Ep.106 WOW! Someone Painted this Old Table Yellow, so I RESTORED it....Antique Furniture Restoration

[@MadCityModern]

Flexispot XL6: bit.ly/3AAWGqg Use my exclusive code 'YTBXL650' for an extra $50 off ! (Buy one and get 50 off, two units and get 100 off). Let’s make 2024 your year of ultimate comfort. Thank you for joining me! The story of this old table can be found in the video description. Barry

[@johngassmann9581]

I know I'm getting old because I really want one of those recliners. 😂

[@WoodworkingTop535]

great videos

[@tetedur377]

@@johngassmann9581 Same. I'm 68, and I am still pretty mobile, however... Edit to add: I've looked at some of the reviews. Amazon had 3 reviews, including one from a woman who bought one for her husband to help with his recovery after open heart surgery. Her complaint was that the back fell off randomly. I saw another that said you don't really need tools to assemble, so perhaps it's an operator malfunction? not sure. Overall, the reviews I've read - and there aren't a lot, which tells me the company isn't about buying reviews (bot or otherwise), which is a plus - it's a pretty good chair for the price. One guy bought one for his elderly mom, and her chief complaint was that she could feel the massage nodes, which she didn't like. Other than that, she was overall positive about the massage feature and the heat.

[@lauralake7430]

Here's my guesses: green, a library table. Pink, a little girls vanity table, possibly with a fabric skirt. Yellow, used in the kitchen. Finally, Barry rescues the table and returns it to dignity❤❤

[@MadCityModern]

I love this!

[@Dulcess]

Great job 👍

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ronroche3138]

That piece has its dignity back! Well done!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@kathoakes929]

Beautiful

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@Becky-nn3pu]

Absolutely gorgeous! Another piece saved from the landfill!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindabunce5133]

It's beautiful. Ready to go another 100 years.

[@pwmiller6985]

I'm thinking that the original designer for this table will be very glad to see that it was restored to its original design and thank you Barry for saving another item out of the landfill you always do a great job with all the piece's you get, thanks for sharing.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@BrendaOsif-zk4fp]

Turned out gorgeous?💖👍👍

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@dormeycarroll9121]

It looks amazing. Love your channel.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@lchpmn]

You saved that table, it’s gorgeous! Great to see you today.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@j3nnuhh]

Gotta say I loved this ASMR style video way better than the ones with narration.

[@MadCityModern]

Excellent feedback

[@pamsheets632]

Oh lordy, can't understand why someone painted this beautiful table yellow! Thank goodness you saved it! This transformation is absolutely amazing gorgeous! Enjoyed the restoration but missed your heartwarming stories or memories. Can't wait to the next video! Have a good one! 😊❤

[@MadCityModern]

You and me both!

[@VioletJoy]

Trends. Unfortunate trends.

[@shadowgolem9158]

They were going through a phase. It happened.

[@DawnDavidson]

Well, to be fair to whomever painted it yellow, the question isn’t really who would paint it yellow. It’s who would paint it green in the first place! 😂 My guess is that it was a mom or dad just doing the best they could to keep their family going on a shoestring budget. They were likely looking to make a room bright and fresh. I watched my mom paint and repaint our kitchen table over and over when I was a child. I remember it being at least three separate solid colors over the years, including white, red, and black. She also painted a “headboard” on my wall, with “tole painting” flowers. I had allergies as a kid (still do, but much less over the years), and could not have a normal headboard, which would collect dust. She painted her own doll cradle to match, too. 😊 She was raised on a farm, and they used and reused things till they wore out. Her aunt and uncle were the “rich” ones in the family, with a large farmhouse, and many antiques. Mom later sold many of them in a tiny antiques booth in an antiques mall. She loved and valued antiques, but when she was younger, she didn’t have the know how to do the restorations like MCM does, nor did she have the financial ability to pay someone else to do it. So, paint it was. I’m glad that Barry is able to take the time, and has the know how to do these beautiful restorations. But I personally prefer not to judge the former owners for their choices, knowing that it was likely they were doing the best they could with limited resources. And yes, it’s a stunning table, after the wonderful work Barry put in. So glad he was able to give it the TLC to bring it back to its former glory!

[@hickorygolddoc]

You stated it very well! Who knows why!? Lots of reasons I imagine…but what a stunning transformation! Right?!! I too look forward to his stories…but boy what a Cinderella transformation!

[@AllenHolland-rj3is]

You do great work. Wish you were in my town. I would have some work for you ❤

[@neilschipper3741]

Wow that was a challenge! Another excellent job well done Barry. Thanks for doing it without talking, KZbin might have taken the video down because of all the unkind words you were saying😊❤

[@MadCityModern]

Haha.

[@ldianehigley3287]

I appreciate the fact that you always remove all the nasty drips and other detritus that many others do not. So glad you reclaimed this lovely table and made it like new again! Really, really beautiful job!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for this

[@adriennedull332]

It makes my heart feel happy watching you take a table that was worst for wear, that has seen a 100 yrs and made it new again and ready for another 100 yrs.❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@jeanulness9708]

Fabulous!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@aldretaldret4310]

Amazing 😊❤👍🏻

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks 😄

[@justjulee9135]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love to see a painted piece go back to raw wood and then get stained. I love that you saved the railroad stamp!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you very much!

[@mysticbeastproductions6811]

A beautiful restoration

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@julianneboys4062]

Beautiful 😍

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@larrynelson3329]

So nice to see it as it was meant to be. Thank you Barry

[@MadCityModern]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jd9351]

So pretty. Better than new. ❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@WobblyBiped]

What a labor of love for all the detail you did to clean it up. I wince to see quick and dirty techniques, which thankfully, I've never seen you do. Visits to your shop are always a pleasure. Cheers from Oklahoma!!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much for this

[@TheMrAshley2010]

Stunning!!!! (as usual)

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@shellydehart8217]

OMG, she’s a true beauty now just like when she was brought over to this country. Barry, I’m so impressed with your dedication in making this beautiful oak desk back to her original state. I appreciate the details n patience you put into it. I love antiques especially any made in oak n this desk is a fine piece. What I love the best is you didn’t change a thing about it. You even used the original hardware. A fine piece of work you did. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍🌟🌟 PS. I’ve got to get me those awesome sanding sponges 😁.

[@MadCityModern]

I love this comment 🥰

[@annieoli28]

What a beautiful transformation, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌸🌸

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 🤗

[@pwp8737]

something very relaxing about watching a man restore furniture

[@MadCityModern]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rudybriskar5267]

Beautiful result! 19:36

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Hey Barry! Good to see you today! That Flexispot lift chair sounds like a great bargain! My 98 year old dad may be moving across the country to live with me. If he does, I want to buy that chair for him. And wow, that little desk was so elegant after you restored it! The round legs and the hardware really elevate it, I think.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Cynthia!

[@Porkydogs13]

What a pretty, little table!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@janinegaylard9233]

I was just wondering where you were and your video popped up! And don’t make me decide between narrated and ASMR. I love them both

[@MadCityModern]

Wow, awesome

[@vbee3571]

I enjoyed this with no talking,

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for the great feedback

[@patriciamathis7042]

Great video, I'm so glad you kept the hardware ❤❤❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you!! 😊

[@katherineschelp520]

Gorgeous piece. Thank you for pointing out the lable and saving it. Much of the age and history would have been lost.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@Geolog66]

Beautiful restoration project as always. I like the "ASMR" style of video.

[@MadCityModern]

Great feedback. Thank you 😊

[@queenbee3647]

Magnificent! Just gorgeous. 🥰

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@stephaniebotfield7188]

Woweee that is an outstanding save you made. It’s pure Eye Candy. Love it. Beam me up Scotty. I’m in totally floored by the transformation. From drab to fab…

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@beverlypearce4191]

So much hard work to uncover this beauty. Thank you.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@Annaklaranna]

💛I do love a good colour restoration project💛 It's very beautiful restored. You are very skilled 💛

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@johnpinner1]

Incredible wow

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

Hi Barry! Greetings from Virginia! That table looks fantastic!! You did a wonderful job restoring it!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@lesrolon40]

Wow Barry what a beautiful restoration.✨ That endless yellow glob...😓 Yuck. What were they thinking of, horrible details and color selection. You gave that table the finesse treatment. Love it. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@pablobarros610]

It's a beautiful work, congratulations! Keep up the great work!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! Will do!

[@charleneblake1146]

Beautiful transformation 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks for watching

[@HeathersCats]

Love hearing the birds in the background

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@jeanettepaynter1183]

So pretty.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@jodidavis6595]

So sad we’ve become a “throw away nation”. But I’m glad there seems to be a big up tic in saving and restoring old furniture and chairs etc. I notice when you show rooms in your home that we have many of the same brass and MCM decor. We have good taste lol. This table would make a nice little addition in any home. So sweet. Well done Barry 🇺🇸

[@MadCityModern]

Hope you saw some of your items in the video!

[@jodidavis6595]

@@MadCityModern I DID I GET SOOOO EXCITED too! I hafta run and show my husband you did a blue tape thank you Jodi moment 😂😂😂 You sure have a warm home and it’s nice you share your dwellings to us. ❤️

[@rachealsmith5138]

Oh my gosh how beautiful!!! I love to see the beauty underneath a painted piece!! Great work!! ❤😊❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you 😊

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

Beautiful work Barry!!! It’s good to see you every day with a new project.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you kindly

[@juliadouglas872]

Turned into a beautiful piece.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@gf8958-p7p]

Fabulous restoration!

[@MadCityModern]

Many thanks!

[@SparrowStockwell]

It turned out so beautiful.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

i love what youve done :)

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@Lake1ism]

Another triumph ! Can't imagine all the hours ! I also can't believe it's from the 1920s, right? I never would have guessed ! Great video, Barry❤

[@MadCityModern]

Yes. I was happy to discover the time period

[@MamaK65]

Wonderful, your work always looks amazing.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@1minigrem]

Running out of superlatives for your beautiful restored furniture. This little piece was gorgeous. ❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@jimtongas821]

Beautiful resort. 👍

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@richardpfefier1171]

Beautiful work. That table is a nice piece. Good to see you and thanks for sharing

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you kindly

[@FranWentz]

The wood is beautiful under all that gunk.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@caroltanzi29]

Barry: a very beautiful restoration. And it is so functional. It is perfect for a train buff with the history that it has. Would that be you? Carol from California

[@MadCityModern]

I love trains!

[@rjspain56]

Excellent once again, good job.

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks again!

[@valeriebigley8759]

Oh wow! Stunning transformation ❤❤❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@bakoresident6302]

Very nice job Barry. You rock!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you kindly!

[@sadiemc_63]

beautiful--glad you saved the hardware too!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you 😊

[@VioletJoy]

You returned it to its former glory... with some added love. It's beautiful. I love to see the backstory of these pieces, even if it's just a detail or two. That lift is so cool. I could have used that so many times over the years. No doubt it comes in handy and saves your back!!

[@MadCityModern]

Love this feedback

[@texanasimmons1761]

You hit this one out of the park! Its a beautiful restoration of a pretty little desk/table! Thanks!❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@alohamom2380]

Happy Labor Day weekend, Barry! May you take time to relax with loved ones and enjoy the fruits of your labors of love! 😇 I had a deja vu moment when you removed the drawer bottom. I had to do the same for each of the bottoms of the serpentine dressers my friend bequeathed to me. The 'bendy' wood took me back! As always, bravissimo!😄

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you!

[@dshey6802]

Chalk paint, ugh. The desk looks so much better au natural. Thanks, Barry. Oh, and btw, your photography has really evolved. I love all the close ups.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much 😊

[@katherineh2633]

Beautiful job 😊

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@yvonnepagan9912]

Long time no see, Barry! Welcome back! Another lovely and sympathetic restoration of a sweet side table. Who’d have know that there was a beautiful swan under that ugly duckling! Well saved!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@brendaalbaugh8927]

Nicely done. Looks great! Thanks

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@polgarauk5606]

It is absolutely stunning and I am sure previous owners would be delighted to see it that way when they were not able to and obviously did what they could to refresh it for further use. Not everyone is capable or financially able to do things like (The wonderful) Barry does and try to do what they can 😊 I enjoyed the ASMR video but do enjoy the narrated ones too so look forward to the next one 😁.

[@MadCityModern]

I really appreciate this

[@karencary3312]

Soooooooooo pretty!!!❤❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you 😊

[@eveb446]

Beautiful table! Great job.

[@marilynyarbrough7951]

Within every unattractive element, lies a depth of beauty. Thanks for bring this table's beauty to the surface. Such a labor of love.

[@MadCityModern]

So well said

[@josephkerley363]

Beautiful, ready for another 100 years!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you 😊

[@keithhaggard323]

This side table certainly was hiding under that yellow paint. I could see it at the side of a staircase in an entrance way. Great restoration Barry.

[@MadCityModern]

Love this feedback 😀

[@jacobbwalters8133]

I saw what appeared to be a beautiful midcentury mahogany dresser covered in white paint at an estate sale the other day and thought of this channel. Unfortunately, I have too many projects right now and don’t have a spot for another dresser, but my mind instantly went to this channel and I hope that someone will get that thing the love and attention it deserves.

[@MadCityModern]

So glad you thought of me

[@nikkisowell3263]

I cringe when I see quality furniture that has been painted. It just seems like such a waste. I wish I had the knowledge (and patience) to restore furniture. I would save all the pieces. I love that there are still people out there that do this work and excel at it.

[@vm5610]

Gorgeous!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you!!

[@pattylevasseur4041]

another lifeless rejected oldie brought back to its former glory great job barry!!!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks for listening

[@pattylevasseur4041]

@@MadCityModern betwn you and dashnerdesigns who also goes to thirft store and picks up mid century modern pieces and gives them a new chance i say THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@mariagrisaro8703]

You work just like my daddy did! You have brought that beauty back to life! She’s gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@MadCityModern]

Wow, thank you

[@marysouraya9407]

Wow that looks brand new!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Mary

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

For such a simple design, this desk has a lot of pieces. I like that you used the original hardware. So many people restoring antique furniture always want to modernize it, and they eliminate such beautiful hardware. Excellent!

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Splendid restoration, Barry! You saved the beautiful woodgrain from that yellow body bag someone had put it. It's now a piece anyone would be proud to own!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@carollsbostwick9683]

That reminds me of a federal style desk! Wonderful work love the rescue.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@DawnDavidson]

That looks a lot like the little desk our family has that was brought from Wales. Love watching you work!

[@MadCityModern]

Great feedback. Thank you for this

[@dianemahoney5625]

You breathed life back into that beautiful table! You always do such incredible and meticulous work. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@statewench2828]

You Barry are a true master of wood refinishing. You save another beautiful piece. I adore your work.

[@MadCityModern]

Wow! Thank you 😊

[@TheLadyTWells]

I always look forward to seeing your videos. You do a great job on your restorations.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you very much!

[@diamondchamberlin6285]

I recently watched a restoration video from another channel and all I could think the entire time was how much more care and attention to detail you would have taken Barry . The amount and variety of tools you use on your projects result in a far better piece when finished . You are by far my favorite channel for restoration .

[@MadCityModern]

This means so much

[@josephineritter3120]

Absolutely gorgeous! Such a rich and satisfying result!👍❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks so much 😊

[@averilfrances6006]

Another lovely piece Barry. Well done.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@susanmcgee5877]

Great job, as always! Love seeing you remove the paint and the beautiful wood finish brought back.

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks again!

[@carguy4658]

Beautiful Job with this one. That one is a classically simple one drawer hall table.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@DrPsyc71]

Barry, that turned out amazing. When you wiped on the first bit of stain, I thought, "oh, yes, perfect..." and I believe I was right!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much 😊

[@LadyLeigh]

I am so glad to see a restorer sand and clean every little part, disassemble and reassemble with new wooden plugs etc. What a beautiful piece it turned out to be under that ugly yellow paint. Fantastic job! 🤗🇦🇺

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you 😊

[@Ladybug-uf7uh]

It's good to see you again. I know when I watch your video that there will be an end result that will make me smile. And, sure enough, I smiled when the video showed your beautiful work at the end. Thank You.

[@MadCityModern]

Wow, thank you!

[@barbarapreddy616]

Beautiful table

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you!

[@coleenburgess6689]

Simply lovely!! Your appreciation for history is so appreciated. You add a little Barry love to every project and it's such a pleasure to watch!! Much respect to you for your level of craftsmanship!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much