DIY Vintage Wood Cabinet redo / no bleach bleached look/ complete furniture makeover/ globe cabinet

Follow along as I makeover a vintage Globe cabinet from start to finish.
Amazon products used: ⬇️
16” hairpin legs ➡️ amzn.to/3h97JdC
Metal rescue➡️ amzn.to/3h8Xm9C
Sewing machine oil➡️ amzn.to/3jPDDh1
I do have an Amazon Assiciates account to help guide you to certain products used in this video. Of which I do receive a very tiny commission. All products however have been purchased with my own money and all opinions are my own.

[@IslandHeartVintage]

Don’t know how we missed this one. Casey and I are watching in our big screen 📺 now 🙋‍♀️🌴🌺

[@ginger1549]

I don't think white would have been my choice but you did a beautiful job with the piece, and, after all, it's your piece for your home so it should be your taste. Love how you staged it. I have several mission style antiques inherited from my husband's grandmother. She was married in 1905 so she bought furniture in the predominant style of that time.Lucky for me I love it too.

[@abmoralesrosado]

This isn’t just art or talent alone. This is a God given gift and a blessing. Love your passion and dedication and am very thankful that you are taking us along! ❤️

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

🤗

[@kitfranzman4860]

This piece looks like it was just delivered from a high buck furniture store. Stunning.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

You were so meticulous and detailed. I love seeing the care that you put into your projects. Down to oiling the hardware so it doesn't rust and adding oak veneer around the base to help it blend in. You did an awesome job!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Also that staging at the end ... 😳 👌

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you so much you are so sweet. Like my dad always said if you take time to do something you better take enough time to do it right.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

It was just an idea 😆

[@cherylatkinson9083]

Mel, you hit the jackpot with this piece. I'm so glad you didnt paint it. I love painted furniture but this is just one of those pieces that stays vintage. You

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

I totally agree. Just couldn’t bring myself to painting this one not that I have anything against painting obviously LOL. I even considered painting it green which is my favorite color but it just didn’t feel right.

[@cdd4248]

Wholeheartedly Agree!

[@michaeljones3113]

You brought that piece back from the dead! What a beautiful cabinet! Whoever built that cabinet put a lot of love into it. Great job!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks 😊

[@barbarakloise6790]

I love your globe cabinet! I loved your video and you are so right about going the extra mile cleaning every piece up completely. You did a great job on this I didn't care for the white wash finish myself but it is your cabinet and if you like it that is wonderful!

[@profkanine]

I love the buttermilk treatment... your work is amazing..thank-you for sharing your talents..

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you for watching Donna 🌺

[@aliferefurbished]

This piece is amazing!!! You are so talented. ♥️

[@indie825]

What a cool piece! You sure did right by it. Looks gorgeous!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks 😊

[@thetruthno1]

Hah! I know where that Singer Blvd sign came from! I have a couple oak pieces I need to restore and I have been trying to decide whether to go with a light or dark wash. I kind of want them in the same color family so watching this helped me decide (haven’t decided for sure yet) -your neighbor to the south (ABQ).

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Oh shoot busted 😬! Just kidding I found the sign in the backyard at an estate sale half buried in the dirt I had to have it though 😆. Awesome If you want to darken check out the steel wool vinegar way of ebonizing wood. Oak has a lot of tannins so it works very well on that type of wood. Good luck and thanks for watching neighbor 💚

[@jodilynn4347]

Hello!! you are a lil superstar! i love every thing you do. you are so creative and fun, love love !!

[@themisstra7708]

I AM STOKED ABOUT THIS PIECE!! It IS GORGEOUS! I mean from start to finish you went the extra mile for yourself as you would for a client. I mean even the reveal had my hairs standing!! I’m thrilled and I know you will cherish this piece. I was so excited it was as if it was going to be mine! You’ve done well! Kudos

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you so much 😊 glad you enjoyed

[@CopperCactusDIY]

This is stunning! I love how the white wax helped to bring everything together. Thanks for all those tips on the hardware cleaning too. Amazing work!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you I’m glad you were able to take something from it.

[@robertabessey7990]

Hi, just happened to find your channel. Enjoyed watching. It appears to me you have 3 separate pieces of furniture made by Globe in the 1800's. You see that often, separate pieces put together. Anyway thank you

[@lindam4006]

This is my fav of your videos only because I love these cabinets and they are so hard to find. You are SO NOT crazy. Thank you so much for showing us how to rehab a piece like this. If I am lucky enough to find one, I will be grateful to have seen this. I know you are really enjoying this piece and happy all your effort was worthwhile. I'm a skilled creative sewer because I had the fortune to learn young. Although I must say I would not have thought of those leather handle covers on your restored tool cabinet. That was genius. Do you sew with the half size machines? Are they made for a specialized purpose? Thank you again!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you very much for all your comments. I really enjoyed reading them all and appreciate the time you took to write them. I am not a professional sewer by any means but my grandmother did teach me how to use a machine when I was very young. I tend to prefer to sew on vintage machines because of the nostalgia and I like the way they sound. I have a small collection of half size machines because I’m able to have multiple machines in a small space and I enjoy using them all and being able to take them with me when I travel for work. Hopefully you’ll come across a piece like this for yourself🤞. Thanks for watching.

[@MadCityModern]

You truly set yourself apart from most, covering details that others would overlook. You're an inspiration. So glad you chose to keep this and put it back to good use. Also, your reveal was spot on! I had goosebumps watching your creative final reveal. So amazing! Barry

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Wow thank you for this generous compliment. I’m glad you liked the ending I had a bit of help from a group of amazing people when I was stuck 😉.

[@themisstra7708]

I felt the same way Oh my word. The reveal was BEAUTIFUL. I mean when you know that someone put love in something. She did love this thing back to beautiful!

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Beautiful restoration.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks 😊

[@quinnhen2325]

Love the metal drawers!!!!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

How i really like this piece.👍🏼

[@cintiafreitas7699]

Soooooooooo lovely! Great work!🏆

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I am not a wax lover. Mainly because I have changed my mind about pieces and wanted to redo them. And wax has to be removed before painting again. But I do love how it feels.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Yeah wax is a very personal thing. I’m with you on that though I love the way it feels

[@carolgilreath9416]

Looks great, you should be proud!!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

thank you I love this one, it lives proudly amongst my many vintage sewing machines 😊

[@brendaalbaugh8927]

Nice work

[@lacigaleboheme]

Awesome project , video and result 👌 Keep it up 💪… can not wait for your next video 🦋 Thank you for sharing 🙏 and Happy B‘day 😉🎂🥂

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Hey long time no see And thanks ☺️

[@evangeliasharp2928]

so jealous love this you did a great job

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks girl 🌸

[@ChasingSunshineByVeronica]

Amazing sis! You are good, so good. I just love your work and your work ethic 🙏❤🙏

[@ricjamil3073]

Looks great!

[@pattio.656]

Absolutely Love This😍

[@lollylolly8186]

You hit the jackpot with that piece. I suspect it’s missing a bottom section. But it’s an heirloom piece. I’m so glad you ended up with it. 👏👏❤️ My original post was deleted, probably because I posted a link.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you Emma I was so excited when I found this having wanted one for a long time. ( don’t worry I figured something was fishy with FB sorry to hear about that)

[@tc6375]

Beautifully done!🐝

[@minelldallmann8166]

Beautiful work

[@velmacoffey3763]

Gorgeous piece!!

[@janicepowell6066]

That is amazing! You are so talented!

[@martinedehoef8594]

I love it. I want the same in my home 🏡 🥰

[@retadearing4602]

It came out beautiful love it 💜💜

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you 😊

[@darlene2662]

Stunning!!! LOOOOVVVEE IT!!! 😊💕🇨🇦

[@mama_p_nz8233]

Totally love this piece, but for me I would have used different legs. Stay safe

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

You did an amazing job in restoring this piece and putting it to Great use. You also staged it beautifully. This would be wonderful for a painter also. But why did you use those pin legs?

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you 😊. As it was missing the original ones I needed something that would lift it as high as high as desired, while not compromising storage under for my small space. I also happen to like the hairpin legs.

[@karencary3312]

How cool!!!!!!

[@statementdesigns]

I'm in love! First of all, I love library/Apothecary cabinets... something about little drawers. I love the hairpin legs and being a sewer, I love the way you staged it. Every minute you spent on the project was well spent. Beautiful 😍

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Awe thank you 😊 🌸. Yay another sewer I can geek out with 🤗. A little known fact 🤫 I collect older 1/2 size sewing machines.

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

Would appreciate a review on the surf-prep from someone I'm convinced exists! I'm getting Shakespearean over whether to purchase or not to purchase. I love wax and think that furniture must prefer it as well. Waxed pieces just look happier somehow. The cream colored paint was a better white wash than plain white would have been. Loved its warm glow in the reveal. Thanks for bring this cabinet back to life. I love that you returned the paint brushes to the drawer when you were done as well :)

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

The color choice of doing the whitewash wouldn’t match my style… but I still absolutely love this. What an amazing job of bringing this piece back to life. I love that you have the restored sewing machines in there as well. You are very talented. Definitely motivates me to give more thought to restoring some pieces that I would maybe think needed to just be painted. I also thank you for the recommendations for products. I bought some of the rust rescue stuff and the oil. I am working on a hutch right now. I had cleaned up the hardware and screws and then the next day the screws were all rusty. Not the first time it’s happened. But great tip to use the oil.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Aw wish there was a love button. Fabulous. What a transformation. Enjoy your beautiful new piece.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

❤️

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

Wonderful job! I have dreamed of finding a piece like this for years - for sewing and art supplies. Complete removal and prep of hardware must ALWAYS be done. If not, the job is always a nightmare piece/sloppy mess someone else must fix later. I've never seen a piece like this from Globe. Truly envious!

[@tarajperson262]

Have you been able to find more on this antique cabinet? If not, check out, Globe Wernicke 1900-1950's.

[@Coolgirlinacoolworld]

This was great! However, with my experience, those knobs were most likely brass plated. If you ever get another item like this, and don’t like the rose gold color, to show off the true brass undertone you have to be gentle because they are just plated aluminum. Boil the hardware in water and vinegar then gently buff out with fine steel wool. Looks great either way! Only learned this trick because I had an old 1930’s house with old original brass door knobs. Thanks for the video!

[@carolvanrooyen4929]

Love love love this! You did a wonderful transformation. Wish I could find a cabinet like that! 😍

[@alliekingsley7919]

I think for me, I'd have gone a darker gray color rather than a stronger white, in the corners, but otherwise I adore how this piece turned out, and obviously, it's not going in MY home so my tastes don't actually matter! I think you may own a custom Globe cabinet, btw, because I see several pieces that look like *half* of this old beauty, with drawers instead of glass doors, but not *both* halves. Either way, it's worth a small fortune, and I love that you were able to snag it for your craft room!

[@catherines1385]

WOW what a treasure! This piece and the work you did on it was amazing. You had made comment that maybe you’re weird with some of the work you were doing but I have to ask how can pride in the work you’re doing make you weird!?! I like that you’re ok with the blemishes this piece still has because trust me with all things as well as with people as we age we at some point have marks and blemishes that come with that age usually earned like with this piece that obviously worked hard for it’s owner through the years and because of your work will continue to be useful and it’s always nice to be appreciated;)

[@nancyanneberg403]

I just pulled a table from our parking garage when somebody moved and can say I have the knowledge to finish that and an oak chest of drawers with your video. Not that I haven't seen many other diy ers do this but it came out so well and you are a positive speaker. Thank you.

[@chrisgogreve8743]

You took an uncared for piece and made it into a much loved treasure!!! Great job and all the extra work pays off!! ❤❤❤

[@gailgrisham7643]

Nice. I'm thinking that's a globe library index card cabinet.

[@Murtilee]

Oh wow I am a quilter and I would give my eye teeth (LOL) for that cabinet. Love the finish like it better than the bleach. Perfect!

[@BigBleuDesign]

I'm real envious of that cabinet. Turned out awesome.

[@mrscalifdreamer]

I saw an antique late 1800’s Globe cabinet (in very good condition) like this one except it was 72” tall. It was priced for $12,950!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

No waaay???😳

[@mrscalifdreamer]

@@coloredcaboosecreations yes way! But it was a lot taller and in great condition. Keep searching or better yet have it appraised. Might well be worth it. I know some antiques do go down in value if they’re refinished but it should still be a decent amount of value.

[@rhiannadelerres7500]

As always lovely. Congrats on ugly duckling challenge!

[@jodyleadingham3479]

I found a few pictures of pieces that are very similar to this one. How can I send them to you?

[@djmond3497]

This apothecary cabinet turned out beee-u-tiful!!!

[@durindaau8085]

Beautiful work. Your extra effort shines through.

[@katieriegelman1868]

Beautiful! I think she thanks you for making her stunning again 😂

[@martha-leemain5883]

Globe Furniture got its start in Walkerville, Ont. (near Windsor) in 1889. It came to Waterloo in 1910. Globe Furniture Co. in Waterloo Canada, known for the ornate wooden pews, altars and pulpits it made for churches in Canada and as far away as Peru and South Africa, also made school desks and theatre seats, etc. Globe Furniture closed in 1968 after being forced into bankruptcy. The plant next became the home of DeLuxe Upholstering Ltd., which made chairs for the La-Z-Boy Chair Co. of Munroe, Mich. The plant was demolished in the 1990s.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you for sharing I love learning about this kind of stuff.

[@elegantupgrades]

Best husband ever! Can you have yours talk to mine and tell him to get me a surf prep 🤣. I adore this piece. I would have kept it as well- especially after you brought it back.

[@angelsmith4467]

This turned out amazing and I love the washed white 😊I love the white wax highlights too. I love that you where able to save all the hardware . I LOVE IT, ALL THAT HARD WORK PAYED OFF INCREDIBLY 😁

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you so much 😊!

[@beashirleythecraftybea7519]

Such a wonderful job. But the thing I admired the most was the way you stated " they left behind some treasures" what a wonderful honor you bestowed upon the items left behind. This shows what kind of spirit lives inside you. May God richly blessed you.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

That’s so sweet thank you 😊

[@lisaroth7526]

Ok, three things. First, awesome job! Second, do some research on the Globe-Wernicke Company and you should learn approximately how old your antique piece is. I believe it predates the "Wernicke" part, which would put this into the late 1800's. Which brings me to the third point. As cool as hairpin legs are on MCM pieces, this piece is at least 50 yrs older than that and should have wood legs if you have to add legs at all. I am honestly not saying this as a criticism. I figure you didn't know how old this piece was and need it for your craft room. Since you're keeping it, that's fine, but if you should find another piece and restore it as beautifully as you did this one, you should have a better idea about what period it came from. Again, REALLY great job!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you for this information I’ll check it. Great point about the legs thanks for watching 💕🌸

[@carol_english]

I’d love a sander review!!! Thanks!!!

[@susieqmartin2746]

That was an excellent job you should be happy with that cabinet for another lifetime! 🥂

[@christiorca4432]

Wax for ❤sure! You did an awesome job...love that cabinet. Enjoy!👍🏽

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

#teamwax

[@robertacomeau6504]

You posses tenacity, perseverance, determination with accomplished visions in your restorations . . wonderful meeting you and becoming a subbie

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

thank you very much for subbing 😊

[@mimicope3404]

It turned out beautiful!! I love your sewing machine's and that you have redone them! Do you have a video of doing that? Thanks for sharing 👍

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

I have a machine I’d like to restore in a future video. Thanks for watching

[@bonzaburns1]

Looks like Globe Wernicke is the company that made it. Not sure if you’ve found out already.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Yes there was one little partial marking before it got sanded I wasn’t able to save. Thank you for this ☺️

[@stephanietaylor8003]

You are not weird. You are one extremely talented and meticulous crafter. This is the first video of yours that i've watched and im keen to see more. Im not a restorer or woodworker at all but i ❤ watching talented people bring something old and worn or neglected and giving it a new life. I almost cried when i saw you put those paint brushes back in the drawer. Ive watched heaps of furniture restoration videos and you are right up there with the best.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Awe thanks 😊 💚

[@tenafritz8027]

That's a old library card cabinet

[@janicepowell6066]

I would love a non-affiliated review of the sander. I’ve been thinking about buying one, but they are quite expensive and I want to make sure it would be worth the money.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Awesome 👏 Yeah I felt the same way about purchasing one I’m not sure if I ever would have ever got one if the hubs hadn’t surprised me. I’ll let you know if it lives up to its hype .

[@LadyGecko]

Love the cabinet, but don’t like ‘white wash’ on wood. The hole in the drawer is so you can push up the paper in it.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

No worries I know the whitewash isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but since I kept it suits my style. Hmm 🤔 it’s for pushing paper through for what purpose I’m curious now? Thank you for watching. 😊

[@janetthornton7909]

Looks like an old library card file.

[@MrsJax304]

Wow. This is beautiful.

[@julezz690]

Speechless!! Great work!!!

[@tinapollock1111]

Impressed again with your patience and the pride you take with your work. You are a restorer. Very awesome!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you so much ☺️!

[@shygirl2016]

I love watching your videos, you explain things very well.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Awe thanks shy girl 🌷

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Wow! This is so beautiful!

[@mariettedemarest5173]

Wow, that is just gorgeous.

[@lumeproductions3243]

That turned out beautiful!

[@IslandHeartVintage]

Yes I’d love a Surf 🏄‍♀️ Prep review please 🌊🌴

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Ok soon

[@Melly71i]

Wow 🤩 you loved this beautiful piece back to life 😍 you did an exceptional job and made her absolutely gorgeous 🤩😍🌷

[@nevisscot7697]

Wowww what patience.when you have a vision....fantastic.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

😊 thank you

[@cjfromtexas3954]

I cannot imagine the number of hours labor you put into this piece! Awesome transformation!!!!

[@cathynuytten798]

Another masterpiece!

[@lawanafolmar9107]

I love white washed oak

[@reeda6376]

It looks beautiful!

[@lindabeckman7723]

What is the name of the Behr primer you talked about in an earlier tutorial?

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Not sure about behr but I really like sherwin Williams extreme bonding primer.

[@lesliejohnson7247]

Oh.em.gee! You are a remarkable teacher! I couldn’t imagine how you could make it look like you did! And you went that extra mile - bringing us along. I didn’t catch it. Did you no do ALL of the places that were missing veneer? I wondered why you didn’t use some of you veneer on it? Thank you!!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Great question that would have been another option to spot veneer the top but I opted for strength instead with bondo.

[@lesliejohnson7247]

@@coloredcaboosecreations I came back and watched this one again. I’m almost jealous of this piece because I want one. Lol. But there’s no way I could come close to creating what you did. Maybe I could come close if I had some experience (I don’t!) I look forward to your next video!!

[@nellyvuyk]

Very beautiful result

[@deborah9708]

Really great upgrade

[@haleyschyvinck8282]

Wow! Beautiful!!

[@tamaralarimore5664]

you created a true treasure!

[@barbarataboada2556]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@brentdobson5264]

A joy forever ! ♥