Detective, alchemist, and a small percentage sorceress -- you made the magic happen again. These would look perfect for just about any decor style. And your tutorial on (not) woodworm was fascinating.
Your channel has quickly become my favorite because your voiceovers and commentary explaining everything that you're doing. The other channels either paint all the furniture or they have silence except for the scraping sound and don't tell you what they're doing. It's like they try to make it ASMR or something lol
YOUR finish choice made the tables look much more like real antiques than did the manufacturer's finish choice. Your artist eye for color is so amazing. Your formula is a lovely butternut to my eyes.
I’m right there with J Randall, I recommend people go watch you work your magic to friends and strangers alike. Another 10 out of 10, my girl. They turned out beautifully. Well done as always.
This weeks video is a Q&A video being released tonight to mark the 2 year Anniversary of my channel - just so you can be aware of it. Thanks so much for watching!
So pretty! They look so much better without that thick, shiny finish. And that burled grain on the edges is really nice. They've gone from cheap, big-box to being something I would love in my home. Nice job, as usual!
Those are exactly what I have been looking for here in the PNW but with a little smaller footprint to use side-by-side as a coffee table that can be split apart for when I have parties. Those turned out great!
They're beautiful, and just my style. Being a true "boomer," I grew up with the spindly legged mid-century modern furniture and its not really my thing. I prefer the slightly more ornate pieces like these tables. The table tops are absolutely beautiful and your finish really brings out their beauty. Thanks for a great episode.
Another great video. The “worm holes” were really interesting. I love what you did to these tables. Love the different woods, whatever they are, and the inlay. Beautiful color!!!
Im in awe as to how two cheap tables could turn out so beautifully. Im in Fl and trying to refurbish furniture. I love doing it. I love to stain and paint. Thank you for the great lessons.
Nice work! That wood is reminiscent of the bedroom set handed down to me, which has burl wood inlays on the doors and drawers. The writing on the back says Danish Walnut, and my parents got it when they were married in 1957. I don't remember seeing a manufacturer, only a store logo. And... I don't think I'm going to move furniture this evening. LOL! The set has never been refinished-it needs it, but the patina is a deep honey/molasses color. I LOVE it.
I can't believe you didn't want to drag heavy furniture around late at night Cathy! (I don't blame you in the least) 😉😊 It sounds like a gorgeous set! Thanks so much for watching!
You have my absolutely favourite furniture restoration channel. Your modest, calm and authoritative delivery and the quality of your design choices and workmanship are compelling. I had Ben, one of my guinea pigs, happily purring (and pooing and peeing, it has to be said) on my knee earlier this evening, as we watched your transformation of the Art Deco nightstands. Stunning. Keep 'em coming.
I missed the premier! We didn't have intertubes but as soon as I was online again, I stopped by with a cup of coffee to watch this weeks vid! I appreciate the surfprep, but it doesn't have a cool nickname like Mr. DeWalt! I'm glad you explained why people would simulate the pest damage. it was breaking my brain the whole vid. I do like them a little lighter and not as dark as the original finish. they look warmer and more cozy
I have two credenzas from the late ‘60’s. They are also pre-damaged by the manufacturer, whose name I’m having trouble remembering, but they were purchased at Marshall Field & Co., and it’s a high-end manufacturer. They are made from distressed pecan, non-distressed walnut (inside-which I now suspect may be veneer!) and distressed oak. My mother explained to me at the time that “distressed” woods were in vogue at that time. The two she mentioned were distressed pecan and “pecky” cypress (supposed to look as if a bird had pecked it in search of worms). My money is on your wood being pecan or cypress. BTW, my pieces are finished in a color very close to your favorite nutmeg stain.
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
What a yummy light caramel color you created. ❤️ Almost a farmhouse vibe yet very traditional. I can't imagine have any problems finding a new owner for these.
And the wood whisperer does it again, ladies and gentlemen!!! Gorgeous choice of color to bring out the majesty of the wood. It is absolutely stunning so I don’t know what you’re talking about when you said it doesn’t inspire shock and awe. In my eyes this is fantastic! Keep it up ma’am 😊
I don't know how I missed this until now, but these tables look so much better. They had a really nasty finish, almost plastic looking, and now the wood has been set free.
I think these came out really beautiful. I try to absorb all the info, explanations, techniques and recommendations...learn as much as I can. I'm grateful that you share your knowledge. Excellent job.
Hi, if I may add a guess at the veneers. The border looks to me to be olive ash burl. The quad match in the center appears to be possibly satinwood. The chatoyance the center wood suggests to me to be satinwood. There is a yellowheart or yellow wood lumber, but I have not seen that wood exhibit the figure your pieces show. Just my two cents. Great video by the way. dave
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
The tables turned out great. It's interesting to see how man-made distressing is discovered. The future restorers will have an interesting time trying to figure it out.
They may not be your usual cup of tea, but they came out beautifully! The grain and burl on this mystery wood is quite striking, and I think your choice really helps it pop.
Very nice job, Angie. This size and style would not go well in our home, but someone is going to love them. I watch the video for pure enjoyment, and then watch it again noting all the technical things such as blending stains and oils. Thanks for taking the time to give us tips on how it's done. .Bless you and keep doing your magnificent work. Love, Dave & Amy.
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
I live in the southeastern USA. Yellow pine is common here. I like yellow egg yolks and the yellow sun in the sky, beyond that I'm not interested. Your choices for the end tables were spot-on. Your attention to detail and tips are always impressive.
Gorgeous as always, Angie! I realized that my motives for watching your transformations have shifted. Instead of viewing them as "ooh what poor abused treasure will she rescue this time," it's become "ooh I hope it's really some broken down ugly thing she lets her imagination go with!" These aren't "ooh ah!" But they are incredible in how you can save an ugly mass produced piece and make it look SO much better than it ever dreamed it could be.
I wonder if the veneer is birch and the main body of these is acacia, especially with how yellow that veneer was under the original finish. Your refinishing and colour choice definitely improved them from where they started.
I prefer this style of furniture over mid century, personally. But I'll watch whatever you make because you have the perfect balance of talking/ teaching & images. Plus your work is amazing!
There is something soooo satisfying about stripping furniture....just like peeling a sunburn lol. I do like the colour. So much warmer. It is good to see what other options and woods are out there so koodos to you. Another beautiful job.
It looks like my Chestnut furniture 🤔 Ty for refinishing a traditional style. I didn't realize it could be done on mass produced big box furniture❤ I would have bought them from you!!
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
A beautiful refinishing off these side tables ! So happy that the yellow color is gone an that the new color fitting so well with this type off tables. So the choice you make was perfect !!! Love your video as always !!
These came out gorgeous, Angie!! Most of the wood in my house is this color. So it feels so familiar to me. I just love them. Thanks for not painting the base black.
I refinished an old dresser with real wood worm holes in the bottom of one of the drawers. I left them because I thought they added to the dresser’s story. These tables were so different then you usually do but they turned out beautifully.
First, you are correct: the liquid stripper taking the original finish off in globs is ALWAYS one of my fave parts of your videos! So satisfying. Two, I find myself wishing you got these items for free--with your skill and the work you put in, people should be happy to donate them to your very capable hands--also, it's not like there's a stampede of buyers wanting to scoop these pieces up. Three, I still enjoy watching your videos when you work on traditional pieces--especially antique ones!--as much as when you rescue 60s/70s/80s style "laminate" or "faux wood look" type pieces. You are an artist, and how you transform furniture that would otherwise end up in a landfill is nothing short of a miracle, every time. Have to say I don't understand the styling choice by the manufacturer to "distress" the piece with wormholes and worm trails--most people don't want their furniture associated with bugs! In any case, you made these two beat up tables beautiful. As always, great transformation!
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery And I always look forward to your videos, including but not limited to the bunny interludes and appearances by your bosses, the kitties! Give Nacho a tummy rub from moi.
I love your camera work when you were stripping the tabletop. The close up on the edge of the scraper as it peeled off the old finish is so satisfying. The new finish looks wonderful. The wood is so warm and inviting. I can understand how you were drawn to these tables, because I felt the same way when I saw the beautiful tabletops.
I so appreciate your commitment to try to stain before painting. So many people paint right away and waste an opportunity to restore a beautiful wood grain
I do a lot of full restorations but sometimes a bit of paint on lesser quality wood (and especially plastic laminate coated wood, or Formica) can keep something structurally sound from being tossed just because it’s a bit rough or dated cosmetically. But I like to restore certain woods wherever possible. 🙂
Love the figuring in the veneer on the center of the tops. Also those pieces around the center have crazy figuring . Your finish choice really made these pieces so much nicer. You can see the beautiful wood more clearly than that old finish. ❤❤❤❤
Hi Angie, the burled sections remind me of Carpathian elm wood. I have a piano made of this in my home and it is a golden yellow/amber tone. Although this type of veneer would be unusual for big box store furniture! ...just an idea. Love your channel 😻 and nacho!
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
They look amazingl! The color of the stain is warm and the yellow tone disappeared! I love them! They are classic end tables but someone might use them as nightstands! They have character! Thanks so much for sharing
Odd enough now that I finished this video, I realize I have the same table purchased to repair and restore. Thanks for revealing the techniques and products you used to illustrate the possibilities.
Another beautiful video by a talented artist. I enjoy and learn so much every time from you. Your vision, knowledge and talent for each piece is undeniable.
I'm completely addicted to your channel. Making my way through every video and always looking forward to the next one. ❤ Just ordered Odie's Universal and Dark Oil from Lee Valley and have 10 days to decide which one I'm going to be using on all my unfinished pine interior window frames. And then there's that unfinished dining table that's been in my garage for 5 years. Thank you for the inspiration!
Morning Angie. You always give so much dignity back to the furniture. I love when you do tutorials on mixing the different products and the results you can achieve. Thank you again for bringing this to us. I really enjoy our "time" together. Be blessed. Catherine
As ever, your tasteful approach to two pieces makes them look SO much better! I like that the sheen is soft rather than glossy and it lets the two tables look elegant and older than they actually are. Nicely done, and your color choice managed very well what you set out to do... pretty darned perfect!
this is gorgeous. I completely hate the fake damage on modern pieces. it's wasteful to make, to buy and is inevitably thrown away... unless someone lovely like you comes along and actually makes it look very good
I have watched at least 25 videos on restoring old furniture not one of those videos did they restain the furniture, all the furniture was painted. I'm so glad you restained it! I love the natural wood it so pretty, the wood is a design within it's self! Very nice job!
I do a lot of full restorations but sometimes a bit of paint on lesser quality wood (and especially plastic laminate coated wood, or Formica) can keep something structurally sound from being tossed just because it’s a bit rough or dated cosmetically. But I like to restore certain woods wherever possible. 🙂 Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
Detective, alchemist, and a small percentage sorceress -- you made the magic happen again. These would look perfect for just about any decor style. And your tutorial on (not) woodworm was fascinating.
Yes, the finished product would make most people say, "What sorcery is this?" We know it is pure talent.
Awe Gina, thank you so much. I really appreciate such a great comment. You are appreciated!
Pretty ❤
Your channel has quickly become my favorite because your voiceovers and commentary explaining everything that you're doing. The other channels either paint all the furniture or they have silence except for the scraping sound and don't tell you what they're doing. It's like they try to make it ASMR or something lol
I'm so glad you're enjoying my content! Thank you so much for watching!
YOUR finish choice made the tables look much more like real antiques than did the manufacturer's finish choice. Your artist eye for color is so amazing. Your formula is a lovely butternut to my eyes.
Agree, on all of this 🙂
Wow, thank you very much! I really appreciate that!
I like the way they turned out. So much nicer than the original color. Good choice!
Thank you so much!
Me too. I like seeing the process and the “before vs after” look of her work. Looks always be very beatiful and has “distinguish appearance”
Having watched you struggle remove some stubborn finishes, that was VERY satisfying!
Wasn't it though? So clean! Thanks so much for watching Rose!
I’m right there with J Randall, I recommend people go watch you work your magic to friends and strangers alike. Another 10 out of 10, my girl. They turned out beautifully. Well done as always.
Thank you so much Amie!
Great transformation. They don’t look cheap anymore. Finish is so important.
I agree with you completely. Thanks so much for watching!
Sundays afternoon is my me time and watching your videos is part of it. I miss you when you do not make a video. So glad you are back.
This weeks video is a Q&A video being released tonight to mark the 2 year Anniversary of my channel - just so you can be aware of it. Thanks so much for watching!
I love the way you explain your thought process. And your voice is a perfect narrator tone. Always enjoy your videos.
I'm so glad to hear that!
So pretty! They look so much better without that thick, shiny finish. And that burled grain on the edges is really nice. They've gone from cheap, big-box to being something I would love in my home. Nice job, as usual!
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
I liked the yellow, at first. It reminded me of a sunburst. But I really do like the tints you chose and how they turn out in the end. 😊
Many thanks Vickie!
Those are exactly what I have been looking for here in the PNW but with a little smaller footprint to use side-by-side as a coffee table that can be split apart for when I have parties. Those turned out great!
Thanks so much!
My jaw dropped when you stripped the finish. You could see the beautiful wood grain so clearly.
Thank you so much for watching!
I was thinking the same thing. It was prettier right after stripping than right before.
They're beautiful, and just my style. Being a true "boomer," I grew up with the spindly legged mid-century modern furniture and its not really my thing. I prefer the slightly more ornate pieces like these tables. The table tops are absolutely beautiful and your finish really brings out their beauty. Thanks for a great episode.
You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Another great video. The “worm holes” were really interesting. I love what you did to these tables. Love the different woods, whatever they are, and the inlay. Beautiful color!!!
Thank you so much! 😊
Love watching your videos. Back in the early 70's we had a coffee table that looked similar to the top of these. We were told it was pecan wood.
Good guess! I'm leaning toward Mango wood. Thanks so much for watching!
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery looks like a mix of burl and tiger wood veneer on the top
@@TranscendFurnitureGalleryThe wood reminds me of my grandfather's briar pipe. Did you consider that?
While not my favourite style, these are two solid tables, and the refinishing has made them far more attractive!
I sure don't know what kind of wood these are, but your refinishing made them look much more high end. Very attractive.
Thank you very much! 😊
Im in awe as to how two cheap tables could turn out so beautifully. Im in Fl and trying to refurbish furniture. I love doing it. I love to stain and paint. Thank you for the great lessons.
You're so welcome Kathryn!
Those turned out so beautiful, Andrea!❤
I'm actually Angie, Andrea is my partner. Thank you for watching!
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery Oops! That's right. Sorry about that.
Nice work!
That wood is reminiscent of the bedroom set handed down to me, which has burl wood inlays on the doors and drawers. The writing on the back says Danish Walnut, and my parents got it when they were married in 1957.
I don't remember seeing a manufacturer, only a store logo. And... I don't think I'm going to move furniture this evening. LOL!
The set has never been refinished-it needs it, but the patina is a deep honey/molasses color. I LOVE it.
I can't believe you didn't want to drag heavy furniture around late at night Cathy! (I don't blame you in the least) 😉😊 It sounds like a gorgeous set! Thanks so much for watching!
Very nice choice of color and finish. Interesting how just that change made them look more modern m
I thought so as well.
Thanks so much for watching!
These would add such a homey feel to almost any room because of the warm color. Nice job, as usual!
Thank you kindly!
They turned out beautifully, you are very good at mixing just the right stain, so warm and rich!
Thanks Patti!
You have my absolutely favourite furniture restoration channel. Your modest, calm and authoritative delivery and the quality of your design choices and workmanship are compelling. I had Ben, one of my guinea pigs, happily purring (and pooing and peeing, it has to be said) on my knee earlier this evening, as we watched your transformation of the Art Deco nightstands. Stunning. Keep 'em coming.
Give Ben some love from me - he's clearly got impeccable taste. 😉Thank you so much for watching Roger!
Its amazing the contrast with the colour once it's on wood(s)!
I expected to be disappointed because i loved the yellow (yes, really!), but the results are stellar. Very elegant. I'm always amazed.
Thank you kindly!
Love the color and soft finish. Makes me think of old leather.
Thank you very much!
The color turned out so pretty!
Thank you so much!
Those tables ended up looking wonderful😍
Thank you so much!
As usual, they are now high end, desirable pieces. Beautiful!!
Thanks so much for watching!
I did actually like the yellow color. It was very striking. What you went with is fine, but it doesn't jump out at you like the yellow did.
The yellow was jumping just a bit too much for me, personally.. but I get that some folks would like it!
It would've been perfect for someone who wanted to add gold to it i.e. Kasha style
Perfect color for stain, brings out the texture of the wood. May not be your style but you gave it a new beautiful life :)
Thank you kindly!
I missed the premier! We didn't have intertubes but as soon as I was online again, I stopped by with a cup of coffee to watch this weeks vid! I appreciate the surfprep, but it doesn't have a cool nickname like Mr. DeWalt! I'm glad you explained why people would simulate the pest damage. it was breaking my brain the whole vid. I do like them a little lighter and not as dark as the original finish. they look warmer and more cozy
It's ok Tonja it was at a bit of a different time today! I'm so glad you watched and enjoyed it. ❤️
I have two credenzas from the late ‘60’s. They are also pre-damaged by the manufacturer, whose name I’m having trouble remembering, but they were purchased at Marshall Field & Co., and it’s a high-end manufacturer.
They are made from distressed pecan, non-distressed walnut (inside-which I now suspect may be veneer!) and distressed oak.
My mother explained to me at the time that “distressed” woods were in vogue at that time. The two she mentioned were distressed pecan and “pecky” cypress (supposed to look as if a bird had pecked it in search of worms).
My money is on your wood being pecan or cypress.
BTW, my pieces are finished in a color very close to your favorite nutmeg stain.
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
What a yummy light caramel color you created. ❤️ Almost a farmhouse vibe yet very traditional. I can't imagine have any problems finding a new owner for these.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
I love how the colour turned out. Much prettier than the original finish.
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous, as usual
Thanks Amber!
Wonderful teaching,Angie. Thank you.
You're very welcome Nancy!
Being almost 60 😮...I remember the worm-hole style. I'm glad you said it was fake at the end...I was going to say that!
Thanks so much for watching!
And the wood whisperer does it again, ladies and gentlemen!!! Gorgeous choice of color to bring out the majesty of the wood. It is absolutely stunning so I don’t know what you’re talking about when you said it doesn’t inspire shock and awe. In my eyes this is fantastic! Keep it up ma’am 😊
Thank you Lisa!
Love the colours you chose! Turned out great!
Thank you so much!
You are so meticulous in your work. I could learn a lot about patience and being in the moment and enjoying the process from you.
Thanks so much for watching!
The second jar you made of a coffee-colored shade looked awfully pretty in the jar
Thanks so much!
I don't know how I missed this until now, but these tables look so much better. They had a really nasty finish, almost plastic looking, and now the wood has been set free.
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
I think these came out really beautiful. I try to absorb all the info, explanations, techniques and recommendations...learn as much as I can. I'm grateful that you share your knowledge. Excellent job.
I'm so glad I can help! Thanks for watching!
these turned out fantastic!
Thank you so much!
Hi, if I may add a guess at the veneers. The border looks to me to be olive ash burl. The quad match in the center appears to be possibly satinwood. The chatoyance the center wood suggests to me to be satinwood. There is a yellowheart or yellow wood lumber, but I have not seen that wood exhibit the figure your pieces show. Just my two cents. Great video by the way.
dave
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
The tables turned out great. It's interesting to see how man-made distressing is discovered. The future restorers will have an interesting time trying to figure it out.
Yes they will! Thanks for watching Troy!
They may not be your usual cup of tea, but they came out beautifully! The grain and burl on this mystery wood is quite striking, and I think your choice really helps it pop.
Thank you very much!
Very nice job, Angie. This size and style would not go well in our home, but someone is going to love them. I watch the video for pure enjoyment, and then watch it again noting all the technical things such as blending stains and oils. Thanks for taking the time to give us tips on how it's done. .Bless you and keep doing your magnificent work. Love, Dave & Amy.
You're so welcome you two! Thanks so much for watching!
Another beautifully done transformation! ❤ By looking at the wood through the video, my dad thinks it’s a teak wood. Regardless, they are gorgeous!
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
I live in the southeastern USA. Yellow pine is common here. I like yellow egg yolks and the yellow sun in the sky, beyond that I'm not interested. Your choices for the end tables were spot-on. Your attention to detail and tips are always impressive.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful ! Your approach is so professional. Love the color they turned out ❤
Thank you very much!
Gorgeous as always, Angie! I realized that my motives for watching your transformations have shifted. Instead of viewing them as "ooh what poor abused treasure will she rescue this time," it's become "ooh I hope it's really some broken down ugly thing she lets her imagination go with!" These aren't "ooh ah!" But they are incredible in how you can save an ugly mass produced piece and make it look SO much better than it ever dreamed it could be.
Haha I love it! I'm really glad you like how they turned out.
Amazing transformation, love the colour, you nailed it again xx
Thank you so much Freyja!
I love love love how these came out! I wish I was local because I'd love to buy them. Awesome job!!
Thank you so much!
I wonder if the veneer is birch and the main body of these is acacia, especially with how yellow that veneer was under the original finish. Your refinishing and colour choice definitely improved them from where they started.
I'm actually thinking mango wood. Thanks so much for watching!
That has got to be the best finish scrape I've ever seen 😻
Thank you!
Why is it that stripping finish or paint is so gross but so satisfying?? 😅
The ultimate juxtaposition. lol
I prefer this style of furniture over mid century, personally. But I'll watch whatever you make because you have the perfect balance of talking/ teaching & images. Plus your work is amazing!
Thank you so much Julia! I know a lot of people love these kinds of pieces so wanted to make sure I included something outside my norm.
There is something soooo satisfying about stripping furniture....just like peeling a sunburn lol. I do like the colour. So much warmer. It is good to see what other options and woods are out there so koodos to you. Another beautiful job.
Thank you kindly Rachel!
Loved the colour 😍 it really made the beautiful grain and burl just pop out.
Thank you!
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Love to see products that you use! These are such practical end tables, large surface and low enough for lamps. Good job!
Thank you so much!
Amazing how you could see through the varnish and know what beautiful wood was underneath!
Sometimes you just have a feeling about a piece or pieces. Thanks so much for watching!
Once again, the results are beautiful. Softer, more naturally colored, and not covered in too many layers of shiny topcoat.
Thank you so much for watching!
It looks like my Chestnut furniture 🤔 Ty for refinishing a traditional style. I didn't realize it could be done on mass produced big box furniture❤ I would have bought them from you!!
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
These came out really pretty!! Not my style at all (I’m “cottage pine”), but the veneer on the tops is just beautiful!! ❤
Thanks for watching!
A beautiful refinishing off these side tables ! So happy that the yellow color is gone an that the new color fitting so well with this type off tables. So the choice you make was perfect !!! Love your video as always !!
I'm so glad Albert! Thanks for always watching! 😊
Looks great! Love your choice of stain colour.
Thank you very much!
The color really enhanced the grain of the mystery wood. Another beauty
(I think it's mango wood) Thanks so much for watching!
These came out gorgeous, Angie!! Most of the wood in my house is this color. So it feels so familiar to me. I just love them. Thanks for not painting the base black.
You're welcome Carrie! I'm glad you like them!! 😊
You worked your magic and made these pieces amazing
Thanks Kit!
Another great save! What a transformation... SAVED from the trash. You're super talented.
Thank you very much!
I refinished an old dresser with real wood worm holes in the bottom of one of the drawers. I left them because I thought they added to the dresser’s story. These tables were so different then you usually do but they turned out beautifully.
They were very different from my norm. Thanks so much for watching!
This was a huge improvement on that yellow tone. Well done
Thank you so much for watching!
First, you are correct: the liquid stripper taking the original finish off in globs is ALWAYS one of my fave parts of your videos! So satisfying. Two, I find myself wishing you got these items for free--with your skill and the work you put in, people should be happy to donate them to your very capable hands--also, it's not like there's a stampede of buyers wanting to scoop these pieces up. Three, I still enjoy watching your videos when you work on traditional pieces--especially antique ones!--as much as when you rescue 60s/70s/80s style "laminate" or "faux wood look" type pieces. You are an artist, and how you transform furniture that would otherwise end up in a landfill is nothing short of a miracle, every time. Have to say I don't understand the styling choice by the manufacturer to "distress" the piece with wormholes and worm trails--most people don't want their furniture associated with bugs! In any case, you made these two beat up tables beautiful. As always, great transformation!
I always look forward to your comments. Thank you so much, as always!
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery And I always look forward to your videos, including but not limited to the bunny interludes and appearances by your bosses, the kitties! Give Nacho a tummy rub from moi.
A lovely transformation-magic….
Thank you so much! 😊
I love your camera work when you were stripping the tabletop. The close up on the edge of the scraper as it peeled off the old finish is so satisfying.
The new finish looks wonderful. The wood is so warm and inviting. I can understand how you were drawn to these tables, because I felt the same way when I saw the beautiful tabletops.
I'm so glad you like them Shirley! Thank you so much for watching! 😊
I so appreciate your commitment to try to stain before painting. So many people paint right away and waste an opportunity to restore a beautiful wood grain
I do a lot of full restorations but sometimes a bit of paint on lesser quality wood (and especially plastic laminate coated wood, or Formica) can keep something structurally sound from being tossed just because it’s a bit rough or dated cosmetically. But I like to restore certain woods wherever possible. 🙂
Love the figuring in the veneer on the center of the tops. Also those pieces around the center have crazy figuring . Your finish choice really made these pieces so much nicer. You can see the beautiful wood more clearly than that old finish. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching!
I'm glad you saved these two tables. They look amazing.
Thank you very much! 😀
Hi Angie, the burled sections remind me of Carpathian elm wood. I have a piano made of this in my home and it is a golden yellow/amber tone. Although this type of veneer would be unusual for big box store furniture! ...just an idea. Love your channel 😻 and nacho!
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
They look amazingl! The color of the stain is warm and the yellow tone disappeared! I love them! They are classic end tables but someone might use them as nightstands! They have character! Thanks so much for sharing
You're so welcome! Thanks so much for watching!! 😊
Odd enough now that I finished this video, I realize I have the same table purchased to repair and restore. Thanks for revealing the techniques and products you used to illustrate the possibilities.
You're so welcome! Best of luck with your piece! 🙂
Great job! I esp love the color and the finish you achieved on the legs and cross piece. 💜
Thank you very much!
Another beautiful video by a talented artist. I enjoy and learn so much every time from you. Your vision, knowledge and talent for each piece is undeniable.
Wow Cheryl, thank you so much. I really appreciate that!
I agree with all the other comments that said you made them look so much better than the manufacturer did. ❤
I'm so glad you like how it turned out! Thank you so much for watching!
Love the warm color with the unique wood grain. This set is very nice, well done!
Thank you!
Oh, and you have the best background music.
Thank you!
I'm completely addicted to your channel. Making my way through every video and always looking forward to the next one. ❤
Just ordered Odie's Universal and Dark Oil from Lee Valley and have 10 days to decide which one I'm going to be using on all my unfinished pine interior window frames.
And then there's that unfinished dining table that's been in my garage for 5 years.
Thank you for the inspiration!
You're so welcome!! Have a blast with all your new Odie's! 😊
Morning Angie. You always give so much dignity back to the furniture. I love when you do tutorials on mixing the different products and the results you can achieve. Thank you again for bringing this to us. I really enjoy our "time" together. Be blessed. Catherine
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching Catherine!
1000% better than at the start! You did a terrific job, Angie....love to watch your decision-making proven, while you work.
Thank you very much!
Wow, those are beautiful! The inlay adds so much to them.
I think so too! Thank you so much for watching! 😃
Yay top 105 comments. Love this channel. Best to you and your family.
these turned out so pretty
As ever, your tasteful approach to two pieces makes them look SO much better! I like that the sheen is soft rather than glossy and it lets the two tables look elegant and older than they actually are. Nicely done, and your color choice managed very well what you set out to do... pretty darned perfect!
Thank you so much for watching!
this is gorgeous. I completely hate the fake damage on modern pieces. it's wasteful to make, to buy and is inevitably thrown away... unless someone lovely like you comes along and actually makes it look very good
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
This was fun to see you do something different. These turned out quite nicely!!
Thank you!
I have watched at least 25 videos on restoring old furniture not one of those videos did they restain the furniture, all the furniture was painted. I'm so glad you restained it! I love the natural wood it so pretty, the wood is a design within it's self! Very nice job!
I do a lot of full restorations but sometimes a bit of paint on lesser quality wood (and especially plastic laminate coated wood, or Formica) can keep something structurally sound from being tossed just because it’s a bit rough or dated cosmetically. But I like to restore certain woods wherever possible. 🙂 Thank you so much for watching! 🙂