Trash to TREASURE Restoration | Furniture Restoration

[@marypont8785]

For all my 60 years, my mother has used a dresser exactly like this one and a mirror hung on the wall in another part of the house....this is the first time I've realized they belong together!😂 Great job resurrecting this one.

[@restorationrhode]

That is awesome! Thanks!

[@juneliberato849]

Parabéns pelo trabalho mãos abençoadas. Brasil,Belo Horizonte.

[@mollynakamori]

That was no restoration - it was a resurrection! What amazing work!

[@restorationrhode]

Yes it was! Thank you!

[@melindajohnson3394]

That they kept the pieces with the dresser speaks to the knowledge that the seller knew there was potential. OUTSTANDING WORK!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!. There were a couple of things missing but they had a lot the pieces for the most part.

[@rameshshankar1010]

You have to appreciate the artistic carpentry of those days

[@restorationrhode]

Absolutely!

[@dorishodge4451]

I love videos like this where a piece of furniture looks dump worthy, but then is restored to its almost brand new condition. Great work! Any one would love to have that dresser in their home.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@TerryInUSA]

I think it might be BETTER than brand new.

[@restorationrhode]

@@TerryInUSA thank you!

[@kendrapetrick649]

Same! Those are my favorites. I wish this creator talked though.

[@patacake4997]

How the owners of this piece had the nerve to ask $20 for it,I'll never know.The result of your work is amazing.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@maryannsilva4160]

Drawer pulls worth over $20. Thick, beveled mirror= $$$.

[@katiemixon7852]

I thought the same thing, but the mirror alone would've been worth more than $20. Mirrors are one of those things that you don't realize cost so dang much until you become an adult and start trying to decorate your own home.

[@Y2Ksurvivor276]

My thoughts exactly 💯

[@expatmoose]

They obviously knew what could be done with it, still shocking though

[@wendyspicer8588]

The piece was made by a true craftsman and was restored by a true craftsman. Beautiful.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@janetrodriguez914]

Very amazing. That piece was headed to the landfill, glad you saw the potential in it. Excellent job, turned out beautifully.

[@annpotter5366]

Just Lovely !!!! So glad you put the mirror back on, so many do not when they restore these beautiful pieces!! I love it !!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks! To be fair that was a new mirror. The old one was damaged.

[@ellenfoster9764]

I’m definitely team ASMR, no music. Love your work

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@soniciris]

stunning. they really don't make 'em like they used to, so how wonderful to see this old gem brought back from the grave! A+ work

[@restorationrhode]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

[@grandmasmagic3858]

I'm glad you did not go overboard with the staining..it was just enough colour to bring it to looking it's best..nicely done...

[@restorationrhode]

Yes! Thank you!

[@KnottenWood]

WOW!!! When you first showed this piece, all in pieces and broken up, I thought “this is gonna be interesting!” Man, you did a fantastic job bringing this piece back to life!! And no table saw or jointer?! Very impressive!!

[@restorationrhode]

Glad you liked it! Table saw and planer are on my short list.

[@giseleafecheoficial]

Unbelievable transformation. My admiration and respect.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@WaterNai]

The beveled glass of the original mirror was wonderful. You could get it resilvered and put it back in the frame. I think that would really be the jewel on the piece. Excellent work!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for the tip! I can look into getting it resilvered.

[@СергейБадов-л4д]

Wandeful .😊😊

[@keithprine8981]

Beautiful work ..... BTW I agree with re-silvering the original mirror.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I know I don’t have expertise in that area. Should have had it resilvered by an expert.

[@reinerjurczewski1746]

Möbeltischler, ihr seid die wahren Künstler, wunderschöne Schränke, Kommoden und der gleichen zu erhalten, die auch nach 100 Jahren strahlen, als wären sie brandneu, ist schon großartig. Man werfe euch einen Haufen Altholz mit dem Vermerk war mal ein Möbel und nach einiger Zeit steht etwas da, das einem die Füße wegreißt. Toll, toll, toll👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@restorationrhode]

Such kind words. Thank you!

[@РябцеваГалина]

Браво вам,мастер!!!Сразу видно,что относитесь с любовью к своей работе!Вы как очень хороший доктор,вылечили и дали вторую жизнь этому комоду!я восхищена!❤

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@madzabinga8382]

Very nice. The drawers seem a bit sticky. Did you wax them?

[@restorationrhode]

I waxed them after the video. Realized the same thing.

[@DennisShook-k7w]

any suggestions for a good wax?

[@helpmehealmyself9705]

So so soooo nice! Never would have thought that beneath all that was such beautiful wood, but YOU knew... wonderful work!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much! I know! I was surprised too!

[@Ecila-Samerberg]

So wonderful, you didn't stain it!!! Just oiled oak on it's own. Well done

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! To be fair I did lightly stain the new oak top to match.

[@Ecila-Samerberg]

@@restorationrhode I saw that, put you just stain it to match the old wood. That'totaly fine.

[@ruppertale3319]

Beautiful, sympathetic restoration. I was dreading gel stain, paint, and cheap hardware. Instead, you brought out the natural beauty of the wood (chestnut?) and found solid brass, that looks great.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! It’s oak. Also, the hardware is the original brass hardware that I polished and cleaned.

[@jonathanstabler4823]

​@@restorationrhodeexcept for the brass keyholes, clearly

[@restorationrhode]

@@jonathanstabler4823 ahh, yes that’s what you meant. Those are new.

[@cesrelawrence-towner9453]

The joinery of the piece after all the years is impressive

[@restorationrhode]

Totally! It’s wild how well it’s held up over the years. Craftsmanship for the win!

[@SAMMMMMMMMKMMMMMMMMM]

Beautiful restoration. You sir, are a master craftsman. I’m glad it was you who bought this piece. Very few people could have restored it with the skills you have.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much!

[@kimberlyhawthorne2679]

So beautiful...I absolutely loved every minute of this video

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you so much! I glad you enjoyed the video!

[@martieellen]

My father restored a very similar Eastlake dresser in the 80"s that was my grandmother's. He used linseed oil and I have refreshed it with Odies oil. I have owned it for the last 30 years and it will be passed to my daughter. Thank you for giving this piece of history a new life.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for sharing! Very cool!

[@maggieauterman3406]

Very stunning piece of furniture. Thank you for not painting it.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@Redraven2967]

I was very surprised by the choose of the tung oil finish but very nice looking. Not a finish I would have thought to look at though I do use it regularly.

[@restorationrhode]

@@Redraven2967 I’ve been testing different finishes to see what I like. Been using a wipe on poly lately which I think actually looks pretty good.

[@laraynekayfes5329]

Thoroughly enjoyed your chatter-free video. Eastlake is a favorite of mine & this is a beautiful piece now! Excellent work.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Michela-tb1oj]

​@@restorationrhodeOMG!! Thanks you !!! How many times I NEED to watch on mute because of annoying music 🎶 or just move on to something else😊

[@Michela-tb1oj]

Chatter I don't mind at all for most of channels I fallow😊

[@jaynerichards7527]

It is great to see you have not gone for a miserable dark stain!❤

[@restorationrhode]

I think they used dark stains to cover up imperfections in the wood

[@rebeccacrone8864]

WOW I would be proud to have that in my house.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Want to buy it? Haha

[@rebeccacrone8864]

@@restorationrhode sure but don't think I could afford the shipping to get to me. 😁

[@lindamiller5489]

Love seeing a piece saved from the trash and restored ✨️

[@restorationrhode]

So do I!

[@kathyw7143]

I can already see the beauty in this dresser. It's disappointing that the top couldn't be saved.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I know, I tried to save it.

[@randyboglisch137]

Beautiful job. Good attention to detail.. a great job bringing it back and making it useable foe another 100 yrs.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@rudybriskar5267]

Absolutely stunning transformation! 24:37

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@nannyalse2799]

Sencillamente espectacular. Magnífica restauración. Enhorabuena.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@saintperthnorthcloud3850]

Gifted Hands. Awesome!!!

[@restorationrhode]

Wow, thank you!

[@searchmanager9372]

Amazing restoration, great job. Glade to see the old craftsmanship left in the restoration. First time I have seen a sliding dovetail used on the top to allow for expansion.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chriswhittaker9586]

Brilliant craftsmanship

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@barbarad.graham953]

That was magnificent great job. It is good to see old world craftsmanship. Thank you for recording it for our inspiration.

[@restorationrhode]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@robertgriffith9703]

Great Restoration! It Looked like it was Waiting to Die! And So Thirsty! I Don't Think I've Ever Seen a Piece that Looked that Dry! It Must of just Sucked Up that Tung Oil! Nice Color and the Grain is Really Beautiful!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! It was very dry. Took almost half a can of tung oil.

[@karenbartlett9265]

My absolute favorite style of dresser! You did an amazing job! It is stunning.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you so much!

[@elenailyina2005]

Шикарно! Браво, Мастер! Я бы хотела такое трюмо❤😊

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@pablobarros610]

Wow! What a beautiful restoration work, it's impressive. Congratulations on your masterful work, a big "hello" straight from Brazil to salute your work.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Hello Brazil!

[@doloresmanning9619]

Wow! I did not think anyone could save that rubble. Amazing restoration!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@GailNielsen]

That turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous piece. Great work!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much!

[@msoyl1381]

Chestnut. I have a six-drawer five-tier tall Eastlake bureau in shabby condition. It looks really rough but the unimproved raw wood inside the drawers makes my clothing smell wonderful. Congratulations for bringing this one back from death's door.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@lesliecrowther7004]

Cracking bit of workmanship. 😊 and what a finish, beautifully executed. Cheers Les.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SandyCope]

You did a fantastic job. Looks great

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciacrozier7624]

Oh my, that was quite the undertaking. Reminded me of getting a Lego set and building something not restoring! You are a master at what you do. You must be so proud! Thank you for saving this. I love antiques.❤

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm a sucker for Legos as well!

[@MrsMcbey]

Love the vid you have lots of skill at this stuff easy to understand thx

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@legioner9]

Very nice end result. Old furniture is just beautiful. You do well.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I agree.

[@redrufus444]

I would call this project a total rebuild not restoration..!! Looks Great..!!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

There is only one word to describe your work and that is awesome.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@jeannedorsey8122]

Awesome job!!!!!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!!

[@conniemaniaci3612]

You have a great talent for restoring furniture. Embrace it!!

[@restorationrhode]

Wow, thank you!

[@cathywilson5580]

I hope you saved the top for floating shelves. Gorgeous

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks! I still have the top but they are bowed and warped so bad I think items would fall off if they were shelves haha 😂

[@volkmarkostka6763]

​@@restorationrhodeThickness planer or hot steam and lots of pressure?

[@restorationrhode]

@@volkmarkostka6763 possibly. I don’t have a planer right now. It’s on the wish list.

[@roelitogawilan5854]

Beautifully restored. Thanks, love to get one for my wife.❤😊

[@restorationrhode]

Go for it! Thanks!

[@sweetchestnut]

Stunning result 🤩 Well done!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Great Job! A very Handsome looking dresser and that fantastic Oak finish! Nothing best old growth wood especially Oak!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much!

[@Peptalk1w34]

Great job. IMHO Keep ASMR and ditch the music ….ppl will flock to your videos because myou do great work

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@marydeyoung1261]

I agree 100%. The sounds of your work are all you need. Great job!

[@restorationrhode]

@@marydeyoung1261 thanks for the feedback!

[@jaycristoval6155]

Yes...I watch this type of video at double speed and the music sounds very distorted at that speed....

[@mgncase]

I for one was very entertained by the 80s montage!

[@Chevelle_addict]

Beautiful restoration. And brought another classic back to life.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you sure did!

[@margonogachevskaya6370]

Браво! Отличный результат.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@renatalima9061]

Incrível resultado final é surpreendente! Fiquei encantada nem dá pra acreditar que é o mesmo móvel. Amei!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@Woodden]

Outstanding work

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@StereoSpace]

It's gorgeous, and should last another two centuries. Nice work.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I hope it does!

[@roseworld8091]

I LOVE IT

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! So do I! Haha

[@lulunz6809]

Wow that is an amazing restoration! Well done. Its beautiful!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much!

[@pattylevasseur4041]

wow what a awesome save !!!!!!!! congrates on putting the work into save it and give it a new life !!!!! ITS GORGEOUS !!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

What a beauty!! You are a true craftsman. I love the oak wood grain it pops with the finish you chose.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I think so too!

[@tomclayton6875]

I wonder if that was a silver dime he vacuumed up?

[@restorationrhode]

I’ll have to fish it out of the vacuum.

[@tnxstaff]

Man, you did a miracle! New sub.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for the sub!

[@marialuisapucci4165]

Qué fantástico lo que realizas, con pasciencia y amor puedes lograr lo increíble !!! ❤

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Well said!

[@moribundi27]

wonderful restauration, but: should have kept the old mirror, this was more authentic with the exquisit cut line around...pity!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! The New mirror is beveled as well.

[@kellypatricia3800]

Votre travail est remarquable. Vous ressuscitez de vieux meubles dont personne ne voudrait. Chapeau l’artiste ! 😍💚 C’est toujours un immense plaisir de vous suivre. Salutations de France 🇫🇷.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! And thank you for the sub!

[@АндрейНикитенко-ф4с]

The black spots around the nails and screws could have been treated with oxalic acid. But of course, a good job has been done, you have recreated a worthy object from junk. Excellent result.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you. That’s a good suggestion for the future.

[@elizabeththom393]

Perfect and beautiful well done great job liz x

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@joaozapkkkk2318]

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[@restorationrhode]

I think you watched the wrong video.

[@holymoly6829]

I think I’d like to see the old glass put back The patina makes it remind how it was Fabulous restoration it looks beautiful once more 👍👍👍

[@restorationrhode]

Unfortunately the old mirror broke. ☹️

[@holymoly6829]

@ oh no 😟

[@oscillatine]

Superb, impressively beautiul! Long life to old fournitures!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Indeed!

[@Love-g1n7e]

Неймовірна краса! Просто золоті зуки та відмінний смак!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@bradleyleben7785]

That’s the type of project I love to do! You know my seemingly hopeless cases that nobody wants to take on.👍👍.

[@restorationrhode]

I agree! I love bringing them back to life!

[@brendaowens2466]

Wow! That was a magnificent job. You saw what everyone else could not. Great job.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@jt9498]

You turned it into another great piece of furniture!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@RashayShay-kd9jk]

I have enjoyed watching many videos of restoring wooden furniture. Have never been able to understand why anyone would do all the work to restore the wooden piece and then cover it up with a dark stain. So glad you didn't. Thank you for taking the time to edit this video, it was really watchable.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I like the natural wood color too. However some would get mad that I didn’t restore it to its original stain. Not sure they used to stain everything so dark. The whole piece is solid oak. Beautiful natural color

[@BlakeAut]

Какая отличная вещь получилась!!! Браво мастеру!!! Золотые руки, а так же золотые руки у тех, кто когда то изготовил это И спасибо бывшим влалельцам, что сохранили, а не выкинули на свалку Получилась потрясающая винтажная мебель, стоящая хороших денег❤

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@truthseeker444]

Amazing! Great work and a really beautiful piece of furniture.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@nancyjm79]

What a masterpiece! I loved seeing the transformation. Thanks so much.

[@restorationrhode]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@helmiizhamharunarashid3416]

restoration? that's not restoration.. it's a rebuilt.. well done.. such meticulous work.. I enjoyed the video..

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mollysheridan7134]

This is the first of your videos that I’ve seen. Lovely work. Think I’ll stick around.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for the sub!

[@JochenOndraczek]

Very nice work. Very nice dresser! I love oakwood.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much!

[@wandamcgiboney5141]

Now that is amazing work .absolutely a beauty .

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much!

[@tammyc1276]

Holy crap. It turned out absolutely beautiful. It's gorgeous. First time here on your channel. Love the comments. Well done sir. Great sense of humor

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@crazycarl9484]

great job, a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@restorationrhode]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@rnspowell]

Absolutely beautiful. Give me hope for 2 of my older messed up pieces.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! You can save most pieces of furniture. I believe in you!

[@denisemurray412]

Is this called quarter sawn? It is stunning! My Dad would say 'Lipstick and rouge, powder and paint makes a plain looking girl look what she ain't.' What a transformation. The piece can breathe again.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Yes, technically the wood grain is quarter sawn.

[@vfhunter]

Great production! Love the humor. As someone who aspires to furniture restoration, you sir are amazing!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Aiming for entertaining as well as tutorial.

[@наталиясивачинская]

Гений!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👏

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@vickiel914]

What a beauty that turned out to be!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@dormeycarroll9121]

Wow can’t believe it is the same dresser. Amazing work

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you so much!

[@marypou-brown8162]

WOW! That’s so Beautiful. Awesome Workmanship! 💜👍🏾🇳🇿🥰❤️

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! 🤗