not want to spend the time and money necessary to do a full restoration. This would not have been a good project piece if you are looking to flip furniture for a profit. I find this work to be very therapeutic, and that is the reason for completing this project the way that I did. I was so pleased with this furniture restoration and I cannot wait to share the journey. Thank you for all the support. Barry
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This has been one of my favorite projects so far. I did not want to do a full restoration on this piece. So many of us have furniture pieces that tell a beautiful story. All the memories associated with pieces like this dresser make all the hard work worth it. Thank you for all the support! Hope you enjoyed this one. Barry
I was looking forward to a full restoration, but instead got a halfway restoration. A big part of the 'beautiful story' was the paint, but (most of) it got removed. The peeling veneer on the side was covered, but the burn left unrepaired. Maybe I just don't get it, but restore it, or leave it as is. Restoring an item doesn't take away the story, it starts a new one. And your restoration videos document the transition from old to renewed for the new owner better than anything else. My feedback for your consideration.
You did a beautiful job on this piece. Oak pieces are one of my favorites, along with walnut. A lady I once worked with had a walnut washstand that belonged to her grandmother. The front doors were broken so she asked me to repair them and refinish it. I left that office and moved to another in the hospital. When I finished the washstand, I learned that she had suddenly moved from Delaware to New Jersey and no longer had her large vehicle to transport it. Never heard back from her once I contacted her so I "inherited" this lovely washstand. I use it to store my jars of herbs and teas. Definitely her loss and my gain.
And I am left with the question to you: "And then what happened?" Did you sell,keep or donate this piece? I loved hearing its' life. And that you could talk to the two children. I am learning a good deal of your history of the area. Healing takes place not only with the voice and to he refurbishing but your basic attitude as a healer. Thank uouy.
I love your storytelling.
I have a home filled lots of things, and it's furnished with mostly reclaimed and mid century and personal pieces. Almost all pieces has a story, and has value for me. I'm getting inspired to start doing some restoring and refinishing of some of the pieces.
Greetings from Arctic Lo-Ve Islands, Norway
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beautiful wood
When you said you weren’t too concerned about getting all the paint off I was a bit worried. But I love it so much! Those tiny glimpses of color in the grain leave hints of the history while still updating it and saving it from the dump. Beautiful job. Absolutely beautiful.
Great feedback. I had no idea how much the wax would hide it until it was applied
You are a gentle soul , you treat these furniture and objects as if they were old beloved relatives and friends that you haven't seen for a long time and missed them dearly.
For me it s the most nostalgic and romantic furniture flipping in the UA-cam. Congratulations 👏💕❣️
I really appreciate this!
This piece is definitely proof that a well taken care of piece of furniture can last lifetimes beyond its original maker. Every grain of that wood has seen so much joy and sorrow a household has and will carry those memories into the future.
I love this. Thank you for sharing
I love how you put tape on your gifts from viewers with their names. Such a great way to say thank you and I'm sure those who send you those things are thrilled you're using them! Great videos, your voice is really calming to me, and watching these feels really relaxing. Thank you for your content. Keep it up!
Thank you so much
Not only are you a gifted carpenter and artisan, you’re also a story teller with heart.
Wow! Thank you! barry
I did not hate the paint job; it was cheerful and was probably delightful in a child's room. But you turned it back into a lovely piece of furniture. Well done!
I didn't hate it either. I was happy to mention that it prob worked well for a child's dresser for many years
Wow..that wood is just beaming with elegance while also showcasing its simple function. Love the restoration and especially the history. You truly paid homage to this man and I hope his family is proud of his legacy. BTW-think you’re building one heck of a legacy yourself. Kudos to you…again!
Great feedback Joe!
I was left watching and yearning for this video to continue. You are so talented and I am grateful to be able to share your journey with furniture restorations . I hope you keep this piece because it is absolutely beautiful
Hi Lorraine. One of my favorite comments so far. Thank you so much. barry
I am even more curious how you came to own this piece of furniture and to know the history behind it???!!! I love the care you give every piece you work on. I have been watching for some time now and I love the peaceful energy/ vibe you have, Also, I absolutely resonate with the way your "shop space" is curated with pieces of history and art and you IN it... It isn't a typical looking space... looks like an artistic gallery/living space, yet it doesn't look put together for the appearance of it... like you intentionally surround yourself with the things you love and that inspire you! I get tired of seeing the fake spaces people create for the appearance/show. I can tell it is authentic to you! This in and of itself is refreshing. Thank you for your video!!! ❤🙏💛
This comment means so much. I was the only one at this estate sale at the moment, and had a chance to talk to the surviving son and daughter
I subbed when I saw his space, too! Great og comment.
I like how you respected the family but, also tried to keep there story alive and give something they once owned a new life and purpose. Very touching story . You did great job as well !
I really appreciate this great feedback! barry
This piece is beautiful. I love the style that you left it in. As you say--it shows it's history, it shows it's lived.
What a fascinating story behind this piece of furniture. I’m glad it found its way into your hands, Barry, because I know you appreciate its history. You honored it well!
Many thanks!
I’m impressed with the family story. I’ve had family members who recorded family history and it’s so soothing to hear about a life well lived without any drama or tragedy. Hard work and steadiness has its merits.
Thank you for appreciating this
Barry. I have come to the conclusion that you are a magnet for horribly painted furniture! Each piece must know that you are there to "help" them! I have a 42" square oak kitchen table that I believe to be about 100 years (or thereabouts). I've had it for 46 years and don't plan to let it go any time soon. As always...wonderful job!
Thank you for sharing your story, Kathryn.
Barry
I love the background stories of the pieces you purchase. All old pieces have stories. They have secret lives.
I love Quarter Sawn Oak look even if veneer. The top looks like a Tiger! Love the finish you decided to go with. I also love all of the repurposed items in your shop, Thanks for all of the effort you put into your videos. Very enjoyable. Fan for life!
I love all this feedback. Thank you so much for sharing. Barry
Unbelievable result Barry! You’re right, the wood grain looks sooo good with that stain.
I gotta tell you, when you tell the history of the piece, you elevate them and makes us see with different eyes. I see that you know the back history always gives the piece so much more distinction! That shows your great talent my friend! Excellent video!
Thank you, Cathia.
Barry
I have a piece of love in every piece of furniture I have. Recently, I learned that the desk I use for sewing belonged to my husband's ex wife. It was her mother's sewing desk. We are all very close, and I'm tearing up thinking how lucky I am to be using such a special piece of family history. I will be refinishing it soon to give it more life.
Thank you for your videos
Thank you for sharing the stories! Barry
Barry, I've got to say, I actually liked the red and turquoise paint on that cute dresser. It was bright and cheery...and had such an interesting backstory. ❤️💙❤️💙
I always appreciate the way you care for each piece, almost like they're your project children. Lol. But honestly, your careful consideration with vintage furniture is so wonderful to see. It would be easy to sand the heck out of each one, slap some paint on them, and call it a day. Instead, you treat each piece with respect to its history and future, which I greatly admire.
I absolutely love the way it turned out. To keep some of the nicks and bumps preserves some of the history, which adds interest and scratches that nostalgic itch many of us have. You are truly one of a kind. 🤎
Thank you for the kind words, Violet.
Barry
I love the simplicity of this piece, it is beautiful with a beautiful story. You have a good, kind and beautiful soul Barry don't ever change, wish people more people like you were in the world. I love all of your work you put so much into it and share so thank you. Xxx
I really appreciate this. barry
Bravo! Absolutely love how you recount the history behind the piece capturing the essence of the family. So awesome that you have several pieces from the architect’s personal collection and the blueprints are the cherry on top. FLW is one of my favorites! Thank you. Sandy
These pieces made me so happy when I found them.
I though FLW died in 59 or 60.
My mother stripped furniture from 1800s and early 1900's and refinished them. Those that the wood was too damaged, she would faux paint and marveling the look. It is so beautiful. I list her 7 Yeats ago and lately I've found myself desperately wanting to refinish furniture, but I have so little free time to myself with my job. And yet I want t.o learn how to do these things. Your channel gives me so much joy!!
Thank you for sharing these memories
Extraordinary. One thing I wish to comment on is your ability and insight to assess a piece of ‘junk’ knowing there is a beautifully crafted item beneath the mask. Great work, hat’s off
I love it! I also love the style of video. You just get better and better. Thank you for sharing this with us.
This means so much. Barry
Thank you Barry, this restoration filled me with emotion... I believe that our spirit is carried in everything we touch and wood furniture tends to be in our homes for years and sometimes several lifetimes. The memories stored in our hearts and minds are connected to them. This morning watching you and listening to the story of this piece of furniture brought tears to my eyes and thoughts about the things I have from my mom.❤️
Thank you so much for this comment. This one means so much to me
I love the way you remember the people who bought things for you. I'm sure that they appreciate it.
You truly respected the history and the legacy of the architect. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
This was as much a wonderful Zen meditation as a furniture restore. Thank you for sharing your craft and kindness with us.
I really appreciate this Tom
Loved the back story! And how you kept some of the imperfections❤️. I refinished a late 1800's cherry drop leaf table that i inherited from my Aunt and it was a mess with gouges, burns etc. I chose to keep some of these imperfections ❤️
Thank you Julie. The more I work on pieces like this, the more I enjoy the flaws. I kept thinking, that must have been fun to watch how such a large hole was burned into the top. A candle perhaps?
I know that this video was a year ago, but couldn't not comment. When you unexpectedly showed the architect's life's worth of plans, I burst into tears. I have a small thrift store and I have seen several generations of a family's pictures, negatives, tools, life's collections and even their antiques, real jewelry still in the jewelry box, and personal papers, including deeds, surveys, wills, letters from long ago soldiers or sweethearts, birth certificates, death certificates, adoption papers, and divorce papers and more, dropped into our donation box regularly. I just don't see how today's generation can wipe out their family's memories, several generations back, without blinking an eye. I can't sell the pics and paperwork and I can't throw it away either. It is all too personal. I pack it up, hoping that someone will come looking for it one day. I know, from experience, that you can't keep it all but some personal things take up almost no room. Jewelry, family paperwork, pictures, could probably fit in a small tote. Thank you for having such empathy.
The Architect would be proud. This piece turned out very pretty. You do such good work!
Thank you Lydia
I love your pieces and your commentary as well. I live in a rural area of Nova Scotia,Canada 🇨🇦❤ and my husband and I have, rescued,restyled and restored many such dressers. Thank you for sharing these stories.
So happy to see others enjoying this work as well. Thank you for sharing your stories
What a story. The little dresser feels honest and authentic. Both qualities we sure need more of. Thank you for your storytelling and for bringing us along!
I really appreciate this
I grew up in the coal region of Pa and growing up we never had anything that matched in the way of furniture. My dad was a coal miner and we were poor, so anything that was given to us we made use of. This piece you are working on reminds me so much of my life growing up. My sister and I shared a room and we shared an old bureau and on the back of our bedroom door were two 10-penny nails. The top one was for my sister since was the oldest and I got the lower one because I was lower to the ground.☺. We really had a couple of things to hang because we had very little in the way of clothing. The bureau that was given to us was just wonderful to us, and it did not matter that it was old. If our family was given a piece of furniture, we were happy. I guess that is why I was drawn to the bureaus that I have now and the photos I went to you. I 💜 your work and the value you have for old furniture. I guess that was born in me.
Such great memories
I love the way the wood grain is revealed with the wax. Like many other subscribers, I had my doubts when you said that you weren’t trying to get 100% of the paint off, but your final result is just incredible. I’m glad I found your channel.
Another hidden gem! I could immediately tell why you selected this dresser: excellent, sturdy bones. I love the new pulls--they give an elegant, contemporary touch and work nicely with the dresser's simple design. I always enjoy watching! Thanks for saving another piece!
Awesome feedback. Thank you so much
I love how you weave the story and legacy of the furniture into your videos. I'm sure that takes time and effort, but thank-you for that meaningfulness. Thanks also for the gentle reminders to live with each other in peace.
the stories are usually my favorite part
This video is full of sensibility. I also have my father's hammer, he had it since the 60s, and it is mine since he passed away in 2007. Loved the result.
Wow. I can't wait to do a little work on this hammer
You are a storyteller as well as a talented furniture refinished. I have many antiques from the eighteen hundreds from my husbands family. I have loved and treasured them. I hope they will be loved and treasured when I pass.
I love what you do.
Thank you for sharing your story, Rosalie.
Barry
BEST MCM VID SO FAR!!! Well--so far as *I* have seen. Love the story, which is not just about one man, but also of his family through time. Also this finish is really gorgeous. I would never have thought to do a paste wax directly onto wood and just let that finish it.
Thank you so much. I wanted the story to be about all of the family members and I hope I achieved that.
another great project and hearing the history just added so much more to it. As the video was running I found myself wishing it was much longer. cant wait for the next one.
This really makes me happy
Truly, you made this chest of drawers a Time-honored piece. Bravo!
Thank you so much
Боже ,какое великолепие.Преображение просто блестящие.Я обожаю вас .За ваш восхитительный труд.За то,что даете вторую жизнь замечательным вещам.❤❤❤❤❤
Barry, you never disappoint! Thank you for your artistry.
Thank you!
I very much enjoy listening to what you have to say or talk about while you are restoring or giving a treasured piece of furniture a new lease of life for someone else to once again give it a home and lovingly make use of once again for hopefully many more years! Love watching your channel and listening to stories you share🙂
I love this. Thank you
I found a small oak bookcase at a local thrift store. I could tell it was handmade and it looked like it spent the past months, possibly years, in a garage or barn. She was in rough shape and I knew I had to bring it home and back to life. Never worked with oak and although she was only stained, not painted, she put up quite a fight to hold on to that old stain. The back panel was made with some 1960's maybe1970's Masonite paneling. Not sure who made it, but as I scraped the old stain off, I tried to imagine a father or grandfather making this for their family. I have a small secretary desk my grandfather made out of oak. I have not restored it, I use it in the same condition as it was handed down to me. Why the interior of one little drawer was painted orange remains a mystery. I loved the story of this dresser in your video. Thank you.
Wow. thank you for sharing this
Thank you for preserving a piece of FLW history. What a treasure. I hope the new owner (if you sell it) appreciates its history. 🙏
Thank you Audrey!
Love this transformation. Back in 2001 I repainted a second hand cot for my twin boys. This chest of drawers would have gone perfectly with it! Loved my funky nursery furniture. Although now I'd loved to have seen them refinished like this. Another fab video Barry, keep em coming. (when you can)
I really enjoy the stories in the comments. Thank you so much for this, and for joining the chat today
Wow that really is beautiful. I love seeing these total transformations from painted back to natural wood.
Thank you. I am always searching for those projects
There is something special about taking something scrappy and turning it into a beautiful thing. Great job.
I completely agree Alice
She's a beauty, Barry. Oak has an unmatched charm with its grain and flecks. I couldn't help but think of "Wax on, wax off" when you opened the dark jar of wax. FLW has long been a favorite of mine; I'd love to just walk through one of his houses, much less live in one. Can you imagine a house designed around a stream flowing through it? Just magical. It's a human characteristic to tell stories and narratives about our respective worlds, and also one to give meaning to objects and symbols. Stories about furniture have to be at the top of that list. Thank you for another delightful tour at your neck of the woods!
I loved reading this. I hope to visit a few of those homes in the future. Barry
The dresser turned out beautiful. I love how you do your videos. I wish I could be as organized as you. The story was awesome.
Thank you so much
Love the woodgrain on the dresser. So simple yet so classy ❣️ great job all around. Love hearing the backstory as well.
Thank you Natalie!
Love your perspective about the beautiful furniture you give back to society, Barry. Although your not mine I’m one proud momma!
I love this!
Love how you left the character of the dresser intact!!! Great job!
Thank you.
Barry
Another excellent video Barry. It’s hard to see how you can improve on your videos and yet each one smashes it out of the park. It’s almost as if the restoration part of the channel is secondary to your approach to the project
I can't tell you how much this comment means to me. Thank you
Yes! Well put.
Well said!
Seriously stunning! I believe furniture tells a story of its history. You definitely listen to what the pieces are saying and add your own little mark to its journey. Maybe just maybe your history with this dresser will be shared in 50-75 years by another furniture restorer! Thanks so much for sharing. Much love and positive vibes from Montana. ✨💖✨
Thank you for these encouraging comments.
Barry
@@MadCityModern You’re very welcome and very very talented. Your viewers can honestly watch as you read the history in your piece of furniture your refurbish and refinishing. Methodically. Jaw dropping to witness each piece you lovingly bring back to life. The love you have for this line of work, the obvious joy you find from beginning to end is truly beautiful to see. So thank you for sharing. I’ve been in the hospital for a few weeks now due to autoimmune disease creating pneumonia in my lungs. Not fun but your videos help immensely to take my mind off scary things.
I have a little table that was given to my family back in the 1960's. It was painted red. My parents took as much of the paint off as they could. There is still some of the paint in the wood fibers. The table still looks reddish. I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks Mrs Stocks for great memories.
I love this!
Did not expect to cry (in a sweet, sentimental way) watching this video, but here I am, a big, snotty mess. Thanks for your videos - you're a good human bean. 🤍
Well that wasn't my intention but I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I've been called worse than a bean
That dark wax really hid the leftover paint. Even with dental tools, it would be impossible to get it all out. A real treasure once again.
I'm loving the comments about keeping some history of each piece. I have a bar cart that my daughter put a dent in when she threw something over a staircase in her early years. Now I think I'll keep the dent when I get around to refinishing it.
This has to be one of my favorite comments. I sure hope you leave that dent : )
Hi Barry. I love this piece, the wood grain is gorgeous! (Sadly, not a fan of the knobs though.)
Your story was beautiful. 💙
Glad you enjoyed it
Barry
I would not have recognized that the pre and post dresser was the same piece of furniture. I love your final choice of dark wax. It is beautiful!
Thank you Rita. Barry
Awesome job-when I was young, I would buy oak painted furniture, because
I like oak, and it was super cheap! I have used a lot of paint remover, but
rarely had to use tools to get the paint off, so I consider my self lucky It is a lot
of work, but I still have some of those pieces 40 years later! Love that you
rescued this dresser, it looks fabulous! (Sanding was my worst part!)
My parents have a dresser almost identical to that one, even down to the original wood casters and grain pattern. It still has the original hardware and original finishes. Could use some TLC but all things considered it's in good shape.
I love this!
Thanks Barry for uncovering that beautiful wood and sharing that wonderful story.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another beauty. I love your commentary as much as your work. Your outlook is what we need these days.
Thank you so much Barbara
Your tenacity always shines through in the final look. You value the pieces life as I am guessing the value you give to the people you help. Thank you.
Thank you, Laurie.
Barry
It's as it should be. I loved hearing the back story. It makes the whole process feel sweet and sentimental.
Thank you for joining the chat. It really means so much to me
The dinosaurs are a nice touch. I loved the story.
Thank you.
Barry
The thank you notes on equipment brings tears to my eyes 😢😊❤ Knew it was Frank Lloyd Wright
You've definitely earned my subscription! I love not only the beautiful work that you do, but your a true storyteller.
Thank you Holly!
I like a lot the humbleness you express in your approach. This is a big virtue in my culture. Kudos.
Thank you so much
I love the stories that you tell. I don't restore furniture but I love listening to you as you save old furniture.
Thank you Barbara
The dresser looks beautiful by the way.
I was not sure where you were going with this piece, but it is beautiful. I respect your keeping his name private, it shows your integrity. Thank you for teaching me and showing me many things. Wood related and not.
Thank you very much!
Love the family background story of this chest. And what a handsome piece it turned out to be. Enjoyed watching, the process: what for you must have been tiring, endless sanding and scraping is a satisfying reveal for someone like me lying back on my comfy, cushy couch! And I'm sure I'm not alone, so thank you for bring pleasure to your viewers.
This means alot
Thank goodness that old paint is off. You revealed the true beauty of this piece.!
It looks very nice ❤️. Thanks for hanging out 😃👍
Thank you for all your kind comments
I really like the steampunk vibe the drawer pulls and the lamp give the piece. It's a bold contrast. The wood is splendid, and it only adds to the piece to have kept a bit of the color. annnndd... I'm awfully jealous of the clamatis you showed!
Thank you for your kindness.
Barry
Thank you for sharing this story. I have several pieces of furniture that my husband has made over our 47 years of marriage. I think my kids know all the stories but I’m going to write up the stories just to make sure.
That would be incredible!
Looks like the first piece of furniture I ever refinished. It was painted white, under the paint was solid oak and what appeared to be a shotgun blast. I stained it and left the shotgun blast visible. That was 22 years ago. I still love refinishing furniture
I love this. Thank you for sharing Rhonda. Did I see you in Jay's premiere the other day?
Such a drastic change. Simply stunning!! Love how you are respectful of the past history of this furniture piece. Most all older furniture pieces have an interesting past life.
Love the incorporation of stories as you resurrect these beauties. You once again brought out the hidden beauty
Thank you.
Barry
Unbelievable!
I did not think this piece was salvageable. You did a great job.
Thank you so much
Surprising choice for drawer pulls, I like it. All furniture has some sort of legacy. I have my grandfather's dresser. He passed away in 1991and I sort of grabbed it when my grandma passed away in 2006. It's an average late '60's, early '70' design but it was my Papa's and it will always be somewhere in my home.
First time I tried those brass pulls. So cool that you have a family heirloom. Thanks Scott!
It's beautiful Mr. Barry, I believe this gentlemen Architect would be very proud to see what you've done with it. God bless you
Thank you so much : )
I find your videos and voice to be extremely relaxing, and great to watch when I'm struggling with my anxiety. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful projects with us, its really nice to watch.
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I have refinished a couple of pieces over the years, but I am learning how to clean up the tiny spots that really make the difference. You sound to be a gentle person with a wonderfully calming voice. Just found your channel last night and have been binge watching most of today. I have at least three pieces that need to be worked on.
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Superb work, and the little glimmers of paint remaining in the wood grain add a mysterious touch.
Thank you, Nancy.
Barry
In a word, WOW! Amazing transformation.
Beautiful story ,beautiful tiger wood , great Architect and You,Barry was great too ! Brought tears to my eyes ,very touching story ....
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A great example of a sympathetic restoration!
Thank you Kathy
At first I thought you were a masochist for taking this on but the backstory is so worth it. I would love to see you design and build a taliesin floor lamp.
Now that's an awesome idea!
Thats truly stunning! If I lived in North America, I'd drive a thousand miles and more to collect that piece. I love what you did with it.
Thank you so much
Great job man. You inspire me for two reasons. First...to get off my but and do the things I once loved like antiques and creating my happy space. Two... after I watch you I hit the floor and start the push-ups. 💪 A body in motion stays in motion.
LOL. Thank you.
Barry
You are an inspiration to all the people like you who do this as a hobby.
Thank you, James.
Barry
I love the history lessons that accompany the restoration process.
I enjoy sharing what I learn from others
The story is as beautiful as the dresser. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Theresa! barry
Mother (Winthrop Harbor, IL) & Son (Kenosha, WI) love you so much! This is fantastik!!! Thanks for all your efforts!
This is awesome. One of you is so close : ) Barry