Restoring an Art Deco sideboard someone tried to up cycle 😬

#restoration #woodworking #satisfying
This was a failed up cycling project that I got off Facebook Marketplace and did my best to make it look as good as when it was new.
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[@GamerJules_]

I wonder if a local history museum would or could use the social security card. I've always found bits of history like that interesting! Lovely restoration as always. 💜

[@user-ok2zs4eu7k]

I love watching the small repairs. It's art.

[@rockshot100]

Very fine craftsmanship, NOT art. "Art" means something else. I DO AGREE that he is one of the finest.

[@jenn976]

Artistic craftsmanship

[@Rose-jz6ix]

​@@jenn976I think you put it best. He doesn't just store furniture, he breathes life into each piece.🇦🇺😊❤️

[@karodora]

The restoration of the exterior is stunning and you did a perfect job making it beautiful. Equally impressive is the detailed attention you give to the interior, underside, and back of each piece. The total restoration/refinish is beautiful.

[@ElsaGomez-wn1qh]

You don't only repair beautiful furniture, you resurrect it! Amazing results!

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

The transition was impressive. In the be3ginning I wondered if it was different pieces cobbled together. By the end it made sense. And the color choices really worked. Nice piece. Love to see old things made beautiful and saved. Glad Rufus hasn't fallen down on his supervisory obligations.....

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you and yes, only supervising, no work whatsoever 😂

[@honbun100]

Rufus is no dummy!

[@cristamcmillin5227]

WOW!! The transformation is unbelievable! Just an awesome job!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much!

[@judithburke1539]

It's an amazing transformation! 😍

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

Excellent restoration!! Doing a Google image search on this beautiful piece took me to an exact match for sale on Cherish. It appears to have had a small hutch with sliding glass doors that sat on top. As far as the mystery wood under veneer, molded plywood was often used to create the curves on the industrial mass produced furniture called Streamline Modern that emerged from the more labor intensive Art Deco style in the mid 1930s, which I believe this piece is representative of. 😻

[@Greenacres1958]

Thank you. I would have continued wondering. I don’t have the patience…….. lol

[@megrogan1]

I would love to see the link to the piece on “Cherish.” What a lovely piece! Subbed.

[@macmccreadie8541]

Art Deco? More like Art Crapo.

[@a.l.a.7847]

The next project is "Cats of Flippingdrawers" Calendar -- Rufus and company lounging around looking nonchalant and cute on all your gorgeous restorations!

[@VtotheG2885]

I swear, Jay. I honestly didn’t think you could turn it around. I should absolutely know better by now. You NAILED it!! Beautiful work, as always!!

[@nualafuller7223]

Good evening from Barcelona Spain

[@lorenzomartin8978]

Barcelona España

[@kimmaedke2763]

Amazing transformation. You’d never guess that this was the same piece.

[@lua4221]

OH. MY. GOODNESS!! You honestly FLOOR me! This turned out amazing and honestly, I didn't think it had a chance...but sure enough.... "2,000 years later" you had it!

[@kathleenkillen7820]

Not everything old is trash. This proves it . Turned out very nice!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This is such a beautiful restoration. The repairs, in my opinion, make it look more authentic. After all, the average owner wouldn’t replace the entire veneer, either. I liked watching the laser, too. The refurbished hardware is simply gorgeous, and it looks great. You made an excellent choice with the stain and oil, and the drawers and interior are beautiful. That restore a finish stuff is pretty nifty, and I always love the results you get with the feed & wax.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!💛

[@chrisspain6023]

U o

[@ginnysimpson5232]

I wish I could adequately express my amazement at how beautifully you have restored this piece. A pile of junk to something anyone would be proud to have in their home. Bravo!

[@jenwylie4093]

What a transformation!! I would have never guessed this piece had so much potential!

[@patriciamathis7042]

I love that you are willing to put so much work into the repairs to bring these pieces back to the original beauty. Great job on this one.❤❤😊

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@janvafa9959]

Wow! This really turned out gorgeous!

[@terryschuh6596]

Love it! Who wouldn’t want this beautiful piece in their home? Well done!

[@julierobertson148]

Your salvaging the top veneer is nothing short of miraculous! I looked very hard at the final result and couldn't see anything worth noting. If the repairs are visible "in person", they can't but give the piece character. I love watching you work.

[@omarkabbani4002]

First time watching a live one!!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

awesome ! welcome

[@katb3960]

I really like this relaxed presentation. Much nicer without the music.. you have such a soothing voice. Beautiful work.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kelfae]

Really really well done. I love a sympathetic restoration where as much is preserved as possible. Every piece has a story!

[@lisakoehler75]

The repairs you made are so flawless. Impeccable job. And as always, I love your fuzzy friends coming for snugs.

[@anitamorales1506]

You brought her back to life! Wonderful job! Very clever to use a laser to remove the burn spots . You just boggle my mind sometimes. Restore a finish is one of my favorite products of all time. Thanks for sharing this with us!💜

[@Flippingdrawers]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@jillpackard5305]

Such an understatement that the drawers look “pretty nice”. They are fabulous 🎉

[@Flippingdrawers]

thank you 🥰

[@starsINSPACE]

That gold shade you choose for the hardware is really perfect, brings the whole piece together 😁

[@user-zr4hd2xm7q]

You always find the most interesting pieces and give them such love and attention.

[@user-gp2px8kr5d]

Continue to be impressed with the work you put in, on your projects. You never give less then perfection. Well done Sir 👏

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@eveb446]

The restoration of this sideboard is fabulous. Your patience in finding all of the tiny repairs needed shows off your skills and talent in restoring furniture. Thank you for sharing.

[@MaryCoffey-pn9zv]

Initially I thought this piece could not possibly be saved. But then you let us know that Rufus would be supervising and I knew it would be exquisite. 🐈‍⬛

[@sharonsmith9040]

I have never seen one like this and I love that you preserved it's original character as much as possible. It's lovely.

[@Cat_Lover365]

You are a very talented young man. I appreciate seeing how you use various tools and equipment to restore. I agree that it is an art. I love all the videos I have viewed and your furniture is beautiful. I went back to some of the older videos and it is cool to see how your talent and ability have grown. I always get a smile from the neighborhood cats who love to inspect your labor!😂 keep restoring the old, new and dumped treasures you find.

[@acdallas6356]

Beautiful work! Hard to believe it's the same piece. I just want to put things in it!!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ornatelyyours47]

Do you ever stand back and just say "wow I did that ❤" if not you should, you are a true artist and thank for taking us along for the ride ❤

[@snejok61]

A wonderful result! You have restored the dignity of this thing. With all due respect!!!🌹🌹🌹

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barbaraanderson6366]

Those fittings really lift the piece from ordinary to stunning!

[@Flippingdrawers]

💛

[@donnaferrara947]

What a fabulous restoration! I've said it before but it bears repeating. Your attention to detail is second to none.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you Donna 💛

[@thudson4407]

Jay, as always, this turned out just beautiful!! I have a feeling, that somewhere along the way the original cabinet doors were damaged and then replaced with ones that were "close enough". Maybe that's why they were trimmed with solid oak. This may not be it's first sympathetic restoration. Just a theory...

[@kbreckan]

This is amazing! When I first saw this piece, I wondered why you would waste time on it. After you finished, I understood. It is beautiful! You do such lovely work.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jillynnrekowski3106]

Amazing transformation! That piece turned out absolutely beautiful. ❤

[@FridayFrida]

You made it so beautiful! I wouldn’t mind the repairs at all if it was mine, it was broken it needed repairs, it’s in the history of the piece. 👍😊

[@annettemalaski1967]

All those little fixes added up to some super results! This is a beautiful shade of walnut!

[@margaretmarks6685]

BEAUTIFUL!!! I love that you try to stay as true to the original piece as possible. I also enjoy your attention to detail! You always pick such interesting pieces! I love Art Deco! Well done! 👏👏👏👏❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed

[@samwyz69]

It looks soooo much better. You did a splendid job! I’m impressed.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@chandarussell]

Well done. It looks wonderful. I love Art Deco, or Art Deco style as the case may be, furniture. I love the lines. You did this piece proud.

[@amybucher5439]

I love the idea of using the laser for cutting circles. That was a creative solution!

[@vikik4714]

Beautiful restoration! This piece has character and a story to tell! Thank you for doing this! 👏👏👏

[@Flippingdrawers]

My pleasure!

[@joyfulmessenger]

Beautiful piece. Restoring the top vs. replacing the veneer keeps a part of its history, and I respect that.

[@MirneDerks]

What a beautiful piece of furniture. I'm so glad you saved it from its miserable up-cycled state.

[@lynnettep1371]

I think those small imperfections give it character. It's a beautiful piece.

[@mdeysenroth]

What a beautiful and unusual piece. Your restoration is brilliant!

[@Mrsstick07]

Absolutely stunning. I wish I lived in the uk, I would buy so many pieces from you. 🤩

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much!

[@Greenacres1958]

I’d go broke buying pieces from him. Lol.

[@kathleengertzberg5405]

I can’t believe it’s the same piece! What patience and skill you have, just beautiful.

[@lynnsalazar3177]

Very stunning, I would love to make room for this in my house!

[@user-mu9kl9ur3h]

В вашей работе присутствует внутренняя гармония, которую вложил мастер, изначально изготовивший это изделие. Просто получился шедевр в новом исполнении. Наблюдаю за вашей работой давно и очень рад, что есть такие мастера. Удачи и новых вдохновений, Маэстро!

[@jenn976]

It is just lovely and I especially love the match you made with the walnut stain. And then the “chocolate” stuff on top was a great finishing touch. And just as I was missing the beeswax orange substance, there you were using it on the inside pieces. I think the laser cut circles were a genius move and turned out nicely. And bonus kitty!!!

[@cherylhammond423]

That piece just shines with the new finish & unique shape. We’ll done!

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

So glad you saved that unique piece...so beautiful!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🙏

[@toni5810]

Well, you DID IT AGAIN! This piece was hideous before and elegant now. Your work ethic shows in every piece you flip! Each time I watch a video, I learn something new. Thank you!!

[@bonniesf6719]

Wow. I thought the original looked like metal, not wood. You did an amazing job with this!

[@Zincchromeshema]

This is a very strange and unusual piece, but the furniture gods must love you for all the care you put into it.😊

[@user-vl8qw8hp1g]

Another trash to treasure transformation!! That sideboard came out splendidly! ❤

[@philomenahearn1717]

Wow, another superb transformation/restoration-now I’ve seen it to the end - maybe those doors are the originals after all. I really love the hardware - such pretty details and because of the size of them they just make this piece. Great job as usual. Really like the colour and finish too. ❤

[@lauris5708]

I think the repairs look great. They honor the history of the piece; they are a tidy, neat repair that says, "I have loved a little but I still look good!" I really like your esthetic; you have a knack for accentuating the natural beauty of each piece. Also, your neighbors have great taste in cats--they are all so beautiful!

[@almathees3839]

Magical Re-finish!🎩🪄 True artistry!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@OwlingDogDesign]

Such gorgeous oak veneer and I'm so glad you saved it!!! It looks absolutely perfect~

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks 😊 it was an interesting one

[@valeriebigley8759]

I love all of the time and care you put into all of these sad pieces. ❤ you are a true artist. Thank you for sharing

[@pinkytaylor5845]

This turned out so beautiful. Full stop, excellent job. ❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@angusmclaren6257]

Another amazing restoration Jay.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you like it

[@terrileyda5346]

What an amazing job! I’ve never seen this style , nor any like it! Great piece!

[@dragonfury1980Slk6859]

Your attention to detail is commendable. I really love watching you work & have never seen one project I didn’t like, no matter how it turns out. The way you figure things out, how you fix what seems (visually) to be unfixable…I’m truly amazed. Well done! And keep up the wonderful, beautiful work. ❤️👍🏼😁

[@susanjacquier5358]

Watching from Australia. I love that you give every piece the detail it deserves...wonderful restoration ❤ Love the little humorous comments too...great work!

[@Flippingdrawers]

thank you !

[@krislechien1190]

That first swipe of stain is so rewarding. Great job.

[@mjrulez100]

I love Art Deco and absolutely love this beautiful piece of furniture, slight imperfections and all.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

I’m always impressed with your work. And the choices you make on your projects always turn out great.This one was a great find and you’ve done it justice once again

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks Bradley 🙏 very kind of you mate.

[@lisachiboroski9930]

Jay! What a gorgeous piece well, when you were done with her! So many great tips today that even I can tuck away. I love your work. You are such an inspiration. Once again, thanks for sharing.

[@Flippingdrawers]

You are so welcome! Glad to hear that

[@MrJuunhu]

Amazing job by you and supervisor Rufus!

[@AmosAmerica]

Well done. Looks museum worthy!

[@CarloTiscalli]

Amazing restoration, you are one of the best on KZbin and I enjoy watching your videos again and again. My Guess for the MDF is that this was once a much loved piece of furniture, but at some point in the last 40 odd years, the Doors have been badly damaged, perhaps in a move, or from Woodworm or rot or just carelessness. They have paid someone who like yourself is a skilled carpenter to refinish the doors, but rather than just simply replace the door, they have cut out the damaged portion, replaced it with MDF, leaving the Oak surround so that it is more structurally sound when it comes to mounting the hinges, and if there is a chance of the sideboard coming into contact with water, say in a scullery or working kitchen or a high humidity location, as MDF would simply suck up the water and blow.

[@Flippingdrawers]

You might be right 🤷‍♂️ it was a weird piece but makes it more interesting I guess. Thank you for your kind words 🥰

[@sheilablackburn183]

It is lovely, your restorations are always to such a high standard :)

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@ginaburgess9759]

You have the patience of a saint! Another amazing rescue!

[@suzannetodaro5494]

Great restoration once again, the muted finish was more natural looking. Thank you for your content you are an artisan.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@betsymcgovern3267]

Wow. These are my favorites that you do, restoring something that's been essentially destroyed back to its original glory. Thank you!

[@cherylc9516]

Amazing restoration!!!! I enjoyed watching the process as always.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it🧡

[@vickimontemayor3262]

I can’t get over how beautiful it looks.

[@lauriehill8240]

Beautiful! I love your term 'sympathetic restoration' ! You and Transcend Furniture Gallery do such beautiful work - and neither of you is US! I can't hope to buy your projects - just admire from afar! [Amazon Wish list doesn't load btw]

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much 💛 Angie is awesome and thanks for the info. Will fix it.

[@jimadams6159]

I so enjoy your videos, the way you take such care with restoring each piece of furniture, as well as explaining your process is a real pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@Hexepresso]

This is gorgeous. It isn't my kind of thing but I can appreciate the work and beauty. Thank you for saving it.

[@beahatcher1743]

I love your work, and I want to let you know your little break announcements.. 2000 years later.. crack me up every single time! I enjoy your channel more than many of the others, just you explaining as you go along in my opinion is much better than just silence with machine sounds.

[@Janescheekychickens]

Wow! Yes another amazingly beautiful, fantastic restoration. You never cease to amaze me. I love watching every thing you do even the things you think are repetative. Well done👌💝.

[@Flippingdrawers]

You are always super kind and supportive, thank you Jane 🥰

[@normablake2748]

You do such a beautiful job on these “ impossible “ projects. I’m really becoming a MCM fan. Thank you for rescuing these pieces. Keep doing you❤

[@Dasdutt]

That is certainly a return to former glory. Nicely done.

[@XenobiaF]

Your work never fails to impress me!

[@stephenlines9431]

You have such vision and faith! Even when finished to your amazingly high standards it still doesn't float my boat. But then, what do I know? Those circular lazer cut veneer patches were absolute genius and respected the history of this unusual piece in a way I've never seen before. Thanks again for a really informative and instructional video. Bless you.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome 🤩 glad to enjoyed it 💛

[@rockshot100]

Yep

[@susiereed3612]

I'm so glad you did a sympathetic restoration. It is beautiful and is a gem. Love the rub n buff. Excellent choice!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks so much!

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

It looks outstanding! You never disappoint!

[@brianvittachi6869]

You brought out the natural beauty of the wood. This finish is even better than the original. Well done.

[@maryruther1842]

Thank you thank you for always teaching how to create pieces that are done correctly. I’ve learned from you and one other flipper the importance of taking care of the the pieces with the idea they have integrity for having lasted as long as they have. And, then assuring their integrity will be in tact for the future. H Styles song: “you know it’s not the same as it was”, rings true here. These pieces are not once as they were, & it is a great honor to help them become what they will now be. Thanks always for choosing the old and broken and creating new futures for them.