SAVED! RESTORING a mice & moisture damaged mid century dresser
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- This video shows how I scraped my way through the old, brittle finish on this mid century dresser, down to the raw walnut and nourished it back to life. This project took approx 2 days to complete.
This piece belonged to Andrea's grandparents; it was purchased by her father in 1962. Canadian made by VicArt, this gorgeous walnut dresser was unfortunately temporarily left in an unheated house for a few years and had mice making their home in the drawers. Luckily, we managed to salvage it and the matching tall dresser, as well as a headboard/footboard.
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I think Andrea’s grandparents would be very happy with the wonderful job you did restoring this piece of furniture. Can’t wait to see the restoration of the other pieces you have.
This piece was so well made and well cared-for, that I think you 100% did right by restoring it, including keeping the original finish on the hardware!! It’s is just so freaking gorgeous!!❤️
Exactly! It is a unique piece, for sure.
I think that the black would have been better for contrast. Beautiful though. I love your work.
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LOVE how beautifully this dresser turned out! The wood grain is stunning, and your refinishing methods retain the grace and integrity of the piece so well.
I'm on the fence with painting/not painting the drawer pulls black... I think a flat black as opposed to a glossy finish would be the height of sophistication.
New subscriber! This is only the 2nd or 3rd video of yours that I've watched--so enjoyable--I'm hooked!
Keeping it true to its beginnings was perfect. Stunning
Odie's REALLY needs to sponsor you. How can we make this happen!?!
Spectacular results for this gem of a piece. Loved the sectional too. Stellar pieces ❤️😍👌👏
yes!
yeah! that Sectional was killer!! LOVED IT!!!!!!! I WONDER IF YOU CAN MAKE SOME NICE COOL OTTOMANS TO GO WITH IT? HUMMM. IT MIGHT BE HARD TO FIND THAT UPLOLSTRY FABRIC THOUGH. BUT THAT SECTIONAL IS FANTASTIC!!
The grain of that beautiful wood popped so spectacularly. I can't wait to see the whole suite. Btw, I absolutely love the sectional sofa. What a gem!
Also, I love that you kept everything original.
I think it's so sad that so many families have to deal with similar "family issues," after the loss of their loved ones. I'm happy you were able to save ALL the furniture.
It happens so often. After my mother passed away our family fell apart. I never realised how much she kept things together until then.
@@bluecurlygirl my Gosh you truly are talking some realness there on the “keeping it together” for family to actually behave decently with each other when Mama’s around to give you that sly comment or side eye if you will haha but not funny really just simply true and more often than not. My best wishes to y’all.
Angie! Somehow, I can't hear your video😢but, I know it was a labor of love for Andrea, to restore GMa's furniture. So, all the more special that you could do that for her! Always impressed at your care, expertise and abilities!@❤❤
It makes the death 100x worst. It was my entire family (including extended) vs my uncle. He took advantage of my grandmas estate in another state and sold it before she even died. Then no one knew until she died! She didnt even know because she told us all she wanted it to stay in the family for us all to enjoy. He cashed in and built a million dollar home. It was a lot of land that was in our family back from the 1800's. My cousin tried buying the land back, but unfortunately couldn't because it was sold to loggers.
I have to say that Mid Century Modern furniture was so well designed. I am so heartened as well that you saved Andrea's grandparents' furniture. It is an homage to their taste. As well, I'm glad that you kept the drawer pulls in their original finish. Maybe ten years from now you can spray them black for an updated look. But for now enjoy what the piece must have looked like the day her grandparents had the furniture delivered to their home. The manufacturer chose really beautiful walnut veneer. I love the two way veneer look. Bravo, Angie on your choice of finish!
Your partner’s Grandparents would be so proud!!!! That sectional is FANTASTIC!!!! Never seen anything like it💕💕💕💕💕
Just stunning ❤❤❤❤❤
This is gorgeous! Andrea’s grandparents would be so pleased, I bet.
Keeping the drawer pulls silver was the right choice. The silver kind of makes a "statement," if you know what I mean.
Odies oil makes such a beautiful finish. I'm currently working on refinishing my first dresser, and I will definitely use Odies.
Silver was probably the right choice for keeping it authentic, but maybe even antiqued gold or brass, just a little downplay so the wood is the show rather than the hardware. Black would have really showcased the wood grain but this one already has such stunning contrast that it isn't needed. Just me.
Gorgeous. The original grandparent owners of this piece would be thrilled to see it restored so beautifully and with such care.
Just gorgeous! Black knobs would have been stunning but this piece is MCM and the silver is of that time. Glad you left them as they were.
You’re amazing. What you’ve done for your partner is one of the sweetest things ever. 🥰
Something similar happened when my great grandparents died. My grandmother talked about it often over the course of my childhood, so when she died my mother, brothers and sisters and I worked extremely hard to make the disposal of her property as cooperative as we possibly could. 💔
I know Andrea was over the moon with this beautiful piece. What a labor of love for her and her grandparents. Now a wonderful family treasure. Your work is majestic.
I like the Jetsons like feel of the original hardware and it’s so different from any I have seen before. It’s nice to keep it original. Your finish is just stunning. It’s such a beautiful piece of furniture.
Jetsons! Yes!
Again another BRILLIANT transformation! Your videos are so informative and how you share your process, not to mention I LOVE the tone of your voice, so zen. Can't wait until your next video 😍😉
This is a beautiful piece. The real showstopper is that sectional oh how I would love to inherit such a beautiful piece of furniture. Amazing restoration as always!!
It's always nice to see how you give old furniture a second life. Your work is fantastic and very valuable, which is something that people don't realise, because otherwise these old pieces of furniture would be scrapped. Thanks to you, they will live on for a long time and will bring people a lot of joy, and there is something of you in every piece. ❤
You're very welcome!
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I think leaving the hardware as-is is the right thing to do. That is how the grandparents originally purchased it, and leaving it the way it is, pays tribute to your partners family.
Beautiful!! And OMG that sectional sofa!! I hope you were able to find a spot in your house for it, because it’s amazing
Really brought the walnut back to life! The knobs cleaned-up very nicely. Leaving them bare was a good decision.
The first time I saw the hardware, I fell in love with it. I’m so happy you didn’t paint it black. The whole piece was restored to its natural beauty😊
Great job!!!! Thank you for share 🌸
My knee jerk reaction for hardware is always go matte black... but I think keeping the original was the right choice here. You and Andrea are a good team ❤
Beautiful!! I'm glad your partner's grandparents' piece was restored and back in a family home!!
As always, a spectacular transformation. It's amazing how "just" a skillful refinishing turned this piece from a "meh" into an eye-popping beauty.
Your disappearing tattoos made me laugh. 😄
Beautiful job on a long treasured family piece…thank goodness it was rescued by someone (and your partner, their granddaughter) who valued it and had the skill to make it ‘wonderful again’… Glad you kept the original hardware…I t really is well made and a lovely design and the wood grain can now be enjoyed in all its ‘glory’….Also the rescued chair!!!…. Well , that must be a rare survivor!!!…. I really love it….and that it is also in your home…Well done..I’m sure you will both treasure them… and the other pieces waiting to be transformed…thank you…as always …so fascinated by all the skilful work you do👌👌….cheers from (Sue UK)
My first thought is that has a lot of hardware and I can’t stand waiting on that part to be over, then I looked at them and I said I hope she keeps it original. You did and it is beautiful and it’s not just like everything that popular at the time. One main reason I look forward to your videos is because you think outside the box. Thank you.
Another stunning piece! I do not like silver hardware so If it was my piece, would have painted them black but I love that you wanted to keep this family heirloom original. Great job! And I want your couch! Amazing
Yes, that couch is amazing and I would definitely nap on it!!!
I also loved the sectional!
@@CharronMcLeod Oh yes! It's beyond splendid!!! ✨️ I saw it briefly and not only would it work with what I've inherited, but I also found 4 ways to take a nap on it...😀😴
Odie's Oil is amazing stuff; it really makes the wood SING. 🎶 I'm on the fence about the hardware; my original thought was to spray-paint it gold, but the original silver is growing on me the more I look at it. Congratulations, Angie, on another fantastic restoration! I hope you will record video for us when you do the rest of the pieces.
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Keeping the original hardware keeps it true to the restoration of its era!
Your decision not to stain and highlight the wood grain, perfect. Your work is chef's kiss! The piece is beautiful. I'm glad the family was able to overcome those challenges before this dresser was unsalvageable.
Love everything in this video... sofa, redone furniture.... SO great.
OhMyGoodness Angie!!!! You & Andrea are probably over the moon in love with this Beauty!!! Absolutely Divine!!! So Happy that y’all could save her!!!!💖🌺💖 unusual knobs too-happy y’all kept them. And for some odd reason, I’m drawn to that sectional!!! I think it is soo true 50-60’s and love it!!!
Thank you Cathy!!
I'm only two minutes in but I had to come by and say THAT F***ING COUCH!!!! 😳😍 It is incredible! I am so envious!
Now, back to the video...
Georgous. How wonderful to save a family heirloom. I also love the couch 🤩🛋️
Every time I see your project is a piece like this I get so excited because I know it will turn out beautiful. This certainly did! I love the hardware in its natural state. Another great job, Angie!
I think black. Beautiful job. I sure your husband’s grandparents are so happy you saved their furniture.
I love that you kept the hardware original! you can always change it later, when you refinish the rest of the set... if need be 😊
What a gorgeous piece! As soon as you started scraping, I was swooning over that walnut veneer! You did a beautiful job - it’s just stunning. As for the hardware … I’m not sure! The silver is interesting, but I’m not sure how it would look in black. I wonder if it would look good in a brass tone? I’m not generally a fan of brass/gold tones, but it could work here. Ultimately it’s up to you! You could try painting one and if you don’t like it, remove the paint and go back to natural. Whatever you ultimately decide, I’m sure it will look amazing! Well done!
(Side note, the sectional is so cool!)
Thank you so much for watching!
Love the sofa set, really beautiful
Its absolutely perfect.
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As for the hardware, I'm pro keeping them the same. It's not because I wouldn't like them spray painted. It's because I like the authenticity of the past. Sometimes the hardware is very worn and spray painting uplifts them, or replacing them is necessary. In this case the hardware just needed cleaning and there's something very special about keeping the piece as is in memory of the grandparents who left them behind. You can always spray them in the future if you find You and your Partner would like it better. It's a fabulous piece and it looks great. I too am happy you were able to get it out of a destructive environment and refinish it to it's glory. As always, Great Work!
Breathtaking. I always know that your pieces will be gorgeous when you are finished. Oh, love the sofa too
As always , so much good information here ! Thanks so much for your advise and support ( on the one I messaged you about ) and the couch in y this video 😍😍😍♥️ very cool !
How lucky you both are to have one another! She brings you cool furniture and you restore it to perfection!!
Family pieces can be the most rewarding to bring back to life and this piece is no exception . I’m not sure about the knobs, but being a family piece you can get torn between what you have grown up with and your own style.
I'm in AWE! Best one yet. And love the hardware as is. Also love that you have rescued / honoured your partner's grandparents' beloved furniture in this restoration. So meaningful (and a joy to watch). Thank you!
You're very welcome!
This piece is so BEAUTIFUL! The scrapping really looks satisfying! Exactly as you said... like a carpenter's tool! I adore the sides that have the feet built in ! So happy you saved it! I love the tone of the wood... I don't think you needed to stain it. This piece will continue living and it's so nice that you kept it. Thanks so much for sharing.
You're incredibly welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
OMG I am in love with that couch. What a statement piece, I am glad you were able to get these pieces and give them new life, especially because it has memories for your partner. I love things that have been passed down through families.
I love walnut and the grain on this piece is beautiful. Great save on a piece that has so much familial meaning. I lean towards black hardware but this hardware is so unique and in good condition that I can see leaving the original finish.
As usual a fantastic restoration, and I like that you left the hardware as is , and that 60s sectional is freaking awesome!
Lovely result! Glad you were able to save something meaningful and give it a new life.
The oil on this peace gives the wood a better look than before, it looks much more beefier than it did, it's now beautiful again. Well done. Xx
That is such a beautiful piece. The wood grain on the bottom is special!
Willy and Willow? How cute is that?!
As usual, simply gorgeous piece, Angie! I appreciate how you honor the woods and original workmanship of these items.
I love how these pieces with a formerly one-tone look become a celebration of the veneers when you refinish them. So much more interesting and warm than their monotone and a little bland previous look! Gorgeous and wonderful treatment for an heirloom! Love keeping the handles their original finish as well.
You made this dresser come back to LIFE‼️
That walnut is SO Gorgeous! Love that you restored this and that you are keeping it in the family!
Yep, family can make things difficult sometimes. But a awesome job on that dresser. It's truly a work of art. Great restoration!!! Something to be proud off and definitely a way to honor your significant other's grandparents.
It was funny that, earlier in the video, I wondered if you were going to mention situations where you had to be careful with veneer edge banding when using the scraper. As is often the case with questions I have during your videos, you DID cover that very type of situation. You are so complete and concise in your videos, but still manage to keep them a reasonable length. Not only are you so good with what you do with furniture, but you are also a very talented script writer and video editor. As for this very personal dresser project, you outdid yourself... it is gorgeous!
Angie you did it again, absolutely gorgeous ! What a nice way to remember Andrea's grandparents! Keep the handles as is... they are met to be this way! Fantastic work! Have a wonderful 2! Christine 🇨🇦
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GORGEOUS, Angie. That wood grain is just stunning and love the unique hardware. When I looked at the before shot, I would’ve said definitely paint the hardware black. However, now that the piece is so beautifully restored, I like it silver. Can’t wait to see the other pieces and thank you for sharing this labor of love.💜
You're very welcome!
This piece looks like new. What a gorgeous piece of furniture. You were both so lucky to get these family pieces. Congrats and enjoy!
Ach Angie it is absolutely stunning. Such a great job and so good that you get to keep something that means so much. Well done and thanks for sharing.
This hardware is so original. By cleaning it up you brought it back to it’s former glory. The whole piece looks stunning! As I understand, it is a family piece… so now it is saved for the future. ✨
It is indeed!! ❤️
I'm so in love with the sectional!!!
The dresser turned out beautifully. I love that you were basically able to keep it all original and I love how the odies oil always brings out the beauty of the wood.
Amazing job on this family heirloom, as you always do! I must say I was so impressed by that couch! It is great!
Your love of what your doing is infectious! You are very good at it. I see you make things that I would have thrown away look like a million-dollar item at an auction. thank you for sharing your work.
This is so happy-making, including keeping the pulls OG. You cared very well for both the dresser and the memories.
...And that sectional is everything. I'm going to dream about it. WOW.
what a treat! You can always paint the hardware later if you decide it would look better in the room. Growing up with desert pink and aqua tiles and walls, it took me a long time to come around to embrace mid-century. I can't say I miss it myself, but I love what you do with it.
Angie, this is another triumph, and a testament to saving family history!
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Speaking of wood planes, have you seen EJ Woodhouse Restorations' channel? He uses a hand plane to remove paint and stain from furniture. The items all appear to be solid wood and they are not large, but it is an interesting process to watch.
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Love that piece. Glad you had all the original drawer pulls and glad you kept their original finish. Loved that the original tag was still stapled inside the drawer. Reminded me of my grandparents. Those tags seem to say they know the furniture will outlive them so they’re just using for a little while before it’s passed on to the next owner. Notice you kept the tag! The sectional sofa was fantastic as well. I have a new love for mid century especially the dressers and chests. Great job
Great restoration as always. That sectional couch brings back so many memories at friends' houses growing up. Would love to find a similar one.
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So glad this furniture was saved. You have done a beautiful job of bringing out the grain of the wood. The vertical green on the bottom really makes the piece as far as I am concerned. So glad you were able to save the sofa as well it is a wonderful piece and all of it has such wonderful family history with it. Love your site
Definitely love that you kept the original finish on the hardware. It’s such a beautiful piece.
I think that painting the hardware black would have looked amazing but leaving them their original color really suits this dresser as always you did an amazing job
I’m so glad you were able t save this gorgeous piece! I love how it tuned out as I think it totally goes with the retro couch!!!! I wish you had a class for people to take because your very knowledgeable and I learn something from you all the time. Thanks for everything 💜
You're very welcome!
You did a wonderful job on this piece,my dad was locked out of grannies house
At first I thought the silver was going to make it look like it belonged in an office building but once I saw the final product I was amazed and impressed as always lol, great video! I look forward to these every week
I actually really like the original hardware, because it's different from what we typically see. Thank you for showing me the acid treatment, I have a piece that this will probably work well on! I have been debating about a Surfprep and I think that I'm going to save up for one, after seeing this. Odies definetly needs to sponsor you!!! It would be a win/win!!! I'm glad you are saving this for your partner, it's comforting as all heck to have pieces from family in our homes. The couch is divine...
The dresser looks fabulous…I also love the sectional. I think black knobs would have made a great statement…. But it is antique it looks gorgeous! 👍🏼👍🏼❤️
Oh my goodness this piece is stunning! Odie’s oil never disappoints 😍 It’s so awesome that you were able to save this piece. With all your hard work, you would never know the state you found this in. Amazing transformation.
I can only say wow! Congrats, Angie. What an incredible transformation. 🤗
I’m in constant awe of your workwomanship. Another gorgeous piece. When we were married 32 years ago we bought oak bedroom furniture, but I always regretted not buying walnut instead.
Walnut is my absolute favourite wood. :-)
Absolutely gorgeous! I am so glad you were able to save it and I think it's fine that you didn't paint the drawer pulls. Another wonderful outcome of something that looked beyond saving 💛
Wow, such an interesting piece with those almost hidden lower drawers! I love its design and of course how you restored and enhanced its beauty! Fabulous!
So glad you were able to save this piece. Original look to the hardware 👍👍
Absolutely amazed as usual 👏👏
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Another gorgeous transformation! Hopefully Odie’s Oil will start to sponsor you very soon.🙏🏼 I like the original hardware. I am so glad that you were able to save these pieces.
I currently have a similar piece I inherited as well, that was full of doggo and kitteh treats stashes. LOL I'm glad you brought that one back to life in it original form with original knobs. It's just lovely!
My family had a sectional sofa similar to yours, way back in the day. Yours made me remember something I had completely forgotten. Loved this video.
The dresser is stunning 😍. I'm glad you kept the original hardware.
What a beautiful save! Love it! I think painting the hardware black would’ve been stunning but it’s always nice to leave things original too, especially a family heirloom. Oh, and that sectional is amazing! 😍
Another great transformation! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience; you inspire and give confidence to those of us hesitating on restoring family furniture. I wish @odiesoil knew about your love for the product and how well you showcase its beautiful finish. :)
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Wow, what a beautiful job. I knew you would turn it into something amazing though. You always do.
You do beautiful work, Angie. Glad you were able to save this family piece.