Amazing RESTORATION/MAKEOVER of a Vintage 1940's Vanity Dresser -Dressing table.

[@sandrahughes2463]

I found a small cabinet for “free” on the street I lived on. When I brought it home my husband cleaned out the drawer and found some gold teeth. I took them down to a local pawn shop and got enough money to buy a belt sander. I love telling people that story. ❤️

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Brilliant!!! Ive not found anything valuable yet but Ive just found a plastic back scratcher in my latest set of drawers! 😂

[@laurengetchell463]

I am so glad I discovered your channel by watching the challenge you had with flipping drawers. I find it relaxing watching you guys repair and restore old furniture pieces. I like when you talk and describe what you are doing.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Lauren, thanks so much and it’s great to hear that you are enjoying our channels 😀😀

[@matthiasweigel311]

Agreed!

[@steffieswaddling8432]

I'm glad to see Daisy included from day one! Lovely job, and not bad for first foray into KZbin.

[@louiseklock7179]

Love the grain and the color@

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️

[@LyndaDianeOfficial]

I’m absolutely thrilled that you decided to throw your hat into the ring on KZbin. You are a true artist. I look forward to many many many many more beautiful results. Stunning!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Lynda. Thankyou so much for such lovely comments. I’ve just finished filming my latest piece so it now on to the edit. I’ll have it uploaded this week. 😀👍

[@jacquelinelayne7702]

❤ nothing like the love of a precious dog. You are a blessed man

[@MayfieldRestorations]

I am 🐶❤️

[@BonnieEdge]

I found your channel through a challenge while watching Jay at Flipping Drawers. I love furniture restoration and I like to see how channels evolve. So I’m starting at the beginning and plan to watch through your 2 years of videos. This is a great start. 😊

[@lisakendoll1953]

Absolutely stunning!! You truly are a craftsman and artists. Look forward to more videos! I love your little shop partner, she is adorable.❤️

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Lisa, you’re very kind. 😀 Daisy is my reluctant helper 🤣🤣 She gets bored easily and would rather be playing with her toys in the house rather than my cold dusty workshop. She always makes me laugh. ❤️🐶

[@donnachazanov4641]

OH yes, forgot to say that we love the doggie interlude - I am sure we will be happy to see your sidekick wander into the shop again!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

She’s a little character and she’s keeps me company. She does get bored quickly though. 🤣🐶

[@wandamcgiboney5141]

Stunning again ,I’m in love .

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😊

[@williamthomson638]

WOW!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😎

[@justmetoni1478]

I’m more of a restoration person. When I first saw this piece in its original design I immediately wished I had it. When I realized you were going to transform it I became disheartened. I didn’t want to watch another antique piece reinvented into another ho-hum piece. However, your transformation is absolutely lovely. Kudos to you!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi, thanks for you’re lovely comments. I appreciate you giving me the chance to change your mind. It’s much appreciated 😀👍

[@raelenecronin1827]

I don't like painting furniture, but this is lovely. I wish you had shellaced the piece first so if in another 50 years someone wanted to go back to the wood it would be easier. Still, nice job. Glad I found you. From New England, USA.

[@suetatlock8328]

Beautiful! Would be a boring old world if everything was woodgrain, lovely as it is. Nice to see both finishes together.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you very much!😀😀

[@pam1366]

The grain in that wood is amazing.

[@greendogusa]

I know I'm a year late, but I just found you 😀. Love your work, very inspiring, and thank you for US links for us American cousins. Much apprecieated!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much! 😊😀👍👍

[@jennleigh143]

That is gorgeous! Your attention to detail is admired!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😃😃

[@ashleyosborne6239]

This is a stunning piece!! Love the contrast between black and stain. The new legs really made a big difference too! Just gorgeous.💜

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Ashley, thanks so much and glad you like the end result. 😀😀👍

[@kellijackson8012]

I am so jealous of the person who can claim this piece. I love the way you painted this chest. The legs are really unique and a perfect addition. Excellent work!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tomking151]

Brilliant work! You are unnecessarily modest in your presentation. You have a keen eye for detail and excellent technique. As a re-finisher for 30 years I really appreciate your vision and choice of finishes in bringing this old piece to life again. Kudos!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Tom. You’re very kind and to get such a compliment from someone with as much experience as yourself is humbling. Thankyou for watching and taking the time to comment. 😀👍

[@RumMonkeyable]

Have been a subscriber for a while, but this is my 1st time watching this video. Well done! Much better now including a renovated workshop, lighting, and tools/equipment! 👍👏❤😍

[@dianeadams9537]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION OF THIS STUNNING DRESSING TABLE!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Diane. Thanks very much, I’m glad you liked it 😀😀

[@judithbeard323]

I'm so glad to find someone who finishes wood to its former gorgeous condition. Don't get me wrong, I still love watching the painted rehabs, too, but the look of beautiful wood just can't be beat. Thanks!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Judith, I must admit that I do both restyling and restoration. I do love a beautiful wood grain though, especially when it’s unusual 😀😀

[@stuartdobson8146]

Great transformation from what was almost land-fill to a stunning dresser. Good job.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Cheers Stuart, it’s always satisfying to save another piece from Landfill. 😀👍

[@karencary3312]

Beautiful!!!!!!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀👍❤️

[@suegreene1]

Fantastic and unexpected result!! The legs make all the difference, from stocky to exquisite elegance

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Sue, Thank you very much! 😀

[@bellababooska4181]

I have been watching alot of your channel, i guess YT is sending them randomly. Love your very classic style. ❤❤❤ i am a huge Daisy fan. 🐾🐾🐾

[@JSGilbert]

Beautiful. And as somebody who has spent most of his adult life working with film and video, you have nothing to apologize for. video was great and your v.o. was fine too.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

That’s a great bit of feedback for me, Thankyou. Kudos to you working with film and video, I never appreciated the skills needed in filming/editing before I started this journey. 😀😀👍

[@soulbound11]

You did an amazing job. Personally, i have a hard time accepting painting such beautiful wood, but I understand everyone has their own preferences.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks 😀👍

[@bretpearson31]

The colors and textures you achieved made my heart happy. Rich, tasteful, and excellent technique. I rarely comment, but this was exceptional.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Bret, once again such a thoughtful and kind comment. Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment. 😀👍👍

[@pamfoster7415]

Great video; it's nice to see old furniture brought back to life. Such dedicated patience and artistic skills with stunning results.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Pam, Thankyou so much for taking the time to watch and for your lovely comments. I’m planning on recording all my work from now on so keep your eye out for more videos. 😀

[@JennyWilliams-x8g]

Amazing, stunning, I absolutely love it Wow!

[@Irene-gq4jr]

That turned out stunning. At first I was horrified that you were painting that wood, but the result was an updated piece that is far more attractive than the original. Well done!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀😀

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

Killed it!!! Was totally prepared to not love the legs but I was wrong. What a great outcome on a beautiful vintage piece.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Karyn. I love the original feet but I wanted the piece to be slightly higher and more modern. I will definitely be using those feet on a future project. 😀👍

[@ianwood8223]

Just found the video I’m thrilled at the idea of watching something from almost the start and in my opinion better pictures and editing etc would not improve anything in fact it would take away the practical bloke in a workshop feeling I’ve had whilst watching thanks for all your efforts and keep them coming.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Ian, that’s great feedback , thanks very much 😀😀👍

[@sharonbelisle550]

Absolutely beautiful!!! You’re truly in a class of craftsmanship not many others aspire to attain.😅

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Wow, what a lovely compliment. Thank you so much 😀❤️

[@deborahturner3122]

I was surprised and delighted with your results on this piece. The mixture of modern and vintage style is striking. Great video techniques as well. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks very much Deborah and thanks for subscribing 😀😀

[@frankiemcgough2462]

Stunning! Beautiful piece! Again I'm so impressed with your attention to every detail. However, personally, I believe this piece would look better with eight legs instead of four. The four seem to make it look somewhat rickety. But all in all, it's an amazing piece.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Frankie 👍😀

[@donnachazanov4641]

Love the details on legs and sides of drawers - classy!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Donna. Thankyou for your support. The legs have divided opinion, most love them but some people think I should have kept the originals. 😀👍

[@donnachazanov4641]

@@MayfieldRestorations I did love the original legs too. I thought you might experiment with fixing them, however the way you chose to do it also looks great - artisit's choice. Nice job!

[@slashnburn9234]

A very useful video, and good to hear a Lancashire lad narrating on KZbin! I picked up a dressing table from Fleetwood just this weekend, first project of this kind for me & my wife, and you’ve settled a debate we were having: she wanted to manually sand the thing, I told her an electric sander would be fine but she disagreed - I’m going to show her this video to put her mind at ease!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

hahaha glad i can restore matrimonial harmony. Just be careful using a power sander on any veneer, go easy or you might burn through it. 😀👍

[@dalam8538]

Final reveal took my breath away!! As said in other comments, you ARE a true artist. Your craftmanship is a blessing. Thx for sharing.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

That’s very kind of you to say, Thankyou very much 😀👍

[@brittrathbunwoo7370]

Your helper is a beauty. She looks like a stern judge of your work! 😁 What a stunning piece. The wood grain! Holy cow. What wood type is that? The contrast between the black & the natural wood is beautiful & adds a touch of wow! to the end result. Beautifully done!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much. I’m not sure what the wood was but agree it was a beautiful grain pattern 😀🐶❤️

[@snovak132]

I'm really not a fan of painting wood pieces, but you've made this look very elegant. Nice work!

[@peggystutz8522]

Beautiful wood and style.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Peggy, thanks very much 😀

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Breath taking! That is a gorgeous vanity.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Cheryl, you’re very kind 😀

[@gailgrisham7643]

Oh Wow! Absolutely breathtaking. What a surprise. ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you Gail! 😊

[@donnaer]

Perfect treatment for that crazy woodgrain. I generally do not like painting old wood, but your design completely updated this piece, and the little details brought it to the next level.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😃❤️

[@dianesmith9512]

Gorgeous! The wood grain is just beautiful!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Diane. Thanks for watching. 😀👍

[@markstrahl5399]

Congratulations on your first video on KZbin. The restoration is amazing with colour and stained wood.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Mark 😀👍

[@Kathy-wx4bn]

It turned out beautifully .

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Very kind, thank you 😃

[@ginalanning5303]

Beautiful job! It really takes this piece from plain bouduire piece to a gentleman's desk, or an entry way piece. Smart very smart. I love that you kept the Tiger wood veneer as well. Can't wait til your next piece.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Gina. Thankyou for those lovely comments. I loved the piece as it was but I wanted to make it more appealing for todays market. I’ve actually got the next video on my channel so take a look if you have time. I’m just working on another video right now. Thanks again 😀👍

[@ginalanning5303]

@@MayfieldRestorations Will do👍👌

[@brandaywine]

Absolutely beautiful

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you Brandy 😀😀

[@jodidavis6595]

Watching from SC USA. You’re quite the craftsman and artist. That wood grain was beautiful. And the color choice was spot on. Loved it. Well done

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Jodi, you're very kind thankyou. Thanks for watching😃😃

[@wendyhale2189]

Beautiful work and great video editing. Seeing Daisy was a nice bonus.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Wendy, Thankyou so much and for your feedback on the video editing. So glad you like my little helper too. 😀😀👍🐶🐶

[@eileenie6998]

I really love the care you take with these beauties. Just gorgeous!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Eileenie. You’re very kind. Thankyou😀👍

[@susanwilkie8019]

Beautiful I like the voice over on the video, much easier to follow than live.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Susan. Thankyou very much for your kind comments. I prefer to do voiceover, especially with sanders, shop vacs and sprayers making such a noise. 😀👍

[@apavelka]

I couldn’t see your vision along the way…but that is GORGEOUS!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😀😀

[@yx6889]

Very charming! It's great that you're able to save these old pieces of furniture they are likely built better than most furniture today!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thankyou. You’re right, as this was solid Antique Pine. I’m really happy I’ve managed to save another piece from going to landfill. 😀

[@sissiewood6706]

That is absolutely beautiful

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Sissie, you’re very kind 😀😀👍

[@keithcurtis166]

Wow! Now that’s a professional result. Absolutely beautiful.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀😀👍👍

[@nickyhumphray6723]

What a gorgeous piece of furniture, and you come across very well in your presenting too, very genuine :) Loved what you did to this piece of furniture. Someone will be very happy with it. Love your doggy too. Congratulations on starting your own KZbin channel. Another piece of quality well made beautiful furniture that won't end up in landfill and will take pride of place in someone's home!! Cant wait to see your next transformation, Nicky

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Nicky. Thankyou so much for watching and your lovely comments. Daisy says thanks too. 🤣🤣🐶🐶

[@donnachazanov4641]

Really beautiful!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀👍

[@apriltatum5543]

Daisy is a doll ❤️❤️❤️. Your work is stunning and I wish you were in Texas so I could use your talent! Can’t wait to see more.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi April, that’s a lovely thing to say. Thankyou so much for your support. 😀😀

[@tomh3802]

Fantastic transformation

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Cheers Tom 😀👍👍

[@lindakennedy1193]

Love elbow grease!!! Great product... Great first attempt at filming.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️

[@maryloumarr6482]

FABULOUS!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️

[@corrinecole7882]

This is amazing !!! I have two little waterfall dressers, watching you is inspiring me to go ahead and work on mine too. Thank you for creating this. You are awesome!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

You’re very kind, thanks Corinne 😀😀😀

[@Old_Scot]

That's the first time I've seen a repair to a veneer that's made me think "maybe I could do that"! :)

[@MayfieldRestorations]

You CAN do it. Have a try on a scrap piece and get the confidence. So pleased I could give you the confidence to do it 😀😀😀👍

[@Old_Scot]

@@MayfieldRestorations Thank you!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I’m so glad you kept the drawer pulls.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀👍👍

[@WobblyBiped]

Charming new vanity you've made there! I cringed at first when the black paint appeared, but the result is great. It's almost like the drawers have their own cufflinks now. Thanks, and cheers from Oklahoma!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Maribob, so,pleased you liked the final result 😀😀👍

[@auntiear126]

Great Work. Always go taller! Thanks a bunch!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️

[@jocelynsmith2565]

A true artist. Love the restorations, Daisy and the music. Spent an entire Saturday on the sofa watching a videos. Keep it going. A fan in Ohio.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Jocelyn, what a lovely comment, thank you. It’s so nice to hear my videos are entertaining. Thanks for your support 😀😀❤️

[@tammyc1276]

Wow it's super stunning! Perfect

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks very much Tammy 😀😀

[@carolkenyon2412]

Absolutely gorgeous Dave, well done!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Carol. I got around to doing the KZbin Channel eventually. Glad you like it and thanks for your comment. 😀

[@Boomerinthewild62]

I love the contrast between the wood and the green.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi DJ, Thanks very much 😀

[@allisonmorrell8734]

Absolutely gorgeous! I really like the more calming music especially if your watching a long video. I would suggest to list the products you used. I’m super interested in the veneer repair and went to look for what you used and didn’t see it. Can you tell me what you used? I see beautiful pieces all the time, but then pieces of the veneer missing so I always go, nope, and move on. Also do you wash out the paint container and then use the same one for the finish? Or a different one? How do you clean your sprayer? How tos for a sprayer video would be awesome. I’m scared to try one. This piece clearly has a life story. Thank you for saving her, or maybe him since the piece is on the more masculine side.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Alison. Thankyou so much for watching and I really appreciate your suggestions. I will go into the video today and list the products I use (Great idea) and something I should have thought of. Also I appreciate your suggestion to do a video on the detail of spraying as I appreciate it can be daunting when first using one, I’ll definitely do a how to on this. The veneer I used for this small repair is “WoodPress® 22mm Real Walnut Iron-On Edging - 7.5m Roll - Pre-Glued Wood Veneer Tape”. It was from Amazon and they do a range of different wood variations. I have a few techniques on using veneer so I may do a short video on this all. Thanks again for taking the time for your suggestions and I hope to hear from you again on future video. Much appreciated. 😀

[@beatamichalska6220]

I like it very much. Thx for sharing

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks very much 😀😀👍

[@quinndiemer]

Wow! You’re amazing! Can’t wait to see the next video. So glad KZbin recommended you. Thought you did an excellent job for your first video.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Quinn. Thankyou so much for your lovely comments and for taking the time to watch. 😀👍

[@dawnflynn196]

Wow this is gorgeous. The colours you use just make this piece pop.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

So pleased you liked it. Thanks Dawn 😀👍

[@designabeej]

Looks amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you for your support as always 😀❤️

[@christinarobinson1163]

I’ve just started watching these restoration videos, and I got to say his was one of the best of old “stuff” to new more modern. Superb work and awesome beauty. Thanks for saving history.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Christina, thats a lovely thing to say, thank you 😊

[@sarabowen3570]

Love the video. Do not change how you did it. So easy to understand and follow beautiful job 👌

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Sara. That’s great feedback, thanks. I’m just finishing the latest edit and have used the same format 😀👍

[@paigewoollams9154]

Amazing transformation on this one David!!! Loved the video, can’t wait for the next one!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Paige 😉 Thankyou so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Your support is much appreciated. 😀

[@pamelasmith1078]

When you did the reveal, my first reaction was OH WOW!! How beautiful it looks. Truly well done. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Pamela. Thankyou very much for your lovely comments. I'm actually in the process of uploading my next video so hopefully you'll enjoy that too. 😀

[@jeannehayhurst1500]

Gorgeous - even watching this a second time!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Jeanne. That’s so,kind of you, this was actually my first video attempt so apologies if it’s a bit rough around the edges 😀😀

[@jeannehayhurst1500]

@@MayfieldRestorations - Oh my goodness, I barely noticed

[@lindasnow3960]

Daisy breaks are very good for artists! Valuable to the excellent end results.😊

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Totally agree, she is a breath of fresh air 😀🐶❤️

[@melissabarron1574]

Love it, great idea!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Melissa, 😀👍

[@nancystaggs8605]

Ask a child for this nowadays (the elbow grease) and they would have no idea. In the states, elbow bow grease means using your hands to wash something or clean something, or even putting your back into it. Like your channel, you have some gorgeous items. The dog is the STAR you, you just do the work.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Nancy, it means exactly the same here in the UK. Thanks very much for your kind comments and you are totally right in that Daisy is the star. 😂😂🐶🐶

[@rudybriskar5267]

Nice piece!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😃👍

[@joannecarroll5504]

Firstly, you've nothing to be concerned about re your voice-over, you did a great job. As a big fan of 1940s style, I was worried when I saw the paint & new legs, but you made me happy with your old-school approach; assessing & cleaning, repairing & restoring, nourishing & protecting. I saw one YT vid 'restore' one of those really old & low wooden bathroom stools once used for kids to reach the sink or toilet. Like many others, she'd slapped white chalk paint straight on "because it doesn't require prep" - I pointed out that it may not require prep, but after the item had been in somebody's loo for decades, it certainly required cleaning. Looking forward to your next project :)

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Joanne, Thankyou so much for your detailed comment and your feedback is really helpful. When I start working on my pieces I always have in mind that I want them to last for many more years and I feel the best way to do this is to ensure that they have been thoroughly prepared first. What is it they say, “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail” 🤣🤣 Thanks again 😀👍👍

[@teresacunningham7975]

Beautiful work!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Teresa. Thankyou 😀

[@louisejones9285]

Really good job. Personally I would have used an ebony stain for the black parts. Then you would have had the colour contrast but still had wood grain showing.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Louise, some of the painted drawer veneer was in a bad state so that what dictated me painting those parts. 😀😀👍

[@gailbutler3310]

Wow! So beautiful! Love your attention to detail. I'm looking forward to your next video.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Gail. Thankyou for your kind comments 😀👍

[@tributetomama]

Gorgeous work.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Deborah, you’re very kind 😀👍

[@ChipTheBun]

Interesting. Nice paint job, but I would always rather have the woodgrain.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Fair enough!👍

[@lianakeller6676]

Absolutely beautiful, elegant transformation. Thank you!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@anitamorales1506]

Glorious! Thank you for sharing.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Anita, Thankyou for watching 👍😀

[@coffeecupcraftswithkelly2826]

I absolutely love the wood grain on the unpainted drawers! Such a beautiful piece! Great work!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@blessyaheart]

Wow that wood is showing off! What a beauty you created!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Veronica. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, you’re right about the wood. It’s such a beautiful unusual veneer 😀👍

[@freyja5653]

Love the finished piece, your attention to detail is awesome. Love love seeing Daisy

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi again Freyja, Thank you so much. Your comments are much appreciated and Daisy says hi. 😀😀🐶🐶