I SHOULD NEVER HAVE PAINTED THIS (or sold it)! Stripping paint from mid century teak

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2 жыл бұрын

Look, we all start somewhere. This piece has haunted me for FOUR years. I was just starting out in the flipping for profit business when I did this piece. I bought it for $50 from Facebook marketplace from someone's rec room. I obviously knew it was mid century. But I should have done my research. Better research. I frikkin painted it white and while, sure, it was beautiful... I shouldn't have brought a brush anywhere near this piece.
I was in a financial bind when I sold it, even though I realllllly wanted to keep it. I told the new buyer if she EVER wanted to sell it, please let me know. Well, hold on to yer butts, she wrote me about 2 months ago and said they were renovating and she no longer had a place for it. I bought it immediately, for about 50 bucks less than I paid for it.
I know so much more than I did back then. This is a fairly rare sideboard by Sven Andersen. I am keeping this forever! But I need to try to get it back as close to original as I can. I need to strip off my own paint job.
I learned a few years back the importance of researching a piece prior to any modifications/refinishing. To be honest, it doesn't matter WHAT the piece is, if you want to change it badly enough, you're gonna do it. lol I'm making myself vulnerable here in the hopes that this story will make you just pause, and double check that you aren't doing something you might later regret! But at the end of the day...it IS only furniture. Don't beat yourself up (or a total stranger, over a piece of furniture you've never owned or WILL own). Just learn. I keep saying in these videos that when you know better, DO better!
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@ljo-ljw 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t beat yourself up. You didn’t make a mistake 4 years ago by painting the credenza. You did your best with the knowledge and skill you had at that time. We are all here on this earth to learn and help each other. I truly appreciate you sharing your refinishing and restoration skills on KZfaq.

@renaissanceturner1477 2 жыл бұрын

There are NO mistakes in learning ;)))

@just.j5302 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree 💯!

@stevenbolton7802 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job, as a French Polisher for over 40 years experience with repairing and refinishing all type of furniture, you gave this piece your time, patience and not forgetting your love for this type of work. Really impressed at your attention to detail, which makes the end result absolutely beautiful, keep up the good work. looking forward to more of your great pieces, painted or not, you do great work. Thank you.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 😊

@mcw8827 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous furniture and your incredible talent aside, I applaud your "gentle rant". To hear someone say "please be kind" and "just be nice" nearly brought tears to my eyes. Love your videos, keep up your excellent work and your soul soothing ways. The world is a better place with you in it.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Awe, thank you so much! People have become emboldened by their ability to hide behind a computer screen. They've forgotten we can disagree without nastiness, that's how the best conversations start! ❤️

@HappiSabi 2 жыл бұрын

As a Dane with tremendous love for our Danish heritage manifested in mid century modern furniture, this really really warmed my heart to see. I own many pieces of classic Danish furniture including some Andersen ones all passed down from greatgrams to grams to my father and then to me when he passed. You definitely restored it back to its glory, and I think you should be so very proud. It's gorgeous. Lots of love ❤️ xx

@fredii2025 Жыл бұрын

This is a classic.

@stimodin 7 ай бұрын

@@toshbigg9379 if this is Norwegian it is a very inspired from a certain danish designer. What Norwegian cabinet maker are you refering to? And i wouldn’t have a problem caling it Danish Even if it would be made in Norway clearly inspired by danish design.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@conniesisco6468 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, as usual. I think you’re being way too hard on yourself. Everything you do is done with utmost care and always looks beautiful whether painted or restored.

@daruby6255 2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more!!

@gardeninggirl7300 Жыл бұрын

I agree. It is so nice to see someone take the time and care for excellence.

@minniemouse1662 Жыл бұрын

Love, love, LOVE it!❤️

@roslynclifford5983 2 жыл бұрын

Great customer who followed through with the option to buy the piece back. It's a happy story. You will always remember the difficult time and how you have become a success, with this piece. This lovely credenza is rightfully in a special place in your home. The extra time you have taken really shows in the final reveal.

@lauradiaz-autin3178 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree and can’t get over the fact that the previous owner actually contacted her right? It did completely belong in the space they chose for it.

@marilynyarbrough7951 2 жыл бұрын

That you had the forethought to ask to buy-back…..commendable. That you restored back so passionately……beyond commendable. Thanks for the love you put into your art.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you! Yes, this was initially “the one that got away”.

@andreaandrea6716 Жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!

@mysticmeadowshomestead6209 Жыл бұрын

I dunno the person she sold it to basically had four years of use for what amounted to $50 rent. But I am glad that you did get the piece back; I am glad that you were willing to pay the amount you did. I do think that that person sold it back to you did the smart thing.

@pastryprince1 2 жыл бұрын

We get so few opportunities to correct past mistakes. I'm so happy you got to re-work this piece and restore it to a condition that you're happy with. Beautiful work, as always!

@JanSolo1611 2 жыл бұрын

Gurl. You obviously care about quality, detail and preservation. Enough to think through, learn and experiment with techniques. I've learned so much from you so please don't beat yourself up. Not a single piece you've done has been anything less than amazing. I'm not even a fan of MCM. I just like make over, restoration and woodworking videos but I'm addicted to your videos so be proud of yourself.

@diverightin9243 Жыл бұрын

I am now seriously addicted also. I will be watching all of the videos! From start to finish, I never get bored because she has a wonderful way of teaching her very detailed craft. I am, and will learn so much from her.

@Jesterjones9073 2 жыл бұрын

The white was lovely, but the restored piece is a knockout! Love it

@deborahmatatall 2 жыл бұрын

The “before” piece was beautiful. The”after” is stunning and gorgeous! I enjoyed seeing it in its home in your dining area, too. Paint is mostly a reversible process and some pieces need to be painted to save them. I’m glad you shared your thoughts on that and I’m sorry you and others are getting grief about painting furniture. I love watching your channel for the content. Whether you restore a piece or use a paint and wood combo or paint an entire piece, I learn something every time. I am grateful you do this for us, Angie.🌸

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@vorahstory8528 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@carrierussell9224 Жыл бұрын

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery Do you happen to have a "before the before" picture from when you originally got it? That would be something to see!

@jcortese3300 2 жыл бұрын

Hon I'm 56, and "mid-century" to me means "old stuff that was in everyone's finished basement when I was a kid." As long as it's not some kind of collector's item, do whatever you want with it. I'm still getting used to the fact that "mid-century" is even a thing!

@kimmorin7847 Жыл бұрын

I'm about the same age and I died laughing with your comment 😂

@ediephillipsthemobtownhust8596 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think it’s about it being a “thing” it’s just a way to categorize a time period and style of furniture,and it was during the mid century. I’m sure people who were your age in the 1950s thought the same thing about the art deco style they grew up with in their homes.I’m 46 and because 80s furniture was quite awful with fake velvet wagon wheel furniture no one sees that type of furniture coming back in style because it wasn’t stylish even when it first came out.The mid century furniture was ahead of its time but at the time no one thought it was.

@christiandpaul631 Жыл бұрын

@@ediephillipsthemobtownhust8596 80's furniture was all particle board junk. you wouldn't be able to refinish it because there was nothing there in the first place.

@kateshowker1083 Жыл бұрын

This was a really interesting and amazing era for furniture, many of the styles continue to have an impact on design today. The term mid-century modern was coined in 1984, so you should probably get used to the term! While I would never be mean to somebody painting mid-century modern furniture it does make me cringe! I think this furniture should be preserved as much as possible, I love her approach where she seems to only paint if it can't be restored.

@kiahmadison8541 Жыл бұрын

Unless It's worth something I would have kept it painted. I'm not a fan of the teak look. Reminds me of my parents cheap looking furniture...Edit: Just to clarify I wasn't saying teak is cheap just that I don't like the cheap imitation.

@dagarvelo 2 жыл бұрын

Both versions are beautiful. It’s a shame people have made you feel like you need to justify your choices. You have a great eye for what will make a beautiful piece. To paint or not to paint is up to you. Others…well, they have their own choices to make…which reveal their characters quite clearly.

@user-wx5kb7vc3d Жыл бұрын

Красивая вещь, белый цвет сильно упрощал формы и объёмы. Но это было общее направление, белый цвет везде где возможно. Особенно популяризировал сб меловые краски

@anno_mundi 2 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting to watch. Since I live in Scandinavia, we are flooded by these kinds of furniture and about 10 years ago the whole country decided to paint them white, I think. I can only imagine all the people trying to bring the furniture back to the original now.

@andreaandrea6716 Жыл бұрын

omg!!!

@joycohen938 Жыл бұрын

Yes! There was definitely that phase! I remember it well!

@maryg8979 Жыл бұрын

Boy was/is that a lot of work and striper chemical or mechanical. My arms spasm both ways! Thinking about it. Fortunately I survived both. It looked well for a time then when I changed my mine was able to still drag it to the garage/ driveway to restore it to the all wood of before. Sore arms & butt, second time the use the use of the mask's of various respirators

@susanfoote-martin6684 2 жыл бұрын

No regrets! I have learned so much from my mistakes over the years. Mistakes teach us how not to do things and they are life lessons. Keep your kindness out front...we all need it! Thank you!

@katharinetalarico4569 2 жыл бұрын

Angie, you did an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS job refinishing this piece! Don't be so hard on yourself about what you did to restore it in the past! You did the best you could with what you had at the time and we ALL need practice and experience to learn, grow and get better at our craft! You're an AMAZING furniture restorer and artist! THANK YOU for sharing your passion, skill, experience and talent with us all! Be encouraged that I have learned a great deal from watching your videos and enjoy them a lot! God bless you! ❤️

@SmileCentral 2 жыл бұрын

To answer your question - You Definitely redeemed yourself - this is absolutely gorgeous!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@terriyoung2205 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully re-redone!!! 😎 I am a pottery nut too! I love your pottery.

@maxineduis5132 2 жыл бұрын

You have certainly honored the piece and the design. Great job.

@debsmith2269 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is a beautiful piece. I love the contrasting stain colours because, in my humble opinion, it highlights the drawer detail and makes the whole piece look more interesting. Afterall, the doors were missing so it couldn't ever be brought back to original so why not have another small point of interest. The final result is well worth the effort👍.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks! I love how you put that! :-)

@siskse 2 жыл бұрын

Definite thumbs up. I’m on the side that it’s ok really to paint anything. Like you said, it’s just furniture. And you kind of confirmed that it’s not the end of the world if you paint something valuable. It can be stripped. Great job as always!

@LoomofDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! I think the two tones on the drawers and legs is nice when you can see the mahogany inside! I’m not drawn to that look normally, but you really capitalized on the different tones of the wood species used in this piece. It works really well! I found the white way too stark a contrast and this new look is so warm and beautiful. I learn so much from you - thanks for sharing so much of your process. I love that you were able to apply your own learning to this piece and make it perfect for your home. ❤️

@Greentrees60 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@finishorforget9059 2 жыл бұрын

Love your gentle rant.

@Crazybyker99 2 жыл бұрын

The fully restored, unpainted piece is absolutely beautiful. The color and grain are so rich and striking. You can truly appreciate the mid-mod look in all its glory.

@nooncactus 2 жыл бұрын

It was fortunate that you were able to buy this piece back. Knowing how much you like it, I understand why you wanted to restore it. It really does look amazing and so much better than before. Kudos to your heart and soul restoration. 🌸❤️🌸

@tamabogert9494 2 жыл бұрын

It is really gorgeous! Good job. Thank you for the reprimand. I have a friend who refinishes furniture and distresses every single one. I hate it. I have never said anything to her face, yet, and thanks to you I never will.

@stephaniemaloney4324 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine what the world would be like if we all did the best we could with the resources at hand, learned as we went, and gave others the benefit of the doubt that they were doing the same. ❤️

@petranilla14 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that you were able to get a "do-over" !!! I am one of those who cringe when folks who are not professionals paint furniture. You're a professional you know what is the good stuff made from real wood as opposed to ply and MDF crap.

@evabird673 11 ай бұрын

I am quite over 70 and in some of the best shape of my life. I have loved working with wood since I was in my 20's. Since then I have learned more skills than I can count, and lived in so many places I considered myself a gypsy for years. Now I am settled near Eugene Oregon, and bought a small mobile home which was in fine shape but not my style. I gutted it and started covering every surface with wood. The floors with shorts of oak flooring from a hundred year old house, the ceiling with thin cedar tongue and groove from a friend's pasture, and lastly the walls with cedar fencing that was removed from a home near me. Which brings me to my point. I ran across Mathew Peech on KZfaq. He was talking about making all kinds of small things with cedar fence pickets that sell. I have lots of small tools and so I thought that sounded like fun. Watching his channel and finding an old crappy coffee table alongside the road led me to finding a woman who calls herself "the furniture flipping teacher". What I liked about her is that she is thorough and mostly meticulous, in my opinion, but she strips and paints everything. Then I found you...I love that you restore things to their original wood finish whenever possible. Most refinishers just look for things to paint and I see how that saves time but it doesn't appeal to me who loves the look and feel of wood...You don't take shortcuts, you are honest about your mistakes, and you like to save anything that is made of good wood as in the video following the hurricane. I found your channel on July 1 and have been exclusively watching you ever since. I can see that I have sooooo much to learn about different woods, finishes and tools. Not sure there is enough time left in my life to reach the skill level you have attained but my goal is to see how close I can get, plus they say it helps keep your brain sharp when you learn stuff you didn't already know. Thank you for sharing in such a clear way. I think you spend the perfect amount of time showing actual footage and speeding up some parts that could become boring. I do have one request, at the end when you do the reveal, because of my age, I have a hard time remembering what something looked like from the before shots to the new look video. In this one you showed one and then the other consecutively at about 23 minutes in which I really appreciated. Also I like that you ended it with the new look rather than the original shape it was in. Thanks for your commitment to loving what you do, doing what you love and sharing it all with us.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! You're so incredibly welcome, I'm so happy I can help! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write such an incredible comment. Much appreciated!

@cnorovich48 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing the teak pieces you’ve restored has given me a new appreciation for my own. I was thinking I needed a new look overall…….but, I kept seeing the teak on your videos and just how gorgeous it looks. I’d never paint teak, so I thought of selling it. Now I’m thrilled to have so many pretty pieces and decided to just change up accessories in each room to get a new look. Gorgeous job on the side board in this piece, as always!♥️👍♥️

@LaPrincessa1947 Жыл бұрын

You have restored this with love and it shows! That beautiful wood grain is breathing and smiling again. My neighbor lived to be 100 and he gave me two mid-century end tables and I let them sit outside under patio too long. They are now in my garage waiting for some love. Watching your video I now know what products to purchase and use to restore wood to life again. PS: I loved every minute of this video. So instructive.

@chelseahill1257 2 жыл бұрын

Not only did you take a beautiful piece and make it incredible it was really cool to see the amazing progress between your older work and skill set now. You can’t beat yourself up for something you didn’t know back then…it’s when people who know better but do it anyway that make me cringe. In my eyes there’s nothing to redeem. I’m so glad you shared this journey with us!

@RoseInsolent 2 жыл бұрын

I'll try to use English as best as I can ☺️. This new furniture represents all your knowledge, your progress and the way you work now. Please, please don't be hard with yourself, instead of this I suggest proud, self confident, sacrifice, perseverance, evolution, progress, love for all that pieces..... I love what you do, always ❤️ kisses from Spain.

@woodcats1 2 жыл бұрын

You did such a painstaking and beautiful job of restoring this, and it looks stunning (both in its own right, and in your gorgeous home!). I'm so glad you got the chance to do this - we all live and learn, so, as other people have said, never regret an old mistake, because it helped you gain wisdom for the future. Your original makeover was obviously done with both care and good taste, and in the best faith. The piece brought someone happiness, returned to you, and you've breathed new life into it and it all adds to its richness and history, and just makes it more special. Also, the two tone drawer fronts are a beautiful touch, I'm glad you kept them as they are. Still, I can only imagine the feeling when you realised after you had painted and sold it that those sideboards are worth thousands of dollars!! It made me wince in sympathy! You've given brilliant advice for aspiring furniture flippers out there, research is so important - thank you for sharing this. :)

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Ай бұрын

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching! 😊

@xxx-il9dv 2 жыл бұрын

You learn. You grow. Pat yourself on the back for all the sweat, time, and effort you spent "turning back the clock". If you did a little more checking you could probably find a cabinetmaker who could make doors for the piece...just an idea. Keep up the great work !

@wharris5149 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite episode from you.... a very interesting story... your integrity & passion for these pieces is commendable. You're a good person.

@CopperCactusDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, Angie! It's easy to understand why you felt so drawn to this piece. What a gift that your client remembered to contact you when it was time to let the piece go! And thanks for the gentle rant. You're so right, too much negativity out there already 🥰

@timoradeleon7112 2 жыл бұрын

It's SO encouraging to see how far you've come in 4 years!

@leeannoneal4847 2 жыл бұрын

The love and care you put into this is obvious. It is gorgeous! I would say you redeemed yourself-though I don’t think you ever need to apologize for the transformations that you make on your pieces.

@hamidullaha.saahir9144 2 жыл бұрын

You did a masterful transformation with this beautiful furniture, and regardless of how we feel. You still have shown your appreciation for our comments, and hopefully, if your creativity and hard work is satisfying to you, that should be the only thing that matter to you, so please keep being creative and transformative.

@neryhand6396 2 жыл бұрын

This piece was beautiful painted but she's stunning restored!! I love how you care about each piece and do such fabulous work on all!!

@homemoviesandotherstuff3419 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Its so classy. I grew up in the 50's and remember these pieces, but can honestly say they look so much mor spectacular after you do your magic on them. You and Oddie's are a great team. Well done. Please stop apologizing for being human. You are a gift to the world!🎁🎁🎁

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@joannak3369 2 жыл бұрын

It looks beautiful!! Not a mistake, just a learning experience! 😊

@raeanngodfrey6986 2 жыл бұрын

so glad you got the piece back and returned it to it's original glory. it is stunning

@ghc7400 Жыл бұрын

I love Danish furniture. I doesn't hurt that I am Danish myself. But the stuff from the 40's and 50's just have a fantastic look to them.

@dawnchesbro4189 Жыл бұрын

I think both the painted piece and the newly restored piece is lovely. It is wonderful seeing the original teak. I similarly hated walnut furniture that I grew up with, but now that I'm in my 40s, I seek out antique walnut pieces. You worked your magic both times. ✨️

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rebelrefurb8397 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! I’m so happy you were able to get the piece back after all the time that has passed and still have that strong emotional connection to it. Now you get to enjoy all that hard work by seeing it everyday. That makes my heart so full for you ❤️

@cathranbowyer982 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Angie, you gave this piece so much love and care to bring it back to its former glory. Don’t be hard on yourself about the painting, what you did was right for that time. It looks wonderful with your pottery adorning it. I used Odie’s for the first time yesterday, it is a good workout but the results are amazing. If I hadn’t watched your channel I would never have found out about it. Best love from the little island of Tasmania just south of Australia💗

@k29- 2 жыл бұрын

Don't beat yourself up. This is what growth looks like. You're an artist. It's beautiful.

@j.chappel1160 2 жыл бұрын

It looked great the first time you worked on it ... and it looks great the second time around! You do amazing work!

@kathyschenk1414 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my! So lovely! I’m glad you got a second try with this beautiful piece! 😁

@julieevans8283 2 жыл бұрын

Such a labor of love! I think it's wonderful that you got a chance to go back and redo a piece of furniture like that. As far as painting pieces I agree that is absolutely an individual choice. I think both are an expression of creativity.

@joycohen938 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny how it takes us a while to appreciate a different aesthetic. Before Mid Century Modern furniture truly made a come back a lot of us re-styled by painting some or part of the piece. A few years in we’re appreciating the pieces for what they were and finding the appeal in showcasing the wood/veneer. I’ve done the same thing and I’m so glad you get a second go at this piece :)

@joycohen938 Жыл бұрын

Yes! So well said :)

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@LBrobie Жыл бұрын

you're so patient and meticulous. your attention to detail and taking the time to get into the grain to get those bits of paint out warms my Virgo soul to its core. 💖

@trapped7534 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww, We all make mistakes once in a while. Your love for wood and furniture is obvious. Lessons are usually pretty painful,but when it stings a bit,we remember them better. Lol. Beautiful,as usual. Keep on doing what you do❣️❣️❣️

@vcherylcollins6290 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! I absolutely love this piece. You def redeemed yourself. Don't be so hard on yourself. Life is a learning process. We live...we learn!❤

@writerlisakaye 2 жыл бұрын

To paint, or not to paint. When you do it, it doesn't matter. It always looks good. But glad you got this girl back and restored to her original glory!

@newfielass40 2 жыл бұрын

I am always reminded of a quote in these instances, one that I will paraphrase here….”we were so caught up on whether or not we could, no one asked if whether or not we should.” I create and paint sideboards as a side business and people will offer me furniture to paint for them or to get rid of cabinets they don’t want saying, “you can paint it and sell it.” I always say that, Just because painting is a fun option, Not every piece of furniture deserves it. If painting helps the piece gain a new life…..great. But many times beautiful antiques need to be left alone and just appreciated as they are. Knowing when to paint and when not to is the trick. And Learning this lesson in our development as artists is our shared storyline… a common thread.

@yeahnah671 Жыл бұрын

Love this piece, shame about the missing doors (I find that open shelves require more frequent dusting). Hoping you'd come across them someday in a yard sale or something, and re-add them.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@CarolBouche Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Great work Angie. You have brought life right back into that piece and gifted all of us with your skill and knowledge along the way. You are putting such beautiful energy back out into the world through these pieces. I actually got goosebumps when you two carried it in and set it down in its new home! :) Shout out to your partner for letting you give so much of your time to your viewers, and thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@ArtemisToo 2 жыл бұрын

The only way to go through life without regrets is to do nothing at all, so stop beating yourself up. You made it beautiful again and it's back where it will be loved for a long time; no piece of furniture could hope for more.

@acmejava 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo for reversing your mistake. People are too quick to paint lovely old pieces of furniture. It's great to see that the paint can be removed.

@roannathephoenix8561 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I spotted this because I've been waiting for it. It was cool with the white paint but now with all that beautiful wood refreshed and the natural grain and color restored it is definitely a piece to be so proud of. A labor of love for sure. Now I feel guilty that I haven't nourished my many wood pieces. Your home is decorated spectacularly as well.

@durindaau8085 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous! I agree with your philosophy of whether to paint or not, being up to the furniture owner. You always do a beautiful considerate job on your pieces.

@user-qs7rp5vt7m 2 ай бұрын

You're right. The white paint on this piece made me shudder. The original is beautiful. I'm posting before I see your re-makeover. I'm sure it will be fab. Everyone makes mistakes in their career! No problem!

@debgersh5555 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, those haters/loosers pretending to be relevant, hurting others because they're so damaged...do your thing, you're so so talented 💐

@gydaanderson332 2 жыл бұрын

I have a circa 1910 dresser that was my grandmother’s. In the 60’s it was painted white. I put olive green with antique glaze over that in the early 70’s. I stripped it in the late 70’s and put a very dark stain on it. I wish I had used a much lighter stain.🙁

@amyzzz8910 2 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful piece! You definitely redeemed yourself! 💜

@Dawn-tv1bk Жыл бұрын

Don’t beat yourself up! You didn’t do anything wrong! You painted the piece to sell and make money you needed. For a while it brought joy to another family and served them well. Now it has come back to you and you get to un-paint it and make it what brings you joy. Neither decision is wrong. 🥰 It’s a beautiful piece. Great job!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dawn!

@peha524 2 жыл бұрын

Very good to bring that piece back to its original state. When someone, as far away as Canada, will take good care of a danish furniture, it really make me happy about the quality of the things we produce.

@angelagenx6629 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful transformation as always! This piece is a now a timeless beauty. You brought up really great points in the video, the biggest takeaway for me is: research. Being older and a little wiser and taking the time to research pieces helps me appreciate furniture so much more than I did 15 years ago when I was totally taken with the chalk paint look. Thankfully I never painted anything of value. I wanted to at the time, because the Pottery Barn painted furniture look was popular and Annie Sloan was giving me those shabby chic vibes that I loved back then. I wanted to paint my inherited French provincial lowboy dresser so badly. Either due to my laziness or foresight, I left my quality furniture alone and the present day me, who appreciates beautiful furniture a lot more, is thanking my younger self for leaving those pieces original.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela!

@joanndavies1356 2 жыл бұрын

What a labor of love! This piece is gorgeous! I'm so happy you were able to get it back for your own home!

@partlyironic 2 жыл бұрын

They say if you don’t cringe when you look back on any of your old work, you haven’t grown as a person. Don’t beat yourself up - the paintwork still looked brilliant and was loved and placed in someones home for a long time, and now it is only more beautiful. Great work.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 😊

@pattio.656 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this before. You are so patient and did a Fantastic Job‼️🤩

@BelangerFamily09 2 жыл бұрын

So happy you were able to get this piece back. It’s gorgeous!

@jenniferquinn2339 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful result, but even more beautiful heart. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about not adding more hate into this world.

@msplum3306 Жыл бұрын

WOW! Fantastic the buyer of ur favored piece actually honored ur request to let u know when selling. We don’t often get a do-over in our lifetime. All wood is stunningly beautiful. Thrilled you got a once n a lifetime treasure returned....Dreams do come true & there r really honorable people out there. Great job!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@claudialautenslager8695 2 жыл бұрын

My son refinishes furniture, and he painted a oak bed and dresser a terrible blue color, and he has hated it ever since. He is going to strip it back to the original finish. He does not sell what he refinishes but keeps it for himself.

@colleenmccarthy-evans3149 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! and I was wondering if you were going to make new doors to replace the missing ones, but honestly, the open shelving looks better than doors would. The world needs more openness. Hooray!

@lorelleblackwell8556 Жыл бұрын

The original designer and craftsmen who originally worked on this piece would be very proud of you. Great job. You are a skilled artist. 🥰

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Amandavg Жыл бұрын

When we know better we do better. It’s not a mistake, it’s proof you learned and grew in you art since 4 years ago! It looks beautiful ❤️

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Жыл бұрын

So true! Thank you so much for watching!

@anaschulz8084 2 жыл бұрын

I can clearly hear the emotion in your voice as you speak about this piece. It would be interesting to know it’s full history to see if there is a reason for your connection to it. As always, you create art with your refinishing!

@shelleycoleman1760 2 жыл бұрын

I just did a harmony house piece very similar to the one you put up a few weeks ago. I could not think of what to do with it and then your video popped up. it is a very thin walnut veneer. The horizontal wood (2 X 4) under the top two drawers is a different wood type. But i was okay painting it because i considered what you said about these being mass produced. Also the veneer was so thin. i had to be so careful when stripping it. But it looks very similar in all ways to the one you did. So yes, i have painted mcm.

@sophiachristo7546 2 жыл бұрын

I have written this again... you are one of the MOST TALENTED and SWEETEST FURNITURE ARTISTS on youtube! I totally agree with everything you said regarding nasty comments but people don't always have nice personalities and they convey this in their comments... that's life. Everyone should treat their furniture as they like! Thanks so much for sharing. Yes, the piece is awesome without paint!

@beefan2528 2 жыл бұрын

As an amateur refinisher, I don't see any obligation to fully restore a vintage or antique piece, indistinguishable from the original. Fact is, beautifully crafted, fully functional pieces have been used by families for decades - missing hardware, permanent marker, pet damage, toddler juice stain, even the evidence of pocket knife monograms can be expected. Once the family gives up the piece - it's fair work and environmentally friendlier for someone else to make fresh use of whatever value is still there. That being said, I choose to salvage as much beautifully grained wood as possible - because it is rarer now, and may become increasingly more so to future generations. Some will be aware of the loss, and be grateful for folks who have kept it as accessible as possible.

@miekronborg8719 2 жыл бұрын

I love this transformation! It was beautiful when painted as well and you did the best you could in that situation but I am so happy that you manage to get it back and redo it the way you wanted to

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually a two tier with a little separate raised display stand for the big geode! The two tiered table though was indeed a previous restoration (we have a pair of them), they are solid elm. :-)

@miekronborg8719 2 жыл бұрын

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery Thank you for taking the time to answer my question 🙂 Will have to look for some two-tier ones then, they are gorgeous

@maryannschumacher1370 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous job!! I'm so happy it came back into your life because you did the best you could before, and now being an even more seasoned artist, it looks better than ever and more loved than ever! Enjoy your God-given talent on display 🌞👍👏

@patriciataylor1111 Жыл бұрын

You restored it to show the beauty of the wood, and you use it in your home. Love it x

@pacificcoastwoodcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I heard the wood give a sigh of relief of being freed of the white paint. Glad you got the piece back and took the time to restore it back to its original condition.

@nathaliemurphy358 2 жыл бұрын

The natural wood looks so much better than the paint. Thanks for taking us on this restoration journey of yours.

@Melody-285 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! What a labor of love ! Just beautiful - so ridiculous, though, that anyone would even think they have the right to tell another person what to do with their furniture - just live and let live, people - the world has a lot bigger problems right now than painting furniture -

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you like it! 😊

@B166ER68 2 жыл бұрын

It takes a true craftsperson to admit they made a mistake. You certainly made up for it. Absolutely beautiful piece. Amazing 👏👏👏😀🐰 please keep up your great work. Love and look forward to your videos.

@toypoodle50 Жыл бұрын

My father was a timber merchant and gets so upset when he sees quality timber painted. You did the right thing by restoring it back to its glory. Beautiful piece.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 😊

@louiseclarkashburn6664 Жыл бұрын

Your original version looked good and gave it an IKEA kind of vibe, which was attractive and clean-looking for a modern home. The new finish highlights the richness of the true MCM styling and looks so elegant. Love how you showed us what you have learned since your first efforts! I learn from each of your videos but especially this one. Thank you!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@eileenball39 Жыл бұрын

I am 70, my mother loved "Danish Modern" furniture, my dad loved Mediterranean. They had some modern furniture but mostly med. I loved the modern, it wasn't expensive furniture, but it was so cool! I am drawn to it even now. You totally redeemed yourself, this is gorgeous now. It kind of glows in your dining room. Pat yourself on the back!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

@ChelseaAnnBall 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy that this piece has found its home. It was obviously meant for you to have.

@teresamaria9574 2 жыл бұрын

Everything we do in live is for a reason. You learned what is important for you. I also prefer wood to paint but both versions were special. Keep being you and doing what you do.

@mulle3574 2 жыл бұрын

I think I need to really appreciate our beautiful danish furniture even more. I'm so happy you redid this piece. it looks stunning.

@pattithompsett9540 2 жыл бұрын

i actually love painted furniture and thought the white was great. people change, their likes and dislikes change. in the end its a just piece of furniture. it turned out lovely