Mid Century Modern (MCM) Furniture RESTORATION

Watch how I RESTORE this MId Century Modern Vanity/Dressing Table as part of KZbins Biggest MCM Furniture Challenge.
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[@marchelleharris4842]

I don’t know what the person was thinking when they painted that dresser, but you have brought it back to its natural glory. Thank you.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️👍

[@amandapittar9398]

They were thinking: “ I’m a cool artist with cool eclectic tastes. I can colour block with confidence “ Nope

[@amandapittar9398]

They were thinking: “ I’m a cool artist with cool eclectic tastes. I can colour block with confidence “ Nope

[@carla109]

David, thanks for the beautiful restoration! That tangerine monster was frightening. 💕

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Carla 😂❤️

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I never wkukd have guessed the lovely veneer hidden under that road construction orange color. Excellent job restoring this piece David! Very thoughtful adding the shelf bracket!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi Emily, I was very lucky to find that underneath. Watched yours this morning and you did an amazing job 😀👍

[@auntblingsgratefullife4480]

Absolutely beautiful job. I am so sad that Transcend Furniture Design is not in this competition. Her work is absolutely stunning.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much! I agree with you but unfortunately Angie had other commitments at the time but i'm sure she'll be part of the next one 😃👍

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi David, this piece of furniture was just as ugly as Jay's, you did an amazing job on it. I wish people would stop ruining beautiful old furniture. You have restored it back to it's original glory, thank you for that....Take care....cheers !!! 🍁 🍁

[@MayfieldRestorations]

So pleased you liked the end result 😀😀

[@susansharphaynes555]

Even though you find it distasteful to paint it,the most important thing is to do what you love in your home so there are no rules! David has a skill to change it back to its former glory❤

[@lobstermash]

I think these pieces get wrecked before they come back into fashion. I remember the second-hand shops being full of MCM for peanuts. Students bought them for flats and painted them.

[@LadyGecko]

People are allowed to do with their furniture as they want. If it offends you, the offer to buy it from them and restore it.

[@sharonguenette9361]

Loved the final result

[@coffeecupcraftswithkelly2826]

Beautiful! And I absolutely adore the “Daisy Intermissions”!! ❤

[@lindakennedy1193]

Daisy Waisy Woo!!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

🐶❤️

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much, Daisy loves her starring roles 😂😂🐶❤️

[@mariapilarplaalloza8770]

Amaizing. Now, a beautiful dresser, fit for any home.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you! 😊

[@janetd4862]

Turned out great. Love the reveal photos with all the up close details, but please give us more views of the piece as a whole, too. Thanks!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀👍

[@pablobarros610]

The work you do goes beyond restoration, and how to bring to life something that has been forgotten in time. Congratulations on the beautiful work and keep it up. A hug straight from Brazil

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️❤️

[@nancydugas3022]

This turned out magnificent...just the way it was originally intended to be. Beautiful, beautiful job, David.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Nancy 😀😀

[@tangormley]

You are not only brilliant, but a tough act to follow! I have learned so much from you. I have a floor model radio from the 40's that belonged to my grandmother that I would to have the talent to restore. I also have a cedar lined wardrobe and a vanity, with the original mirror attached, that belonged to my great grandmother's sister. She purchased them when she got married in the 1910's and then gave it to my mother when she got married in 1952. Those pieces frighten me the most. I really can't afford a pro, but...I'm gaining knowledge and courage from watching you. I also have a buffet and server which my mom bought circ 1966. I think they may be impossible to do well. All the best to you. Your work is truly appreciated!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Wow, that’s a lovely thing to say thank you. It sounds like you have a great stash of beautiful furniture and you can definitely transform them. The art is really to just take your time, use the right tools and materials for the job and enjoy it. Good luck in your restoration journey and thanks again for your kind words 😀😀

[@KilgoreTrout4343]

Astounding rescue! Can't decide if your's or Jay's was uglier, but both have been saved from furniture Hell by two amazing restorers. Well done!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed Bob 😃👍👍

[@debrawucik826]

Just a beautiful restoration, back to the original condition…..only better!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😀

[@betsymcgovern3267]

Wow! That was a HUGE transformation! Fabulous job.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

I came here as recommended by your friend at Flipping Drawers, and very glad I did. Lovely work.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel 😀

[@ruthbentley7560]

Unbelievable! I love that you put the mirror back on for the original look.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😃❤️

[@annmiller7977]

Absolutely stunning! Love this dresser and the beautiful job you did repairing it!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😀😀

[@founderist]

Great job David. I love how meticulous you are in your methods and process. Restoration was spot on, detailed and very thorough. Enjoyed every bit of the video. Being an IT person I know how much effort goes in making these videos and content. Well done to all the people who have taken part in the challenge.. ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much for your appreciation of my work and also the work that goes into creating these videos. I’m certainly not from IT 😂 but I do my best with the limited editing skills I have 😀👍👍

[@ca6177]

Love the transformation!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks 😀😀

[@knittingblackbelt40]

Wow, they made such neat quality furniture in that era. So cool.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀👍

[@jenniferlinder752]

This was so beautiful, I had to subscribe! Amazing!!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks and welcome to my channel 😀❤️

[@valsummers5330]

Yippee for poor surface prep before painting!😂

[@MayfieldRestorations]

I was very lucky they did a bad job of painting it 😂😂😂

[@judewilliams9345]

Fantastic 🎉❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️

[@PepperSkeen]

I love your cheeky sense of humor; your face tells the whole story! The cow hides 🐄 w/ bright tangerine was irresistible! TY for a beautiful restoration.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

hahahaha I have a rubbish Poker face. Thanks so much for your support 😃❤️

[@maeverobertson1108]

Hi David, does your wife know that you are using her fancy Christmas dinner tablecloth as a drop cloth? 😊 Once again you have found the hidden swan behind The ugly duckling. I hope Daisy gets better. She's such a sweet pup.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Shhhh dont tell her 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thanks very much Maeve, Daisy is feeling a lot better thanks although her sore foot has taken some time to sort out 😃🐶❤️

[@WobblyBiped]

Such a stunning transformation, David! That was quite a bit of orange to get rid of, and sure enough, there was a beauty underneath. The gold hardware was spot on; chrome would have not only been wrong time period, but just plain tacky. Sending big snuggles for Daisy and her sore foot. I'm glad she got a trip to the doggie-doctor and hope she'll be doing her wiggles and dances the next time we see her. Thank you for a real knock-out piece of furniture. It's going to be quite an asset for its new home. Cheers from Oklahoma!!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment as always. Daisy is feeling much better now and getting back to her cheeky self 😀🐶❤️

[@rockshot100]

In general I do not like this style, but this is beautiful. Looks almost modern. It still looks orange, but goes well with your floor. Have you ever used household bleach? Also any stain that says "ash" will tone down the orange. I will sometimes tint my first topcoat with the opposite of orange which is blue. TINT as in very faintly. This does wonders and not detectable.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you and thanks for the tips on colouring 👍👍😀😀

[@veraf.7660]

It was no furniture, it was a box on stilts. You transformed it back to furniture again! Great work! ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks ❤️

[@rockshot100]

BEAUTIFUL work. Unusual piece. I liked the silver, but paint on hardware, to me looks fake AF, and looks like... well, paint. Besides, some of the hardware could have been some other metal. May I suggest that really cheap fake gold leaf? This at first looks very shiny, but if you wait before covering the with the no tarnish varnish, it does look close to brass. Or you could expose it to ammonia, and that will age it fast, as in within minutes. Also, if a magnet won't stick to the hardware, it probably is solid brass. The gold leaf is hard to do at first, but you will get good at it, fast. It goes from a shine to a sheen. Thanks and subscribed and liked. You don't sound like London, maybe Wales?

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks for the tips. I’m from Manchester 😀👍

[@patriciataylor7887]

Reminds me of the purple flower challenge flipping draws gave you. Looking forward to the results of the challenge

[@c.a.chambers68]

I wonder if the person or persons who butchered this beauty will ever watch this and squirm in embarrassment!!😂!! Not my style but beautifully restored.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks 😀👍

[@captainjohn787]

Great lesson on how to convert Early Duct Tape to Mid Century Modern! Nice restoration; looking forward to your other projects.

[@girlnorthof60]

😂"Early Duct Tape..." too funny

[@MayfieldRestorations]

When in doubt.....get the Duct Tape out!! 🤣🤣👍

[@rhondaregister8081]

This piece must have come from Fred Flintstone's house!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😂😂❤️👍

[@renabee8246]

Hello. I love how you divide up the tasks with the labelled chapters. It was nice seeing you live this afternoon with Jay. The cabinet turned out beautifully.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much, your feedback on my video format is really helpful 😀❤️

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

''Tangerine dream''...? No... it was a Dalmatian abomination! And... painting wood should be a crime!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

🤣👍

[@jodidavis6595]

One of my favorites. Watched for the second time. 😍👏🏼👏🏼

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much Jodi, keep watching 🤣❤️❤️

[@amandapittar9398]

That went from “ we’ll put it in the shed to store tools” to “ don’t you DARE put a coffee cup down on that” quickly…. I never used to like 1930-1970 furniture, but after watching all these restoration and refinishing craftspeople and seeing what they do with the furniture - it’s changed my view. They literally take sows ears and produce silk purses. Most of the furniture was quite well made and pleasantly plain. Perhaps because I grew up with it I don’t like it! I love 18thC furniture, but do not have an income that supports it. 😢watching these videos has given me hope that I can still get decent furniture that I can repurpose. I’ve only managed a tiny 1930 coffee table so far, but there’s hope!

[@Restorology]

Absolutely brilliant Mr. Clooney! 😎🥃

[@MayfieldRestorations]

hahahahaha thanks Matt 👍👍👍👍

[@giseleafecheoficial]

Brave and bold choice. What’s up with people with cows and bricks? Job well done. Congratulations

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Not my style but I guess somebody loved it once 😂😂😂

[@dawnshaeffer9372]

Bricks, lol. That was awful too. 😂

[@tracylamb903]

Made a sow’s ear into a silk purse. 👏👏👏 It’s beautiful.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thats very kind, thanks 😃😃

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Fantastic job!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Steven, loved what you did to your massive table and chairs. Epic job 😀👍

[@sibylleherbe8260]

Another fantastic restoration David. The wood grain is gorgeous on this dresser. I cannot imagine anyone painting it orange. Now it’s beautiful again.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much Sibylle 😀❤️

[@CK9mum]

You definitely saved that piece from the trash and made it look spectacular!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Wow, thank you!😀

[@kristiclifton3974]

Stunning 😍 I will never understand why people paint beautiful pieces of antique furniture believing they are modernizing them, but thank you for restoring this piece to its former beauty!!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️

[@robinkline8734]

What a beautiful transformation!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😀

[@murlthomas2243]

This is really lovely when finished. Excellent job!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@adrianwillis2875]

Looks brilliant. Exactly how I remember the identical,piece my sister had given her when she got married in 1971

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Glad you liked it 😀😀

[@idarivera1308]

Was wondering in what decade this dresser was produced was thinking late 50s way off 🙃 Thank you for the info

[@mistybroadway5720]

Beautiful! I hope this piece finds it's forever home and is taken care of It sure deserves it. Great job 👏

[@MayfieldRestorations]

I hope so too! 😀👍

[@nancyclark3049]

Gorgeous piece of furniture! Tremendous job, David! And of course, lovely Daisey- hope she gets well soon. Hope you win the challenge!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much Nancy, Daisy is doing much better and back to her cheeky self 😀🐶❤️

[@GreenWitch1]

Oh wow! I don’t remember your name, but that’s a beautiful piece of furniture! As it stands so far, you & Jay are in a dead heat 😊 11 more videos to watch 😮

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much Im glad you enjoyed it. I’m David 😀😀

[@lindahill7315]

That was an awesome restoration. That grain was beautiful

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Linda 😀😀

[@Timhey0912]

Wow! You never know what's UNDERNEATH a piece...... Great Job!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

I was very lucky with this hidden beauty 😀👍

[@georgeannapatterson5553]

Absolutely 💯% gorgeous

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you! 😊

[@genevaharner780]

What a transformation. Looks great.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😀😀

[@marilyngriffith2329]

Absolutely amazing!! I am not a fan of MCM because of the structural lines but I appreciate the beauty of wood. Again, amazing!! Always appreciate the hard work you put into every piece that you restore.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Marilyn. I'm also not a fan of MCM for exactly the same reasons but i thought it would be fun to be part of this challenge. Thanks for your support as always 😃❤️

[@jersey63]

That's cool you all participate in this challenge. The piece looks fabulous!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

It was good fun doing the challenge 😀😀

[@kathharper]

Looks great as a sideboard - it would make a room lighter and look bigger too with that mirror. Great job making that piece go from kitschy to sophisticated! Bravo for the added support post on top, nobody would ever know it wasn't originally there.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you! 😊

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Friggin phenomenal save, buddy! Wow!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much Angie. That woodgrain was a great bonus 😀😀

[@kimkelly-kline3768]

WOW, David this turned out absolutely beautiful!! Big smooch to sweet Daisy!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much Kim 😀🐶❤️

[@sallyweiner4180]

That turned out beautifully! Almost as beautiful as Miss Daisy❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

🤣😃🐶❤️

[@kristend344]

My grandfather was a cabinet maker. I appreciate your attention to detail in the repairs and restoration of the finish. I was never a fan of MCM, but have come to appreciate the simplicity of the designs in the way they can show off the grain of the wood used.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks very much. I’m not a big fan of MCM either but I’m happy to work on anything 😀😀

[@tinkerherring1840]

And someone took the time and effort to paint it! Thank goodness you saved it!

[@kayerin5749]

Crikey! That was a right Carnaby Street Nightmare! Thanks so much for restoring it. I'm looking forward to what the other's are doing. Love these challenges😃

[@MayfieldRestorations]

It was rather Bold 😂😂

[@hpot53]

From something that was hideous to something truly beautiful! Cheers! Ken from Alabama USA

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you very much!😀😀

[@flipitnation]

Wow, you transformed that into a stunning piece of furniture David. Love your attention to detail, you did a brilliant job!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Cole. I loved your phone table resto too. Ive seen a few of these for sale but never thought of doing one, I may think again 😃👍👍👍

[@turihenderson7755]

You would never have any idea of it’s sordid past with the way it looks now - that’s excellent work! ✨

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😃

[@philomenahearn1717]

Lovely job! That dalmation tangerine style hid lovely mmm piece.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you! 😊

[@damarisarts9489]

You gave this piece a new life! Awesome🎉

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathyandthedogs626]

David, this piece is beautiful!!! You’re a magician! Love to Daisy❤️

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀🐶❤️

[@alisapifine9787]

This is simply amazing!! I bet the kid who had the "before" version in their bedroom had horrible nightmares...LOL I want Jays piece and this one too!!! Gorgeous!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

hahahaha I bet they did. I loved what Jay did to his piece too 😃❤️

[@DebbieDuckworth-h5r]

Unreal!!! I love how this turned out. Beautiful wood grain. So glad you uncovered its beauty. Thanks for all of your hard work and for sharing with us. 👍😁❤️👏

[@taramartin6117]

Beautiful!. Whoever thought the orange-yellow paint and cruddy mac-tac on the drawers was colour blind, and tasteless. The result is amazing.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you! 😊

[@BernadetteMcDonald-t2m]

You have the patience of a saint. I love your attention to detail and your ability to make a silk purse out of a sows ear.😂😂😂

[@MayfieldRestorations]

My wife might disagree with that 🤣 but thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it 😃😃

[@jeanetteperry3359]

Absolutely love your work, especially when you put your own twist on it, with the two tone stains. ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😀❤️

[@audiomxr]

The previous owner would be SHOCKED! Fantastic work.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thats very kind, thanks 😃👍

[@jakimcmurdo4810]

Hard to believe this is the same piece it’s turned out great 👍🇬🇧❤️😁

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lindakinzer6698]

My goodness, that’s so beautiful!! I would love it in my life. Great restoration!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😀😀

[@Joans20thCentury]

Something that was fit for fire wood, transformed into a beautiful chic dressing table, marvellous work.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😀😀

[@SayMagnaFeek]

Stunning! Incredibly beautiful!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😀😀

[@doriwilson6991]

I love this piece so much especially with the mirror. You turned it from an orange nightmare to a beautiful piece of mid century modern design again ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@brazillady5119]

Love Daisy. She’s the best part.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

🐶❤️

[@loismaddux4800]

Wow!! Amazing grain. Just beautiful!❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you very much! That grain was love,y 😀👍

[@shellyannray3601]

WOW!! You did such a beautiful restoration on this piece of furniture!!! ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

That’s very kind of you 😀😀

[@franceshurt3517]

Absolutely beautiful David, many kisses for Daisy, cheers!!!🥰😘😘😘💕👌👍👍👍

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much Frances 😃🐶❤️

[@arisartistsguild]

Beautiful work, and Daisy is adorable ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks😃🐶❤️ very much

[@tamisnyder4532]

Just found your channel today, I think this orange dream piece is one if the most beautiful restorations I’ve seen! Nice job! 💙

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Hi and welcome to my channel, thanks too for your kind words about my work. I really appreciate it 😀❤️

[@laurensouthgate2458]

Wow, anyone would love to have that.Good job.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks Lauren 😀

[@girlnorthof60]

WOW, gorgeous grain pattern on the top... so worth saving. A few of the many reasons I follow your channel is the quality of multi-angled & close-up videography, lighting & editing, your easy-to-understand instructions and the excellent quality of your workmanship... & Daisy (of course🥰) This did not disappoint. Cheers, David. 👍👍 (I'm off to view the rest 🥳) Pat/Yukon

[@MayfieldRestorations]

That’s really kind of you to say Pat. Thanks so much for your support 😀❤️🐶

[@angelaberkebile4334]

David, It is gorgeous! The wax brought out the beautiful wood & grain-it glows. Thank you for your artistry.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

I loved the final”glow” too 😀😀

[@katherineparker4836]

Fabulously beautiful work, lovely vanity/dressing table

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😊

[@RachN-gr7ti]

Beautiful finished product... my favourite of the MCM challenge so far!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thats really kind of you, thanks so much ❤️

[@zakkaryzoah1386]

You did a beautiful job on this one! I hope Daisy feels back to her old self soon.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much, Daisy is feeling much better thanks 😀🐶👍

[@Bob-mk4cd]

The starting point hurt my eyes. Fabulous work 😊

[@MayfieldRestorations]

It was a little bright 😂😂😂

[@cathrynevans5196]

Really nice. Of course the tangerine beauty was probably something for a little kids room and I'm sure that he or she loved it.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks, I know somebody would have loved it before. I actually like people doing things to their furniture, its always nice to see somebody being creative 😃👍

[@drdeb9561]

Oh, David, this is gorgeous. ❤

[@MayfieldRestorations]

😀❤️

[@robinkares959]

WOW…..just beautiful. Great job!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thank you so much!😀😀

[@ldianehigley3287]

What a smashing result! I love watching you and Daisy, don't care if the video is long. That was an amazing result!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😊❤️🐶

[@Chrissy-im2pb]

What an absolutely beautiful piece of furniture it is now. You did an incredible job on it.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😀😀

[@karinapfel650]

Im speechless at that before paint job. What a lovely rescue!

[@MayfieldRestorations]

It was rather bright 😂😂

[@sylviasnape1]

WOW!!! Very nice restoration.

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Thanks so much 😀😀