Mid Century Moroccan Brass Coffee Table Restoration. Fun challenge with

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In this video I'm doing a fun challenge with Anders from ‪@midcenturyflipper‬ and restore a unique Moroccan Brass coffee table.
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[@user-kr6js7mk2p]

Thanks! We have a family piece just like this Morrocan table and tray. You made a beautiful restoration.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Oh wow 🤩 that’s so kind and generous 💛 thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed the video

[@chandarussell]

I lived in Morocco for a couple of years and the wood is from the olive tree. It’s the most common form of wood used there for furniture. However they do also use almond, thuya, ash and boxwood as well as importing lots of ebony and rosewood. I love olive wood as the grain is always so beautiful. You did an excellent job on this table. It looks absolutely wonderful.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Olive wood was my guess too.

[@janvafa9959]

Mine too! It has a beautiful and varied grain… wonderful job Jay!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much 🤩 I have looked into it and seems to me it’s more like Almond than olive but you’re right.

[@rebahensley5323]

That is what I thought. Olive wood.

[@thespaniard1810]

Olive wood is right. I've seen many pieces made from it and the grain is unmistakeable.

[@robindelude3787]

To say that this piece is stunning is an understatement! Honestly, I’m speechless. Bravo, Jay! Bravo!

[@shellydehart8217]

I have to agree. Unbelievably beautiful.♥️😊👍

[@eventhorizoneventhorizon2021]

@@shellydehart8217 Its a bit boring ti be honest

[@spghettimoo3380]

After all the high pitch whining voices from other restoration/ flip jobs your work is quite soothing

[@midcenturyflipper]

Thank you Jay for a really fun and challenging collab! Lets do this again sometime!! ❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

My pleasure mate 😉 we’ll see what we can come up with 👌

[@frelnc]

You're a genius. It was the absolute right thing not to mess with perfection and use Odie's Dark to seal the base. Love it.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 😊 I agree. It’s beautiful

[@annettemalaski1967]

That table is beautiful! It looks like something a rich Bedouin would have in his home. Easy to transport but makes a statement!

[@patriciacarroll2626]

He IS a genius!!

[@lisahutchens8062]

Absolutely stunning. My family lived in North Africa (Algeria and Libya) in the early to mid 60s and we had a very similar table. My brother and his wife still have the brass top as a wall hanging. Thank you for taking this on.

[@ClaraSunshine]

They can easely find a base a make a beautiful table with it.

[@deborahnickloy5747]

When I saw the final results of that big repair, my mouth literally dropped open. Amazing! I learned a lot about brass cleaning and polishing, too. wonderful video

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SMorrisRose]

I had *exactly* that table. Where my mother got it, I never knew, but I inherited it and passed it on to a friend when it wouldn't fit in my new house. She's still using it and in fact sent me a link to this video. The only thing I ever had to do with it was polish the brass. By hand.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Very cool. It’s a thing of beauty 😊

[@gingergilbert37]

Jay, you are adorable! You have a great sense of humor, and I love the kitty cat breaks. Mostly, though, you are so talented! It is obvious how much you enjoy your work.

[@Flippingdrawers]

thank you! 😻

[@kentlatimer652]

Wow Jay! What a beautiful piece. I knew I was gonna like this project the moment you revealed the piece you’d be working on. Stunning piece made even more stunning by your expert craftsmanship. By the way, I really like the videography technique you used. I loved the new intro and I liked that you narrated as you worked instead of overdubbing audio narration. Great craftsmanship, both with the project and with the videography.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome 🤩 that means a lot 🤗 the intro was made by Anders who is a graphic designer and was kind enough to do it for me. Thank you Kent 🙏

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

I totally agree about the Production aspects. He’s much more comfortable in front of the camera and with video production, so having him talk in real time rather than dubbing later is a much better idea. I also really like the new intro…it’s a step closer to having his account feel like a show/channel rather than a bunch of individual videos. A longer version - like 30 seconds - (imho) would be really great idea.

[@acdallas6356]

What a lovely job you did on this one. All the final view needed was a cat sitting on the table! And as for Anders, you certainly do know all the beautiful people!!! 😺

[@Flippingdrawers]

😂😂😂😂 he is a good looking lad. Thanks for watching 💛

[@elizabethwadsworth5167]

My parents had a nearly identical table to this one, except the top was oval. It had a smaller round companion that was used as an end table. I recall them as being impossible to clean properly with what was available at the time. You did a fantastic job on this one.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you for sharing and watching 💛

[@57WillysCJ]

Brass polishes have been around since the beginning of the early 20th century. I have used salt and water, pumice and water, even a light coat of rubbing compound. They need a weekly whipe down or nowadays a clear coat finnish. Clear laquer was used before clear coat but you had to be careful cleaning it after. Most of the time it got a bad rap, because the brass wasn't prepped well at first and then harsh cleaning chemicals left bare patches in the laquer which required stripping the whole surface and people didn't want to ordidn't realize it needed to be stripped. Believe me I would gladly polish a table top over well used brass cuspidors.

[@berdineordunez7271]

@@FlippingdrawersI think This project is beautiful. You did a great job.😊

[@berdineordunez7271]

I think this project is beautiful. You did a great job.😊❤

[@sharonbeckett721]

I'm stunned by the transformation! Absolutely stunning. You're a genius and I'm in love with this table ( and your cats lol ).

[@christopherlinger1554]

I have a smaller version of this table in my living room. It definitely could use a polish job. I also have one the same size as the one you just finished but it is made of copper. You did such a good job on your table. I can’t wait to see what you have for us next.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Cool thanks for watching

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Wow, I’ve never seen (or heard of) a copper one. I bet it’s amazing.

[@justkiddin84]

@@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer I came to say that!

[@user-vl8qw8hp1g]

That table looks fabulous!! The repair you did on the leg is perfect!!!

[@robertgriffith9703]

"The bottom is easy. So I'm not going to show you it." You said it and I giggled. Watching you struggle with a piece IS part of the fun. You never fail to amaze though!

[@debsmith2269]

I love the little indian carved wood occasional tables that quite often have brass inlay patterns on the top because they're beautiful and can conveniently fold up. This is much better, though (not to mention bigger), si I'm now a convert from Indian tables to Moroccan ones😂. The table base is beautiful, and the brass top came out so nicely thanks to all your hard work and perseverance.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Ha ha ha awesome 🤩

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

This is such an interesting piece. It makes me think of the Greco Roman style/decor. It looked like garage sale when you bought it but when you got done?! Then it looked like showroom top stock!! Great job Jay, you always make it fun. I think your furry fans also enjoy your projects. ❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much ☺️ glad you enjoyed 😊

[@pitsnipe5559]

As always, excellent work. That wood (think you said it was almond wood) is beautiful. As for polishing the brass top, if I had. Dollar for every container of Brasso I went through when I was in the Navy, I’d be retired on a tropical isle. 😊

[@Flippingdrawers]

😂😂😂😂😂 you know my pain Thanks for watching

[@lindabehling7565]

It turned out amazing! Another great job, Jay. Thanks for sharing

[@HasnaaLaMarocaine]

As a moroccan. I can tell you that this is juniper wood. thank you for giving a second life to this authentic piece.

[@bluecurlygirl]

What a fabulous table. Such a lot of work Jay but as usual, you did a fine job. It's just stunning now and that wood is singing. The repair is so good too. Well done.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Hi Emer 😉 thanks. I love this table 🤩

[@robertwalker9625]

Jay, I really like your solution to the wood base and you let that beautiful wood grain to show. The repair was a real plus and you were correct, one couldn't even see it when you completed the finish. And the table top, it was unbelievable, so much work. The brass leg covers completed the transformation. Well done. Cheers from this old retired coot living the dream in Tennessee.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eleniemmanouilidou24]

Wow Jay, you did an amazing job! The table turned out so beautiful and shiny!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks 😊 it’s a beautiful thing

[@pamsheets632]

Oh wow Jay, the table is absolutely stunning! Love the engraving on the top, beautiful! You did an amazing job on the leg repair! Its a gorgeous table! Beautiful job! 😊❤

[@sibylleherbe8260]

What a gorgeous piece of furniture. As usual, you did a fantastic job restoring it. ❤

[@chrisdavis1722]

What a beautiful table! Love the wood, the form, the details, and kudos on all the polishing on the top. Great job 👍

[@jeribondarcuri7884]

What a magnificent piece. Your talents - thank you for restoring this beauty.

[@kathleenfarr7036]

Unusual and gorgeous. More collaborations like this please!

[@lisachiboroski9930]

Ok. Now I see that there is nothing you cannot do! This piece is amazing as always and I especially loved the wood finish AND the staging photos. Unbelievable. ❤❤❤

[@vickiel914]

Very cool. I have a piece similar to that, but the legs are like enamel black paint, and I have 2 tiers of the trays. I think it has 6-8 movable legs. I'm not in that room right now. It isn't in that bad of shape. I just need to have the trays cleaned up a bit. I do have barkeepers friend I can use! Thanks for the tips!

[@kathyg1117]

What a unique, beautiful piece! Another great job Jay!

[@thudson4407]

Jay, you should be very proud of yourself. And if you're not, well let me tell you, that I am proud of you. You have come so far and you do such an amazing job. Your repair and restoration work is truly beautiful and you've really become a great craftsman. Well done, my friend.

[@Flippingdrawers]

That's very kind. Thank you ❤️

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Agreed!

[@christygaffney5814]

Once again, another fantastic restoration and labor of love❤️. You are getting better and better with each project. Love it!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Dakiniwoman]

I would love that table so much! I went to Morocco every three months for nine years when I lived in Spain... I never did get one of those, but still wish I had one now. I have four tables with brass tops but mine are all Asian, two are Antique. I clean mine with fresh lemon juice. I just cut the lemon in half and rib the flat cut lemon onto the brass. Once in a while I use Brasso, and if I get a bad stain I may use some finest steel wool. All Summer my brass table tops are outside on my deck with a thick clear glass over them so they stay untarnished and protected.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Very cool. Love brass 🤩

[@GentleReflections777]

Always enjoy watching you work on projects. Was neat to watch it while you were there commenting :) like you being there. Your voice is relaxing to listen to and I love your visitors. Thank you!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it. Will likely do more videos this way

[@marchelleharris4842]

You did a fantastic job with this table, especially since you never worked on something like this before. I admire your courage and confidence. It’s always a pleasure for me to watch your videos. I thoroughly enjoy them.😊

[@jannamarie3990]

Absolutely gorgeous work ❤❤❤ love it! You both did amazing 😊

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much!!

[@joycedemolle4565]

I had a table just like that in the 70’s. Loved it. Gave it to a friend in the 90’s. Great job on it. Looks fabulous. ❤

[@wendybell422]

When I was young in the 60s my job was to clean all the brass on a Saturday it was the most boring job out .glad to have you back after your holiday .😅

[@Flippingdrawers]

Ha ha I know the pain and thank you 😊

[@mythreesons8084]

My Grandma and my Aunt had tables like this only they were oval. My Aunt had me polish hers once. Once was enough! Beautiful job!

[@ariannaschafer3326]

You both did a fantastic job! So much work on the whole piece, but that tray! Amazing!!!

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

This is beautiful! You did a great job . Thank you for this wonderful video! 😊

[@maggieauterman3406]

As usual, you blew my mind. Fantastic job. Love the kitties too. Always fun to see them.

[@mary2240]

Beautiful finish. I love it!

[@mustafaemrekurban]

Yeni video için teşekkürler.Uzun süre sessiz kalmayın lütfen👏👍

[@caroltanzi29]

Jay: beautiful job. In fact, magnificent. I remember seeing these tables. Very popular in the 1960’s. Believe it or not, they were affordable, anywhere from $69.95 to $129.95, based on size. They were the rage at the time. This has a new life due to your expertise. Fun to see one restored. Carol from California

[@Flippingdrawers]

glad you like it 🥰

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

I seem to remember the old guys used to dry buff the brass pieces. Then they lacquer the brass.

[@Flippingdrawers]

That would have taken a week 🙈 I did consider voting it and still may

[@teresagriffin2070]

I didn’t think it was mid century, I’ve had a couple of those. Learn something new everyday! Thanks for the knowledge!

[@denizberlin9441]

Good job. 👍👍The only thing you always want to do with brass is a sealant. Wax sealer for brass polishes also or a laquer after. Don’t try the sealant especially made for brass on big surfaces like that. It will get really streaky. Without any of those this will turn dark pretty quickly. Cute table

[@Flippingdrawers]

I will do. Just haven’t decided what I want to use

[@kbreckan]

This is gorgeous! You did an amazing job!

[@Pam-56]

I love the lines of this table. It’s so beautiful now.

[@SarahHorner]

This makes me think of a number of old ladies in my childhood. They must have all gone on the same Mediterranean cruise to North Africa. V lovely. I’m sure my parents had some ornamental giraffes carved out of this kind of wood too.

[@rgrgeorge]

Wow! Absolutely stunning. Perfect piece for you.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I love the new intro! It’s really neat to see a close up of the process of hand sanding. Your feline visitors are adorable. I look forward to seeing them in your videos. This table is really neat. I like the way it folds up and can be tucked away in a much smaller space. (That feature makes it perfect for entertaining guests.) You worked a miracle with the brass top, and I love the engraved pattern.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you ! Anders from @midcenturyflipper made it

[@thibaultdechabanolle5688]

Bravo très belle rénovation

[@colleeneshom84]

Love your way of "teaching" and no wonder you won the challenge. I really enjoy your video and your breaks with the neighborhood cats.

[@dshey6802]

Masterful, Jay, just masterful. So much fun to watch. I love that you're using the oils for finishes. Did you find out what wood that is for the base?

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cherylwevill4355]

Absolutely gorgeous results. What a beautiful, elegant table. Your hard work paid of. Excellent job. Btw. Where did you get your Odies oil from? Did you have to order it from outside the UK?

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you and yes. Got it from the US Amazon

[@cherylwevill4355]

Ahh, good to know. Cheers.😁@@Flippingdrawers

[@lindadamon2453]

I love it Jay. The way it folds flat means it's a perfect 'occasional' table. Great if you live small like me but sometimes wish you could have a coffee/games/wine table when ppl come over! Beautiful work. 😂😂

[@lauriewoods6488]

Once again, you have taken something old and unloved and made it beautiful. Well done

[@reneegordon506]

Your episodes are so relaxing and I’m always amazed at the final product! Thanks for sharing. Enjoying your talent from Baltimore, Maryland, USA!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@melissam8939]

This table is stinking cool. Glad you found it to rescue it!

[@tomcurtis197]

Looks great to me, Jay!

[@karennosakowski1009]

You really brought that back to life!! Beautiful work!

[@kelleyhawk6595]

I have never really liked mid century modern furniture, but u r right that piece is stunning and ❤ it. 😊🇺🇸

[@lynneul8229]

You did a wonderful repair to the leg of the table! Love that you used the Odie’s to finish the wood. Also enjoyed “Midcentury Flipper” refinishing the Kermit table, thank you for referring his channel.

[@williamsiyanko4631]

This coffee table looks great and well done by Jay . Great job 👏 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you!! 😁

[@brendatruant7404]

It is absolutely beautiful!! 👏👍 it is totally my style. Great call using odies and leaving the brass base as is. It’s simply gorgeous!

[@kathleennagwak1761]

Once again you’ve done a phenomenal job. You are an artist.

[@wasteoftime1721]

Jay, I’m currently going through chemotherapy and your videos help me more than you can ever know. The humor, the cats, above all your talent, it’s all just so sublime. Thank you. From Dallas TX with love.

[@antsquirly7654]

I have one just like that, it measures 40 inches across, (103 cm), and is a bit more ornate with the metal etchings. When we were living in Tripoli, Libya 62 years ago my parents had one custom made, and we had the exact same folding base for it. Unfortunately, over time, the base got lost in a move so I turned it into a wall hanging. Using 3 large L-bolts to hold it up. I'm saving this video to send around, and hopefully, I can find those brass footing covers and have another base made for it.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks for sharing 😊 hope you’ll find it.

[@judithburke1539]

That turned out so beautiful! I'm thinking that your furry inspectors would agree! Well done!

[@tomcurtis197]

That takes some serious patience!

[@piglettowood5476]

Wow The table looked like gold in the reveal. All that hard work was defiantly worth it. I’m off to watch the green Kermit now. Natalie😊

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome 🤩 I love that table and thanks for supporting Anders💛

[@jocefh]

I’ve never seen a table like that…beautiful work sir!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you like it!

[@sandramccormick8326]

That wood is absolutely GORGEOUS, what a beautiful grain!!! I agree with you on how nice it is to be working with solid wood, rather than veneered wood. I find it an absolute joy to work with solid wood.

[@ladyd54]

Jay, one would never think it was the same piece, considering how it looked when you got it. Exquisitely done!!!!

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Wow!!! That is a unique but gorgeous table!! The before and after was almost shocking!! You did an incredible job! I haven't seen the other video yet, but I declare you the WINNER!!!! It just can't get any better than this!

[@jbyrd2516]

So beautiful. Lovely to see the repair work to the leg. Like so many others I have kept company with a similar table - back in my medieval middle eastern reenacting days. I hope my ex still has the table somewhere…😏😊

[@janetwilde6803]

WOW! I have a brass coffee table with fold out wooden legs very similar to this one! So glad to have found this video just when I was thinking about restoring it! THANKS!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

You are so welcome!

[@beatamichalska6220]

Even if I don't like brass furniture I love this piece. Your work is very fine and final result is stunning. This table could stay in 5 star hotel lobby. Bravo.

[@donelmore2540]

I never would have thought of sanding the brass. What a time saver!

[@angelaarena5208]

What beautiful wood….I’m glad that you didn’t stain it and that repair that you did was amazing it blended in beautifully, you couldn’t even see where the repair was awesome work. I’ve never seen a table like that before great piece well done for your hard work and all the time you put into it👏👏👏❤🇦🇺

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@theresaperkins9500]

Wow! What an incredible transformation! It is gorgeous!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much!

[@debk9889]

That is a stunning piece, wow! That wood grain is gorgeous, the dark Odie's oil is perfection! The work you did restoring the brass was crazy, but the outcome is amazing. This truly is a spectacular piece of furniture! Great job Jay!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Dani-Innit]

Bravo!! Not only did you remove the stain but the patch was perfection! You brought this gorgeous piece of art back to life!! 🤌❤

[@cyndizimmerman2065]

I thought that top was beyond saving. Beautiful job ❤ that was a very cute table you chose for Andres. It turned out very nice

[@audrey5941]

That is the most impractical piece of furniture I’ve ever seen! Can you imagine having to maintain that giant piece of brass? Oh my gosh!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

I will seal it 😉 thank you

[@madeleinegombert661]

STUNNING 😍😍

[@yugyeomssweetheart3975]

OMG!! I never would of thought that there was so much beauty under all that nastiness. It turned out to be so beautiful. I love watching your videos to see you turn something so ugly and unwanted into something so beautiful that everyone who sees it must have it. I what to thank you for brightening up my dull American days.

[@pato6334]

What fine craftsmanship on display. The elegance of this piece is amazing, matched only by your highly skilled restoration of it. A small shop saving and preserving the work of another; that’s no production piece. All the work was well worth it, it’s just beautiful. Now all you need is a brass Moroccan coffee service to go with it.

[@julierobertson148]

You did a phenomenal job on the repair! As conspicuous as the difference in wood was, your hand work and choice of stain blended it right in. (Thank you for the tips on cleaning brass. I have been working on some pieces from India and gave up in frustration. Now I have a new method to try.)

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome 🤩 thank you

[@lauriehill8240]

Very different project and video! These reciprocal challenge videos are a great way to introduce new artisans to the channel. Thanks, I enjoyed very much - now off to view Anders!

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[@KennethButler-od8kh]

You are such an amazing and creative artisan. With your skill set, the old is made new (and oftentimes better).

[@fiberotter]

Wow....that was a lot of work but it paid off. It is beautiful! And your wood repair fits in nicely. Boy have I seen a lot of those tables in my life. They were very popular.

[@miss1rabea]

I love anything related to Morocco ❤ you really did an amazing job bringing that piece back to life 👍

[@deboracavill8978]

Love love love the bloom. Really love the purple and copper combo. Yours were my first videos of resin projects. I have added several other people since, but yours is really the best. Congratulations on a fine bloom.

[@anthonydavisjr2429]

Thank you for adding the comments about how long things took. I watch so many of these restoration videos, and they just do a short shot of a time-lapse, then I do do my project and want to pull my hair out. By the way it looks great.

[@michellethomas8684]

Absolutely stunning! Well done, as always!