Refinishing And Repairing A Matching Pair Of Mid Century Walnut Chairs

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  • čas přidán 31. 12. 2021
  • In this video I repair and refinish a matching pair of mid century chairs.
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  • @DashnerDesignRestoration
    @DashnerDesignRestoration  Před 2 lety +174

    Happy New Year! I want to let everyone know that I just launched a Patreon page for this channel. The link is in the video description. Patreon is a way for viewers of my videos to show their support for the work I do and gain access to behind the scenes updates from me. I just launched the Patreon page today and I'm working on coming up with additional perks for Patrons. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you and thanks for watching.

    • @thebigone6071
      @thebigone6071 Před 2 lety +11

      I think this is a great idea my g!!! How about a contest that anyone who becomes a patron is automatically entered into where they can win one of your restored pieces at the end of the year? It’s genius fam!!!

    • @cathieslabaugh7841
      @cathieslabaugh7841 Před 2 lety +9

      I was just going to ask if you had one! One of my “New Year’s resolutions” is to give more support artists I enjoy. 😊

    • @amyclarklifevlog
      @amyclarklifevlog Před 2 lety +3

      Love this!

    • @PoppinWheeliez
      @PoppinWheeliez Před 2 lety +1

      Very nice combo of skills required to do this job. Great results.

    • @deborahschipper1520
      @deborahschipper1520 Před 2 lety +2

      Great way to start the new year! I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you!!

  • @WD987654321
    @WD987654321 Před 2 lety +99

    "You can't see it but I'm wearing shorts under my apron" is the most disappointing thing I've heard all week. The idea of Dashner doing furniture repair pantsless all summer would have made my year! LOL. Great video and great work as always!

  • @catofthecastle1681
    @catofthecastle1681 Před 2 lety +229

    After 40+ years of refinishing furniture, I can tell you the sticky mess on the arms is, don’t be grossed out, human skin oil and dirt! I’ve redone lots of restaurant chairs that have so much of this! Wooden backs get that across the top where people grab the chairs to move them too! You really do amazing work! It’s a pleasure to find a new video from you! Edit! Wrote this before I watched your upholstery work! You did a fine job, just one small tip… start in the center when stapling the fabric on a side and stretch out to the corners. You’ll be much happier with the smooth corners.

    • @DashnerDesignRestoration
      @DashnerDesignRestoration  Před 2 lety +35

      Thank you and thanks for watching!

    • @timma_thy
      @timma_thy Před 2 lety +1

      I was gonna mention that. Finish wears off and is replaced with oil and dirt.

    • @retroredo9850
      @retroredo9850 Před 2 lety +3

      my partenrs mission style recliner is like this now. Getting worse because we retired to high desert and bought a fixer home. So i guess he's sweating on the arms. Was going to scrub down with Murphy's oil soap and lightly restain the arms? Dont want and rest not needing anything.

    • @savannahsmiles1797
      @savannahsmiles1797 Před 2 lety +5

      @@retroredo9850 you can use the tire cleaner from the $ store...it works great on greasy grimy ick on wood.

    • @thart6103
      @thart6103 Před 2 lety +1

      What do you use on all that…um…”human skin oil”?

  • @maryland8532
    @maryland8532 Před 2 lety

    A master at your trade! Don’t put yourself down. You charmed me!

  • @markwellington1254
    @markwellington1254 Před 2 lety +97

    For someone that doesn't know that much about upholstery you sure have a good product turn out. Again your calming voice and your choices for your work give us a great video to start the year. I notice you use just about anything for a tool of sorts in your shop. a container of toothbrushes, assorted plastic containers, just stuff laying around that suit the purpose. Thanks again!

  • @jtsholtod.79
    @jtsholtod.79 Před 2 lety +6

    You're really flexing by putting those beautifully refinished chairs out in the snow at the end. I "mildly" refinished some mid-century Danish chairs and I panic whenever one of my girls gets too close with a sippy cup. You're like: "nah, straight in snow is fine." Awesome work.

  • @CharlieHustle1687
    @CharlieHustle1687 Před rokem

    I’ve learned so many da$& techniques from Dasher, I can’t thank you enough. I’m a scavenger on the west coast doing what you’re doing and I love your content. Thank you so much

  • @gailwhite8796
    @gailwhite8796 Před rokem +6

    I love how you respect each piece of furniture and bring it back to its original glory instead of just painting it with chalk paint. It’s exactly what I try to do with each piece I try to “resurrect “. The main difference is that you know what you’re doing and have such a lovely variety of clamps and tools and knowledge that I truly envy! Inspiring work!!

  • @tuesboomer1623
    @tuesboomer1623 Před 2 lety +94

    I realize you had quality pieces to start with, but this is one of your best ever. The chairs are outstanding. Your ability to achieve above average results with simple techniques is a gift. You have a vast storehouse of accumulated knowledge in this area and I thank you for passing it on to us.

  • @keith161
    @keith161 Před 2 lety +35

    Sir, you may categorize yourself as an amateur, but you are an artisan. You take your time, show transparency of your humble ability, and present it in a calm, authentic, and informative manner. If I lived closer, I'd have my Danish Modern furniture restored by you.

  • @muffemod
    @muffemod Před 2 lety

    I like how you spent all that time and effort refinishing them and then just left them out in the snow to rot.

  • @janjones9748
    @janjones9748 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice job and what a pleasure to watch without annoying music contaminating the video

  • @diogenesgalvao2673
    @diogenesgalvao2673 Před 2 lety +1

    To
    My favorite professional on furniture repair.
    Every year, in the eve, we renew our expectations in the hope that the New Year be better than the last. Looking back, we realize we jumped a lot of barriers. We fought harshly in the last two years to keep our chins up. I lost some of my beloved friends, but I’m still standing.
    The coming year is filled with opportunity; our hopes are that you are successful in all your endeavors over the coming year.
    With love and respect,
    Diógenes

  • @Killmode29
    @Killmode29 Před 2 lety +1

    Next time you have a split in the wood and need to get glue deep into the crack apply glue and use a vacuum on the opposite end to force the glue to get into the crack. Best tip I’ve ever seen on CZcams.

  • @samanthav563
    @samanthav563 Před 4 měsíci

    Using tape to help prevent messes from the wood glue is so smart. I'm going to start doing that 🤩

  • @regiz1989
    @regiz1989 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you so much!!! It gives me the motivation I need to restore the 4 murdered mcm dining chairs I just got today. Someone put silver metal squares with wood screws all around them to secure almost all the joints... It's gonna be a long (first) chair project.

  • @jannamarie3990
    @jannamarie3990 Před 7 měsíci

    For not knowing what you were doing with the upholstery you did a great job. Very nice 😊

  • @DawnDBoyerPhD
    @DawnDBoyerPhD Před 2 lety +2

    Tape and dental floss on the glued crack was sheer genius!

  • @karlasheives2865
    @karlasheives2865 Před 2 lety +7

    You could read me the phone book and I would enjoy every minute. Lucky for us both, you're teaching me new skills every video. Great job on these 2 beauties. Glad you finally finished them. Great way to start the new year! Thanks for sharing.

  • @blw957
    @blw957 Před 2 lety

    Boy, those turned out nice. It was great that you could just reuse the vinyl. Great job!

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 Před 2 lety

    Those chairs are gorgeous after your beautiful work!

  • @amandamakesminis
    @amandamakesminis Před 2 lety +19

    What an excellent way to start my new year, breakfast and one of my fave youtube channels. Really happy to see that you have a patreon now!

  • @sarah-janegalipo3995
    @sarah-janegalipo3995 Před 2 lety

    I love how we saw all 4 seasons in the background 😀

  • @jillosiecki3049
    @jillosiecki3049 Před 2 lety +29

    I have a bunch of similar chairs, probably 6-8, that were from my father’s office. They have been reupholstered once or twice and reglued at least once. They are teak, not walnut, but they are in pretty good shape. The arms are exactly the same style as yours. Maybe I will look into having them redone. My parents had a lot of Danish Modern furniture, both at home and at their business. My father’s ancestors were Danish and Swedish. Nice that it is coming back. We have kept most of it, and most are in very serviceable condition.

    • @dunderheadgood
      @dunderheadgood Před 2 lety

      i implore u to get ur furniture appraised and possibly insured. my grandmother had a teak dining set that we were able to get insured for over $6,000

  • @michaelshaules3197
    @michaelshaules3197 Před 2 lety

    I Sure love your videos, no loud music so many CZcamsrs feel is necessary. So relaxing to watch. Thanks so much

  • @jamesbrewer9662
    @jamesbrewer9662 Před 2 lety

    So glad you're still at in 2022. We're always looking for your next installment. Thanks.

  • @zekelucente9702
    @zekelucente9702 Před rokem

    I enjoy your videos and your honesty is refreshing. You should include before and after shots at then end. Good luck.

  • @Thepourdeuxchanson
    @Thepourdeuxchanson Před 2 lety

    So pleased to see you hurtling straight out of the 2022 starting gate! Looking forward to another year of your excellent videos. There's nobody like you.

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 Před 2 lety

    Great job! Both restoring & reupholstering. Good looking chairs. Carol from California

  • @margeryk000
    @margeryk000 Před 2 lety +14

    My New Year just got off to a great start thanks to you! The chairs look terrific. I especially love that you kept the natural color of the wood. I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2022. ATB

  • @judewilliams9345
    @judewilliams9345 Před 2 lety +1

    A sterling job on those chairs. Congratulations on getting Dr Stephen Hawking to do the commentary 👌

  • @sogcezar
    @sogcezar Před 2 lety +20

    Hey brother, happy new year!
    Because of your videos, I got myself into the whole refurbishing of the furniture I want to use in my house. Thank you for the dedication, inspiration and knowledge you bring to us all!

  • @ladyluck5248
    @ladyluck5248 Před 2 lety +4

    That’s nuts !!!! I can’t believe how gorgeous this turned out !!! I’m so glad that as I get older I appreciate all the different designs and styles of yesteryear ! Here we can see them as they looked like brand new ! You’re a true craftsman !! I wish I had even a garage where I could do some things : and by that I don’t mean chalk paint ! Yuck !! Lol.

  • @167curly
    @167curly Před 2 lety

    I always admire how you restore items that most people would throw into a dumpster. Congratulations.

  • @lydiaflatt9859
    @lydiaflatt9859 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m so impressed!! I’ve always loved wood. And quality woodwork makes me so happy!

  • @cargogh
    @cargogh Před 2 lety

    I had forgotten about the dental floss method of spreading glue. Sweet!

  • @Kuhfrieda
    @Kuhfrieda Před rokem

    How nice, I had the 4 seater couch with two armchairs in the 80's

  • @sfmedicsmith777
    @sfmedicsmith777 Před 2 lety

    Love this channel...It gives this Disabled Veteran some good motivation for my own wood working...Thank you!

  • @American_Jeeper
    @American_Jeeper Před 2 lety

    I really enjoy watching your videos. The commentary gives it a Bob Ross feel, and he was definitely a cool cat.

  • @Figueiredoartconservation

    The chairs ended up looking great, congratulations, it is extremely rewarding the fact of investing some time, energy and work end in revealing a great result.

  • @paulaheuser5200
    @paulaheuser5200 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic!!!!! I have rung the bell but still don't always get your videos in the feed. I've calmed down now. I know I can just go to your channel and look. The chairs look fantastic!

  • @dcpantou
    @dcpantou Před 2 lety

    9:32 Thank you for clarifying LOL. Beautiful work as always

  • @nuages3406
    @nuages3406 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for making it chic to keep stuff from going to the landfill, the planet thanks you!

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie6965 Před 2 lety +29

    The chairs look great. I don't know much about upholstery either, but it seems to me that you did an excellent job on restoring those cushions.

    • @Sunnbuzz
      @Sunnbuzz Před 2 lety +1

      I had to go back to check the beginning of the video, I was like that must be new Vinyl he upholstered but it appears it was the original, they looked amazing

  • @maodonimega
    @maodonimega Před 2 lety

    Nice work...those chairs deserved a new lease of life. Loved the water hack.

  • @jeanniealford4234
    @jeanniealford4234 Před 2 lety

    Once again, beautiful work. I always enjoy your videos.

  • @petestaint8312
    @petestaint8312 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Fantastic. The Danish Oil was a great choice. 👍

  • @ca6177
    @ca6177 Před 3 měsíci

    They're getting snowed on!😊 great job!

  • @digitaldoc1976
    @digitaldoc1976 Před 2 lety

    Your education is nutritious and easy to digest. You are part of the invaluable resource which is CZcams and I pledge to donate to your Patreon a percentage of every dollar I make using that which you have taught me. Thank you for helping me find a new economic avenue with which my family will eat for years to come.

  • @jreese8284
    @jreese8284 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful work. The only addition I'd make would be a cambric cover for the underside of the chair seats, before reattaching them. Nice finishing touch.

  • @rockshot100
    @rockshot100 Před 2 lety +2

    Dashner, nobody ever mentions it but whenever I used to do this work with my dad, we ALWAYS wet the crack or the dowels before adding the glue. Dad said the dowels were made of special wood (they are supposed to expand), and the reason a leg cracked was because the wood got too dry. So we would wet that wood for about an hour, dry it, then glue it.

  • @humanitiesprofessor1912

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Mid-Century Modern furniture and design are passions of mine. I now feel empowered to tackle my own restoration projects. Thanks.

  • @alberttibbets6567
    @alberttibbets6567 Před 2 lety

    Truly a craftsman for all seasons.

  • @christianodeholm
    @christianodeholm Před 2 lety

    Beautiful! I just love the end result.

  • @shimac1
    @shimac1 Před 2 lety

    I will never even try what you did so beautifully, but it was so much fun to watch you do it. Thank you!

  • @webdev217
    @webdev217 Před rokem

    Those kicks at 2:34 "Air Dashner" are fire!

  • @ca6177
    @ca6177 Před 9 měsíci

    Another great result! I wish I had tools and a space to do that kind of work!

  • @pitsnipe5559
    @pitsnipe5559 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice work! Love seeing these mid century modern pieces restored. Happy New Year!

  • @stonedcurtains
    @stonedcurtains Před 2 lety +11

    Happy New Year! Keep your videos coming. They are really comfy watching and inspiring as well. I hope you come across some Norwegian mid-century pieces that need a rescue. Some of the most treasured Norwegian furniture are more common to come across in the States than in Norway. Wish you all the best.

  • @markarnold159
    @markarnold159 Před 2 lety +1

    Bravo!!!! Another awesome restoration!!!! Looking forward to seeing more this year!!!

  • @marieb9926
    @marieb9926 Před 2 lety

    They turned out pretty nice for someone who doesn't do upholstery.

  • @retroredo9850
    @retroredo9850 Před 2 lety

    Will never get to your level of refinishing but i learn a lot from your videos. Ive been a life long sewist. To get material over foam use a finer material to cover first, like a micro fiber pillow case or even a poly satin, lingerie material, like a slip. Not something that will ravel if pulled or stretched. i made a bench seat cushion using 2 micro pillow case protecters my partner had, never used, probably inherited. i used 2 clearance patio seat pads. They are not true square but you invert one so the 2 trapazoid shapes make a rectangle. I cut off one end of the a cover keeping zip end intact and added enough of the over to snugly encase the foam pads. Then my fashion fabric cover went on easily. Hope that helps anyone.

  • @Figueiredoartconservation

    Wow, this is good work, the way the chairs arrived at you, in such a bad condition, and look how they look after your amazing work, they are really beautiful now, congratulations.

  • @dougdohrman2559
    @dougdohrman2559 Před 2 lety

    The chairs look great! Nice upholstery work. Those chairs look so light and airy. Just strong enough to do the job.

  • @misruler9370
    @misruler9370 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you! First video to see this year and I am glad it is yours! Happy New Year!

  • @dphotos007
    @dphotos007 Před 2 lety

    Looks great. I think the upholstery repair worked out well.

  • @ccw2374
    @ccw2374 Před 2 lety +1

    You are an inspiration! I bought my first house a year ago. Most of my furniture is bought at Goodwill, Salvation Army, or the Restore. Your videos have given me confidence to refurbish all of them. Thank you!

  • @deanwellerassociates
    @deanwellerassociates Před 2 lety

    Most enjoyable video, result looks pretty good. Like the gluing tip of using string and a wedge, cheers.

  • @mariannerady1137
    @mariannerady1137 Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning chairs! Thanks for keeping track and editing this video together. Looking forward to your projects this year, cheers!

  • @freddieannt3354
    @freddieannt3354 Před 2 lety

    Great job! The upholstery look great as well. They are beautiful!

  • @heidi1958
    @heidi1958 Před 2 lety

    Happy New Year! Thanks for all the great videos last year.

  • @jackiep691
    @jackiep691 Před 2 lety

    Amazing job well done , you have given me a new appreciation for mid century furniture and I’m changing my decor so thank for the inspiration.

  • @xiaoxiaobaibobo
    @xiaoxiaobaibobo Před 2 lety

    If it is possible, I would give your gentleness, patient,motivation and passion with big love 1000 likes. Hope I will be able to meet more people like you in real life. Happy new year and thanks for showing your dedicated and professional works of repair!

  • @michaeltreadwell777
    @michaeltreadwell777 Před 2 lety +5

    WOW, they turned out brilliantly - well done again ! It's always so relaxing to watch and hear you work. Happy New Year and thanks for your videos :-)

  • @nowvoyagerNE
    @nowvoyagerNE Před 2 lety

    the chairs look very nice! thank you for sharing your craft with us.

  • @gailgaddy5340
    @gailgaddy5340 Před 2 lety

    Those chairs turned out very nice. Wish I could buy them lol. Good job 👍 thanks

  • @theshivelys
    @theshivelys Před 2 lety

    Wow.. those turned out fantastic!!

  • @cindydolezal2980
    @cindydolezal2980 Před 2 lety +2

    I love watching you scrape off a finish with the blade. It reminds me of my father removing a finish from chairs using a butter knife. I have a very similar swivel chair that I picked up at a thrift store for $4.00. I just needs some new seat foam. Maybe I'll attempt that.

  • @elia-mariaabbott9577
    @elia-mariaabbott9577 Před 2 lety

    Those are beautiful chairs wonderful work.

  • @stoveboltlvr3798
    @stoveboltlvr3798 Před 2 lety

    Very nice chairs. I can really appreciate quality materials in a piece and the fact that those chairs are still around is a testament to their quality. Happy New Year!

  • @graemebell8585
    @graemebell8585 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful restoration of gorgeous designed chairs ! Beautiful work !

  • @madeososa4253
    @madeososa4253 Před 2 lety

    They looks amazing. Thanks for sharing the Video

  • @MYHelen143
    @MYHelen143 Před 2 lety

    Awesome job, I love almost everything you have restored.

  • @aaronzelisko1867
    @aaronzelisko1867 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful Job love the Danish oil finish

  • @susanprendergast7384
    @susanprendergast7384 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you and Happy New Year! I recently found a pair of mid century Lane walnut stepped side tables on the side of the road. I knew where I should go to find out how to clean up the tops; they are in perfect condition otherwise. I didn't realize I'd find it within a few days. Thanks for the wonderful timing!

  • @BBell-qt1lr
    @BBell-qt1lr Před 2 lety

    These chairs look great! And your upholstery work looked good to me! Nice job!

  • @jenniferlawrence8533
    @jenniferlawrence8533 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful way to start the new year! Thank you 🥰

  • @jrbaskind
    @jrbaskind Před 2 lety

    That was brilliant! The chairs look brand new!

  • @bellagrant8792
    @bellagrant8792 Před rokem

    Learning myself to redo furniture n upholstery is hard to do u do great work ty

  • @dalainebloom4505
    @dalainebloom4505 Před 2 lety

    These looked Beautiful when You finished with them. I love those chairs.
    Excellent job! 😊👍🏼👋🏼

  • @magorzatamichalik7078
    @magorzatamichalik7078 Před 2 lety

    Doskonale wykonane! Gratulacje i szczęśliwego nowego roku!

  • @tgnben
    @tgnben Před 2 lety +1

    Happy New Year! I love the style of these chairs- they're beautiful!

  • @TheJcs555
    @TheJcs555 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful restoration of the two chairs. I learned quite a bit listening to your tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more videos in 2022. :-)

  • @christygaffney5814
    @christygaffney5814 Před 2 lety

    gorgeous restoration, as usual!!!

  • @skyhunk
    @skyhunk Před rokem

    I love that style of chair and you did a great job of refinishing them!

  • @chrisdavis1722
    @chrisdavis1722 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful! The upholstery work is nice and cleanly done, too. I wouldn't have known that the seats needed work. The Danish oil finish is always so nice. Looking forward to all the great projects in 2022; happy new year!

  • @chingona322
    @chingona322 Před 2 lety

    Very nice work. Love those chairs♥️

  • @jackfntwist
    @jackfntwist Před 2 lety

    wow. They came out amazing!

  • @SirGromit
    @SirGromit Před 2 lety +2

    Happy New Year! Great way to start 2022!

  • @thornbird6768
    @thornbird6768 Před 2 lety

    They look fabulous 👍🏻