How This Solid Cherry Dresser Went From Drab To FAB!

[@EdwinGibbons-u2y]

Don't worry about being too chatty! You are one of the few refinishers who does explain what you are doing. It is a valuable teaching/learning tool! This one was pretty straight forward, but others help immensely when you explain what and why you are doing. Thanks for being you!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

You're so welcome! I really appreciate that! 😊

[@jlachowiec]

I like all your refinished videos. Don’t hesitate to record these supposed “unexciting” videos! And we need to figure out how to get Odies Oil to sponsor you!

[@dismafuggerhere2753]

share some videos to their facebook page if they have one.

[@cherish78748]

Yes! And this is great for all the furniture purists who freak out about paint hahaha. Send em all over here!

[@eobage369]

She should have several sponsors, she is by far the best finisher I found on utub.

[@dismafuggerhere2753]

@Transcend Furniture Gallery Odies (if I'm spelling that right) do sponsor KZbinrs I think. The Samurai Carpenter mentions them as a sponsor because he's totally won over to their product range. I know asking direct is maybe not everyone's thing, so maybe a passing superfan of yours will mention you to them.

[@brechelles.5859]

Shared this video on their FB page🤞🏽

[@dottiemathews6853]

WE LOVE THE BUNNY INTERMISSON!! WE WANT MORE CATS TOO! LOL!! LOVE THEM!!!

[@sarahhansen762]

I love when you talk through your videos. I love your insights.

[@tippyjo5850]

The way you caught that stripper drip with the brush 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🤩🤩

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Catlike reflexes ;-) hahaha I was wondering if anyone would catch that (pun intended, lol)!

[@tippyjo5850]

😅😅😅yep.... well at least I did

[@ivawood8996]

Absolutely stunning in her natural Cherry finish!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much!

[@luckyduckie2000]

Where is the WOW button? That's terrific.

[@aliceedinburgh9203]

One of the reasons I love your channel is that I don't have to worry you're going to paint over a solid cherry piece by a great maker. Thank you!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

You're welcome!

[@ajmoo8872]

I think turning the handles black brought the colour of the wood out more. It's stunning. Oh my gosh those bunnies are well adorable x

[@brucetraudt1571]

your right i feel the same way what a awesome piece totally great job!!

[@carolvanrooyen4929]

Aah, the wood has come alive! Love the cherry wood and the bunnies! 🐇 💜

[@codyburch9965]

That dresser is better the second time round!

[@robynduplooy3039]

I could watch you ALL day!

[@cmpeacoe]

Please keep the bunnies coming. Beautiful work, as always.

[@kazzrieneval4243]

Stickler is a very top end furniture maker. It has been making Furniture since 1900. Fabulous find! Refinishing it rather than painting is showing off that beautiful wood. 👍🏻

[@kazzrieneval4243]

Sometimes I type too fast the company name is Stickley.

[@AnonymousGameWarden]

Do you know anything about Cresent Furniture? Just picked up an antique set of dressers for free. One of the drawers had a tag that said Makers of Solid Pennsylvania Cherry and Solid Mahogany Furniture. Wondering if anyone knows more!

[@CatskillsGrrl]

Those dark 80s finishes gave cherry a bad rap. Love seeing someone appreciate its true beauty.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

I'm glad you included this "less exciting" video. Still informative!

[@dshey6802]

To have a solid wood piece of a furniture is to be very wise. They are to be cherished. Thank you Angie for knowing how wonderful that type of furniture is--and knowing how to rejuvenate it and take care of it. That new owner will use the dresser and chest of drawers for the rest of her life, and hopefully keep them in her family.

[@williamrobelen8718]

You made the right decision with this finish. What could be more "luxury" than real deal cherry?

[@rayvenyeatts2931]

Currently homeless and working on getting my own place. Your videos inspire me to keep working so that I can customize my own furniture one day. Thank you

[@lauralake7430]

Hang in there and keep the faith!

[@WobblyBiped]

When you said Stickley, I fell in love. It's my favorite furniture maker; I have a king bed in solid oak from their mission collection. I also have my parents' solid cherry high boy and low boy dressers that they bought in 1942 when they married, with the original finish. They need to be redone, but I don't have the equipment, money, or space to do it. So when I learned you were going to do a solid cherry Stickley dresser, I was in heaven. The finished dresser is dreamy gorgeous. I'm so glad that you didn't paint any of it. The wood speaks for itself. Lovely job!

[@frenchfan1278]

Cherry wood is so beautiful. The colour variations, the grain - just gorgeous. Great job highlighting it.

[@cherish78748]

2:15 I love love love seeing the panels in between each layer of drawers. I was always told this is one of the hallmarks of better furniture. If anyone is in a thrift store or picking up furniture from an online seller and they find panels between the drawers up and down, they have a well-made piece of furniture no matter the manufacturer. Stickley is definitely that! Great work on this gorgeous old dresser!

[@carolinalopez3648]

JAW DROPPING restoration “ Chatty Angie” 😅 Your voice, the music, the process, EVERYTHING is always good. Would you please give some advice or guide to have a “starter kit” of tools, brushes, paints etc to do at home furniture flips ?

[@pacldawson]

I loved that, when you started using the brush to scrub off the finish, I said to myself, "she should mention that the brush has nylon bristles and not metal." A half second later, text popped up on the screen that mentioned the nylon bristles. You consistently cover such bases in your videos, and while sometimes one would consider some snippets as common sense, it isn't always the case. 🙂

[@lauriehuttunen4202]

Beautiful job refreshing a classic. Mr. Stickley would be proud. The black hardware is a great compliment to the cherry.

[@krsulock]

this is the way all cherry should be finished. i love seeing the natural wood pop!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@kellywilliams5112]

I love that you talk and engage us, who wants to watch a sped up silent film these days ?..lol.. I applaud you for restoring the piece, when I first saw it I thought.. "oh no! please PLEASE! not another paint it white and scuff the edges video!!" like you see over and over again I've been restoring and repurposing antique furniture for 23 yrs, before flipping was even a thing.. I love the fact you take more pride in your solid wood pieces than scuff sanding and painting them.. of course painting certain ones you have too, but pieces like this?.. too gorgeous!! and Stickley to boot? Yeassss Girl.. LOL

[@taylorhickman84]

The factory finish made it look like cheap veneered particle board, what a beautiful transformation!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

I have a complete Stickley solid cherry dining room set. It’s 57 years old. I still love it, but I’ve been told it’s not in any more. My niece wanted to paint it to make it more “modern”. The style is very traditional. My hope is that it will be loved and cared for. Thank you for restoring furniture to it’s for er glory when you can. ❤️

[@lillieberger2883]

Omg. Don’t paint your solid cherry, refinish it Natural unstained cherry is gorgeous, and “in”,

[@sharabenson]

I love your work and am SO happy to have found your channel! You’re a wonderful teacher and serious artist.

[@jessicafrost3825]

I had no idea cherry could be so beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it without a dark red finish before.

[@bluecurlygirl]

It's so much better without that thick lacquer finish on it. The odie's oil just brought it back to life beautifully. That top now - wow. Well done girl.

[@jeremys3174]

All these 80s furniture pieces on your channel gives me childhood flash backs. If the furniture looked more like yours I think we'd held on to them longer

[@dataodokpa5431]

Girl talk, it’s so relaxing and engaging. I’ve watched a few others that rehab furniture and I’m like don’t talk just show the process. However, you have a gift especially you explain into details what you do, so it’s easier to follow along or at least try.

[@clarechomyn9686]

It is beautiful! No paint, no stain needed. Cherry is my favorite also.

[@beverlyness7954]

I think this video was a really good idea for you to make because it shows just how much better a different finish can make on a piece. I own a quality dresser that isn't in bad shape in any way, but it's boring and old fashioned looking. It's not antique, it's vintage though. I like it but I don't love it. I didn't want to paint it and I didn't see a reason to refinish it before, but now I see what's possible. I love this new updated look. I agree I would have changed out the hardware for myself as well. What you've done to enhance the wood is so gorgeous it makes a lot of sense to refinish a piece like that. Also I love the bunny break. They are so cute. I didn't know bunnies needed rescuing or that there were people who took on fostering them. I think I could be a foster person or even a bunny owner. They're adorable. I love what Odie's Oil does to enhance the entire piece. Thanks for letting us see one of your 'boring' refinishing jobs!

[@EldestMillennial]

Bunnies are the best. You could do a whole video - nay, a whole channel! - of bunnies. That turned out SO GOOD. it's amazing what a little Odie's can do.

[@terryrogers1025]

I agree on not painting on cherry wood, and to take it a step further, on any hardwood, but that is just me. Like the finish on this piece. Thanks.

[@wrendellajoens3984]

My first piece of antique furniture was a large solid cherry dining table that I bought at auction for $100. It has the capacity for leaves, but no leaves came with it, so building leaves and refinishing the original table are on the agenda. Thank you for demonstrating how well a cherry piece can be brought to life with Odie's oil: I would not have thought to use it.

[@maryhart637]

It seems that the original finish on many of the pieces you rescue is so thick and opaque that it hides the internal beauty of the wood. I see you as a liberator of the wood's natural beauty. Thanks for your instruction and your integrity!!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@marytruman9048]

Thank you for mentioning your respect for quality pieces and what you consider as a "paint project"!

[@heatherd9340]

I love all the "not exciting" parts! Those parts make your channel so magical! The process is important to getting your results and I love seeing it all. I haven't seen a smile on Mr D.Walt's face in a while though. Thanks for giving us more cool videos Angie. Also the stripper gunk looks exactly like that octopus video!

[@OldestLady]

Brilliantly beautiful!!! Angie you are very talented!!! I've been refinishing furniture for a long time and I never tire of seeing the beautiful grain of the wood come out from under the heavy factory finish!!! Thank you for sharing the "unexciting". Anytime you take wood from old and warn to gorgeous is exciting!!! ❤

[@littlecupcakespuppies]

Are you kidding! We LOVE to see the restores just as much as the painted pieces. This piece never looked so good in it's entire life, until it made its way to you. Stunning, beautiful, breath-taking!

[@GF-lo9rj]

WOWZA!!!!! That looks incredible. That is prettier and even though this sounds weird....healthier looking wood then new. They had the wood covered so thickly it seemed. This turned out AMAZING, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.👍

[@aimeem]

I know right? It was all a uniform brown and gloppy-looking. Now it positively glows.

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

I know refinishing a dresser in decent shape is small potatoes as far as your talents are concerned but I loved watching this. The more natural finish for the cherry wood gave the piece the perfect update. I could smell the Odie's! Watching the transformation from 1980's to today was a highlight of my day today and would have been even without the bonus magical rescue bunny intermission. Thank you for giving the girls a loving, healthy, happy place to live along the journey to their forever homes.

[@marindathornbrough844]

I love the fact that you did not change anything about this piece except the finish. Some of us still appreciate the lines and hardware of these older pieces. Thank you for a very professional video

[@paulinehicks8792]

I love this channel particularly, you have an amazing talent plus a soft voice which makes the commentary so pleasurable..You've mad me appreciate the look of natural wood, its nature at its finest, and you bring it back so beautifully ..Watching from the UK by the way xx

[@dataodokpa5431]

I love her voice too

[@toddylu6869]

I love the black hardware. I know they aren't your style but it just adds enough character. Your wood furniture is amazing. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks Angie!

[@maureenbrown6610]

The wood seems to glow with the odies oil 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sarahcalderwood2750]

This is beautiful!!! You do such wonders for unwanted, run down or tired furniture. I enjoy watching you give life back to them.

[@CopperCactusDIY]

You never fail to amaze me with your restoration skills, Angie. This is a stunning result! 😍 And I never complain about bunny cuteness intermission!

[@donnabrowne5307]

Three years ago, I stripped a battered mahogany finish off a small cherry table from the 1950s. I put a clear coat on it, and it has continued to darken naturally over time, from a funky white-orange to a rich russet-orange. I could watch it darken in the moments after sanding--wild. I love it in my white Scandi living room. Painting over beautiful wood grain is the last resort before the trash.

[@louisethayer51]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! She is in her glory!! Thank you for the chance to the cherry wood in its more natural color!!

[@pinktetris]

Wowwww!!! Those black handles really help make the cherry pop! I love how you know pieces that are just destined for restoration vs flipping. Great job as always

[@victorialove9104]

I actually gasped when I saw the reveal. The natural finish is stunning. What gorgeous wood. Better than the original.

[@burghbrat3319]

What a gorgeous refinish! I sometimes feel that when we tend toward paint we forget how pretty wood is and we cover up the beauty that is already there because we're thinking about colors and not what's actually best for the piece. You saw the beauty in the wood and nailed the finish on this one. I don't even like those drawer-pulls but painting them black was what they needed. Really pretty, I love this!

[@ChipTheBun]

Cherry IS gorgeous. Also, thanks for fostering bunnies--I have 2 adopted troublemakers.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thanks so much for watching! Bunnies for life!! 🐰🐰

[@MrsBrit1]

Growing up in the 80s and 90s, I had very similar cherry furniture. I'd love to see those pieces refinished like this! So, so beautiful! I agree that cherry is a beautiful wood. My mom has all cherry everywhere. Lol

[@mdj2742]

Painting the hardware black was genius. This looks so good.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you very much!

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Just gorgeous. You are a fine craftswoman.Thank you for sharing 😊

[@mssixty3426]

I used to have bunnies, they are so cute! Glad to see your foster bunnies, it warms my heart!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

They are! Thanks for watching!

[@dottiemathews6853]

Gurl yeah! The stripping of the wood looks so calming and therapeutic. i think that would be my favorite part if i was into restoring wood. so much fun!

[@carolfuchs2774]

I agree about the black handles. Stunning. I love the natural color of the cherry enhanced by the Odie's Oil. It is a better piece used than new.

[@caroltanzi29]

Angie: I’m just watching this video now. I bet this dresser is still looking beautiful for your client. Wonderful job! Carol from California

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much Carol!

[@67spankadelik]

Very inspiring. I recently acquired Chester dresser. I'm seriously considering refinishing it and pinstriping it. Hopefully after watching a few more of your videos I will have the nerve to pull the trigger and go for it.

[@RHMoore-bo6dt]

Stunning! I love cherry wood and I’m so glad you left it natural.❤️

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you kindly! 😊

[@maggiesue4825]

Fine furniture deserves to be taken care of. Nothing else is needed but a little TLC.

[@PointerNation]

Another gorgeous transformation! I agree with you, some furniture shouldn't be painted...just needs to be refinished. Well done!

[@andreaandrea6716]

I love how ethical you are when making decisions about re-finishing or painting. It makes me so happy watching your videos. They're soothing! And satisfying.

[@shirleykamm7819]

The dresser is breathtakingly beautiful, Angie! Loved watching you transform it. Great work as always.🐇🧡🐰

[@laurietuzzato5501]

My bedroom furniture is cherry wood with a natural finish. I absolutely was so happy to see you chose to showcase the true beauty of the natural wood. Thank you.

[@BeautyFromNeglect]

Fellow flipper here! Thank you so much for sharing, I always learn so much from your videos, I’m already looking forward for the next one 😊.

[@andreaandrea6716]

I KNOW!!! What is it about sanding?? I was just thinking how relaxing it is to watch you sand, and YOU enjoy it too!

[@nellyvuyk]

I love watching you breathe new life into unwanted furniture - this piece looks so beautiful now

[@brittrathbunwoo7370]

The natural wood is beautiful. The shimmer, the prominent grain, the colors...love it. Your choice to leave the wood natural allows the details of the furniture to stand out, like the base. The contrast of the handles against the wood adds a decorative element to the piece. Beautiful job!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much!

[@MonicaElleRose]

i loved seeing the bunnies too!!

[@forthehaulofit]

Wow, I can't believe how much better that piece looks with the hardware painted black! Thanks!

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️

[@CharronMcLeod]

Amazing what some care and elbow grease can do to a piece of furniture! Another excellent tutorial ... love this channel!

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Angie, I REALLY like the unstained, natural finish you attained. It's great to have the tray, labels and original hardware! 🥰

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thanks for watching!

[@bettylevy5304]

Not only are you talented and informative but your videos radiate with your love of what you do. The bunnies were also a special treat

[@elainelear4982]

I enjoy watching you bringing lefe back to these lovely pieces of furniture.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Glad you like them!

[@HeatherANelson]

Bunnies!!! and Odie's! I love both!!

[@mcammen]

Thank you so much for staying with natural cherry. What a delight seeing my favorite wood featured in a classic Stickley design. It is absolutely beautiful.

[@lovinghim8134]

Leaving it natural shows the beauty of Cherry Wood. You did an Awesome Job. Looks Brand New...❤ Excellent Job.

[@CFinch360]

Gorgeous! And-I just ordered a set of Odies Oil products solely because of YOUR excellent demos and usage of it. Without you, I would never have heard of Odies.

[@ossieljuarez1936]

This restoration has to be one of my favorites. Probably because cherry is my favorite type of wood for woodworking. Keep up the great work.

[@doddnejadfard3251]

I love this piece,,,,,,,I too love beautiful wood,,,,

[@annettehalliday8892]

Hi Angie, i love the chat. Your voice is very relaxing. And the bunnies, what a lovely person you are to care for them. And of course Angie, what a wonderful job on the cabinet, looks beautiful…amazing. 👏👏👏

[@gertrudnussbaumer41]

The "Ahhhhhh...." you put on the screen reminded me of nature providing us with such beautiful and longlasting materials - and seeing you treating it with such respect and admiration is heartwarming. Thank you!

[@mirandadavis5887]

Gorgeous!!! 1000 times better... I love that you restore beautiful wood and don't just paint everything.

[@jodynuttall3215]

Oh my gosh, that is gorgeous! It makes my heart glad that you are restoring these old pieces that are so beautifully-made. I found your channel while blundering my way through stripping and refinishing an old fir 15-light interior French door that was in the circa 1950 tiny bungalow we bought five years ago.

[@andysmith8544]

Isn't it bewildering that they put that dark finish on cherry? Cherry is my favorite, and I love milling it on our sawmill. Really liked the black on the hardware with the natural cherry !

[@alexandrade151]

Watched this before but still listened again while painting…. You’re lovely to listen to and very relaxing. Please chat away!!!!

[@luckygoldfish5331]

Cherry is my favorite type of wood and it kills me every time I see someone paint over it. Needles to say I was thrilled you didn't. Looks beautiful!! 😍❤️

[@roxanne9651]

I agree cheery is a beautiful wood. Great job 👏

[@ms.lindac148]

That is beautiful! Cherry wood is my favorite and you were right to not paint or stain it. Great job as usual!

[@shelleybauer4937]

I love cherry as well and those old dressers are everywhere so this is a perfect project.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

I'm just a sucker for pretty wood; I agree with you that you can just imagine the wood taking a big, deep breath after you strip off some of those thick finishes. But in the last century, people wanted furniture they didn't have to "waste" time cleaning or polishing; and they knew they were going to have kids and spoil 'em - which counts as abuse for furniture finishes. So there was lots of heavy, "durable" finishes. Love your results most ,every time, Angie. Keep up your crusade to save pretty wood furniture.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Never fear, I will never stop restoring and saving furniture.😊 I absolutely understand the why of the heavy finishes, it just makes me sad that many of those pieces are then discarded without being given a second chance to be beautiful. I'm glad you're enjoying my content!