AWESOME Mid Century Restoration 👌

[@MysticHeather]

I am so happy to see people RESTORING vintage furniture these days 😭

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I enjoy it! I don't always restore but it is incredibly satisfying to do! ❤

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

I can in some cases see painting furniture, however I’m so thankful you restored this beauty and no paint. Great job! 👍🏻

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Agreed! Thank you Tiffany!❤

[@1953lili]

I’m glad you found this piece before someone painted it again...........bless you

[@bethanyfern6869]

Okay, that push latch was such a great idea. You're a genius amongst us!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Hah! Thank you 😊

[@sdupre61]

So nice to see a painted piece stripped and redone to show the original glory of the wood.

[@agomodern]

Finally, someone that restores mid century modern on KZbin is doing a piece that is actually a quality piece.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I try. It's not always feasible because people have started looking up things online and want a kidney for them - even in bad condition. Not sure about you but I like having kidneys. I've done a few no brand mcm pieces too. Each piece offers a unique challenge, but I do enjoy the high quality pieces. Usually a lot less broken than the mid to lower pieces. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@agomodern]

@@ReconstructingEmily It's a mad hunt, for sure.

[@BritInvLvr]

I always think of old daytime game shows when I hear Broyhill. This restoration made me smile.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Yes! Thank you Suzzane!

[@matejarebic3352]

There is nothing more satisfying than watching you restore this painted pieces to former glory

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I loved working on this one! The handles are everything!

[@willieckaslike]

From 'pigs ear' to 'silk purse' ! Your skills have created. Thank you for sharing.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks for watching!

[@2Cambell]

There's no issue with matching color with your 4 legged kiddos! I consider it a great idea!!! Natural colors and tones are the best, oftentimes. I super appreciate that you returned this dresser to its original glory, probably even better than before!!! I'd proudly own that, for sure!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Aww Thank you for this amazing comment!! Natural tones are so good! ❤

[@holly5791]

What a great job! I actually remember pieces like this, and they are classic. So glad that you restored it to its former glory! 🙂👍

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Holly! 😊

[@joannecraft-lane8660]

I love this restoration! I have this exact piece, it's matching head and foot boards, and matching Gentleman's chest. They were my parents's bedroom set purchased new in 1968.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I didn't even think about their being a matching bed set, and just went to look it up. I am not disappointed! They could match basically anything. I bet your set looks stunning! ❤ These are such solid pieces.

[@vbee3571]

That’s cool information! 👍🏻

[@WyndeeClara]

We also have this piece, the gentleman's dresser, and a nightstand. We had the headboard, but it was coming apart and ended up at the dump. Our piece like this has a 3-way vanity mirror. Unfortunately, the doors are missing altogether.

[@19gregske55]

Broyhill always has great 'bones'. First Class improvement

[@ReconstructingEmily]

My only complaint is I wish they used better tags!! Though its allowed me to find two, so I guess thats a plus!

[@yvettewallus119]

Oh Emily! You saved it! It looks beautiful and I’m in love with those lamps at the end.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! They are Gruvwood lamps. Bought them locally off Facebook marketplace.

[@frelnc]

I love the way you explain things. Very informative, with a wry little touch of humor. Thanks for rescuing this beauty.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Great job miss furniture archeologists !

[@ReconstructingEmily]

As a kid I always loved the idea of being an archeologists. Have to live out those childhood dreams somehow! ❤

[@MrsJax304]

Wow. This is an amazing restoration. Emily you are so talented. Thanks for the puppy love. 💕🖖🏽🌈

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Lego hasn't made a camera debut in a minute so I figured he was due. Plus he is color coordinating!! Thank you! 😊

[@jodilynn4347]

Hi ! I'm loving your videos, I get my coffee and watch... I learn something, I relax, and sometimes giggle. thank you

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Hopefully you don't giggle while also drinking the coffee 🙂Thank you Jodi! 💙💜

[@jodilynn4347]

@@ReconstructingEmily Hey Emily, im starting a KZbin channel like yours. im a furniture artist. i have a very nice camera but not sure what to do about editing videos. any suggestions?

[@ReconstructingEmily]

@@jodilynn4347 There's a lot of options out there. I use power director. Others use a variety of programs like Adobe Premier Pro. There are editing programs for Apple. Before you get any program check out which one looks easiest to figure out and watch videos on it. I find everyone's work flow and thought process is different so some programs work better for others. ThinkMedia , VidIQ, and FilmBooth are some of the other channels I watch to get better. They have some starting yt videos as well. Hope this helps!

[@TJ-gm2uy]

Absolutely stunning and I know that taking the paint off is not easy but so worth it

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you T J!

[@purplewombat1923]

That is gorgeous! I love the colour of the stain :-)

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!! 😊

[@foosayjiam3697]

Oh! Wow! So so so beautiful and stunning!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@KnowCanDo]

looks so great, emily! knocked it outta the park yet again!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Clara!! ❤

[@BranMuffin365]

That wood looked unctuous at the end 😍

[@diywithtarnya]

I’m not sure how I’ve missed so many of your videos but I have 🙈 I am in love with the end result of this one.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Just gives you something to binge watch! Plus life! ❤️

[@diywithtarnya]

@@ReconstructingEmily I’ll happily binge! ❤️

[@LoriM222]

Good choice on just staining instead of painting! Gorgeous MCM dresser!!

[@karendooks6244]

When you put the plugs in the wood, remove the excess with a sharp chisel first, then sand. This is quicker and gives a better finish

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Karen! My hands thank you for your tip! 😄💜

[@Englandfan91]

Stunning piece. It just shows that painting furniture isn't always the answer. Love the wood colour.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Research! It's the answer!! Thank you Silke!

[@TheHeydzo]

Recommendation for your profile came through and it looked interesting. I found myself binge watching your videos. I can listen to your voice forever, so calming. You are set apart from the crowd for sure as you actually know how to interact with wood, and one can learn along. Much appreciated. You have made a fantastic job on the dresser. Bring the wood back is here, wood nouveau!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! Still so much to learn, know, and try but I make an effort to continue to grow. Bringing people along with me has brought me a lot of joy. Even when I make mistakes 🙂

[@eo6613]

I really like the stain color you chose for this piece. I'm not usually a fan of mid century modern, but I would use this one ☺️.

[@jeannettesmith5492]

So beautiful, you brought it back to life.😊

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Jeannette!

[@christygaffney5814]

Beautiful restoration! I commented on another KZbinr who restored a piece that was covered in paint that “all that paint protected that beautiful wood underneath”…

[@markarnold159]

Very nice resto..... Definitely a piece to keep!!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Mark!

[@gailbutler3310]

Gorgeous! I can see why you kept it, such beautiful lines.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Gail! Its the curves and the handles. When I bought my dresser for my bedroom, I didn't even look it up. I snagged the tag off the dresser and loaded it in the car. Looked it up later and was moderately shocked. The good kind of shocked of course 🙂

[@jeanroyster-hills7387]

great piece of art. you have a very gentle hand.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much 😀

[@peggymccabe5090]

Another WOWZA !

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Peggy!

[@ColoradoKrone]

Beautiful! So wonderful to see the natural wood. I am not a fan of paint. Especially on wonderful hardwood. You are a gem.

[@elegantupgrades]

Loving those close-up shots! Also, whew! Labor of love. I would have kept it, too.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

It would be hard to part ways! I don't think I could ... handle it 😀

[@pamkelly7071]

Love the wood you brought back!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Pam!

[@FlipItFurniture]

I love your videos Emily. They are so relaxing and satisfying to watch. This was beautifully restored. Your finishes are always so buttery smooth. Job well done!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊 ❤

[@aliciakelly925]

That looks amazing! I'm so glad you're keeping it!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Alicia 😊

[@TheJohnRowley]

Beautiful, this one probably looks better now than when it was new that finish is so classy!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you John! 😊

[@josephbailey4463]

Wow Emily, That piece came out beautiful.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Joseph! Definately a favorite for me!

[@pato6334]

I’ve often wondered about the price differential between painting and restoration. I’d really rather restore these higher end pieces than paint them and I’m glad you restored this one, it looks great. I don’t think I’ll color match my cats, they have too much orange in them.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

It really all depends whats trendy and your area. Mid century in my area is very popular. There are several resellers that don't restore, just sell as is, and still sell alot. I know of 5 from just watching Facebook market place. I know some people have great success with painting everything and distressing. Where I grew up a lot of people might think the handles are ugly. Contrasting that, there are atleast two East Lake dressers for sale in my area and the highest one was at $150. Sorry for the dissertation lol. It doesn't match my orange fluffy kitty either. He will just hide under it anyway and pretend nobody can see him 😀

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome work👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Karol! Your blocks came in clutch for the plug repair! (I think I used that term right..) 😅

[@Flippingdrawers]

@@ReconstructingEmily 👍 great. Glad it was useful ☺️

[@jenniferleach4907]

Amazing job well done with keeping its original look

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Jennifer 😊

[@allisonlopez2012]

THIS👏🏻IS👏🏻SO👏🏻GOOD!!!! Holy moly absolutely incredible!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Allison! ❤

[@isabellest-denis7134]

Il est de toute beauté, quel talent, patience et minutie 🤩

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Merci! ❤️

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

*slow clap* ❤️❤️❤️ Well done!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Angie 😊

[@deettekearns9092]

That's a beautiful piece of furniture!

[@SabsRehabs]

That turned out beautiful! 😍

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Sabrina!

[@rhondajohnson3184]

WOW!♥️♥️♥️♥️. You are very patient and knowledgeable to restore this piece! Fantastic job!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Rhonda 😊💜

[@bluecurlygirl]

As you said, the paint offered protection before you got it. It's a beautiful dresser and I love the way you restored it. Enjoy.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

For sure! I think it was Steve Ramsey who made the point that we paint our houses to protect them. When I think about my kids being younger drawing on furniture, paint probably would have helped keep some things from being wrecked. Thank you Emer! 😊

[@bluecurlygirl]

@@ReconstructingEmily Absolutely. That's why when people give off about furniture being painted I'm thinking, "maybe they also have a cat that would be better scratching layers of paint than deep gouges in wood!"

[@flitz]

You saved a beautiful piece! Nice work Emily! 👍👍👀

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! Hope everyones staying warm up there in Wisconsin!

[@flitz]

@@ReconstructingEmily Thanks Emily!!

[@creativegirl9710]

That is a gorgeous piece of furniture! Nice job. That was a labor of love for sure. It's a great retro design.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@creativegirl9710]

@@ReconstructingEmily 😸

[@helenr.2184]

Simply gorgeous! Great decision on the color.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Helen 😊

[@paulaheuser5831]

Fantastic. Glad you kept it. Stunning.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Paula! ❤

[@CopperCactusDIY]

Perfect dog match lol. Love this, Emily, it shined up beautifully! Great job with the plug match too.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

It was purely by accident. I saw him next to it and was like hey wait a minute. Maybe this is why I loved the color so much. 😍

[@janicesnapp2850]

Gorgeous!! What a labor of love! You deserve to keep this one!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Janice ❤

[@zanebergmane4326]

Absolutely beautiful piece! You have amazing furniture on the other side of pond, nothing so great here in UK 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Do you see any teak danish style furniture in the U Thank you Zane 😊

[@kimberlyakers5923]

looks beautiful. so happy you restored it.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Kimberly 😊

[@teresitasequeira6621]

Bellísima!!! Hace usted un trabajo estupendo!!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Gracias Teresita

[@a.b.d.3974]

Wow looks beautiful.

[@よろしく-u5l]

Gorgeous

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Sarah 😊

[@よろしく-u5l]

@@ReconstructingEmily yes of course ! ❤️❤️

[@nancyclark3049]

Turned out lovely Emily!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Nancy!!

[@reginahall6063]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Regina! 😊

[@BreathofSpring24]

Gorgeous! Glad you kept this unique piece. 😊

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Lynzey! 😊

[@beforeandafterwithleannami6203]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@richewilson6394]

Awesome dresser I would definitely getting it myself it would be awesome if you could find a person they needed a dresser like that to be a vanity but that's just if you were able too. Nice picture found in the dresser. I love the walnut stain.

[@Boomerinthewild62]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you DJ 😊

[@doddnejadfard3251]

Oh my ,,,it’s beautiful…I love it

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Dodd!

[@grammybear4226]

Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old Grammy from Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Grammy bear!! 😊

[@toni5810]

Gorgeous wood and like the stain color! Nice restoration!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Toni! 😊

[@victorianladyone4362]

How wonderful to restore this beautiful piece of furniture; what an incredible job!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@sherluthien]

Great job, what a huge transformation. Your time and patience really paid off. Cheers :)

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Sher! 😊

[@kathleenhernandez3772]

This a beautiful piece you always do the best jobs

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Kathleen 😊 ❤

[@hephzibah1966]

That is one beautiful piece

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Caroline!

[@debbiee6535]

The original color was really pretty on that but I do like what you did with it congratulations

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Debbie! The previous refinisher definately did a good job!

[@kerylcooper2314]

Gorgeous thank you 😃👏🏼👍🏼🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Keryl! 😊

[@jjbrenner67]

Another stunner, wow! Also, I minored in Applied Oversanding.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Hahaha! Love this! ❤

[@phyllishume5854]

That is stunning!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Phyllis 😊

[@marcellamance1812]

Stunning! Well done.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Marcella 😊

[@tamora.monique]

What a beautiful piece 👌🏼

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Tamora! 💜

[@maryaliceleaphart970]

So beautiful!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Mary Alice ❤

[@majeanahallstrom7233]

Stunning!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you MaJeana!

[@MrsMommy001]

Amazing restoration.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@pegeen6634]

What a beauty once you brought it back to its original style! It’s gorgeous! I love wood! Thanks for saving this piece & sharing it with us❣️😻

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you for your sweet comment Margaret!! 😊

[@janhurter5214]

Here I would a clear varnish, it would out the grain of the wood beautifully.

[@roccosisto8196]

Beautiful work.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you very much Rocco!

[@helenaneumann1872]

Great result!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Helena! 😊

[@kat1114]

So gorgeous! I love it!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@killy1958able]

That is lovely

[@BB.halo_heir]

This is magnificent, I love it! 💕

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you B B! 😊

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

Excellent work!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!

[@nikkorain680]

Gorgeous !!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Nikko!! 😊

[@cottagekeeper]

Beautiful!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!

[@thorncraft3235]

Absolutely beautiful piece of furniture, you’ve done a fantastic job.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@hannahdeforest9148]

It looks amazing!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Hannah!

[@MichNative01]

Really nice job...you revived it!! I'm beginning to like just leaving the piece in its original wood rather than painting it...love the stain you used, imo its the best stain on the market. Good job...you are an artist!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I think it's interesting that I am having the same shift. One of the things that did it for me was removing tinted lacquer finishes that cloud the actual wood underneath. Some pieces I am just in awe at what was hiding under it. I am a huge fan of general finushes gel stain. First time I used it was last year and I questioned every project before that that I had stained. Thank you for your wonderful comment 😊

[@valladolidolid]

Really awesome job!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Bernat!

[@ces1932]

stunning! well done.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Connie 😊