Restoring A Mid Century Broyhill Brasilia Dining Table And Chairs | Youtube's Biggest MCM Challenge

[@ATRestoration]

I once restored 50 chairs. It was not fun.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

7 was already too much. I can’t imagine doing 50!

[@midcenturyflipper]

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[@murlthomas2243]

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[@Flippingdrawers]

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[@IlMakerstauratore]

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[@Joans20thCentury]

I would not pay attention to comments on a subject that you are more knowledgeable on, your work is always first class, the furniture you chose is always an intelligent choice. Your work is that of a perfectionist.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Well said. I'll also add that I'll never understand those people who want to discard things just because they are not of the highest quality, that to me seems incredibly wasteful. If the end result of a restoration or repair is a functional and even nice looking item then I'd say that the time spent on it is well worth it. Plus of course the person working on it has the satisfaction of a job well done.

[@teret6719]

@@SlartiMarvinbartfast You should see Cole the Cornstar's "restoration" of his gg grandfather's home. He totally gutted the house, as well as a large percentage of his followers.

[@gregpendrey6711]

​@@teret6719Cole is a cornhole who ruined anything good. Them folk are too isolated and slow to stay abreast of what their followers appreciate. Cornfed should not bother with filming because he's not in fooling anyone.

[@MrPhotodoc]

I appreciate someone who will take the time to save these old American classics for the next generation.

[@teresacunningham7975]

It looks beautiful. Everything you do is top notch. I wanted to tell you, I recently stripped and "restored" an antique oak quartersawn mantle. It was pretty beat up. I am that person who thinks they can do anything and everything. My skill-set is want, determination and what I've seen on KZbin, particularly on your channel. I am also a 67 year old woman. We had two antique mantles but one got completely blown to bits in a F4 tornado. I recovered the bits and pieces. So, I took veneer from the blown up mantle and replaced a HUGE area on the beat up mantle where the veneer had been obilerated. I have to say, even my very discerning husband said, the repair looks great. And I owe it all to you. Without watching your videos, I'd never have even attempted such a repair. Just wanted you to know. Thanks!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Amazing work as always! I’ve been putting off doing our dining set with all the chairs, lol. Love tables, hate chairs. Fantastic job on this big set!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you, Angie! I really appreciate it.

[@Restomaniac]

I'm so sorry Steven, I actually watched your amazing video on Sunday. But I guess because of the confusion that day, I thought I was commenting on your video. I think you did the most work in the challenge 😁 The table and chairs look amazing, congratulations. Also, it's a pleasure to have you in the challenge 🙏

[@Flippingdrawers]

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[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you, Ismail. It was wonderful having you in the challenge as well. I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@red58impala]

That dining set turned out great. During the reveal it dawned on me how proud the original owners probably were when they brought that set into their home. Even though it had some dings and dents, it appears whoever had it definitely took care of it and was proud to own it. Thanks for giving it a new life for someone else, even if it's you, to enjoy.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@AlejandraCerda]

I have zero unsolicited advice to give and only wanted to say that I love watching your videos.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@wendyhenschel.]

You all are killing it! This is a beautiful set. It's not often you get sets in the Mid-Century era furniture. Thanks for getting her ready for another 50 plus years.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

The fact that you do your restorations in the middle of Minnesota winters makes your work so much more challenging. What a beautiful table and chairs. Restoring chairs is a lot of hard work and you did a fantastic job on them. I love your videos.

[@mayorofthenonsense]

Anybody who thinks pressed wood is inferior doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Most Mid Century furniture from the early 60’s onwards was made this way: veneered particle board with solid wood clashing and features - drawer pulls and legs etc. It’s a technology that allowed this type of furniture to be produced economically, at scale, and with consistent quality. Sure, it has its drawbacks, but so does solid wood. Go take a look at the top dollar designer cabinets from this era, credenzas and dressers etc - a significant majority of them are made with pressed wood panels and are still going strong! 😎

[@ag5415]

Well put and very true. This is the function that should be appreciated along with its form. I have furniture from a few decades in my home and my mid century furniture is consistent in form with no warping. My antique english walnut secretary for example is beautiful (and smells wonderful) but I find warping common with solid wood pieces such as this. Which is a bit more challenging to repair imo. I find refinishing and repairing midcentury fairly straight forward. It’s also lighter in weight / easier to move.

[@sheep1ewe]

One reason i love Your channel is exactly that You show that even most modern furniture can be rescued, regardelss of the material.

[@Restorology]

This was a ton of work and it turned out so, so well. Good getting to know you in the challenge! See you in the next one. Cheers 🥃

[@SultanaP]

I love how the best restorers on KZbin are also watching your channell as you are the best as well!

[@167curly]

Living now in a condominium myself, I no longer have a workshop or even a workbench, so your channel and other similar craftsmen, passes on the enjoyment of seeing woodworking projects coming back to life in today's throw away society. Your ambitious restoration of that dining-room suite will now be the scene of many dinner parties. Many congratulations.

[@yvettewallus119]

This video doesn’t do justice to the amount of time it takes to restore a whole dining set. You did a beautiful job and as someone who has been watching you since your beginning, I’ve noticed improvements to your craft and skills. You’re doing a fine job and I’m still very much enjoying your videos. Thank you for sharing this with other enthusiasts and teaching people to restore and not repaint.

[@valeriehowden471]

Well done! I would gladly have that set in my home. Not sure what the naysayers are thinking - too much waste in this world!

[@elainebusch9382]

Beautiful set. As always, enjoyed video. You have a gift of doing just the right process to have great results.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@shannon2003]

Your very brave working outside in the Minnesota winter. Beautiful job as usual.❤

[@angela4469]

Now you have to look out for that eighth chair! Great job as always, especially with those fiddly chairs. Cheers, Angela from Australia.

[@mariaphilomena1422]

Opinions are like … well you know. I can tell there’s a lot of other channels who restore that had to have watched your videos by some of the techniques using so you’re really making a difference in the restoration world! ❤

[@br6480]

That would have been the perfect piece for when I was growing up. There were 8 of us and during the holidays no telling how many people would come for dinner. Beautiful restoration.

[@alexandra_sa_lazer]

Yours is my favorite restoration, and perhaps overall favorite, YT channel, and Brasilia one of my favorite MCM lines. I’m so glad this set found its way to you. It’s stunning again. Bravo!

[@midcenturyflipper]

Charing is caring! Great video 💪🏻

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@jd9351]

Just beautiful. Another magnificent piece saved for enjoyment and usefulness for 60 more years.

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

Among your best so far. Really wonderful results. I really like the fact that you're "personalizing" the vids by appearing directly and adding humor. Well done. I think more of that will increase your subscriptions. A before/after view and summary at the end would help as well. Lastly, giving practical tips and mentioning specific products will provide us wanna-be restorers a lot of value. Just joined your Patreon.

[@IlMakerstauratore]

Steven this job must have taken a long time, wow. you did an incredible job, best wishes for the mcm challenge

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Yes, a loooong time. Thanks for watching!

[@maidendragonfly]

The chair designs are so elegant. I love MCM.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Me too.

[@Timhey0912]

WoW! You did it proud!! Looks beautiful too! You got some new skills and they are paying off big time! Love it!!

[@zband9016]

I remember my parents having a smaller table similar to this with particle board when I was a kid. That thing was stone solid. It was also a beautiful dining set. I sometimes think people get upset about particle board because of all the cheap wal mart stuff today that easily breaks and that's the first thing that comes to their mind when they see Mid-Century Furniture with particle board. I think the glues and how they were made ( the particle board that is) was made differently in those days and the particle board was often much stronger and better quality.

[@hamsonthehill]

I really appreciate the work you do with minimal tools. Although it is fun seeing all the tools some refinishers have, it is unrealistic for most of us. I have hope when seeing the outcome of your work. Thanks for being you.

[@CapTexamerica]

My grandparents had that table and chair set from 1965 until it sold at auction in the 1990s (they sold most of everything and moved into a very large RV and hit the road). That table was a BEAST!!!! Many fantastic family dinners around it.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome job and one I would not want to do myself 😂 this number of chairs would give me nightmares 👻 Beautiful finish on this set 🤩

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks, Jay!

[@adamfitch965]

Regarding particle board in furniture, Angie over at Transcend Furniture has pointed out that it’s more stable than solid wood and won’t warp over time in climates with a lot of temperature and humidity changes.

[@HannahMattox]

1:19 nice catch! 😉

[@wendyrussell8256]

I recently inherited this same dining table from my parents. I showed my dad the refinish you did of one you had found on the roadside. He was so thrilled by it (and then a big fan of your channel)

[@American_Jeeper]

What a beautiful result, Steve. My parents gave me their Broyhill Saga dining room set from 1963, when I got my first house 27 years ago. My wife hated the dining table and chairs and made me get rid of them, but I still have the hutch and buffet. It was a huge mistake to get rid of the table and chairs.

[@mariaroldan4200]

Women! All I can say! I am one of them 😂!

[@laurenpiantino8312]

Excellent job! Very meticulous and restored beautifully. Well Done! And Good Luck in the challenge!

[@noraleestone2859]

You did a beautiful job restoring this set to its original condition. I would be proud to own such dining furniture. ❤

[@murlthomas2243]

I love the Brazilia set of furniture. It’s lovely! Wish I had a whole houseful.

[@laraynekayfes5329]

These are beautiful! Such a minimum of repairs needed 😊 The set will be treasures in their new home. I refinished a set of 4 nearly identical chairs for a friend... they had original black leather seats.

[@toadsprocket7598]

I'm probably not the first to say ot but the mask in the background, so no one assumed you were wearing one while working with contact cement was amazing. Who Ned's a central nervous system.🎉

[@lazygardens]

WOW ... I remember coveting those things in the 1960s magazine ads.

[@caroltanzi29]

Fabulous! I have a client who has that exact same table and chairs with leaves. That is from the Broyhill’s Brazilian group. She also has the co-ordinating breakfront. Her set is in mint condition. There was a bedroom group from that collection too. When I worked at Macy’s, years ago, as their home furnishing co-ordinator, that was a very popular group that sold. I always displayed it as the front vignette, as you entered the furniture. floor. You did a fabulous job restoring it. Kudos to you. Carol from California

[@kathleennagwak1761]

Beautiful work. It looks showroom new.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@michaeltreadwell777]

BRILLIANT ! The chair seats finish it all off perfectly. Well done - YOU win the MCM Chalenge in my opinion. Take care 🙂

[@loisbolton1800]

Great work on an epic set. You never disappoint and I love your craftsmanship. Thank you & I hope you enjoyed taking part in the challenge.

[@jaytitus902]

Bravo. Amazing as always.

[@carolschlosser2716]

You said just be patient when fixing veneer. Well you had the patience with all those chairs. 🎉 Nice work.

[@mariaphilomena1422]

Particle board and I’m sure this was very expensive at the time. Better to be restored than end up in a landfill. You’re doing gods work!

[@LavenderDaisies]

Your restorations always amaze me. I also appreciate your teaching and explaining why you do things a certain way. My favorite MCM challenge video. All were great, but your restorations are a different level. Thank You, as always!

[@laurawozniak4653]

Stunning. Beautiful work as always.

[@nancythomas1954]

Really nice job of bringing this back to it's former glory. I like your attention to detail too. 😁

[@giseleafecheoficial]

Herculean work. Amazing

[@RhooseRestorations]

You guys doing this challenge are amazing, every one a masterpiece! I have been so inspired by your collective work that I uploaded my first ever video this week!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching! I'll check out your video.

[@RhooseRestorations]

@@DashnerDesignRestoration That's amazing, it's so hard to get a start on KZbin and support form established channels is an incredible help. Don't for get to subscribe and hit the notification bell!! 😇

[@RhooseRestorations]

@@DashnerDesignRestoration Thanks for taking the time to look, it's very encouraging to having your feedback!! 👍

[@mariec.6568]

This is such a beautiful dining set! You did justice to its beauty. I’m here because of flippingdrawers. 😊

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Very nice! You really changed that chair into something great. Great job. ❤

[@wessaidred]

Very nice. Would have liked to see how you reupholstered the chairs.

[@mk6407]

We had 4 more chairs than that and not all of them matched. Ours was a much older style but dinning room tables used to be 'the place' for families. I completely understand the amount of work you did. It's all about the chairs. I hope there's a family to fill those seats too. We need more of that. Too much fun to miss. Outstanding work. :)

[@maryruther1842]

Yikes …your patient diligence, concentration, and expertise are jaw dropping ~ these pieces will live on with their true beauty, inspiring forms, and the respect they deserve from every eye that sees. Congrats on being with all the other furniture restorers of this caliber. I can only aspire to such greatness.

[@patientorlando1306]

This was certainly a labour of love but it turned out so glamorous! I can just imagine the sophisticates sitting around this table, having a grand time of it over their dry Martini's 🍸 I'm loving this colab MCM challenge too - working my way through all your videos - it is so hard to pick a 'best in show' as you're all so darn good🥰 I'm a long term fan and subby of your channel, and many of these folks too so this is a treat.

[@PBG345]

Beautiful restoration. Someone will love this set for 60 more years.

[@paulamorris4727]

Nicely done. A great example of when Broyhill made better quality furniture.

[@Ohwhale79]

Oooooo yes! I've so been looking forward to this one!!!

[@teret6719]

A beautiful table and chairs! Once again, a fantastic job! Thanks for the video!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Hats off for tackling such a huge project in this amount of time and nailing it! I always learn so much from watching your videos, and this is no exception. Half a century worth of grime and you still manage to make it glow bravo 🙌

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@sophiachristo7546]

Gorgeous desing! Beautiful color. Amazing transformation! The cat is undoubtedly the owner of the chair! Thanks so much for sharing

[@kmmara41]

Just beautiful… it seems you don’t mind the tedium of 7 wobbly chairs with all their joints, which is so cool! (I kinda love that part😉) Great work! 💙from Colorado

[@katherineparker4836]

Very nice work, gorgeous dining table and chairs set

[@slonecznikdoniczkowy]

Amazing restoration and patience of an angel!

[@m.pav.8397]

Beautiful job! Anyone would be fortunate to have this.😊

[@fannycraddock99]

You have endless patience and an eye for detail. Turned out looking so elegant. Will you keep for your own home? Greetings from Scotland.

[@homemoviesandotherstuff3419]

Nicely done. I like the way you explain what you're doing without going on and on about it. Your work is beautifully done. Much better than what I often run across on KZbin. I'll be back. Thanks.

[@Flecha57]

You weren't specific about where did you "find" it. Was it a good day for thrifting in Minnesota? I love it when you say that. 😊 What about the upholstery? Did you do it? If I had the room and the money I would buy it in a heartbeat. I love those long tables. Another stunning piece of work. A pleasure to watch. 🤩

[@generatorjohn4537]

You have one of the nicest channels on KZbin! Really liked this particular restoration.

[@misterfinerthings]

The set turned out great Dash. Best of luck with the challenge.

[@martinebangs6520]

Wow, beautiful dining set, you restored it perfectly, thank you for keeping these pieces alive for the next generation of it's life....Take care...cheers !!! 🍁 🍁

[@JamesStinton]

A very fine result; all that hard work paid off handsomely.

[@shericreates]

That is some awesome dresser! I sure wish you and some of the others were close by your skills are just amazing! That is such a beautiful dresser! I hope you have someone in your family who follows in your footsteps. I inherited my father’s tools and have no idea how to use them. You are truly so talented and did such a beautiful job! ❤️❤️👏👏👏❤❤

[@lisas3268]

It is so amazing to watch you work on what I have in my house! I now know I lucked out with the condition my set is in. Your work is always amazing!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I remember when my parents had a table like that in our dining room (which we used twice a year) cause they had 8 kids. But that restore you just did was to perfection, great work. I really enjoyed it. thank you 😊

[@LindaMoore-s5c]

a beautiful table.. definitely a party item with all the lovely chairs

[@mirandamom1346]

I’ve been working my way through the MCM Challenge videos and saved yours for last- a little treat for myself. It did not disappoint!

[@sfmedicsmith777]

Coffee Cup is awesome!!........And great job as always on the table and chairs!

[@TheSharkShed]

This set turned out so well! Love the attention to detail!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@gerileewhite3590]

Very very nice!

[@WobblyBiped]

That is jaw-droppingly great work! Multiple small decisions about small imperfections really jazzed up this set of table and chairs. Your work never disappoints. Thank you for this restoration, and cheers from Oklahoma!!!

[@MaryHyso]

Great improvement but best of all is the kitty still likes it!

[@phoenixfurniturestudio]

Wow, this looks glorious! Great job with the restoration 🎊 🎉

[@adamseery7738]

I love your videos. They are informative and easy to follow. I wince every time your videos are in cold weather. Please rent a garage, basement or something.

[@jsofollower]

Gorgeous. Disappointed you didn’t show the upholstery work.😢

[@larrynelson3329]

Beautiful set. Excellent job

[@bennyfactor]

Another cool piece of furniture. Also: MEGA BASS

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Gotta have the MEGA BASS.

[@christinasegerberg8686]

Really nice dining table group 🙏🏼

[@XL-5117]

Nice work. I agree with you about the chipboard, most modern furniture is had or equivalent with a veneer, so who’s to know. If you can save this set from landfill you’ll have done a great service sir. Thanks again for sharing your video and good luck with the challenge.

[@larryk6330]

I've been a subscriber for some time now and I have to say your work has SO improved since I first started watching. I can totally remember dinner around that very same table every Sunday when I was a kid. Great job..

[@bryanherr1093]

I finally got around to watching this one. Excellent work on a big project!

[@travisdavid-schauwitzer1308]

WOW! I had the same set that I bought at a garage sale and then sold on marketplace a few years after, so I thought maybe you were redoing the same set that I had at one time because I also sold mine with seven chairs. However, I had no leaves for my table. This refinish turned out amazing! Great job!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@sisters1941]

Hugh undertaking, but it's beautiful. A professional job.

[@adamroberts737]

Man you do beautiful work! I really enjoy watching your videos!