Mid Century Chair Restoration

[@nupuragarwal83]

Thanks for not adding any background music. Very educational. Thanks!

[@GR46404]

You should sign the furniture you restore. A genuine Dashner restoration will be worth big bucks in the future. It ought to be, anyway.

[@SisterShirley]

Good idea!

[@LawOfAttraction-ed2mx]

Chraftmanship of a man 💜💙💚

[@theabristlebroom4378]

WOW! This chair caught my eye because I have that exact same chair. A lovely elderly gentleman who was a Holocaust survivor gifted it to me shortly before his death. I keep it to remember him by, but it isn't structurally sound and I can't use it. Now I know how to fix it! Thank you so very much for posting this video. I really like your calm voice, good filming angles and lighting supporting the deceptively simple step-by-step process. Your demonstration has inspired me! What is Remembered, Lives. What is Restored, Lasts.

[@Pocahontas-jh1cq]

I have the matching ottoman in my friend's store if you want it?

[@jocelynrichmond7215]

I am a amateur self-taught furniture refinisher/painter. I've learned so much from your videos and I'm deeply grateful for the pointers you provide as you work even if you don't realize that some of us amateurs view them as valuable lessons. Your work is exemplary.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you so much.

[@sidwelldesign]

I love your videos. I have my two little kids (ages 4 and 6) sitting next to me asking to watch more. These are MESMERIZING!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@sadiegirl5312]

I love your channel...My parents had this chair for 50 years and all 6 were like new after 6 kids. They called them Danish modern in solid teak. Even had the same black naugahyde seat originally. Watching this made me cry. They are both gone but my nephew now cares for them and the table they came with. What a joy seeing it look amazing!

[@valiaudet3415]

I have a garage with Parker and Chiswell in need of tlc. Teak too.

[@patrickryan353]

You have the most beautiful hands and voice on KZbin .

[@mellymel1100]

You're so gentle! I'm so impressed every time you do a refresh!

[@lorettamay1461]

You are right about made by Lane. I have the exact same chair, purchased in 1962 and still have it at age 79. It's still in perfect shape. No scratches or any loose joints. I loaned the accompanying desk to nephew who destroyed it by standing on its top. I will never sell as it is the first piece of good furniture I bought. Love your show.

[@freomoodfly]

Your voice is so relaxing and goes with your steady work.... Great

[@Questinia1]

Last time I had the same coffee table. This time I have the same chair. It's like you're a personal instructor. Thank you!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

What a coincidence! Thanks for watching.

[@FONVash]

Always looking forward to learning new restoration & repair techniques. Great watching you work as usual.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@franfarrell3392]

Hello. I have this same Lane walnut table with 6 chairs. Bought this D R set in 1964. Still in great condition. So surprized to see you working on the chair. I am from Massachusetts and have enjoyed your video.

[@dinabrilliant2513]

I grew up with 4 of these plus two with arms for our parents. Thanks for the memories! Nice job!

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

I have never been keen on the mid century modern look but I enjoy your videos.

[@melandterryshu]

I envy your persistence. Where the veneer broke from the back of the chair, I would have thought to myself, "Ah, it'll be hidden under the other parts. Nobody'll see it." I enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming. Thank you.

[@erictoddw]

Your vids are few and far between but always worth the wait.

[@jocelynrichmond7215]

Definitely agree! Love this man and his talents.

[@geofffischer5038]

V. helpful step by step stuff . Also kinda therapeutic thanks to your paced narration and since you refrained from adding some junky music as filler . Thank you

[@godikke]

I love your videos. They are informative, relaxing and tranquillising. The background sounds remind me of a summer vacation when I was 12 where I restored a lounger (under my grandfathers instructions) in the village where he lived. The laughter in the background, the occasional car driving by and the chirping birds. Your videos reminds me of good, basic values and the joy of repairing something and be happy with the result.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you so much.

[@shageevideo]

I feel wholly inadequate after watching your masterful videos

[@liloza77]

You are the reason why I went thrifting for a chair to try to restore it :) I absolutely failed but it was fun trying

[@moorabinda]

Love these videos for the way they take me back to my childhood growing up in the country - the pace, the sounds, the lull of the narration. I watch these and feel so relaxed. Meditation! Thanks from Echuca! 🤙🏽

[@mikejennings4938]

Love this channel, has given me a lot of confidence to tackle a refurb. Well done.

[@andreakallfa2637]

So calm and tranquil. Very peaceful. Thank you.

[@sadazm]

I wish I had a garage to pile old chairs in, too!

[@addyourname5570]

Wow! That chair was part of out kitchen set when I was a kid! Neat to see it again.

[@janetrodgers8473]

I have a round table with four chairs, UK made by McIntosh. The chairs fit into the table saving space. Originally I owned an oval table and chairs in 1969, bought when I married, still in use today, still in immaculate condition. There is also a square table with chairs fitting beneath, regrettably, living in Northern Ireland, I was never able to get Sellers to agree to delivery. The round one was bought to save space and had been owned from mid 60's by the same family. Thankfully, their son was more than helpful in it being shipped to me. The shipping cost more than my table and chairs, considering its quality, I couldn't have afforded to buy anything to equal it. The round table is brilliant as it takes up much less space in my small living area. It still has the original dralon seat covering which I keep meaning to recover. Unlike your chair, mine are still in perfect condition as is the table

[@meralcisneros7464]

We are impressed with your patience and eye for detail. We have learned new techniques that are simple but effective. We look forward to more of your video lessons. Thank you.

[@mariat8181]

California, San Francisco area has great thrift shopping but I personally lack your fine expertise in restoration, thanks for the great video.

[@BREN70S]

Great as ever , hello from Ireland .

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you. Hello from Minnesota.

[@astriddsarangomuneton827]

Wow 😮! Excellent job! ... 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@judylamb8325]

Beautiful classic chair. Your work is pristine.

[@Marygold25]

Very informative, thank you for sharing your expertise. It looks wonderful and not at all like the start. I would have passed it by. Glad I saw how you transformed it back to it's original beauty. Awesome job. And very soothing to watch.

[@43painter]

I had also found a chair in my street last year. It was completely apart, but all the parts were still in pretty good condition. I found a brand name and after some research on the internet it turned out to be a design from 1964 [also my year of birth!]. However, this was a copy. Unfortunately. It appeared to be a brand from much later a year. I tried to restore it and glue it back together, but because I had no clamps I had to do it with rope. The end result was satisfactory, but after using the chair for a while, some glued spots loosen again. Probably because I had no clamps to do it properly. It's been sitting in the corner of the room for a year now. I'm going to fix it soon. I promissed it to myself. It's a nice chair.

[@caribmedical57]

So, summer time in Minnesota is not the best time of the year to go thrifting? Man, your garage looks like its full of goodies to restore. Keep those videos rolling. Beautiful work! The chair looks awesome to me. 😄

[@Daniela.m.]

The precision and attention to detail you put on these pieces is amazing. I just find your channel today but I can’t stop watching your work. Amazing work

[@picjimenez]

Thanks for posting these videos. It's nice and relaxing to watch after a long hard day. You are the Bob Ross of furniture restoration!

[@SisterShirley]

I enjoy your videos so much I always learn something new Your voice and delivery is so calming and reassuring Gives me the confidence that I lack to tackle restoration projects Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Sincerely, A fan/student from Michigan 🐢

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@phyllisgiaconia5852]

Ditto from Georgia

[@lindacsmith13]

That's a beautiful design for a chair. I'm glad you fixed it.

[@isiah8323]

I think ive watched all your videos. You do such a great job. Thank you providing this content. I have learned so much.

[@camerynjane4421]

this video made me feel more relaxed than I've been in a fat minute

[@cityseabird]

cameryn jane ha “fat minute” made me laugh my Nutella out!

[@iviebelle]

we love a chair with better structure👏👏

[@chandarussell]

My fathers has 6 dining room chairs exactly like this along with a mid-century teak dining room table. I covet them greatly.

[@sharit7970]

Fine work, as usual!

[@magik8566]

Now I want a syringe, and glue. You got me hooked :)

[@joestallings6993]

When removing a flush plug, I always drill a centered hole slightly larger than my screwdriver, then removing the screw lifts out the plug without damaging the hole. It works great and I've never needed putty. I can't imagining trying to exactly center a drill bit the size of the hole and not expecting to drill into the leg.

[@bennursoo3395]

Amazing. Really enjoy watching your restorations. I’ve learnt so much from them for my projects. Thank you.

[@pandapanda8354]

He has such strong, skillful hands and yet a very precise, gentle touch. You KNOW this dude is an amazing lover. It’s so obvious

[@nedlee3000]

Excellent close up filming! I like the natural background rather than tack filler music. You make it look so easy with your calm soothing voice. I leaned allot. Thank you! Very well done!!

[@yourfunnybunny]

This guy is amazing.

[@MARk90045]

I love that there is an angry squirrel in almost all of your videos. The sound is unmistakable. If you don't know, search, "angry squirrel sound". :)

[@letmetellyousomething123]

Giving new life to these pieces of furniture is inspiring. I'm learning from each of your videos.

[@tracylunos3763]

I am impressed. And THANK you, your voice is soothing and I am laid up in pain....

[@Hypeka]

I like all your works. I still feel sleepy listening to your voice 😊.

[@LawOfAttraction-ed2mx]

Wow sooo much detailed work 💜💙💚

[@dotythrift]

Thank you, I have the exact same chair and needed to fix it!🙂

[@rachelsharp6803]

Thanks for the syringe tip! I was trying to figure out how to get wood glue into a small split in a dresser I’m trying to refinish!!

[@generatorjohn4537]

You always teach the viewer great techniques from each of your videos. Really enjoy your channel. Thanks again.

[@jackulenehorn413]

Love your videos!

[@kimworkman2425]

Very nice restoration

[@prairieplains]

Very fine work. Very enjoyable watching a craftsman work.

[@markshoenus2591]

Saint Louis, Mo here. Love your vids.

[@izzabellamargaretrhodes5800]

Now I know just what to do with my chair that is a copy of your chair I watched with great interest as I wandered what the round dowls were and you have shown me how to deal with them I just never thought I would see another chair like mine so thank you for your demonstration of how to revive a chair The only thing I am going to change is the seat I intend to cover mine with some bright fabric from my stash Thank you so much for the share of your demonstration Hugs from Milton Keynes UK

[@imxploring]

Great work as usual! Thanks as always for posting!

[@txJoJo55]

Love watching these videos. Love this chair, , you breathed new life into it, awesome.

[@marciamcmillan7880]

You have the best toys... I mean tools! I was watching just to see which tool you would introduce next. Great channel!

[@retrocat1]

You do amazing work and your videos are fascinating, accessible, and make any of your projects, however daunting to me , completely doable. Great job.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@kathycourtney7958]

Love watching your work.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching.

[@jdk9673]

This is my preferred ASMR channel. I know that’s not what he’s trying to do here but it’s working.

[@TattiePeeler]

Relaxing as ever. Your mind wanders a bit, a roughed up chair with 50-70 years on it, marks of TLC from previous owners, men, women.. lazy Sundays or hectic Saturdays..

[@laurenza757]

The chair turned out beautiful! Just seemed like a lot of work for just one chair.

[@crimsionprincess88]

Your voice is so soothing!!

[@caroldonaldson4024]

Beautiful, I love your videos, inspires me to do my own projects, thanks!

[@willwyatt7023]

VERY nice work with the glue syringe. Great job

[@TricksterTimbo]

Furniture surgery. Great video!

[@thatgirl3757]

Thanks for posting. I love your videos. I learn so much!

[@matiasgoinheix366]

I've learnt a lot from your channel and restored several old furniture I had on my garage. It felt great and now they're looking good in my room. Thank you. (The hardest part was re-aplying veneer son some parts that had completely lost it. That type of veneer that comes preglued , which you apply with a hot iron didn't work. Contact cement neither, don't know why. I had to glue it with Titebond... After the 4th atempt it worked.)

[@margeryk000]

Thanks for sharing another great video. I love your soothing voice. Keep up the great work. ATB : )

[@lonelyzombie3128]

Hey, my parents have a chair very similar to that. Except it's made from teak. Love your vids.

[@valiaudet3415]

Teak is a rare species now the jungles have been cleared. Still find pieces of furniture on council clean up when lucky.

[@jacquelynnmartin]

Lovely work and so very Zen. Thank you for your work. More please😊

[@RevivedBuilds]

Hey Steven! I'm local in St. Paul and my wife has been following your channel for a few years now. We have some old MCM furniture that needs refinishing we are looking to get rid of if you're interested? A small table, a few chairs, and some other miscellaneous items. Typically my wife restores them but she is unable to work on them at the moment and we are looking to clear up some space in our house. Keep up the good work!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you for the offer and thanks for watching. Can you email a few pics of what you have? I can let you know if it's something I could use. My email address is in the "About" section of my channel home page. Thank You.

[@dtylice]

My mom had 6 of these chairs

[@jacquelineo6998]

Missed seeing the stripping process. Another great, relaxing video

[@QuippersUnited]

Thank you for the video! You make it look so easy, I'm envious. :D

[@Mumsy711]

Very impressive!

[@namewithoutdigits]

Syringe is a clever way to add a lot of control to glue. Good trick.

[@garbagebanditdayz819]

Boy do I love mid century furniture! Great video

[@pamelaallen6543]

Beautiful restoration, thank you for sharing.

[@vivaladolcevita10]

You could just add a little painters tape on the part of the furniture in front of the chisel. That would with the slips and reduce damage. Good job though. Your voice is relaxing and your instruction is very good. Thanks

[@jesseburch7063]

Lovely work, as per usual, Steven. Thank you!

[@Barbie4U2]

Glad your back!

[@thomprobus777]

My family had a set of these dining room chairs when I was a small boy. The design is compelling, but from what I am reading in these comments from others who know the same chairs, structural issues appear to be common with these. In fact, One of the chairs suddenly collapsed under the weight of my Uncle Page while he was sitting in it back in the very early 1970s. Although Uncle Page was a huge bear like man, the sudden collapse of the chair was enough to scare my family into taking these out of general use as dining room furniture. I think they may have been demoted to use by us children, given our small size and light weight. They were gone by the mid to late 1970’s. I still like that design though. Very Danish modern...

[@stance9468]

Thank you for your well done video. You did a perfect job of every step. It's heartwarming to see the care you take with the little touch up brush with the gel stain; I can really appreciate your patience and labour of love. (Curious, why not just gel stain the plug too?) PS - I also like that particular gel stain, but I find that it's impossible to get a proper seal on the can once it's been opened and it goes dry on me between use.

[@bobhob34]

Great as always!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@roccosophie6498]

You make it look so easy. And it's not. Thank you for your expertise.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you for watching.

[@MattyHD403]

It's like you performed surgery on the chair! Amazing

[@sharonrobledo136]

Thanks for sharing, I learned a few things

[@bluetoad2001]

excellent video. thanks for posting

[@westworldemployee7]

My f avorite dining room chair!

[@theedorbs]

I had the entire set -- chairs and table -- until 2014 when I gouged the table top and out of uncertainty of how to fix it I put it out for the trash. I rehomed the chairs to a woman looking for them on Marketplace in Mpls. My dad had this as our dining set from the '80s until 2014 when I saved it from the dumpster. At least the chairs lived on...*sigh*.