Restoring A 200-Year-Old Table, The Gentle Way

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[@PeterRabbit000]

You did far more than save this. You let it live to tell its story anew. Look at its dance in its fantastic wood pattern! Wonderful!

[@PeterRabbit000]

Plus the watercolor complements it nicely!

[@sherrieburcham6287]

I have a table just like this one. My understanding it is a harvest table which was used in summer kitchens to process vegetables from the garden. My table is from the pre-Civil War era.

[@joybowker8197]

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery where do you sell your furniture masterpieces?

[@user-oe6kk5kt4f]

@@sherrieburcham6287 oh wow, I have a table very very similar to the one Angie mare beautiful again.

[@jsg1925]

This brought tears to my eyes. Seriously. A beautiful, old piece so lovingly restored. Imagine all the hands that have touched it through the centuries. The laughter shared, tears shed, life lived around that table. Thank you for your gentle, respectful restoration. Truly one of your best, Angie.

[@DonnaH229]

Mine too!

[@pohkeee]

@@jsg1925 : yes, it made me very emotional…the music choice was a perfect underscore too!

[@jennifercartwright2360]

Me too!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Wow, thank you! I'm really glad you like it! ❤️

[@carenclemmons5002]

That was such a wonderfully lucky wood picker that day the maker decided it was a done deal, he/she had to get that piece made. Pretty wasn’t the point but long lasting damn sure was. You have really saved what I would consider a museum piece had we known its life history. Reminds me of the movie The violin. So full of the life blood of the maker and the users of this beautiful piece. Those stripes carry the eons march that’s for sure. You did a wonderful treat to it. God bless you. Resurrected a long dead warrior. Can’t touch that talent you have in your eyes and heart. Glad the curious helper found the water bath was a wonderful trick from your sleeve. Nice water color also. That hard to do too. Home runs for you.

[@DonniHenderson]

I have NEVER been gobsmacked about furniture. The whole process, the detailed description of the work to hand-make the screws, the clever way to flatten the warped parts, the hint at the natural beauty of the wood as it's cleaned. Gobsmacked, even before the final reveal.

[@shannonnakashima7714]

Yup!!

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Thank you so much Donni!! I really appreciate it! 😊

[@user-WPG_Arts]

What you did was mostly conservation of a once valued piece of craftsmanship. While crude by today’s standards, there were very many hours of meticulous hand labour that went into creating that humble little table. Thank you for honouring its true worth.

[@lhanso20]

Wow, you revealed the hidden beauty within that table! That wood grain is gorgeous.

[@dah-lv1hm]

or in classic American......flabbergasted.

[@novembermiss]

A beautiful and sensitively done restoration of an antique, handmade table that has lasted far longer than most of our furniture made today could hope for. Love that the table's well worn character was preserved. You really brought out the beauty of the wood--as much of a disaster as the original finish was, the wood cleaned up really well. Always enjoy seeing you work with antique pieces too! Perfect video for a fall Sunday afternoon!

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching! 😊

[@LanaGB05]

This is not just flipping anymore. It's preserving history for future generations! ❤❤❤

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Thank you very much! 😊

[@lisadeluca5714]

when you transform a piece like this, it literally brings me to tears. I feel that the tree that gave its life was respected, the artist that created the table 200 years ago was respected and it is a real gift for generations to come. Thank you for doing that. I am an artist painter, watercolor, acrylic, and I love your work. It’s very nice.

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You're very welcome Lisa! I'm so glad you like it! 😊

[@DonnaH229]

Very well said, I felt the same way!

[@parkwood6334]

Can you imagine how pleased the original maker would be to see his beautiful table?

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

I love this comment

[@medicbabe2ID]

The fire in that wood is astounding. "Longing for Home" is another flawless outro musical choice as well. 10/10, Angie.

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Thank you very much for watching!

[@shannonnakashima7714]

“Longing for home” going to find that!

[@DonnaH229]

@@shannonnakashima7714 search for Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Longing for Home (Royalty Free Music)

[@Kmi4880]

I just found and listen to Longing for Home. Thank you for identifying the song!!

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@Kmi4880 Yes!!

[@msk4795]

Isn’t wood so incredibly beautiful? In all her forms. Wow. You honoured this piece so well, and thank you for that. The watercolour is stunning as well.🎉

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It was my pleasure! I'm so happy with how it turned out. Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@mcdugalmcstiffy6889]

I think the Craftsman would be honored by the reverence you've shown to his work. As always, nice work.

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I sure hope so! 😊

[@sandysela6642]

Angie aside from your extraordinary talents restoring furniture, you are a very gifted painter. The watercolor is exquisite.

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Thank you so much Sandy! 😊

[@pants6416]

I agree!

[@flash2tz]

Angie girl, oh my! You took a piece I'd be embarrassed to have on my front porch to a piece I'd be honored to have in my home! I know this was a little out of your comfort zone, but what a beautiful job you did (as if we doubted you for a minute!)! You ARE the wood whisperer.

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You're very kind! This was a really fun project.

[@loripayne9014]

I agree Angie is the wood whisperer. Wow, the work on that table was amazing!

[@dengerdj]

You have worked another miracle! You made the right decision to keep it flawed and rustic. Gorgeous. And the watercolor is impressive as well.

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I'm so glad you love it! 😊

[@Pichkowitsch]

I love how you explain your respectful restauration. It feels like the little table was talking to you to make sure it's needs were met perfectly 🥰. This one for sure has a soul... 😘

[@paulinemclean375]

The reflection of light in that wood is almost holographic. Absolutely beautiful.

[@shannonnakashima7714]

Hopefully it’ll be around for another 200 years and beyond!!

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I agree completely!! 😊

[@LynneBaillie-d3j]

Nicely done Angie. The flaming in those top boards is just astonishing. Keeping the refinishing to a minimum and preserving the patina of age was IMO the right choice.

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Thank you very much for watching! 😊

[@amandalock9510]

Angie, although I’ve been watching your channel for approximately 2 years, I haven’t commented previously. I don’t feel I know sufficient to make a meaningful comment. But your careful, loving restoration of this piece has really awed me. Every moment of the transformation was mesmerising - just loved it. What gorgeous timber you’ve revealed. I do hope you decide to keep this piece somewhere for yourself. You deserve each other. You have loved on it, and it has loved on you right back, and revealed hidden depths not many would have bothered to discover.

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I do love it but this one will be up for sale. 😊

[@LRWdesign]

The wood is stunning. It glows and moves now. I swear I felt the table ‘happy’ - it seems to show off now and say ‘look at me, this is who I really am, aren’t I pretty’. Love it. ❤🥰👍🐰🐰

[@aimeem]

All of Angie's furniture videos are like that -- they're like animal rescue videos lol. "I found her in the dump all crusty and nasty and now here she is all healthy and beautiful and ready for her forever home!"

[@LRWdesign]

@@aimeem I wish I could adopt all her furniture ‘bunnies’. 😜👍🐰

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

Angie, You have a unique ability to know what the wood wants. I always think of the tree this wood came from, and how pleased it would be to see it's parts saved and enhanced. Beautiful job. I think it's your calling. And your watercolor is amazing . Wow!!! You are so talented!

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Thank you so much! It’s truly rewarding to breathe new life into old things. 😊

[@PuraVetus]

It's a good thing that you left the history of the piece, a table that old needs to show its history. Job well done.

[@lchpmn]

It’s as if the table could be heard taking a deep breath once again after old paint and dirt were finally removed. Beautiful, old table given a new life for hopefully another 200+ years!

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It's definitely breathing a little easier now! 😂

[@dawnferrettjesusfreak]

I'm completely blown away by how beautiful this table is and I can see why you left all the surface dings in to show it's history! You've done a marvelous job and demonstrated your love for bringing out the beauty in what some people would consider to be only fit for firewood! Well done, Angie! ❤❤❤

[@garynovak7977]

The minute that I saw that the top was not glued up--was a single board--I knew this would turn out gorgeous for you. And WOW, you did a great job. That piece is magnificent.

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Thank you so much! It was such a privilege to work on it.

[@SadieSmith-h2g]

That GRAIN! Those LEGS! The solid, wide BOARDS! This piece is just gorgeous. If someone told me they'd restored an antique (100+ years) piece of furniture, this is what I would expect. The dings, scratches, etc. I consider part of its rare beauty. I know the term "restoration" means different things even to furniture expert people like yourself, but this is exemplifies the true meaning in my book. Well done! (Nice painting, too.) And of course, Nacho. ;)

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it - and Nacho! 😊

[@meepenjaap7999]

and 2 inches thick!!!!

[@vbee3571]

I love what you have done and the respect you have had for this old table. It was never a museum piece or a display piece. That’s what makes it special - it has survived 150 to 200 years of hard work. Thanks to you, it might have a chance to last another 150 to 200 years.

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I hope that's the case! 😊

[@Ceyadean]

It's funny. I saw the finished piece and thought it should be in a living history museum like the one near me. Beautiful job.

[@carenclemmons5002]

Just for the legs to have survived so long with their gently slender foot print is amazing. Would love a guaranteed ‘seer’ to tell its story if that was possible. The fire!!! What sort of wood is it? Truly unique.

[@JamesLeatherman]

I have watched hundreds upon hundreds of refinishing videos, and this was the best one I have ever seen. I don't think you fully comprehend how much your respect and care for this piece means - giving a new lease on life for this wonderful old table. Just think of the lives this table was a part of - the families it has helped. Your treatment was perfect. Great job.

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Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate that you took the time to share your thoughts!

[@CarrieSmithOriginal]

GAHHH! Damn it. I’m crying. I’m watching the reveal and the story came to me. I could see it. An older woman sitting at the table eating bread and jam. She is alone. Her hand rests on the table. The table her late husband made when they were first starting out. A table the once sat the two of them. Then children. Then grandchildren. In a simple country home. Filled with animals and dirt and laughter and memories. She’s sitting there remembering all of the time spent at that humble, yet breathtaking table. Such a beautiful piece. So many stories lie in those lines. Thank you for not removing them, Ang. You always do it just right. Xoxo.

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I just couldn't remove them Carrie - it felt too important to let the piece tell its story. I'm so glad you like this one!! ❤️

[@CarrieSmithOriginal]

@ I really did. Felt it in my soul.

[@MSjackiesaunders]

I felt a similar "story" unfold. A proud new husband making this for his young wife; the wife, older now, with several children, setting the table for dinner; the husband and wife, both with white hair standing at the door behind the table, and watching one of their children marry outside; then just the wife even older now, absently fingering one of the gouges in the wood remembering back to when it was made...

[@crittersintheyard3993]

I think "respectfully" was the right word. You have lovingly and respectfully restored the table while leaving it's journey mostly intact. I think people who appreciate wood, appreciate the history and the character of the imperfections, that's why we call it character. When I think of how long it takes trees to grow, then all the cutting and milling involved, all the work it takes to create the furniture, and then someone throws out solid wood because it isn't perfect anymore, and it feels so wrong. Your restorations make my heart happy.

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I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@andyrockstar1]

You’ve got the right touch! ❤ 200 years young again!

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Awe, thank you! ☺️

[@jimmiemurvin1871]

What a beautiful piece. That wood is gorgeous!In my opinion, you made the right choice to leave its history intact. I wonder what new stories it'll have 50 years from now.

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Thank you very much! 😊

[@SarahRenz59]

I'm writing this with tears streaming down my face; I am THAT moved by your magnificent restoration of this piece. I'd like to think that the cabinetmaker who originally made this is smiling down at the way you brought his creation back to life. Simply outstanding!

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It really was a privilege to work on such a piece of history.

[@mikes5637]

I went from "Yikes!" to "Wow!" in the space of 27 minutes. When you put the old screws in the rust bath i thought why bother? Just replace them with nice shiny modern ones. Then you showed how they were handmade with the original tool marks on them and i was so glad you saved them.

[@texanasimmons1761]

OMG, Angie!! Im so proud of you for handling this project the way you did!! You gave this beautiful table its life back. You even used all the original hardware! Thank you!!❤❤❤❤

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It was a labor of love, for sure!

[@sharonoleary9935]

Unbelievably beautiful

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I'm so glad you like it! 😊

[@avivat3010]

Hey Angie! I'm so glad you found this piece. I'm 68 - It reminds me of all of the furniture that lived at my family's cottage. I have no idea where they are now, but there are specific pieces I remember with love. This red colour was used on my great grandmother's armless rocker. This piece is a stunner - especially for a utilitarian piece. The turning of the legs speaks to quality of design. It's almost space-age looking. At first, I thought the legs were too thin, but finished, they look perfect. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge. The screw manufacture was particularly interesting. Thank goodness, at least for this type of job, the industrial age took over production. The workers who made the screws must have had miserable working conditions. Another great post! Thank you! Another Angie

[@patty7116]

What kind of wood do you think this is? Beauty brought me to tears and thinking about all the years this piece has gone through.

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I'm not 100% sure, but it initially appeared like it may be in the walnut family (which also might explain why the top is so faded... walnut fades over time vs something like cherry or mahogany that deepen in colour.) I think the other few commenters are correct though, that it is birch.

[@fjklfdasdf]

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery flaming birch, perhaps?

[@jacquesmathurin8389]

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery Actually, it is flame birch.

[@lkj974]

@@jacquesmathurin8389 The birch tree must have been enormous relative to birch trees now. Imagine time traveling back to when you could still see old growth forests everywhere. What an awesome sight that would be.

[@thudson4407]

Angie, you need to keep this piece. Very few will understand and appreciate the depth of it's history as well as you. Amazing work, truly beautiful, scars and all. Also, your painting is incredible, you don't give yourself enough credit.

[@susanmiller7028]

Thank you for the way you honored this piece. I love it so much. I can't help but think about the craftsman who made it, wouldn't he be amazed!?

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It would be pretty amazing to see his reaction! 😊

[@robinkline8734]

Both table and painting are masterful!

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Thank you so much! 😊

[@JuliaAnneScottLawson]

The wood looks like folded fabric - it's absolutely phenomenal. Keeping the integrity of the piece is magic.

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I'm really glad you like it! 😊

[@pattiobrien5408]

Wow. I’m floored. I would buy it if I was close. Beautiful sympathetic restoration!

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@cherylcarnes4207]

So beautiful. Im sitting on a couch in my front room that was built in the late 1800's. It is made of hard rock maple. The cushions (6) are loose, and filled with horse hair and natural cotton fill that still has some of the hull in it. They weigh a ton and are hard as a rock. When i see your beautiful table and how it turned out, i think of the hard work we put into my couch to bring it back to life. Thank you for breathing life back into that beautiful table.

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My pleasure Cheryl!!!

[@sburwell75]

You honored the history of the piece by not overdoing the restoration. Wonderful job!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thanks, I really wanted to bring out its beauty without obscuring its past.

[@OzmosisUK]

It’s stunning! As usual, you have turned a sad thing into something so precious and beautiful I could imagine seeing it in a museum. You took such care in sympathetically treating it that it should surely be worth quite allot more than $100 💖 Your watercolour is beautiful too BTW. 🎉Bravo!!!

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@OzmosisUK]

⁠ just being truthful 🙂 also thank you for the huge Craftsy discount. I’ve signed up! Yay! 🎉

[@grandkidsrock]

I love how you respect each piece of furniture you do. This is amazing. I love watching your videos. Thanks

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You're very welcome! ☺️

[@Jendarhan64]

I love this table so much! You made it look beautiful and it will probably last another 200 years. It's weird because I was looking at a few old drop leaf tables on FB marketplace this morning and thinking how useful they are for small spaces. The ones I saw were nowhere near the rough shape yours was in, so it helps to know that it is very possible to refurbish them. Again, I love this table and the history it holds.

[@gretchen_needs_a_dog]

Wow. Just wow. You always make the pieces you work on beautiful, but I can’t believe how much beauty was hiding in this one! As another commenter said, you are the wood whisperer! ❤ The watercolor painting is gorgeous - I think you e mastered that as well - an excellent endorsement for the sponsor Craftsy. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey!

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My pleasure!! 😊

[@bloggalot4718]

A crime to paint over wood this beautiful. Thanks for posting your beautiful transformation of this piece.

[@ebrozo]

From the French phrase œil de chat, which means "cat's eye", chatoyancy is my new favorite word. Outstanding work on this piece. Resisting the urge to sand out, bleach, and patch was the right thing to do. Mad respect.

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I appreciate that!! 😊

[@emilychapman2354]

The best kind of transformation, a thoughtful one. Here’s to the next 200 years! 🍾🍾🍾

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Here here!!

[@Zardox2]

Wow! That is a stunning result! I like all the age and character. ❤

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I'm so glad you like it! 😊

[@chrissy24-7]

The woodgrain revealed on this is everything. Thank you for honoring this piece.

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It was my pleasure! 😊

[@JuliaARubin]

It was a phenomenal conservation project. You returned this piece of history to life and probably gave it an opportunity to be around for another few hundred years. Bravo! And I absolutely love your paintings.

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Wow, thank you! 😊

[@veecee3669]

Angie honey, you truly do have the heart and soul of an artist... Leaving the little imperfections in was the right thing to do. And oh my goodness, the wood grain is absolutely stunning. Who would have thought there was all of that beauty just waiting to be uncovered? You are the fairy godmother to the Cinderella table...

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Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@klbriceno1]

when you say you want to respect a piece, I trust that you will completely. I am never disappointed and I wasn't this time. Also, your water color turned out beautiful. You are an excellent artist in any medium you choose. Also, Also, always love a cameo from Nacho 😽🐈❤

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I'll let Mr Hernandez know his appearance was appreciated! 😊

[@FlamorineFashions-yy7ji]

It's awesome that you have shown so much appreciation and respect for the craft of the original carpenter who made this table and that you took so much care with refinishing it. I think it looks exactly how it originally looked, plus the wear of 200 years.

[@davidwamsley5749]

It's amazing to see the before and after photos. Even after you completed the work, it still shows the rough and tumble life it had for 200 years. Thanks for inviting us along on yet another journey of restoration goodness. Much love, Dave & Amy ❤

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My pleasure!! Thank you both for watching! ❤️

[@naomimeyers84]

I have so much respect for your talent alone, but this piece was given a well earned extension to life, it's been reborn. I absolutely loved the detail you went to study the screws and all of its marks and hand cut features. I have so much more respect for you and the work you do because of this little table alone. Thank you Angie! I hope it goes to a home that will love it for another 200 years.

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

[@barbaraanderson6366]

When i saw this table at the start of the video I had an almost overwhelming desire to give it a hug! It was almost as if I could feel the love with which it was made and needed to reassure it that it would be treated well and made beautiful again. Very strange sensation. ❤

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Oh I'm so glad you like the table Barbara! 😊

[@lisawhaley2676]

Beautiful as usual, Angie. Before watching your videos, I hadn't heard of Odies oil, but I now think it's simply amazing. It always seems to take your work to the highest level.

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I'm so glad you're enjoying it! 😊

[@abr369]

Aaaah. If only this table could talk. Bringing the past back to life. Wonderful.

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Oh the stories it would tell!

[@karlasommer5341]

You are seriously talented and so very respectful. I love this piece and your watercolor as well. If I lived nearby I would buy this table no matter the cost. It is stunningly beautiful and the history has remained intact which makes it all the more treasured and valuable in my eyes. Love and admiration!❤

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Thank you very much! I'm so glad you like it! 😊

[@nancystowell4877]

The feeling I got from that piece was one of love & gratitude. Somehow the love of the Craftsman that made it, likely for use by his family, the years & years of the love shared while seated there is amazing. The wood is BEAUTIFUL. That table is so wonderful in so many ways. Thank you for caring for it and sharing it with us. I feel so thankful to have your video's to turn to in these times. Please, keep up the good work and Stay safe, stay well. "Listen carefully, can you hear that little table singing softly in the background?" Pardon the fantasy of an old lady, but sometimes we just have to go with the feelings we get. Again, Thank you for sharing your art with us & Blessings to you.

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Thank you so much! I'm so glad it brought you some joy!

[@carolyork6184]

This table's rustic revival at your hands was amazing. I love that you honored the lives lived in conjunction with this table. ❤

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Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@vickiel914]

Oh my. Now THIS I absolutely adore. Flaws and all! I wish more people would embrace this type of restore/refinish. I understand taking all apart and fixing every issue the piece has. But sometimes, like this little drop leaf table, a clean up, fix the bigger issues, and then, do the stain and top coat. How charming! You don't have to sand out every ding, fix every broken piece, unless needed for structure. I'm in love with this piece. ❤❤❤

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I'm glad you appreciate the "flaws" - they make it so unique! 😊

[@G.L.McCarthy-vr1oe]

What gorgeous grain💚My dear you have done yourself proud! That is amazing👌

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I really appreciate that! Thank you so much! 😊

[@pame8872]

The chatoyancy on this wood is so beautiful!! It glows with life again. It looks loved.

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Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@veronicakalma5138]

What a gentle, loving restoration! It looks as good as when it was first passed down, all those generations ago!! Just lovely!!! 😊

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Many thanks!

[@RachN-gr7ti]

Absolutley beautiful. There is something about your videos that sets you apart from other furniture refinishing channels. Its always worth the wait when you put up a new video.

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Thank you for your kind words! 😊

[@margarethowe3472]

WOW Angie! You are a true artist in every sense. How did you even doubt yourself. The watercolour is beautiful as is the table 😊

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Thank you so much! 😊

[@leewood729]

The chatoyancy in that wood is stunning - surprised it wasn't used for building a higher quality piece 200 years ago. Definitely agree about keeping the history of the dings and dents. (I would have also liked to have seen the process of creating your watercolour, which looks pretty darned good to me).

[@RHMoore-bo6dt]

I loved imagining how honored the original maker of this piece would be to see how their hard work survived the test of time. A beautiful piece, lovingly and respectfully restored due to your vision and artistry.

[@maryoconnell3857]

So amazing. While I loved the red patina/paint, it was a safe thing to remove it. A really lovely result. My daughter took an oil painting class this past summer, and I was unaware of the time it takes to paint!! Your watercolor is really amazing. Such a gift. Always a pleasure watching you, Angie. Have a wonderful day!

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Thank you so much Mary! I appreciate that! 😊

[@annabellachan1579]

Amazing transformation! The wood grain is incredible. I love your watercolor painting also but the first thing that came to mind was "Put a coaster under that glass!" Another great job!

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haha, exactly!

[@Patticombs]

So happy to have caught this one!! I took advantage of that special, because I have been wanting to learn to paint for several years. This year I grew gourds in my garden and next year, after they are cured I hope to create some type of art with them. In my minds eye I can always envision what I want something to look like but in all honesty I’m a stick figure artist who aspires to create beautiful things. Loved your watercolor painting!!!

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I'm so glad you were able to get one of the Craftsy subscriptions! Gourd art sounds AMAZING!

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

I'm pretty sure the spirit of the person who made that table was there with you and smiling. This was a wonderful video to watch. This historical piece will live on because of you!!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

That is a wonderful way to put it!

[@Evolition180]

It’s really great to see an old piece like this get the care it deserves! Great job! 👍

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I’m so glad you feel that way!

[@michellesutton202]

You can just tell this was cut from one tree, the way the grain flows on the top, and continues on the skirting. You did such a great job in highlighting the grain and natural beauty❤❤❤😊

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you! I was so happy with the way the grain flowed on that table.

[@michellesutton202]

@TranscendFurnitureGallery me too, it was absolutely breathtaking. Especially after you put the stabilizer then the odies on, it freaking glowed

[@beec8553]

Good to be "live"! Thanks Angie!

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Thank you! 😊

[@todayIlive3]

Hi, glad to see U today + the furniture today!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

Beautiful table so glad you kept its rustic charm. The wood grain was stunning. ❤

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I agree completely! 😊

[@elalli99]

Love it love it love IT!!! I love everything about this restoration. Imagine the stories this table could tell from the time the wood was harvested and prepared to be a table until now. All the homes it lived in; all the beauty that is still in the wood itself and the respect and care that went into the restoration. Sooo beautiful and so satisfying to see. Love the watercolor too! This was a really special restoration. Thanks Angie!!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

You're very welcome! ☺️

[@sallys2423]

The chatoyancy on the tabletop is absolutely stunning. You did a marvelous restoration of this old, handmade table.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you kindly! 😊

[@Kmi4880]

The wood grain on the top and leaves is breathtaking. You really honored and preserved a true piece of history. I'm sure the original builder of the table is pleased with your work. Your water color is amazing! You truly have a gift for art. Well done Angie!!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😊

[@chrisypbydesign]

Hi Ange!!! So happy to have caught this 😁

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I'm so glad you're here! 😊

[@todayIlive3]

@@chrisypbydesign + only 6 min in, yeah!

[@rg4design1]

I follow a lot of furniture flippers and refurbishers, you are absolutely one of my most favorite and talented! If you ever decide to have an online class I would sign up in a heartbeat! Your technique and knowledge is invaluable! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@chrisypbydesign]

@@todayIlive3 😁😁😁

[@kristiawna6475]

O. M. Geez, Angie! This one actually brought me to tears. I'm in awe of your instincts, and talents, as always. Absolutely adore this one. Thank you for so generously sharing yourself with us. ❤

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Wow, thank you!

[@michellesutton202]

Really love how you brought this beauty backcto its glory. You seem to truly understand what each piece needs to shine!!! Such a gorgeous grain that shines thru, instead of being covered in a dark stain❤❤❤

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@tinamcelyea5972]

Your water color turned out amazing, but the table is beyond gorgeous. Im so glad you left all the markings. I love that.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I’m so glad you like it! 😊

[@chrisjones-ys5zg]

darling your decisions were all correct.. 10/10.. much love xx❤

[@lisacompton1967]

Love your magic Angie

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much Lisa! 😊

[@sherrymatkin635]

Beautiful as always. Thanks!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I'm so glad you like it! 😊

[@kathydoran6176]

I thought you'd lost your mind and couldn't imagine what you were thinking...then it started to take on a life of its own. Angie, this was a transformation. I loved watching this, and the care and work you put into it, dating it back to the 1800s, gave me chills. Your finished product was stunning. I'm so glad you kept all the character. Beautiful!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thanks so much Kathy! 😊

[@lkj974]

I feel like this belongs in a museum of craft. A perfect encapsulation of everyday woodworking technique and materials circa the early 1800's. This was fascinating. Those boards came from a really big tree! And the screws! Thanks for explaining that. Amazing work. Such a smart restoration and the grain in that tabletop is amazing.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! 😊

[@silva7493]

I can hear it screaming "THANK YOU !!!" from California.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Haha! Thank you!! 😊

[@alysonfeltes1393]

It's been a minute since I've been on your channel, and I am instantly reminded of your care and artistry in recovering pieces. I feel very comforted and hopeful for the planet watching what you do!

[@Helenahandbasket1971]

I have a table like this. My heart grandparents brought it over from Sicily. They moved to America just after the Civil War. My husband refinished it last year and did exactly what you did. He kept every ding and dent. My gg had it, then my gma, then my mother, and now me. I love that you kept the history it's beautiful!!!

[@TerryLambert-w4n]

I can appreciate how hard it was to restrain yourself and leave this table's history intact. The results show that you made a good choice for this piece. The table is simply stunning!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I'm so glad you like how it turned out!

[@donhozy]

I can't believe what you did with this piece! You showed so much respect to it! It now looks like it was never neglected; just gracefully showing its age. You are indeed and artist! I'm learning so much from you about finishing and respect for the pieces!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the process of watching the restoration! 😊

[@M-n-Vacafornia]

This is far and away the best restoration I've seen you do yet. Wow, this thing turned out gorgeous, and without losing any of the signs of it's history, implied though it may be. If only the old west card players who sat around it could have seen it looking like this! I suppose they would have said "That thang? Shee-oot, we spilt our beer on it!" I loved everything you chose to do here, and I must say, it was an informative video too. I've heard that screws back then weren't standardized, meaning the threads could have been slightly different on each one of them. Jay Leno restored a steam engine from the 1830's, and he said they had to keep track of every nut and bolt because they were all matched pairs that couldn't be mixed up or they wouldn't thread right. Interesting seeing how things back then went together!

[@Shooshoobella7]

You treated this little table with all the thoughtfulness and care it deserved. I don't think I've ever felt more deep nostalgia and sonder about a piece of restored furniture than this one. Maybe because it's such a simple and unassuming utilitarian piece, that I kept thinking about its provenance. Who built it? Who used it and what kind of life did they have? What conversations was this old table privy to? How did it end up where it was? In any case, I think it was meant to finally land in your gentle hands and be lovingly restored to live for perhaps another 100 years. I'm glad you have been part of its journey. Your artwork is beautiful as always.

[@jodyknits2633]

Angie, your work never fails to impress and bring a feeling of love for the care that you give to your craft. I can imagine that this piece was a wedding gift from a father to a daughter that perhaps was going far away from him. I can see the love that went into the creation of this piece. Thank you for sharing your watercolor also!❤

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like it! 😊

[@tjholtz9860]

Another amazing restoration. Your respect for the history of a piece is unparalleled. Thank you for saving her.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

It was my pleasure! ❤️