RESTORED a $30 Pink Mid Century Modern Dresser

[@dshey6802]

NOW it looks like a Drexel furniture piece! Good choices on the stain and finish choices. Beautiful color. The new knobs look even better than the originals.

[@gydaanderson332]

Night and day transformation! I have missed seeing you on KZbin. Nice to have you as part of this challenge.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! I was quite excited when Jay announced it - couldn't pass this up!

[@giseleafecheoficial]

Very understated for the quality of work you do! You narrate the whole thing as if it was so easy and the final result was breathtaking. Well done you!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you for this! I truly appreciate hearing this ❤️

[@ninoskae]

Totally agree! Such a laissez-faire this is no big deal when the work was incredibly challenging 😉! Well done and great to be with such talented company!

[@shellydehart8217]

I have to agree fully. I appreciate you explaining many of the tasks you were doing. It definitely helps othered to learn. Kudos !! ♥️😊👍

[@lctree9252]

Wow

[@lfuentes4098]

Beautiful job. She can finally breathe without the pink paint. Who would’ve known that beautiful wood was under all that.

[@faithm9284]

Beautiful! Better than new! 👍

[@ambertillie7949]

I was soo happy to see you as part of this collaboration!! I miss your videos

[@Flippingdrawers]

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[@pattym4543]

What a remarkable transformation! You did an amazing job removing the stain on the top, filling and disguising those nail holes and reconstructing that drawer detail. That stain and the new drawer pulls completed this stunning conversion! Fantastic job! 👏👍👏

[@sharonwebb1]

So happy to see you were part of this challenge. I have missed your videos! Fantastic job on the dresser!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ElaineBirkbeck]

Thank you for restoring the piece instead of putting on another coat of paint. It’s amazing how many people don’t appreciate the beauty of the wood and just go for the flavour of the moment.

[@marchelleharris4842]

Great job turning this pink plunder into a true thing of beauty.😊

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I like that 'Pink Plunder'! Thanks! 😊

[@karensinclair4189]

Good grief what a great job! Who could have predicted such a beautiful transformation? You should be very proud of your work here.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@Bob-mk4cd]

Night and day. Your patience with those wooden cups was incredible.

[@deborahmatatall]

Beautiful restoration, Emily. You can see the design lines of the dresser now. It’s lovely to see you on KZbin for this challenge. I always enjoy watching your work.🌸

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much Deborah! Happy to see a comment from you! 💜

[@barbarabarber9950]

Omg!!!! How did she do this!! . How she redid the holes and handles on the drawers was amazing

[@cantocant2346]

I've missed you!! Beautiful restoration of the chest of drawers.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

More to come! The furniture pile has been looming for far too long.

[@leifgustafsson5014]

The before version was a true eyesore. The final version is wonderful.

[@christinec1928]

Beautiful! Great job fixing those wooden cups.

[@lizschmidt6336]

Beautiful, I can understand incompetent people painting as they do not know how to do anything better. Thankfully, there are people like you who can rescue and revive. 😊🎉❤❤❤

[@charlenecardwell8288]

Absolutely Gorgeous! I love that folks are restoring to original rather than painting over some of these hidden gems. ❤️

[@irenaplahuta1703]

Your patience and persistence with this wooden cup inspired me. Amazing transformation!

[@markphillips6154]

I think Drexler was a high-end furniture company if I remember in my old age. God bless all of you that restore this Furniture.

[@LaughingInTiny]

😮 Wow! I mean, anything would have been an improvement, but that's an entirely new piece of furniture! What a stunning and worthwhile transformation. So happy you got your hands on it. Well done!

[@medicbabe2ID]

From Paisleigh's playroom to Mr. Silver's executive suite. Wow! I've not seen a piece like this before. _IT'S GORGEOUS._ You do fantastic work! Thanks for bringing back its glory 🤎

[@mirandamom1346]

You restored its dignity! So nice to see you again.

[@brit1945]

That turned out such a beautiful color! You have so much patience with removing the old paint. Great job! ❤

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much 😊

[@amyeff7279]

It's very nice to see you again!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! Happy to be working on furniture again!

[@marydavis2444]

What a beautiful transformation! You patience and perseverance paid off. So glad you joined the challenge. Always great to see amazing talent.

[@audiomxr]

Holy cow! What a transformation! The work you did to rescue that original drawer detail demonstrates the kind of artisan restorer you are. Kudos!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much 😀

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yooooooo Emily!! So HAPPY to see a video from you. What an honor to be amongst all these talented individuals & part of this challenge. Hoping all is well my friend, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much Mike!

[@sarahjoyce5041]

Omg your back. So nice to have a new transformation from you.

[@tondakremble6660]

Absolutely gorgeous! So nice to see refurbishing instead of repainting. You "Smashed it"!👏

[@pbain763]

That is one lovely piece of furniture...great job on the color!

[@theresaburg5881]

Holy smokes. A million times better. It looks amazing.

[@arlenekerr1198]

Yay! Emily's back! Missed you! Well done 👍

[@monicalundy4400]

As a lover and owner of MCM furniture, I’m always so happy to see people, like you, who love bringing these pieces back to “beauty”. Great job!!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Wow, thank you!

[@conniemaniaci3612]

You did a beautiful job. Why anyone would want to pile on paint is beyond me. ❤😊

[@kimzimmerman2492]

What a remarkable job you did! WOW had no idea it would turn out so wonderful. I honestly thought those cups holding the drawer pulls were plastic so when you tried to save them it was a puzzle, I am so glad you saved them it makes the piece, and with you doing the restoring it turned out fabulous. You are so talented, thank you also for talking us through your thoughts, what and why you are doing a particular treatment. It truly helps us viewers understand the difficulties that can happen with pieces you are restoring.

[@KimRinehart]

Wonderful transformation!!! It looks so fantastic!!!! I'm so glad to see your work again, you have been missed!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Kim! ❤️

[@Flippingdrawers]

Wow that was a trip😂 you did this dresser justice💪🏻👌🤩

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Hah Thank you Jay! 😊

[@erynnlongenecker2672]

Nice choice for the pulls. I think they look even better than the originals. You are truly an artist. Beautiful job. Wonderful tutorial.

[@terrigross1339]

Wow! Such a beautiful piece! Thank the gods you saved it from the trash bin!

[@sarahhansen762]

I’ve missed you. I’m so glad you decided to participate. Amazing results.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much!

[@suzaynnschick158]

This was definitely one of the more damaged and technically difficult pieces in the competition. You did an excellent job! I could have used more explanations.

[@Peptalk1w34]

You did an amazing job. I would’ve given up when that drawer pull broke.

[@elizabethwoodley4340]

Whoa, looks so great!! From looking kinda pricey at $30 to looking like a million bucks ❤

[@josephinehogg3629]

beautifully restored piece of furniture. Definitely Mid Century having seen pieces like this in my youth 😄😉

[@666toysoldier]

Beautiful restoration. When shortening a bolt, screw on a nut above the cut. After removing burrs from the cut, remove the nut to dress the threads.

[@Fruity_lexia]

Great to see you again! You did a fantastic job with this piece, I admire your tenacity with that drawer-pull circle thing.

[@thekraftycreech]

Its hard to believe that is the same piece!!! Wonderful job!!

[@IlMakerstauratore]

wow it's fantastic, I didn't think it would turn out so well, my compliments

[@suecox2308]

That piece has lovely lines--and now it looks lovely, too!

[@cathydaly3436]

Great work. Toning the stain was a great idea. You worked so hard to save the wooden circle buttons. The narration was on point and directed to us I subscribed a while back. I look forward to watching future shows and ensuring I have see all the past ones. Next time show off the new pulls more. Thlooked great. ❤❤❤❤

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Good on you for trying the weaving! I totally understand the frustration of the 30 minute mistake. I’m a knitter, so I know all about time loss and frayed nerves. I’m glad you got some wine and your baby is adorable!

[@helenaneumann1872]

This is truly a transformation! Great work and the result is impressive - a beautiful cherry wood dresser.

[@toni5810]

You've been missed! What a nice flip!!

[@karinapfel650]

Wòw! Its gorgeous now! Your understated delivery makes this miraculous transformation almost seem simple.

[@helenabrandstrom9851]

Fantastic job with challenging scratches under the paint. Great explanations to what you are doing.

[@Restomaniac]

Wow! What an amazing result. Love it so much Emily. It was a pleasure watching your video 😊🤗

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!! 😊

[@janinegriffiths8281]

Wow amazing. I like the new drawer pulls better than the originals. Well done!

[@diytainment]

wow that dresser was full of surprises! awesome job bringing it back to its former glory!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊😊

[@sophiachristo7546]

So many challenging veneer repairs! You did an AMAZING RESTORATION! Thanks so much for sharing

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I’m discovering so many channels from this challenge! Thank you for taking part. I actually like the new hardware better than the original. It suits the new finish and adds a touch of class. The new finish is absolutely GORGEOUS! You have a good eye for choosing the right finish for this project.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Shirley! I wasn't certain the new hardware would be well received, but I tried to get ones that were unique but still within the same shape.

[@jennymartinez4597]

A stunning restoration! I looked at all that pepto Bismo pink & it was very hard to see if the Cinderella could ever be the Bella of the ball especially with the crumbling wood decorations & all that icky white paint! Ugh! But once again you pulled of a real feat and brought this classy dresser back to life! Wow! What lovely lines she has hidden away but now shining. Great job. Blessings to y’all, from Garden Ridge TX , Dozer Butter Bean & me

[@patriciamoody3137]

I've missed you. You've still got the touch! Your careful ministrations brought that piece back from pink purgatory. Nice work!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Patricia! 🙂

[@shellydehart8217]

I’ve stripped many pieces of furniture n you tackling this pink dresser with ease. But I know it had to be frustrating many times. With the drawer pieces coming off n the holes n don’t forget the big stain on top. I think you did amazing job on her. She’s beautiful as she once was. I’m sure you have to look closely where you weren’t satisfied with some areas. You very good at what you do. I’m definitely impressed. ♥️😊👍👍👍👏👏🌟

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

LOVE how it turned out. It looks brand new!

[@Ddrhl]

Hard to believe that is the same piece! Well done!

[@karennosakowski1009]

What a transformation!!! Wonderful work in bringing this piece back!!

[@WobblyBiped]

Wow! The drawer pulls are everything on this piece. You did a fantastic job; it's a lovely dresser now!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dianefarmer674]

The little cups on the drawers are a cute feature. I am glad you were able to restore them.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

They are really cute! Thanks Diane!

[@phyl5502]

I had never seen that feture b4. Piece turned out very brautiful.

[@janetrodriguez914]

That piece looked pretty hopeless in the beginning but you did an exceptional job restoring it. It turned out fabulously. Great job!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!

[@rachealsmith5138]

Wow, wow, wow!! That was a bunch of hard work, but you rocked it!! I am so glad you didn’t just say forget it and take off the knob details! I love cherrywood and its color!! Wonderfully done!😊❤

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@fiveheartsrefinishing]

I use oxalic acid regularly and a great tip I received from a restoration professional was to use vinegar to neutralize the acid wash and then rinse several times with water. If the the crystals are not neutralized, they will continue to eat away at the top surface of the wood, damaging the integrity of the wood in the future. Hope that helps!

[@marywhitehead1306]

What a difference from before to after. I would be proud to have a piece like this in my home.

[@Charise389]

Lovely seeing you back on KZbin. Missed watching your skills!

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Very nice! Glad you were able to resurrect the cup part of the pulls.

[@jeanine6492]

Hi, just a tip before you cut a bolt to length, put a nut on it and then when you cut the nut forces the thread back to where it should be. Amazing job by the way!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jackieostrander9667]

I don't like those drawer handles, but I don't know the exact rules set down for the "challenge." I definitely would have switched them out for something different. This still turned out stunning! GREAT WORK!!

[@adrianbettevy8582]

Very nice. I didn’t like the cups on the drawers but your rescue changed my mind.

[@Grahamcracker6366]

Wow! I was a bit worried about this piece a few minutes into the video. It looks great now!

[@RhooseRestorations]

Another great job! Between yourself and all the other great channels doing the challenge, you got me hooked so this week I uploaded my very first video! 😄

[@caroltanzi29]

Great work on that vintage Drexel chest. I have Drexel Mid Century headboard that my husband and I bought as a newly married couple. Still love it! Quality is lasting! Carol from California

[@gailbutler3310]

I was so happy to see you in this challenge! You're looking very well. This project was magic, fabulous!!!!❤

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Gail! ❤️

[@kimberlyakers5923]

that chest of drawers was a mess. Good job.

[@angusmclaren6257]

From pink disaster to mcm and looking smart. Nice.

[@divinenonbinary]

What an absolutely stunning transformation!!!

[@jenniferbuzel1622]

Wow! Fantastic attention to detail! It looks beautiful now.

[@EvaMorrison-y3m]

I absolutely loved this transformation breathtakingly beautiful project and to live a new life again is up cycling at its very best . Eva from Scotland

[@EastYorker19]

Wow, just wow. 🤩 What a beautiful piece you uncovered. It was definitely worth the time and effort you put into the piece.

[@pamsmith7369]

Beautiful piece! With a lot of extra work! Came out nice! I have a painted pink oak child’s desk sitting in my garage that I’m going to strip down soon. Thanks for the tips!

[@megangumkowski3181]

Wow! What a transformation, absolutely stunning ❤

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@anthonynull267]

Wonderful and without any paint in sight.

[@ЕленаКолесникова-х3г]

Ну очень классный результат вашей работы.Выглядет очень круто.Просто замечательно ❤❤❤❤

[@TheOtherPaige]

Good to see you back! 💗

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! Happy to be back 😊

[@leewood729]

Lovely transformation. SO much work, but totally worth it.

[@T_B]

I'm here for the MCM challenge. Wow!! Beautifully done! That transformation is mind blowing!! I'm definitely hitting subscribe now! Well done!! Btw, I love your tenacity!!

[@gwenm6582]

Incredible Job!!!!!! Thank you for saving it!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@petetumbarello9611]

Considering where you started from, this looks FANTASTIC! I was especially impressed with the detail repair on the drawer face (circle piece), keep up the good work!

[@KSprague2024]

That is gorgeous!! You did a fantastic job restoring it ❤

[@BB.halo_heir]

Where do I begin!!?? Welcome back WWW, happy to see you here. The thumbnail picture got me good, I thought it was a miniature! I love minatures lol. Then when that first piece broke off I felt your pain. You did the most amazing job on this, I just can't!! It is absolutely beautiful, amazing work. What a find and good eye to see its potential. Bravo once again!! ❤

[@SandraSlater-zx1ib]

This must have taken you ages. I admire your patience Emily. It looks wonderful