Ep. 84 Nasty BARBIE DRESSER was Painted, then RESTORED

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I spent $40 on this painted BARBIE dresser, then restored it.
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[@MadCityModern]

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[@DawnDavidson]

Looks like I’m in the minority here, as I thought that it was a relatively well-done Barbie-themed makeover. I’ve seen a lot worse! 😂 I am sure that whatever little girl had that dresser enjoyed it a great deal. Someone else might have enjoyed it in that condition for a while yet, given the Barbie-mania this summer! Still, as always you did a lovely job restoring it to its natural wood condition. Especially all those painted grooves! I would have given up in despair for sure. No need to apologize for the cricket sounds. It’s actually lovely to think you have that nature there while you work. It underscores how peaceful the work can be. Thanks for sharing, as always.

[@jolienvsndijk]

Yeah the before was definitely not badly done! Still a lovely transformation though

[@l.5832]

Sorry....but UGHHH!

[@starspeculation]

Chances are, it was made for a grown woman. Or at least a teenager. It's a little too 'glam' for a little girl.

[@scottcates]

Ditto

[@shio_juniper]

If I was 12-13 y.o., I would love to own this vanity :D

[@lindaparker7199]

Barbie should be proud to have this in her dream house!

[@MadCityModern]

Haha

[@georgesehy8058]

Dear Barry! You are so loved my man! Your honesty, integrity and humility are a true testament to your genuine humanity. We are so blessed that you share yourself and your work with us! Thanks, George from Florida

[@MadCityModern]

This is special

[@georgesehy8058]

and so are you @@MadCityModern

[@barbarafling3790]

Cob🍟👿🩶🩶❤️‍🩹b

[@robbindavis5926]

This is one of the kindest remarks I've ever read on youtube. Thanks for warming my heart, George from Florida.

[@georgesehy8058]

Thanks and happy holidays to you and yours! @@robbindavis5926

[@PaintingandExercise]

I think that the reason these older wood dressers and chests are not in demand is because they are usually in shabby, fixer upper, worn out condition. Most people do not want to do the work to bring them back and, unfortunately, the hours put into fixing them does not yield enough profit. So it has to be a labor of love for whomever decides to make them beautiful again.

[@BulletsInTime]

Unlike other painted furniture we have seen on this channel and others, whoever painted this one did a really good job.

[@scottreeves1226]

I agree. I was surprised by the quality of the paint and vinyl Barbie makeover and pleased by the restoration. Well done.

[@WhiteVioletButterfly]

Yeah, it’s not for everyone but I’d definitely put the “before” in my kid’s room

[@pub652]

Sarcasm? Hope so!

[@cyanity1017]

Yeah, the before actually didn't look too bad, but seeing it back in it's original state was still nice to see though.

[@kaycampbell8532]

That paint job makes me want to eat a whole box of Good & Plenty candies.

[@Stumpybear7640]

I dont know why you say that Barbie dresser has no resale value as I would certainly buy it xxx beautiful job, Barrie ❤

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you!

[@cutler65]

A mug of coffee, a bar of my favourite chocolate and an episode of Mad City Modern. What more could you ask for? Another awesome video Barry. Thank you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@MadCityModern]

This made me smile

[@cecileroy557]

Sounds like you know how to live well @Cutler65!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This is a day and night transformation. The Barbie theme was cute, but you’ve restored this piece to its original glory.

[@Charmaine-rv9xr]

Barry, words can’t express how much I enjoyed this restoration. Yes I found the Barbie👍 and I loved the cricket noise! I found it hilarious that just over a year ago I actually watched a man “restore” a dresser using nearly the exact same colours including the Barbie motif! (I wonder if it was the same piece)?🤔😂 Anyway, I am especially fond of your calm narration and exquisite editing. I live for the close ups and you never disappoint. Thank you once again for sharing your passion with us all .

[@arlenekerr1198]

BRAVO!! BEAUTIFUL!! Well done my good man!

[@KristiePatterson-sg3vr]

Nice job! Came from a family of Master Carpenters and cabinet makers,antique furniture refinishers,artists and decorators and at 72 have done my share of finding jewels on the side of the road and refinishing them so I appreciate the work you put in. Kudos!!

[@MadCityModern]

Wow. This is awesome

[@wendy833]

Beautiful job Barry.

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Barry, as usual, a phenomenal job restoring this dresser! You changed a ruin into a masterpiece! I've no idea where, or to whom, you plan to donate it, but that piece would work fabulously in a foyer to store sweaters, coats, gloves, etc. and the mirror to "check yourself out" before leaving, in a dining room as a buffet, or, as it was originally meant, in a bedroom. Astounding transformation! You've given it back its pride!

[@aviajarehema7393]

I notice you have a lot of vintage/retro items in your workshop: typewriter, cassette player/tuner, analog tv/VCR combo, double cassette boom box player; these items for me brings back so many memories!

[@shaundiin85]

That was a barbie nightmare. I love the end result and can't believe someone painted it.

[@shelliblah830]

Barry, this grey sitch surprised me, looks better than I thought it might.

[@CarolHewett-ug2cw]

Barbie Dresser aka Good & Plenty Candy Dresser. Some little girl loved it....for awhile. Great job. I hope folks like you cause a revival in antiques.

[@MadCityModern]

I hope so too!

[@abab13]

The barbie paint was actually hella cool

[@scottcates]

abswolutely

[@barbarafling3790]

Your skills and patience amazes me.

[@loudwhitenoise_]

i never would have expected a furniture cleanup video to have such relaxing music, that with your little cricket buddy made it so much better

[@MadCityModern]

😊 thank you

[@kenmahood93]

You undersell yourself. You did a good job restoring this sturdy piece, making it usable by a much wider spectrum of customers.

[@mdipeace]

I like the cricket ambience. Great work on the dresser!

[@teresadungan6485]

10:25-10:30 shows Barbie. Great job on the dresser ❤🎉👏🏻👍

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you 🤗

[@maryannecross4220]

Thank you 😁🇬🇧

[@janvafa9959]

I love the way it turned out! Remember to always rinse off the oxolic acid… when it is dried if it gets into the air it can really damage your throat and lungs!

[@janetboette7013]

Oh Barry, that first pass of taking pink paint gave me chills! Great job! Again, your attention to detail puts you way above. This educational piece, as you called it, can sell!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Victorialands]

I understand we all like different looks in furniture, painted or bare wood… but l have to say, it’s a glorious site to see when you breathe new life into these old wood pieces. In my view, you always do such a wonderful job with the challenges you face in your projects.

[@piddy3825]

I think that piece turned out very well.

[@suesmith9202]

You have done it again Barry. Absolutely stunning ❤

[@lfuentes4098]

I think I saw Barbie reflected in the mirror from the wall with the posters. You did the best you could and it looks great. I think it’s a great neutral brown suitable for most homes. I wouldn’t have ever looked at the Barbie dresser and said,now I want that for my kid. 😮 But now i see something I would definitely want for my home! 😊

[@saraestridge3183]

I actually find cricket chirps very comforting. Coincidentally, I also find mid century furniture restoration extremely comforting as well! Lol!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for this

[@paragod1011]

I have always loved the sound of crickets.

[@MadCityModern]

Me too

[@j3nnuhh]

Holy cow! This is stunning. You saved this piece from the dumpster for sure!

[@pkmetzger]

You might know all the imperfections that are still on the piece, but I think it turned out beautiful. I would definitely display this piece in my house. I would use it for linens.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@tomwebber9377]

Your appreciation for all things beautiful makes your channel special. Thank you for having one of the best channels on the internet.

[@MadCityModern]

So nice of you

[@mariaassante620]

Gorgeous upgrade

[@teresapulleyn301]

Oh my goodness, Barry. She’s a beauty! Your vision for a piece and skill set has really expanded. You’re so humble…one of the reasons I subscribed- so like-able and honest. Your patience with the work some these pieces take in amazing. I’m a forever fan.

[@deborasantandrea7638]

Great job Barry. You do transfer passion and love to each piece of furniture you restore. It is not a simply restoration but giving a second (perhaps more) chance to a glorious past. I appreciate your approach to life and respect to the environment. I hope your small atctivity will grow. Good life and luck !!! Debora

[@shainazion4073]

I love the cricket noises! It reminds me of being a child and my friend Sharon and I caught 2 black crickets and wheeled them around the neighborhood in a doll carriage. I was a tomboy, and never played with dolls. I liked crickets, frogs, toads, caterpillars better.

[@MadCityModern]

I love this

[@shainazion4073]

@@MadCityModern It came out great, the poor piece of furniture must be in shock. From Hot pink to a proper Federal looking piece.

[@gAIL-w7r]

I'd be perfectly happy with that dresser, I think it is beautiful. You did a great job on it!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@wallywest4274]

That ooak finish reminds me of an old wayple desk I used to have.

[@kathleennagwak1761]

You respected this piece of furniture. Thank you.

[@bfranklin1052]

I like the way this came out. I think it looks regal and whoever buys it will be very happy. Good job, Barry!

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

We missed you!! Glad to see our favorite furniture refinisher-storyteller is back!

[@MadCityModern]

This means alot

[@youssefsadek2340]

Good job Barry. Keep on!!! 👏

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😃

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

Dear Barry, it turned out beautiful! I love the grey and brown finish that you put on it. Way to go!!!

[@anna99629]

Always great videos. A man with such a calming voice. I loved the cricket. Thank you.

[@MadCityModern]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lauralake7430]

Thank you for saving this!

[@lauralake7430]

Cricket sound woke up my cat! ❤

[@MadCityModern]

Too funny

[@helenablignaut662]

When I see you patiently going through the steps of removing old finishes, I wonder about my ambition to refinish my grandparents' old furniture. Maybe I should just give them a good clean instead.

[@MadCityModern]

You can do this

[@mamavibetribe8878]

I love your attitude to painted furniture. If it meant someone kept a piece for longer and didn't send it to landfill, then it's worthwhile painting. It is lovely to see them restored though.

[@anonymousmedusa]

You never fail to impress!

[@SuzA8110]

You did a wonderful job giving that dresser back its respectability.

[@randyboglisch137]

Amazing job Barry...you gave this piece of furniture back it's dignity...I don't think anyone should ever paint mahogany..soothing music and your calming voice made a video to watch so enjoyably...thank you again sir

[@MadCityModern]

This really means so much

[@marilanderos977]

It looks fantastic. U did so well. It m always impressed with ur patience.

[@timothyarchie320]

I think in the end the piece looked terrific. You do amazing work.

[@statewench2828]

Sometimes you are too hard on yourself like in this piece. It turned out beautifully and I'm sure anyone of your viewers would be proud to own it. Glad to have you back and hope to be seeing that green dresser soon. Beat wishes to you Barry.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much!

[@MaryCoffey-pn9zv]

I think it looks wonderful. I would absolutely pay for this dresser. I love an older piece complete with whatever imperfections life has given it. I think it's what gives a piece it's character and individually.

[@teresag3310]

I think the grey wash stain brought out the age of the piece without making it look tired or making it look too modern. In other words, I think it was a perfect choice here. (super thumbs=up)

[@shellygenter8585]

Stunning. Came out just lovely.

[@bunny7403]

It looks SO much better when you finished!!

[@tanyacornell1073]

First, lovely refinish. Second, I appreciate you taking the backing/mirror off to do the backside of the frame. And last, of all the videos of yours I have watched I never find what you tell us to look for. I don’t know if it was the dramatic background music right before that drew my attention to Barbie or if you didn’t hide her as well as you normally hide your treasures but I feel pretty accomplished that I actually spotted something 🤓

[@MadCityModern]

I love this

[@shirleypedersen7406]

Hi Barry. I think that piece turned out beautiful. It was a lot of work removing all that paint. Gotta have the patients of a Saint to do all that. And you Sir exude patience. Your videos are so calming and relaxing to watch. Love your channel💕

[@A-Minor-Music]

I had to rewatch to find the Barbie. Haha very clever way to "hide" her!😅😅

[@colinwhitlock276]

Great job! BTW OOAK stands for One Of A Kind - a term used often in the world of doll collecting.

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks for the info!

[@1953lili]

Thank you for “restoring” this piece! Love your attention to detail. Recently watched a person who was restoring a MCM dresser only to see her paint it again! That’s an hour I’ll never get back again!

[@susettrankin2359]

Stunning !

[@josephkerley363]

Nice job! Barbie at 10:28 in reflected in the mirror.

[@janvafa9959]

I have to admit when I’m outside I love the sounds of crickets and frogs and nature… but inside, when I want to sleep… not so much!

[@lynettebrown1801]

The dresser turned out beautiful. I saw the Barbie reflected in the mirror. I love the stories you tell.

[@beatamichalska6220]

Beautiful result 👍

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@akmb8211]

Très beau travail et et très agréable vidéo. Toujours un plaisir de vous regarder.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@DavidBugea]

Barry, you are the best! My parents had this same style of Hepplewhite furniture in their bedroom, and it’s awesome to see someone who appreciates the beautiful mahogany grain and all-wood construction details, such as the dovetailed drawers. Thanks for bringing this piece back to its former glory!

[@dougbelcastro6127]

It's beautiful! Thank you!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you too!

[@surtu9221]

I think the Barbie makeover was appropriate for the time period in which it was made over, where wood was considered extremely boring. Just as I think now it's appropriate to get it off and let the mahogany glow through!

[@cathydaly3436]

Barry, don’t apologize so much. I did it my entire life and it undermined me. Not just at work but in life. It’s a desire for unobtainable perfection. Sorry to lecture but you do too good of work. Plus you share your knowledge. I especially love the history pieces. If they restored shop pieces like this could be done by students and either kept or donated. 22:57

[@bethanyhunt2704]

I like the different shades of brown and grey in this - lovely work. I agree with you about keeping the wood looking as natural as possible. I've seen people put a dark stain on beautiful walnut - should be illegal!

[@interestingprofilename_7766]

Another restoration that you showed your skill and talent. to answer your question about the diff projects you have, as a welder I work on project's that people order from me too but in my free time I make thing for my family or experiment and try things that Ive seen others do. so it seems that the type of projects may be a universal thing

[@kathyw7143]

Barry I love it!!!🤎🤎

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@tonipope3164]

My granddaughter says...it's satisfying to watch....and a cool process...thanks!

[@MadCityModern]

Wow. Awesome

[@tonipope3164]

She's 10 by the way!

[@MadCityModern]

I'm blown away by this

[@fraserwrobb3075]

You leaned in a little more modern than usual with the gray tone finish, Barry, and it turned out beautifully! I liked your technique of using a chisel to pry against when removing the staples from the back of the mirror. Those little tips and tricks are the kinds of things that you learn from a grandparent or parent, seem so obvious and you can't believe you didn't see it before.

[@MadCityModern]

Such great feedback as always

[@chandarussell]

I think this dresser turned out beautifully. Well done.

[@slyons58]

I really got into the gray aspect of your treatment and will consider that as a technique for any upcoming projects that might benefit. Barry, you are wonderful in and of yourself AND you are…..entertaining.

[@jmariew9966]

it's beautiful - imperfections are a part of life they show someone loved it and used it.

[@WobblyBiped]

Even though this was a learning project for you, you still saved it from the certain doom of a landfill with that color combination. Someone will be a very happy camper to have a restored dresser with mirror. Your choices of background music were quite nice - soothing with a zen feeling. Thank for another visit to your shop, and cheers from Oklahoma!!!

[@emeleetn]

I’m still 😮 that it was taped, not painted! Well done you😎

[@teresahughes4895]

I love the beautiful 'old' real wood furniture. I have pieces from my grand parents that make my heart sing. I still take care of this furniture as my grandmother always did. Such memories!

[@MadCityModern]

Love this

[@chefmichaelt]

I love the cricket noises.❤❤❤

[@zonyasvintage7859]

Incredible diligent work as always.

[@teresayeates3437]

It took me a bit before I learned what OOAK meant, it stands for one of a kind. In case you have not been told yet. Great work!

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks for the info!

[@carolmilburn2324]

Looks 1000 x better! Missed your videos!

[@azalea__art]

It looks very nice in the end 😃 though I actually think the Barbie paint job looked pretty well done and definitely would’ve wanted it when I was 13

[@alohamom2380]

Barry, I chuckled when you remarked about the cricket noises. There is a frog I've named 'Fred' who lives somewhere in my courtyard and scares me on a regular basis (it's his bulging eyes). I never know when or where he'll show up! lol! Crickets/frogs or not, it is enjoyable watching you restore these beauties; "Barbie" included! 🙂

[@MadCityModern]

I love this

[@loisbolton1800]

With the dreamy background music & tight camera framing, this is like a meditation from start to finish. With bonus cricket chirping! 😜

[@MadCityModern]

I really appreciate this

[@oribihorsetrails1951]

Beautifully restored. You are a master Barry :))

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you kindly

[@conniealley9406]

You did a fabulous job. I love the older pieces and you did this one justice. I would be proud to own it.

[@maggiesue4825]

It's a lovely piece that would look great in a child's bedroom in a farmhouse, where people appreciate wood but don't want to spend too much when the child is still young and liable to be a little rough on the piece. You've done a beautiful job.

[@Susirajantakaa]

I think that turned out very beautiful.

[@heatherdye9879]

Very nice job. And Nice to see you back.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you!