This Furniture Was Next to a Dumpster So I Painted It

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Can you believe people throw stuff out like this? This happens all the time around me. Do you find stuff like this where you live? EDIT: This piece is now available for purchase on my website: thatshabbyguy.com/

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Yes, I hearted my own comment and I'm not ashamed.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Beautiful piece 😍

[@gailcullinan]

I am astonished. I restore everything and fix everything just becuase I can

[@jeweldey3699]

I see stuff like this out by me, but you gotta be fast if you want it. It doesn't stay around long. keep up the good work!

[@tequeena]

Not stuff quite like that but sometimes some curb side treasures. Nice find! Loving what you did with it 🙌

[@libertygiveme1987]

First Off, that Piece turned out INCREDIBLE!!!! CANNOT IMAGINE THROWING THAT OUT!!!! I mean, it was in GREAT SHAPE to begin with!!!! Oh well, their wastefulness certainly helped you out!!!! KUDOS!!!!

[@gerriobrien1208]

I’m so impressed, I couldn’t imagine a red dresser, but it’s a piece of ART now, and an heirloom for time.

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

A throw away dresser that looks like it could fit right in a castle. Beautiful!!

[@Dakiniwoman]

If only, the people who discarded that cabinet could see it now... I love the gold over the red... It's a gorgeous piece... you did a great job.

[@LauraDiamondWise]

I like that you did not shy away from the use color. I watch several restoration videos like this, and while the creators are able turn a distressed piece of furniture into a work of art, so many of them seem to be afraid to use vibrant colors. I love your choice of colors here. The way you blended the red with the black and gold allows the red to stand out without it being overpowering. I love ❤️ it!!

[@carolfinley8811]

😊

[@KMF3]

People don't do color because they say it's difficult to sell.😢 Everyone wants neutral colors like white black and gray

[@LauraDiamondWise]

@@KMF3 ~ That’s very true. I understand their hesitance, especially when the objective is make some money. You have to be very careful when using vibrant colors. If I were to use them I would probably keep the finished product.

[@KMF3]

@@LauraDiamondWise I use them and sell but it can be hard to find the right buyer.

[@catherinecaughey4839]

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[@HWeseloh]

Great Color choice. ❤ Antiquing & Gold finish Fabulous. ❤Just Beautiful. Bring It On ❤❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janetrodriguez914]

What a great find. You rescued that piece from the landfill and gave it a new life. Someone will love that piece for years to come. Very nice job!

[@sharongoodson2857]

Absolutely stunning!!! You did an excellent job on this dresser.

[@ngerick]

The glazing and gilding accomplishes the core of artistry: accentuating the piece with shadows and highlights. Love it!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks.

[@stj971]

Too much gold on hardware but nice

[@KarenRichter-n7f]

So beautiful. Another piece saved from a landfill. Thank you.

[@NitrosMom074]

Dang, when I saw you paint it red I thought “he’s ruining it”. I was sooooooo wrong! This is stunning! The rub and buff totally elevates this piece. Gorgeous.

[@Victoria-mg5bt]

Yes I did too😂 but finished ...I was stunned😮😊

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Would prefer a darker wood top but the red is stunning!!!!!

[@justineheinrichs2798]

I’m constantly amazed at the things people throw out. I love when people like yourself take the time to redo items that not only make them useful again but beautiful. The gold you added at the end is what pulled the whole project together. Awesome ❤

[@kellmac]

Right? I've found my favorite pieces that were out for trash. We've found a china cabinet, 3 desks, a Danish atomic ceiling lamp and a few of those two tiered tables - all mid century modern, and worth hundreds or thousands of $.

[@OldLadyInFL]

I wasn't too enamored with it until you put the gold on. It's gorgeous! Very classy looking.

[@lindacopland8676]

I love it. I usually think I would not like red furniture,but pieces like this just proves me wrong.

[@pattym4543]

I admit I was a little worried about your red color choice. Then you added that dark glaze which made a big difference. The final decision to highlight the details of the dresser with gold guilding wax was perfection! It is truly unbelievable that someone threw that piece away. Fantastic job!! 👏🎉👏

[@frelnc]

What a beautiful transformation. I didn't even envision something as eye-popping as this color. So lovely. Great job.

[@Linda-ii8hc]

I absolutely love this piece, the red and gold are just gorgeous! It could be a dresser, entry way piece or a dining room buffet with all that storage….a beautiful piece of free furniture🥰

[@chintasrvvegankitchen7761]

So beautiful! Wow! Great detailing!

[@joanklaczek4009]

Great transformation. You are an artist , with great vision .

[@elizabethchase8725]

Beautiful. Was awe struck over transformation.

[@Sandra-qs1mi]

I freaked out when I saw the red paint, but when you finally finished it was gorgeous! Great work!

[@Rosemary-jr9bg]

Gorgeous ❤😮

[@mrenzi2120]

Beautiful ❤

[@kellyngrey4950]

Trust Shabby, trust. He's got this.

[@susanlester1]

Same! But it turned out gorgeous 🤩

[@Jimmy-jm9vd]

Same here 😂 the end results ❤ beautiful I would buy that 🥰

[@kathyh4804]

Stunning!!! You threw me off with the black handles, but after you applied the gold it was GORGEOUS!!!

[@dixilh8244]

I'm always amazed at what people will just throw away! It turned out Beautiful

[@joygray1573]

This is just beautiful. The addition of the dark stain and gold highlights give it an art deco feel. Love it.

[@donnaleveron6511]

I loved the piece as it was, so I was skeptical, however you surprised me, the end result is gorgeous! Well done!

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

The personality of that piece of furniture definitely needed to be that shade of red. Beautiful, instructional, clear, spontaneous, honest, low key video... enjoyable all of it. All good! It is amazing. I'm speechless. And I see you had a vision in your mind before starting. The most wonderful Rooms To Go furniture I've ever seen, I was thinking you'd be asking more for it on your etsy. And the way you did this video with your relaxed clear showing and teaching, showing your experience even boo boo's, explaining everything and the products & how they feel and act to use them - superb!

[@anitasmith3063]

Your color selections are amazing. so nice to see someone not afraid of color. Great job on the chest.. thank you for sharing

[@maricopagerry1055]

It came out soooo beautiful. What a find, and you did a super job on it.

[@kathleengertzberg5405]

That came out so good. The glazing really made it special. Of course, your vision and talent is what made it special.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gerryayotte9292]

Wow, that came out fantastic! From dull and boring to an expensive looking piece of quality designer furniture, you do great work!

[@michelecoutellier9338]

Very impress with the finish product. I loved the description of all the products used & brief explanations.🙏

[@michaelbradley7595]

You are one of the very best craftsmen on KZbin. You and Chester the upholstery guy from Russia are two of my very favorites. You never ruin a piece modifying it, you just make it look really good.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Wow, thanks!

[@verucasalt9182]

I would add Kacha too.

[@rosemaryfall1744]

A beautiful piece when you’re done. Good work. Nice to see how you sprayed paint. 👍

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

What a beautiful save. It’s an all around win, saving the piece from the landfill, giving it a second life, and making a living for yourself. Perfectly done! ❤

[@Robin-ni6fs]

Honestly, when you painted it red, I thought how ugly. What you did to it after is just plain beautiful!!! I love it!

[@karmatingz5797]

I thought that too, but i said to myself....just wait! Brilliant finish.

[@pauladouglas9891]

The gold really helped

[@yaelbloem5090]

Gorgeous!😮❤ And so carefully and precisely done! Very Impressive ! Love it!❤

[@cygbo]

Lovely job. It's a shame that people throw away usable stuff, but then there are people like you who find it and give it new life.

[@joygray1573]

What a transformation. I love the Art Deco feel you gave it.

[@AnnaLaranjo]

You did a out of this world job, you are AMAZING!!!!

[@yolandagofigure]

Don't you just love those kind of finds... I know I do 😁

[@amysaunders4589]

Yesssssss!!👩🏽‍🦱

[@poppyk6182]

Beautiful 😍

[@Somewhereintime22]

Just found your channel and subscribed after watching this video. I was literally talking to my phone saying NOOOO with your color, stain, and glaze choices. However…I stand corrected. That piece came out gorgeous!!! It looks like an expensive accent piece from a high end furniture store. Love it

[@kayeyeager8006]

I do this very thing all the time. Then, I came out with an education on creativity. He was one of my first teachers on the glazing effect.

[@ГалинаМ-м2л]

I,ve learned to trust the choice of artist

[@thinkerpatriot6308]

What a beautiful job you have done!!!!! Congratulations !!!!!!!

[@scoutanyname6820]

You loading that into your car reminds me so much of the original Hannibal Lecter movie

[@corachika]

Oh wow! That came out beautifully. When you started adding the dark stain I wasn’t sure where you were going with it. It looks gorgeous.

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

I am loving it since you stained to paint! It looks like a glaze and makes it soooo much better!!! ❤️❤️❤️ And then, the gold!!! Stunning!!!!

[@GaryHeiland]

Excellent. The gold set it off. Unusual piece. Rich.

[@pam6830]

I absolutely love how that piece came out. Gorgeous

[@jazzquebec2847]

WOW What a beauty. It's remarquable ! Super work Sir.

[@nodaysback1]

11:44 I can attest that while it is necessary to allow the stripper ample time to work, you definitely want to assure that the stripper is off before it starts drying, as the subsequent scraping is likely to damage your wood... Agree 100%. Also, do not apply a stripper to your wood in direct sunlight. That will cause the stripper to dry very quickly, potentially damaging your wood's surface.

[@lesliedowdey2332]

This is beautiful. I can believe that this transformation can be done in 4.5 hours. Fantastic job.

[@christinarobinson1163]

From trash to treasure! I just feel people waste so much and people like you are saviors to keep the land fills empty. Your hard work and skills make this project successful. Cheers!

[@ellismhosei]

Awesome find in great condition. It has a whole new life.

[@maequicho]

With the tiny booboos you made and trying to fix them resulted in this amazing furniture. Awesome! The way you think of a solution right after you made a booboo reminds me of how I try to fix my cake decorating when I made booboos. That is the creativity in you - and that is really amazing. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@mariannworley9538]

Turned out absolutely gorgeous!

[@montialarson]

The gold on the details and edges really finishes it beautifully.

[@loismaddux4800]

I like the TSP for getting dirt, wax and silicone off the furniture. If you don’t get the silicone off too it’s going to mess up the finish and wearability. Great work!! Love it !!❤

[@dianethompson6804]

Love the gold added to everything!!! Beautiful!!

[@silvertrumpet5313]

Looks really good! A before and after shot side by side would have made a nice ending to the video, but I know editing isn’t always fun or easy.

[@lauriegrube007]

This is the first video I've seen of someone using a glazing technique - looks unique - I love it.

[@Lolisvlogs]

I admit, when I saw the red paint I was like what? Then you sanded it and then the gold!! 😮it turned out beautiful! ❤Why was I even doubting you? You’re amazing!

[@ALISA-1225]

That was not what I thought it was going to turn out. That is very sharp and unique. Such a great job! Thanks for explaining and answering questions!

[@richardeldridge6522]

It no longer looks like anything one would find at Rooms To Go, it is a lot more elegant. Very good job!

[@paulaanthis4031]

Your meticulously done, logical sequence of cleaning, preparation, finishing, painting, stain applications and finishing spray finish before adding the refurbished and improved hardware was a total delight to watch step by step. True artistry joined with incredible refinishing technique resulted in an enjoyable video and a work of art!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks!

[@victrola2007]

No gold is more my jam, but both versions are gorge. A sheet of tampered glass or a random Craigs List slab if marble or granite from another piece could take it to another level. I score lots for free or under $100 over the years which never needed any mods. 🥰😍This looks GORGEOUS!

[@joyceschetter5871]

Excellent content! End result is pure artistry!

[@anaferguson5135]

That turned out beautiful! That color is stunning! Especially after you used the gold.

[@angiecreel7415]

Also, I really appreciate the way you let us know step by step what you were thinking and planning.

[@bethroberts674]

A beautiful transformation; this piece of furniture was thankfully rescued from the landfill. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adamfitch965]

You see a lot of furniture that looks like this in big box stores, but I’ve never seen anyone flip one. Thanks for making it happen!

[@maureensmith2728]

Wow, I loved how you glazed the red paint and the gold rub was a great idea, it elevated the style and look of the piece. It came out stunning and unique. You’ll sell this in a day!!❤

[@gracielarabuskehendges8431]

Wonderful rescue! And very nice video style with the timing and details. Felt sorry for you for the spilled stain, happened to me more than once. I would suggest you count the time cleaning tools, brushes, rags, I think it’s part of the flipping process (maybe the less pleasant part). 😊

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks. I added the disclaimer at the end of that part for this purpose.

[@cleopatracatra2097]

Very nice and the gold was the perfect touch to finish it!

[@VioletJoy]

You're killing me, Shabby Guy! Watching this video, I realize how overly careful I am when working on projects. Lol. When you set the phone up, I thought for sure you'd either shield it somehow or move the dresser over. Nope! And then you set up the BRAND NEW power station (which is so cool!!) and didn't shield that either. 😳 I was just picturing all the overspray getting on both of them. Aaaaaa!! 😉 That being said, it's so great that you found this dresser and gave it new life! This is the kind of piece to have fun with, and that you did. Those handles were actually pretty nice for a generic piece. Love the red, love the stained top, love the glazing, love the whole process. ❤️

[@carronmahan568]

I loved watching every second of the transformation of this beautiful antique piece. You did an excellent job.

[@mitziefrazier378]

Thank you for sharing this, I love it I was shocked when I saw the red paint. But I learned something new! It looks fantastic I’m glad you put the gold on, it beautiful piece of art!❤❤❤ it.

[@brendastinson7701]

So glad you're putting all the arches in it. So pretty and grand.

[@vickigonya9432]

Wow great job!! Love how the handles turned out!! Big fan of rub n buff.❤

[@jThorSF]

The gold accent took this piece from just OK to special. Besides giving it the pop of color it needed, it matches really nicely with the wood color. Thanks for showing all the details.

[@artsymargo]

I'm very impressed with your work and attention to detail! If this had been in my shop, I probably would have black laquered the top to complete the Chinese inspiration of the piece. I'm just not loving the pale color of the top, but that's just one person's humble opinion. Kudos!

[@shirleystrow8532]

Yes, this is a trash to treasure peice. Some lucky person will keep forever. Thank you for video 😍

[@carriedoty4527]

You made a regular dresser look absolutely gorgeous!! I would be proud to have that in my home. Great job! You can count me as a new subscriber to your channel.

[@podpip888]

Wow! What a brilliant job. I admire your vision and skill.

[@jennylawson1980]

New subscriber here. Love the results of this find! You gave it a awesome new life. Well done 🙂

[@juliecarter7319]

You have done an amazing job on this piece!

[@1959smithy]

OMG I never see items like that, not even for sale let alone free.....and it turned out stunning ❤

[@Joy-y31]

Just beautiful, I am glad I waited to the end result. Beautiful.

[@jamiemueller1881]

Wasn't sure about that gold at first but wow does it work! It marries the light top to the red body. Beautiful. Cannot believe what people throw out. I'm so delighted there's an army of restorers out there reminding us that we can and should repurpose what we have. You're a pro!

[@scherriray.raindrop]

Stunning work as always ❣❣❣ Watching the paint stripping is so satisfying 😴 When I lived in an apartment complex in Arlington, ppl would abandon whole apartment full of furniture and to find furniture in or next to the dumpster was almost a daily Truly TRASH to TREASURE 💚💚💚

[@terrioestreich4007]

Amazing!!! So fun to watch from beginning to end

[@jclennon]

Really looks great. Bold statement pieces are cool (I laughed out loud when I saw you crack a smile when you said you didn't want the stripper to dry out.~and the giggle on your end time of 4:20)

[@karencross1964]

Was going to comment on the smirk,also.😁😁😁

[@artscraftsunlimited8438]

Wow! That’s so beautiful I love it so much!

[@BrokerFr8]

To be completely honest I thought it looked really bad until you put on the finishing touches. The finished product looks amazing!

[@connielane761]

I love it.

[@sueuustalu9387]

I never get tired of red! Beautiful!

[@kimtomey3780]

I think you could sell that for alot more than $400. It’s freaking gorgeous!

[@indybeth200]

Definitely agree. You could get at least 200 more for it. It's just gorgeous!

[@kathystormont8396]

You’re quite the ARTEST to have imagined all that. And making unforeseen oops work to your benefit. GOOD WORK. Fun to watch.

[@denisegallant4647]

Looks fantastic. I'm afraid I mostly see old upholstered pieces that have usually been left out in the rain. Ugh

[@jm7804]

My opinion is the top wood should've been stained much darker. Also, the rest should've been painted black first, then a dark red over it. Then use steel wool to distress through the red for black highlights as opposed to the gold. The top is not a high or even medium quality wood. You should've painted a harlequin pattern with the red and left the wood stain as the second color of the harlequin. Then distress the red a bit. The hardware should've been an ultra gloss black. The top would've popped big time and made it a whimsical piece. Right now your eye goes to the cheesy gold highlights. Line the drawer bottoms with a fun fabric and you could've gotten $1,000 from some bored rich person. LOL. You do know your stuff though as far as technique.