Ep. 81 TRASHED Painted furniture gets GORGEOUS RESTORATION...

[@MadCityModern]

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[@christinebrennan4484]

My favorite...Forrest Gump

[@maryalicemaca1266]

Another gem!

[@Rosalind-n4z]

This is my first time to your channel, your work is impeccable!!! I will definitely be back, you've also peaked my interest in seeing the video of the piece at the end. A great big thank you for the referral to Birch Living. I've wanted a new mattress for a long time, but couldn't find anything that match the quality of what I had. I am grateful because I need the support of a good mattress. Also,❤the added information at the end!!!

[@fatherfabulous]

Very cool, Barry! Can't wait for the Barbie dresser. 😅

[@EvaPeters-b4c]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom about restoration. Calming and clear voice!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@likeitsgolden26]

Barry, you are the Bob Ross of the Millennium. Your video presentation and voice are so soothing.😊

[@finalvoyage35]

I second that❤ !!! I was thinking the same thing 😊 he has that soothing tone of voice and artistic flair.

[@normanmonks8994]

Another great job Barry. I enjoyed seeing the "donor" trees and how boards are cut to show the grain. Keep strong.

[@MadCityModern]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

Hi Barry! That buffet looked quite sad with all that ugly yellow paint. It looked like at least part of it was spray paint. The finished product was gorgeous!! You have great talents not only with furniture restoration but also storytelling! I always enjoy your videos! Can't wait for the next one!!!

[@finalvoyage35]

Aww that yellow was hideous, that piece was begging to have its dignity restored.

[@ralphgraler4223]

Top work!!! Well done!!! 👍 Greetings from good old Germany 🇩🇪👋

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for the support from Germany

[@dshey6802]

Barry, you are becoming a sophisticated furniture historian/refinisher/restorer from week to week. You are a teacher as well. That buffet is beautiful in the color Candlelight. It's a lovely design.

[@eaglespirit3052]

You never disappoint, Barry. Beautiful job! You should be a teacher. You are so patient, and thorough. Cheers!

[@VioletJoy]

I believe he is a teacher here on his channel. 😉

[@queenbee3647]

Your videos are great. Im going to quit now, guess Forrest Gump for the movie, and just sit back and enjoy your work. Thanks Barry. 😉

[@cherylmcwilliams455]

Thank you for the education with wood grains. My father had great knowledge of woods and the love of showing off the beauty in each piece. So glad to see you appreciate that as well.

[@cboyle707]

What dignity you have restored. I swear, that piece was smiling in the final take.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@chrisfrear8933]

Oh Barry, thank you for giving the little brass goat such a good home. I knew he would love Wisconsin. He’s having so much more fun in your home than he was with me.

[@mdeysenroth]

I can understand why this type of refinished piece would sell well. Not only is it beautiful, it is great storage for any room. I never find your little brass figures in your videos because I get too distracted watching you work and forget to look for them, lol.

[@debbieday52]

The dark stain may not have been your first choice, but I think it suits this piece perfectly. As ways, thank you for adding to our "tree of knowledge".

[@nazufani]

8:06 found the little brass guy 🙃🌻

[@GreenDreamCreative]

Hello from rural Norfolk UK. Discovered your channel yesterday and have watched quite a few videos, your style is so relaxing and informative. You have inspired me to 'restore' my two 50s kitchen chairs properly. I purchased a carbide scraper this morning and have spent nearly 3 hours removing old varnish. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@yvonnepagan9912]

Lucky you to find it at all. There are so many others doing this now. But you’ve hit the best one! Barry has lots of great, soothing videos. I’m from Melbourne, Australia. He has followers from all over the world. I can’t “do” but I love to watch restorations. Welcome to the club❤️🦘

[@GreenDreamCreative]

@@yvonnepagan9912 Thank you.

[@winter-kievcity]

Потрясающей красоты комод. Меня поражает, зачем люди закрашивают краской такие красивые фасады, превращая их в старые кухонные тумбы. Браво мастеру-реставратору, который вернул комоду молодость, красоту и аристократичность)

[@cboyle707]

Hello you dear, dear man. My heart sings when I see such a beautiful restoration. In my mind, the piece looks proud again and so happy to have met you. (I guess I watched it twice, doh.)

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for this

[@carlosdelagarza8983]

Walnut and Forest Gump. The brass goat stumped me...😂

[@MrHeadbanger366]

This is the first of your videos I've seen. I'm most impressed. You did a beautiful job.

[@wendy833]

I really liked the shape of this sideboard. Thank goodness you removed the school bus yellow.

[@kathywiseman7944]

That's going to be fun, a Barbie dresser, can't wait.😊

[@PaulaDautremont]

This is more than a video for me. It is a tutorial.

[@MadCityModern]

Wow. Awesome

[@PaulaDautremont]

@@MadCityModern I have built some of my own furniture when I could not find a piece suited for my needs, but have never really done restoration. But I learned so much just from this one video that I look forward to others.🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You took it back to its original beauty, great work! I loved the info about the trees. Where I live, I can’t just go out into the woods to find oak trees. There are no deciduous forests here, only coniferous. I think oak trees are amazing!

[@shamrock4500]

Where I live in Canada you see big old Oak trees in the middle of a field, farmers work around them, as they respect just how long it takes them to grow.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@shamrock4500 That’s wonderful!

[@jennylawson1980]

Wonderful video ❤ and the restoration is beautiful. Another special one. Why its Forest... Forest Gump. Great movie 😊 I love learning from you and the wood to me looks like Walnut possibly?

[@michellesutton202]

This turned out so beautiful. It sparkles, you could see all that beautiful wood grain😊😊😊

[@cathyfield4765]

You have truly revealed the original character of the sideboard. It is a gem.

[@JennNahrstadt]

Forrest Gump Also, as a longtime subscriber, I don't want to become accustomed to your fabulous work. This was again a labor of love, and evidence of your eye for what's possible. Kudos.

[@lindabunce5133]

It's splendor has been returned!

[@Annaklaranna]

Sorry I missed the live. Yellow! How fabulous 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Love you, Barry. You’re a good manL 👍

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you kindly

[@ЕленаКолесникова-х3г]

Боже мой.Какая красота получилась.Работа выполнена ,просто шедеврально.Шкаф восхиьительный.Стоит и улыбается.Ему понравилася ,его новый образ.Бари, я обожаю смотреть твои ролики и твою работу. Ты просто молодец.Дальше словарный запас иссяк.А повторяться не хочется.❤❤❤❤

[@spawnsmom9386]

What a transformation. That buffet went from the yellow submarine to a beautiful buffet that would look great in any home.

[@dfhdghdgcfg]

I was glad to see that the hardware came out so good. Sometimes the plating is so far gone that polishing will make the hardware look worse. Good job. I hate when old furniture is painted because it is easier than refinishing.

[@MadCityModern]

I agree. Thank you

[@Og-Judy]

Waving hi from far north side Milwaukee County. 👋🏻👋🏻 Grew up in the 1950s-1960s with a carpenter/wood working dad who had a rather large workshop in our basement. Thanks for bringing back memories. That turned out really nice.🤗👍

[@furlvr1961]

Oh wow....! I have that exact same (in mahogany) buffet in my house, complete with the same hardware. It was my maternal grandmother's buffet she had in her dining room (the very house I bought and live in) along with a matching six-foot, drop-leaf table and six matching chairs. Unlike this buffet, mine has never been painted and is in pristine condition!

[@lynnjohnson1413]

My guess was correct, My favorite is Walnut, so rich and warm in color and beautiful grain. This piece is gorgeous! You did a awesome job.

[@kathyw7143]

Cherry wood and Forrest Gump my fav. movie of all time.

[@melodienaber3238]

Walnut. Forrest Gump. I didn't find the goat 😢 Absolutely beautiful! ❤

[@Dakiniwoman]

Oh... Forest Gump... I forgot to look for the little brass guy... but I was mesmerized watching the transformation... what a lovely piece in the end!

[@davidfreeman6450]

wow, finding out that information about the Tiger Patters and that white oak is real cool. This old dog got taught something new. great work as always.

[@pattymccallen]

Your music, your voice & your whole approach to a piece of furniture brings PEACE … thank you! (Of course I didn’t get those hidden things! In a good way tho I was daydreaming!)

[@OfficialSparklyPig]

I watch both furniture restorations and furniture make-overs, and it's always funny to me to see made-over, painted pieces end up in the hands of restorers. You can usually tell which pieces have been painted by a pro vs. a bored houseparent/housespouse with a free weekend. Making it over (nicely) can be really time consuming, so every time I see what I think is a recently made-over piece, I imagine it's only been in one person's possession for a couple of years, so all the effort that went into a well-made-over piece is then undone (almost always rightly so) and the piece is restored to its natural state (or restored up, meaning looking better than it originally did). It's just another funny way to see part of the circle of life, and the cycle of life... The things we do with our life's time and how others experience that outcome, and then how they in turn have someone else's circle interact with theirs. As well as the physical things we cycle through in our lifetimes.

[@woodrowcall3269]

Your work is amazing. With proper care a well crafted piece of furniture can live for generations. The top of the buffet is absolutely gorgeous, the pattern is beautiful. Keep bringing these “abused” pieces back to life.

[@birdy-numnum6321]

❤😊 more Tree talk! Loved this Barry, thanks x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@2Cambell]

Candlelight is always a great choice for walnut! The result is beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@KSprague2024]

Thanks for extra education on tiger oak!! That was the best!

[@thomascabral8443]

nice yellow but nicer grain revealed , thank you Barry,,,

[@marcfuented5568]

Run! forest! run! 🏃‍♂️ luv that movie

[@justineheinrichs2798]

The yellow antiqued paint was nice but now with the buffet in this rich color it really looks like an expensive piece of furniture ❤. Lots of work but wow what a beautiful result. ♥️🇨🇦

[@ursulawebb1883]

Thank you so much for the visual showing how a quarter sawn pattern is accomplished. Your work is beautiful!

[@jsg1925]

Oops! I was wrong. Beautiful restoration as always.

[@joycohen938]

I forgot to look for your little brass animal! Gotta watch again! ;) Who can forget “Run Forrest, run!”

[@Leader-fq1dq]

The piece is beautiful and the movie looks like forest gump.😊

[@IAm_Nic]

Forest Gump? That is a beautiful piece.. ❤❤❤

[@johnleake5657]

"In fact, I wouldn't mind this distressed yellow piece in the right setting!" Well said - I was thinking just the same.

[@MadCityModern]

Haha. Thank you

[@1953lili]

The hardware looks like the same as on my federalist desk/card table. I refinished it after my dad died and it was cherry or mahogany. Thank you for this gorgeous grain reveal!

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

What a beautiful piece.... after your working on it. Also appreciate the 1980s stereo equipment, electric typewriter and television!

[@lucym7701]

Can’t wait for the Barbie dresser. I just subscribed so I won’t miss it. I love listening to your soothing voice. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful information you uncover during the restoration process.

[@annjones3672]

Lord have mercy! You are just like my husband. He always has a video playing when he works in the garage. He has 3 TV's set up so he can watch from anywhere in the room! Then I saw your roll top desk! I bought him one for his birthday. The top veneer was coming off so I got it on sale and paid $1100 to get it fixed. It was dated around 1910.

[@shawnataylor7998]

So,so much better than that yellow paint.. beautiful ❤

[@pennymoreland9602]

I love the buffet, so so pretty! Your workmanship shows in your reveals! Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful ❤

[@TheShizNat]

Wow! So that’s why people refinish furniture! Such a gorgeous piece. You are indeed talented and patient. 😊

[@wvello2265]

Holy jumping’ !! That is an absolutely gorgeous piece now!! Always enjoy your transformations and the peaceful narrative

[@jrickelmann07]

I thoroughly enjoy your content. It’s like a hobby I can simply meditate to. I appreciate you.

[@moldingpro7208]

Forest Gump. You nailed the stain and finish for this buffet. It is now a work of art.

[@mollynakamori]

Yay! Barry removes yet more yellow paint from our ecosphere! Thanks, Barry. You might find it interesting that, around 15:15, that inverted ''v'' shape at the base of the tree could well have been caused by a lightning strike many years ago. The movie was too easy, I got the wood right, and only saw the goat once. I love your little games.

[@fidgetshouse]

I need to find another word for stunning, but it always seems to be the best word for your work!😊

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

The restored finish and hardware are simply gorgeous.

[@diannebernau3293]

G’day Barry and greetings from Down Under. I love watching you bring these painted items back to their original condition and this one was no exception. It was a beautiful design with just enough character and the original brass handles finished it off perfectly. Until next time, take care. 😘💕🇦🇺

[@christineyoung7129]

Hullo from Sussex UK just came upon your Chanel how interesting to learn about trees as well as the furniture you restore love the content in your videos 😊

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel! Barry

[@Djbeaulieu4]

Barry you under estimate yourself and talents. Beautifully done💙

[@fraserwrobb3075]

Another job well done! Looking forward to the upcoming projects you mentioned. A Barbie themed dresser? That should be interesting!

[@magdalenaprzybylska1074]

Hello from London. You put on Forrest Gump, my favorite movie. I love watching your videos which are one of a kind and your voice calms me down. I admire your work, every piece of furniture you restored looks amazing.

[@marieb9926]

I love to the videos when you strip paint. This is simply gorgeous.

[@monicaluketich6913]

If I hadn't watched you work on the project, I never would have thought that fantastic piece of walnut furniture was the same one. You created a magical piece! I found my spray-on stripper and think I will try to do some magic on a small cabinet: 20 inches x 24 inches x 4 inches deep. It may have been a medicine cabinet. Someone had painted it dirty white and then 'distressed' it by sanding the paint off with no rhythm or reason. I can see where the screws were for a door. I plan to paint it Chinese red for some of my rocks and mineral collection. (Retired science teacher!)

[@dr.pierre-henryocallaghan7206]

The movie is Forest Gump. Nice job Barry, i really like your videos !

[@monicalundy4400]

You’ve taken an eyesore into a beautiful piece of furniture. Lovely!

[@tundraicesams]

Gorgeous!!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the transformation.

[@suzannerobinson6384]

Ditto to all ....excellent rescue again!❤

[@marciak9826]

The movie was Forrest Gump. I saw one goat in the drawer near the end of the Birch ad, but didn’t find the other one. 😢 Your buffet turned out beautifully! Wonderful work, Barry!

[@sharonbuckley4591]

Beautiful, I love the natural wood. I once worked at a plant where we made interior door and window frames covered in veneer so I got to see and learn some exotic species. It was very educational.

[@cedarwho7]

I was having a terrible day and this really helped me feel grounded, peaceful and calm. I absolutely love your videos. ❤

[@maxieleesimmons9509]

Forest Gump! :) Beautiful Buffet! I love it!

[@epflrz1625]

You are a wonderful, caring restorer. I love what you do!

[@Jen39x]

Yes agreed with you that if one could use a yellow cabinet this would have been a great find. Edit: thanks for showing how tiger oak is done

[@texanasimmons1761]

This ended up being very pretty! Thank you!😊

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

Thank you for explaining more about the trees. You can do more of that in the future.

[@jennah6673]

I have my parent's tiger oak round table and matching spindle chairs. Thank you for showing how the wood was cut.

[@hollysterrett104]

Another fabulous makeover!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you! 😊

[@debk9889]

Beautiful Restoration! Nice find with the brass coated pulls. Very relaxing video!

[@Porkydogs13]

That would make a beautiful side board or liquor cabinet!

[@tamioconnell8976]

“Run Forest! Run!” Forest Gump of course. Great movie. Awesome actors. I liked the yellow as well as my colors in house are gray, white , and yellow. I may or may not be refinishing a dresser and painting it either yellow or white. It’s to hold table linens and” the coffee bar”.

[@raeanngodfrey6986]

Your work is always stellar. But the effort you put into making quality videos is a cut above others that do the same thing

[@fernlintner65]

Gotta e my favorite of this marathon wow I love this!

[@MadCityModern]

Wow! awesome!

[@cherylacampora670]

Barry, It's gorgeous! You are a master refinisher!!

[@mitymous1]

Hello fellow Madisonian! Happy to have found you; very enjoyable video and work,

[@tjdeleon13]

Omg love this piece. The grain in the wood is so beautiful.

[@marymarshall5134]

Unmistakable Forest Gump. Thanks for another very informative video.. great work