Ep. 41 This is a FURNITURE CRIME...

[@MadCityModern]

I am excited to continue sharing the new things I am learning with each project! I truly want others to benefit from these videos. Thank you to everyone who has helped support my journey. Barry

[@MsCgordo]

Wonderful job! Have you tried cold casting a pull? You can do it with epoxy and metal powder. It might be fun to try.

[@gwenhardie]

How does someone contact you to do a project? I sent a message on Facebook but got no reply.

[@cecoya]

This dresser was screaming "please save me I am suffocating here" Thank you for stripping the green paint off of it. The wood grain was so beautiful to see under that stuff. You do such great work Barry. Have a wonderful day

[@MadCityModern]

Wow. Thank you so much

[@andicantu6490]

Thank for for the dresser’s history.

[@colleenschiel4647]

Omg I loved this video. The wood you exposed looks so good. Your work is beautiful 😍

[@deborahmatatall]

A lovely transformation. I recognize that terrible finish. It looks like a diy finish popular in the 60s and 70s. It was purchased as an “antiquing kit.” It contained green, gold or antique white paint and a shade of brown glaze. Paint it, let it dry, brush the stain on and voilá! You had an antique! Truly horrible. I’m glad you removed everything. That poor dresser was suffocating!🌸

[@MadCityModern]

Great feedback. I am learning so much from this. Thank you

[@argusfleibeit1165]

@@MadCityModern Yes, my father did a lot of this around 1968-70. The line of paints and glaze he used offered avocado green, colonial blue, barn red, and mustard gold. He painted two Victorian style chairs and two tables from an "antique" store, and cut down the legs to make coffee tables, and did them in avocado. There was also a large heavy oak desk from the 1940s along with an oak desk chair, and a heavy oak rocker that he did in the barn red. And we had a secretary desk from my Grandmother that he did in the blue. Eventually my mom got tired of the green stuff and we repainted them with black enamel paint. My dad went on a real tear with the "antiquing".

[@janbaer3241]

There was also the 1970s fad of making furniture look like 'Spanish antiques.' Hit it with hammers/chains to give it dents, poke holes with an ice pick, and then stain it very dark.

[@deborahmatatall]

@@janbaer3241 oh my gosh! I remember that! My parents had friends whose whole house was full of that stuff! Very depressing and heavy!🌸

[@argusfleibeit1165]

@@janbaer3241 LOL, "distressing"-- Yes, my dad was doing that too, before the "antiquing". Fun times.

[@tomwebber5094]

The wood furniture whisperer strikes again! What I see quite a bit of in the comments section of each of your videos is the folks thanking you for salvaging pieces of furniture that have been through the ringer. I'll add my voice to the choir. Thank you for finding and restoring these pieces. People really don't know what they have until they sell it for $5-$50 bucks and then see what they really had all along. You are truly an artist.

[@MadCityModern]

Awesome feedback Tom. Thank you for this

[@mireillederamburedutheil8827]

Ce meuble est magnifique ....bonjour de France travail superbe toujours fait avec beaucoup de goût....merci et à la prochaine vidéo

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you my friend.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Ordering new hardware was definitely the best choice for this project. The transformation of removing the layers of paint and revealing the wood grain is simply amazing.

[@audiomxr]

Worth the wait, Barry. I’m glad to see you have garnered sponsorship. Beautiful work!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Bob!

[@kristinmcfall2686]

My great-grandfather left me a large box of Life magazines, as well as some antique cameras. You would love them. He was a great photographer.

[@MadCityModern]

So glad you saw those!

[@aaronandrews3059]

A man after my own heart. I like a little pancake with my whipped cream. Yum! A total labor of love, but the results as stunning. Kudos to the person who painted that dresser. They did all the prep and steps so the paint wouldn't come off. The wood looks like either birch or maple. Best way to tell the differencr is the fingernail test. If it doesnt scratch its maple. Thanks again for another great video!

[@MadCityModern]

Haha. Well said

[@cynthiafisher9907]

That extra squirt of whipped topping, genius humor! I loved the sponsor too, I’m thinking it would be a great gift for my son, who is probably about your age. I also loved the finish color you used on the dresser. Great work!

[@MadCityModern]

I was very pleased with this sponsor, Bespoke Post! I do my best to partner with companies that work with my brand. Thank you for the great feedback. Barry

[@julieakinney4028]

I come for the restorations and your attention to detail. I stay for the humor. Today it was the extra whipped cream. So funny, yet necessary. Love watching your hard work and the amazing results you get. I also love your sly wit. Thank you for sharing both!

[@MadCityModern]

I really appreciate this

[@DawnDavidson]

I laughed at the extra dollop of whipped cream, too! My mother refinished one of my dressers in this finish in the late 60’s. I remember it well! 😂 She did a lot of furniture painting. I think she repainted our kitchen table - a drop leaf - about 4 times during the 11 years we lived in Rochester NY! I clearly remember black, white, and red, at least. Fortunately, not everything she did was avocado green! She also painted a “headboard” on my wall in a “tole painting” style, with orange and yellow flowers, and green leaves. It was pretty nice, actually, for the time. I had very bad allergies as a kid, so she worked to keep things as dust free as possible, so painting the “headboard” was part of that. Thanks for sharing the lovely results of your restoration. I’m sure the dresser is sighing with relief!

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I love watching you work. I just sit back with a beverage, listen to your outstanding sound track (I love your taste in music), and see how you saved this amazing piece. I love the end color. I'm one who prefers lighter woods, so the color for me was perfect! Outstanding!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@jd9351]

The lines of this piece are so classic and lovely. They were obscured by that unattractive green. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@MadCityModern]

I agree. Thank you so much

[@michellesutton202]

You brought this piece back to life by removing that awful finish. I know you said you weren't a big fan of the color, but I really like it. It brought out the warmer tones in the wood without hiding the grain. Thanks so much for sharing😊😊😊

[@gretchenthom4976]

This piece was the victim of an old 70's trend called "antiquing". You bought it as a kit. My mom used it on a bunch of our furniture. The most popular color then was Avocado Green. 🤪

[@MadCityModern]

This makes sense now : )

[@patriciamoody3137]

The medium walnut color stain lacquer looks beautiful on that dresser! So impressed at how hard you worked on removing the layers of paint and finish. Nice job, Barry.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for the great feedback. I wasn't sure if this color was going to work

[@elizabethcarnley5943]

I absolutely agree! The stain was a perfect choice for this chest of drawers! 😍 I was blown away by the outcome. Great job Barry! You never disappoint!!

[@danjoe22]

Great job! What a beautiful piece. That dresser seemed to have experienced the antiquing craze popular in the mid 60s. You really brought it back to life.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Joseph

[@catherinekoch3735]

The painting craze like that came back for a bit in the early 90's... I tried it. Never again.

[@audiomxr]

The extra squirt of whipping cream at the end made me laugh out loud!

[@MadCityModern]

So glad you caught this : )

[@fraserwrobb3075]

My mother painted the furniture in my childhood bedroom the same way, same green as well. New home in 1973, and several of our neighbors did the same faux graining techniques, always green! I still have my green bookcase at my cabin and it actually fits the decor pretty well!

[@MadCityModern]

I love learning more about these trends

[@dunnart100]

My dad and I built my high school study desk in the mid 70s and we painted it with a similar. but not as dramatic paint job. It was painted green and then black paint was wiped on using a sponge to give the fake grain effect. The black paint and sponge was sold as a kit. The desk is still being used for storage in my home office.

[@michelerussell9044]

I was so excited to see your new project. It screamed "Please help me"..... I love your work and I think the color is beautiful. Thank you again for sharing your love of all things brass and wood.

[@MadCityModern]

This really means alot. Thank you

[@bluecurlygirl]

Ah Barry it's gorgeous. I absolutely love the tone of the wood. I love the little tray inside the drawer. Place for your coins, watch and keys. A simple thing but a thoughtful touch. Great job.

[@MadCityModern]

Hi Emer. People were asking for you in the Live chat

[@bluecurlygirl]

@@MadCityModern Aw. That's so sweet. I was sorry to have missed it. Schedule was all over the place today.

[@MadCityModern]

I understand

[@vmoutsop]

Wow, that is the perfect example of how a wood finish is always so much better than a painted one. Great job!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@tammymartin7017]

Your videos are so relaxing to watch. I have to admit that I would LOVE to do what you do. I am disabled and unable to do it so I live vicariously through you. Superb job on the restoration! Beautiful piece!

[@MadCityModern]

I'm really glad you are able to enjoy watching. Thank you for the encouragement

[@queencrusader5401]

It is so refreshing to see someone restore instead of slapping on a coat of paint.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303]

Congratulations on the sponsorship! I must say, I really do love the colour of the finish, it has such a beautiful glow to it!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you. I am very pleased with this sponsor, Bespoke Post

[@mara.a.delosarcos]

¡Cuánto trabajo! Enhorabuena por el resultado tan maravilloso.

[@lindabehling7565]

This dresser turned out beautifully. What a difference the new finish makes! Thanks for sharing, Barry.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Linda

[@roxannwest4100]

I'm currently redoing a small plant stand , ( circle top, 4 legs , two shelves ) someone painted it ugly blue/green and then crap brown, literally crap brown !! I removed the two layers of paint to see wonderful cherry wood !!! I'm like seriously why would anyone ever wanna paint that beautiful table!!! I'm so happy I can bring it back to it's original with what very little supplies I have to work with !! The table was free for me and I unfortunately have to spend little amount of money possible at any project , but in the end I make whatever I'm doing pretty again!!

[@MadCityModern]

I love stories like this!!! Thank you

[@roxannwest4100]

I forgot to mention that I do have ADHD and a cognitive impairment , so I'm a slow learner , and I love making things like furniture pretty again!!

[@MadCityModern]

You can do this!

[@pattyharrison6386]

The valet tray made it back into the dresser❣️ I was afraid you might not keep it. I'm thrilled by the solid wood fronts on the drawers you don't find that very often do you?

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for watching this!

[@rhiannonrising]

Oh that green looked so very 60s. Your restoration gives this dresser another 60 years of life. Well done!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@neilschipper3741]

That must have taken forever to redo and bring back to New! Amazing, well done. You really put your heart in this video with a history lesson and the lunch break. Am I the only one that's by the little spider?❤ your channel and your updates🛠👍😁

[@MadCityModern]

I really appreciate this Neil

[@gregpendrey6711]

Thanks for the cutaway. Looking forward to your choice of knobs. Thanks for saving our heritage. One piece at a time.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Greg. I appreciate the great feedback. Barry

[@the_burg_urban_garden]

I really like the color! I think it turned out really nice! Perfect timing for the video… I have a whole bedroom suite sitting in my garage, covered in a glaze 🤦🏼‍♀️. Thank you!

[@MadCityModern]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this

[@cliftondavies5094]

Hi Barry, the green finish on this piece was a finish you could buy at hardware & paint stores in the late 60's & early 70's. I know this because a friend of mine bought it to put a new finish on her really old high back piano. The idea was to make it look antique. It really looked terrible, but she liked it. You didn't need to strip the wood, you just smeared this product on ... really ugly but it was fashional at the time.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Great finish, really nice look. Color is good as well. Looking at the bare wood, I’m thinking maple, especially that one drawer with the splatted looking front. Bravo Zulu!

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks for the feedback. You're probably right about the Maple. I love learning as I go

[@susantulleynehus5054]

Gorgeous! Amazing that your hard work and diligence uncovered and restored this beautiful piece of furniture from that initial disaster. Great job.

[@spikeo12]

Thank you for another great video. Just the inspiration I needed to go back to working on the mahogany pembroke table I started refinishing last month

[@MadCityModern]

Would love to see it when it's done

[@kallymavromatis123]

Just beautiful, Barry! Love your videos, and the care you take with each piece. Thanks for another great project!

[@MadCityModern]

Many thanks!

[@Texastimbo]

This turned out so nice Barry. Can’t wait to see your next project!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Tim

[@cnorovich48]

As a lifelong Wisconsin-ite, I loved the history of this piece…..who knew? I grew up in the 50’s and these pieces were everywhere. We called the finish “blonde” back then and soon after it totally left favor for the “avocado” greens, oranges and dark brown finishes of the 60’s. 🫣ugh! Funny how things come full circle. I totally agree with you regarding the pulls….just not right. I loved what you did with the wood though. And I so enjoy watching your channel. Thanks so much….great editing, btw 👍.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much for this encouraging feedback Cindy

[@ailsadixon408]

I love the colour! What a gorgeous job. Would be great to see this with wooden bar handles 🙂

[@StuckinMO]

Agreed.

[@MadCityModern]

I also agree

[@matthewfriend8448]

Another superb restoration Barry! I was very thankful that the green paint was gone....it certainly did the piece no favours!

[@MadCityModern]

I really appreciate it. I was not a fan of the green

[@candelasresanocrespo7032]

El decapado a resultado ser un trabajo muy duro, pero el resultado es tan bonito que, casi, se olvida. Felicidades, está fantástico.

[@MadCityModern]

Wow! Thank you. Did I see you in the premiere?

[@veronicavatter6436]

I love seeing refinished wood glow and shimmer when it gets a new finish

[@MadCityModern]

So do I. Thank you for watching, Veronica. Barry

[@freyja5653]

Absolutely beautiful job, it looks amazing. Love how you bring the beauty of the wood. Xx

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you : )

[@embuetschee]

loved the introduction to the manufacturer, very nicely done!

[@LoriM222]

I missed the Live but watched it just now and as usual, Barry it looks amazing!!

[@MadCityModern]

I missed you in the premiere

[@LoriM222]

@@MadCityModern Thank you, that's very kind.

[@VioletJoy]

You never cease to amaze me. I love how this transformation turned out. It reminds me of a classic car going from cheap looking modifications back to its original glory. It's a classic piece of furniture. Simply beautiful.

[@MadCityModern]

I've really been enjoying your comments! Thank you so much

[@VioletJoy]

@@MadCityModern 🤍☺️🤍

[@debsmith2269]

You put so much effort into your flips and it always pays off. This one was no exception. I love your videos; they're so interesting with all the added information plus the scenery and wildlife shots add a lovely aesthetic charm. My favourite today was the cloud with the sun behind it.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for mentioning all of this. It was such an amazing moment to witness the clouds in that moment, and then to be able to share it

[@clydepine]

Wow, what an interesting bit of history! I don’t hate or disagree with painted wood furniture, but the wood grain is so beautiful on this piece. It’s a delight to see.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@lenabbixby7409]

I did not expect this dresser to turn out this goodlooking ! And you also served us a bit of history ( Edison ) And I guess you are a great cook since you said some time ago that you live by yourself. I find that hard to believe , you seem to be a real catch, a "mother-in-law's dream" as we say here. Just kidding. Anyway, you make every video interestng. Love to watch them all.

[@MadCityModern]

Haha. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this project. Barry

[@jenniferlashley2081]

Wow - this piece went from "Beast" to "Beauty" when you were done with it! What a hidden treasure!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Jennifer

[@christinebrady6842]

I recognize that paint technique. It was a trend in the 1970s called "Antiquing." My mother painted several dressers in our house that way. One was a pretty blue, and two small ones in a much better shade of green than this one. BTW, I see you did finally put your lunch in that fridge; a deconstructed lunch, but still...

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for sharing this. I always love learning from others after I finish these projects

[@ac1929]

It was sold in the Sears catalog. I used the dutch blue color on my bedroom furniture when I was a teen in the 70's.

[@annw1395]

Yeah, in the 1970s, one relative "painted antiqued" over an heirloom mahogany desk. Tragic!

[@celestewatson4874]

Yep! My dad did a bedroom set in this almost exactly. My FIL did a huge breakfront he'd built himself, also in green.

[@rofree2470]

Yup! Mom "antiqued" everything. Then there was "tole painting" then there was" farmhouse distressed" now there's "chalk painting " 🤣😅😂

[@bettenotap4791]

You were the right person to bring this dresser home to bring it back to it’s true self, I’m thinking anyone else would give up and do a quick sand and paint it white. Are you going to add a pic on Instagram of the new hardware on it?

[@MadCityModern]

That is the plan! Thank you for the great feedback!

[@paulcarlachapman628]

The green finish looks very much like a fad finish from the late 60s and 70s called "antiqueing". And the green is right in line with one of the popular colors used in the process. That may not be what was intended, but it's quite similar. A lot of good furniture was ruined doing that. I really like what you've done here, Barry. Getting that green off lets the wood come out to play and it looks so much better! Thank you for sharing another great project!

[@MadCityModern]

Excellent feedback. Thank you for sharing this. Barry

[@andrea.adhdhouse]

I just started working on a cheap MDF dresser that I plan to use as a media console. I got it free from a local Facebook page and likely saved it from the landfill. It was painted and has lots of issues and damage. I got pretty discouraged after working on it yesterday but watched this video last night. Thank you for including so much of the detailing work. I really needed to see that. I needed to know it’s part of the process.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for sharing this. Made my day. Barry

[@manelapires8856]

Hello Barry, here I am seeing your lovely work 🤩🌷

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you my friend!

[@Jabez525]

I enjoy the long amounts of scrapping and sanding. Please show all!

[@MadCityModern]

I will be showing more in the next video

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Well done again Barry! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I used to do a lot of projects from garage sales and curbside discards. Might be doing some small things again in my retirement (if the arthritis will cooperate) for my new off grid home. Many blessings, Texas Deb 😁

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for sharing this! Barry

[@packerbacker9109]

I appreciate your love for all things vintage. And as someone from Milwaukee I appreciate your WI background. Great work my friend you inspire my future diy projects

[@MadCityModern]

Hope you enjoy my clips from Milwaukee in some of my vids

[@elianaisealves]

What a night to day flip! I would never look into the green one, but the end one is gorgeous 😍 ✨️. Once more, a beautiful job Barry. Ty for sharing. Kisses from Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Eliana. I appreciate your support from the beautiful country of Portugal. Barry

[@debrazawlocki3975]

The green finish resembles the horrible "antiquing" finish wantonly applied to antiques in the 1960s and 70s. Glad to see you gave this new life!

[@ednaalegria8710]

Thomas Edison!! History is amazing, what a great story ( Barry: “yes, I have an old connection to Edison, yes, Thomas Edison “). Love your story telling, and how you lovingly restore the pieces you find. Surprisingly, watching you scrape paint using different tools and methods is quite soothing. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful work.

[@MadCityModern]

One of my favorite comments

[@fytghggyungf7601]

Always a special treat when Barry brings out the guns for a project! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you : )

[@liviaysky]

Beautiful result 😊 thanks for the great content! I don't typically have any big restoration projects but I've definitely picked up time tips and tricks from you that I've used for small fix-ups

[@MadCityModern]

I love this! Thank you for sharing

[@donnaaranda7175]

A vintage gem saved👍 I really like that vintage mixer and fridge too. Thank you

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you, Donna. Barry

[@psychedelikchameleon]

Thanks Barry. Love seeing restorations and gentle creative videos like this. Didn't see the spider but perhaps I'll have another look!

[@MadCityModern]

Hidden in the 2 minute ad : )

[@psychedelikchameleon]

@@MadCityModern sneaky

[@MadCityModern]

In the fridge

[@psychedelikchameleon]

@@MadCityModern I see it! Was distracted by the thought of strawberry pancakes 😋

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

Such a charming little dresser now, and I love knowing the history of it. I like imagining Tom Edison running his hand over it, just like you did 😊💡

[@MadCityModern]

I didn't think of it that way. Thank you my friend

[@slbarbieri1725]

Gorgeous job! Cannot wait to see the new hardware on it - I hope you post it on Instagram for us 😊

[@MadCityModern]

I will try to remember

[@cmmc3400]

Never stop seeking knowledge, it is the time machine to the past which is the best teacher for the future. Thanks for sharing!

[@piglettowood5476]

Hi Barry, Another lovely restoration.. The colour of the stain/glaze is beautiful…I agree with you about the hardware the mismatch isn’t right..I am sure when you change them it will elevate the piece

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@thisthatandtheother2226]

I love this piece!! I like how you show the dresser's character and not just repaint it!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much. Barry

[@ubermench3000]

The final product looks great! You must have put a lot of muscle into it...

[@MadCityModern]

Yes. This one was tough

[@maryland8532]

This finished piece exudes a rich look into the past. Masterful color stain with hardware that blended as if it was original to the style! Here, here!

[@MadCityModern]

I really appreciate this! Barry

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

Hi Barry! I love your work because you always do an impeccable job. It was really nice to see the wood that you exposed from under that paint. Regards from Colorado

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Lorraine

[@yvonnepagan9912]

Hi Barry, it’s so lovely to see yet another wonderful transformation. This one was truly astonishing. The poor girl who hired you will unfortunately, never get to see the beautiful piece you have made of it. It was so nice that her mother reached out to you and had you do the job anyway. Her loss will be softened by the sight of this lovely piece which her daughter entrusted to you to rejuvenate. Well done, and thank you sooooo much for sharing yet another sympathetic, sensitive and wonderful story with us! I think I speak for all of your subscribers in saying…..we love them all, plus your warmth of character. ❤️🦘

[@stevenmiller4254]

Wow! Quite the transformation on this piece. That green paint was hiding what appears to be birch wood. I also learned some Wisconsin furniture manufacturers history here. Another beautiful finish restoration Barry!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Steven

[@rtshaw3621]

Natural wood is so beautiful thank you for revealing the hidden beauty of this piece.

[@MadCityModern]

I agree

[@kathleenchalmers8234]

Great as always Barry. The style is simple and great for a child’s room but i will admit I am more interested in it’s pedigree. How neat is it to have an Edison dresser. Stay safe and hugs from Canada

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much Kathleen

[@christinebrady6842]

Wow, it turned out so beautiful. Good call on ordering matching hardware.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@holly5791]

What a beauty! What a lot of work to get there. As if that awful green paint was not bad enough, then another layer to deal with. Yes, you got quite the workout on this one. I would say the end product was worth it! Great job! 🙂

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much Holly. Yes this was a workout

[@quiltingbysherriempqsaddis196]

I enjoy not only your fabulous workmanship but also the history & stories about each piece.!

[@hally.pimenta]

Várias moedas de Reais brasileiro na gaveta. Você faz um lindo trabalho de restauração! Parabéns e continue com o ótimo trabalho!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@rebeccaparrott9435]

Thank you for saving this table !! Beautiful!!

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

As always, love the work you do ☺️. I know you also restorations on other types of furniture and curious if you know anything about 1950’s-60’s kitchen tables that had the chrome around the sides and Formica on top? I have a table that belonged to my grandparents and trying to find the best way to restore it and if you had any suggestions they’d be much appreciated. If not, that’s ok too. 😊

[@MadCityModern]

Most of those were plated, so try using a metal polish gently. Let me know how this goes

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

@@MadCityModern Thank you. I’ve never try restoring furniture before and because this belonged to my grandparents, I don’t want to mess it up and I’ll let you know how it goes 😌

[@markovanderwalt9115]

Great job, I think it could even go darker. With modern handles. And the shirt at the end was fire!! Can’t wait to see more of you

[@MadCityModern]

I completely agree. Wish I had gone with a darker finish. Thank you

[@marionphillips5485]

This finish is beautiful.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Marion

[@taramartin6117]

That is a truly lovely dresser, it's beauty was hidden under the poison green colour and it now shines.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you Tara!

[@leehirschman473]

Good job Barry. Turned out good. I would like to see the new hardware you decide to put on it. So, how long did it take you from start to finish? Thank you, Cindy

[@MadCityModern]

I don't keep track of the time. Usually I just spend a few days on each piece

[@Lady-Four]

Another beautiful restoration. We'd love a little update when you get that be hardware on it. ☺️

[@MadCityModern]

Absolutely

[@diannamacdonald3716]

Barry, you have such appreciation for items of bygone eras it seems you should have been born decades earlier. Do you ever feel that way? Your attention to detail and organizational skills are truly impressive. I enjoyed this video. And the pancakes looked yummy!💕

[@MadCityModern]

I think the 50s would have been a fun time to be around

[@statewench2828]

@@MadCityModern It was! So much more freedom as a child to do childhood things. Now days it's helicopter moms everywhere.

[@MadCityModern]

Hahaha

[@LenaGus2728]

Wow, the result is stunning! Really love everything about your vids; your skills, your calm low-key voice, the music, the garden pictures, how you present every piece of furniture so beautifully when it’s finished. Thanks for posting all this loveliness! 🌷❤️

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@janetd4862]

That green “antique” paint was awful…and so 1970s! Thank you for returning it to stained wood. I’m really not a fan of painted furniture, unless there’s just no other way to save it. Does anyone make the wooden “handles” like the picture showed that it originally had? I would think that if one such piece could be found, somebody with the right router bits could mill a few lengths of that configuration for you to keep on hand. (Yes, I know, money, money, money!) A millwork shop would probably have all the router bits, and could do it fairly inexpensively. Nice job, as always!

[@MadCityModern]

I considered making new handles for this. It probably wouldn't be too difficult. Just time consuming

[@beforeandafterwithleannami6203]

This dresser looked like a cheap, chintzy thing in the beginning and although I’m not crazy about the stain color or the hardware it now looks so solid and high end. Another great job.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much. I also was not a fan of either

[@sergiothehandyman]

Wow, awesome transformation! how long it took you from start to finish... The white paint didn't want to come out easy. How do you like that HF spray gun.. I have 2 that I never use it yet. Thank you for sharing.

[@MadCityModern]

It took me a few days for this one

[@lisatimora6244]

Wow I never would have guessed how nice this turned out. A whole lot of love went into it. Bravo!

[@anitamorales1506]

My goodness, my first thought was, "What were they thinking?" My next thought was, "Oh, it will be OK, Barry will save it" and you did! I liked the different video style. I think it's amazing that the piece was not dinged or broken. It is now better than new, and can have a whole 'nother' life.

[@MadCityModern]

This made me smile

[@anitamorales1506]

@@MadCityModern Then my work here is🙂 done!

[@johnbrindiar618]

I just have to tell you that your videos are so relaxing. After a hard noisy day at work I so enjoy my time with you. Thanx for all you do with out even knowing you are doing it.

[@MadCityModern]

Wow. Thank you so much for this. Barry

[@lovingmayberry307]

Hi Barry, love your videos! But i always have trouble hearing you! I know it's not my phone (or my hearing) as i have no problem hearing other videos. Anyone else experiencing this problem? 💙

[@MadCityModern]

I will continue to try and improve the volume

[@susanwalt4659]

That paint finish is called antiquing. It was very popular in the sixties and seventies. My mom painted a lot of our bedroom furniture with it.

[@MadCityModern]

Several others have mentioned that as well. Thank you for helping me learn more