Ugly Nightstand Cabinet Transformed into a...Wine Minibar!? - Custom Restoration

In this video, I transformed a damaged vintage 1969 nightstand cabinet into a beautiful minibar.
More about the restoration/transformation process:
This piece was on the patio of the house I recently moved into. The owner told me I could do whatever I wanted, so I got creative and turned it into something useful, specifically a vintage wine minibar. This video is not a regular restoration project, by the book, like I usually do on this channel; I usually restore items keeping in mind how they looked in the past and preserving their purpose, but not this time! I took the liberty of transforming it precisely as I envisioned it and made decisions on this project while working on it, for example, recycling the damaged top part and turning it into a bottle holder. It looks rustic and exciting to me. I hope you treat this video as something other than a furniture restoration tutorial because it's not. It is a custom project where I allowed myself not to follow specific rules and let my creativity run wild.
I hope you like my idea and that it inspires you! You may have a similar nightstand cabinet sitting abandoned somewhere and need help figuring out what to do with it.
This piece of furniture was made in a small town in Poland in September 1969.
The restoration/transformation process was uneventful but painstaking. Many parts were damaged due to water and time, especially the top and door. I had to replace them entirely. I also replaced many pieces of the cracked and worn veneer with new, similar colors, but not 100%, for a meaningful and unique effect.
I cleaned the wood and then dressed it with the new veneer. Then I made the pieces that needed to be replaced, and on the door and drawer fronts, I etched wine culture motifs. For this process, I used a CNC from TwoTrees; here's a link if you want to learn more: www.twotrees3d.online/product...
I cleaned up the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went faster than with the traditional sandblaster. If you want to learn more about this machine: www.sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198
I also wanted to keep a vintage vibe, and I succeeded.
This piece of furniture was made in a small town in Poland in September 1969.
I hope you enjoy this custom restoration project! I enjoyed working on it and am thrilled with how it turned out; it will be a permanent fixture in my living room!
PS: I don't expect the result to be to everyone's taste as long as we all have different tastes. I like how it turned out and am very proud of the work that went into it. Believe it or not, I have worked on this piece for almost two weeks, every day!
Please ask me if you have any questions about what I used and why! I answer them all!
Cheers! Johnny.
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[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi, folks! This time you'll see me doing something a little different! This is a custom project. An idea popped into my head one evening, and I decided to implement it. I got exactly what I envisioned and am thrilled with the result. I hope you like my idea and the repurpose of this damaged nightstand! I hope it will inspire you! Especially if you are a wine lover like me! PS: Please read the description; you will understand more about this project! Feel free to ask anything; I'm always responding to your comments! Cheers! 🍷🍷🍷

[@Twotrees3Dofficial]

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[@maniekmaniula2726]

14:45

[@user-mz2ck2do8n]

Нет перевода

[@stalkself]

с таким успехом можно было бы просто размеры снять, и новое сделать, не мучаясь с разборкой

[@user-uc5pb7bi1b]

Может быть человеку доставляет удовольствие переделка и чтобы у нас было что посмотреть)

[@user-se5qw7zj9i]

Новую быстрее сделать.чем из старого

[@ruppertale3319]

I'm trying to imagine what it was like to work in a Polish furniture factory in 1969. Apparently, they nailed things together instead of using joinery, or glue, or screws. If they're alive, I bet those workers are deaf from all of the hammering. You put a lot of effort into making this nightstand a better, stronger, and more beautiful object than the original. Good work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I entered your story so smoothly. Yes, it could be fascinating to see that somehow. Thank you for your compliments!

[@user-fx4op2cf9w]

Мне очень нравится ваша аккуратная работа. Это как поэму написать. Вы просто молодец. 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-fj4fu5np3n]

Очень понравился результат. Сколько труда и терпения надо. От мебели из натурального дерева исходит особый магнетизм. Браво. Подписалась. Жду новых видео.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@astast1121]

Испортил винтажную тумбу

[@user-iz1op8wl5s]

Супер! Получила истинное удовольствие от просмотра. Спасибо 👍👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😊

[@NeluMuncitoru]

Watching you bring these lovely old pieces back to life makes me so happy!!❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm happy to know that! Cheers!

[@SIrina1712]

Вы такой молодец, настоящий мастер супер- класс!!! Удовольствие смотреть как Вы работаете!!! Успехов!!!

[@TheParkAttendant]

Good job Johnny! You took a night stand that nobody wanted, restored it, and gave it a new use, and a new life.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Ozwald! 🙂

[@user-ej3fj3fn8o]

Не восстановили,а практически сделали новую,что и надо было сделать сразу

[@x84pav84x]

У моих дедушки с бабушкой почти такой же. Спасибо за то, что сохраняете Память. Ведь многие выбрасывают старые вещи и даже не задумываются, что кому то они были очень дороги.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's right ✅️

[@allika_]

🤩Дяденька, Вы просто супер, моё восхищение, Вашим золотым ручкам.👏 Это шедевр!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😊

[@user-jc3my4tw6f]

We had one like that when I was a child

[@anyuka2466]

Мини-бар получился в стиле гранж. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@elenakalamashina2570]

Молодец ! Я посмотрела с удовольствием, Но что бы переделать " старье " это сколько надо терпения и всякого приспособления !

[@annaschul]

drewno jest wspaniałym materiałem zwłaszcza w twoich rękach jesteś artystą pozdro Ania Niemcy

[@ld-cz6iq]

Сколько же у Вас инструментов! Мне захотелось стать этой тумбочкой в Ваших руках)))

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I have all I need to perform my job 😀

[@ld-cz6iq]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Yes, it should be nice to work with good and convenient tools. How long have you been acquiring your arsenal?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

2+ years and some tools I've got from my father.

[@ld-cz6iq]

@@rustyshadesrestoration а в какой стране Вы живёте?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Polska

[@user-xc6wl1st4x]

Зачаровывает просмотр " возрождения "! Настоящий мастер, да и инструменты шикарные!

[@elenach.8860]

Ну, мы, девочки, сразу интструмент просекли...👍😁😁😁💐💐💐🧡🧡🧡

[@VioletJoy]

Personally, I'd much rather have a salvaged/repurposed piece like this than anything new. It has a history and now has a new life.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Me too! 🙌

[@user-od9rs1nr4t]

Настоящий мастер своего дела😊 из ничего конфетку сделал🎉 Браво🎉 супер молодец😊

[@Amaliel_Mirael]

Мое восхищение! Удовольствие смотреть на Вашу работу 🎉 Powodzenia we wszystkich przedsięwzięciach!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję! Pozdrawiam

[@user-xi3zr4iv6j]

Как приятно налить вина из такого стильного , " атмосферного", как модно говорить сейчас, бара! Усилия стоили того, что мы увидели в финале! Браво!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Indeed, gives a cozy atmosphere in the house.

[@user-rz8qo6ny9z]

Руки растут с того места что надо,молодец

[@RaionGaru]

Wow! Another great piece of art ! Amazing work once again. And yes, God bless us all 🙏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@ClaireChavannes]

You did a wonderful job giving that nightstand a new life ^^

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Claire! 🙂

[@ClaireChavannes]

You're welcome ^^@@rustyshadesrestoration

[@glarrymoreme]

Excellent work. Cutting of the veneer was ultra satisfying

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers! 🙂

[@RestorationVideo]

*_There's just something magical about watching something that was so old and broken being restored back to looking so new. Its such a thing to watch. ❤_*

[@mercedes_benz1112]

Очень понравилось, красивая работа,видна рука профессионала.

[@PapousWebNode]

So much work, but the result is...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@bjj21]

Lol

[@sailorarwen6101]

If you don’t have a legitimate criticism that helps someone improve their art then shut your trap

[@sametsayin513]

Ugly?

[@PapousWebNode]

@@sametsayin513 yes

[@maryhartwig6816]

Frankly I was surprised anything was salvageable on this piece, but you did a fabulous job giving it a new life ! Kudos.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the transformation Mary! Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@migueldelacruz1276]

Buen trabajo, excepto por el color en general, no me gustó.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias!

[@micka282]

неожиданный результат, такое себе, если честно

[@user-tq5lu1wp7e]

I like Upcycling. Sometimes it is much better, to give an old object a new function. So you can create a new unique thing with an own history. The result is excelent, like ever.👍👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's right. In my case, I couldn't use it as a bedside cabinet because I already have one, but like this, I can keep it in the living. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the idea! Cheers 🙂

[@user-accept]

Здравствуйте! Самое главное в этой работе. Не спешить!😊!

[@arthurtretyakov6705]

Хорошая идея и отличное исполнение! Приятно смотреть!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Arthur!

[@mskayla7747]

Nice work. You saved it from the trash heap and gave it new life. 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the transformation! 🙂

[@nancypeteja6560]

Very good re-purposing this piece. Very nice and quaint. 🍷🍷 Cheers!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Nancy! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@user-nk4ld5uc9c]

Отличный мини бар получился! У вас золотые руки, благополучия и счастья вам❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! The same for you!

[@ricjamil3073]

It looks fabulous! That little shelf underneath the top of the table could be used for coasters or other wine gadgets.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! That's a great idea! 👍

[@a_921]

I 'd want one in the same style, but beer - themed :D

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's a cool idea!

[@user-ck7yt8ep5x]

Спасибо за прекрасное видео! Жизнь налаживается🍷🍷! 🍇🍒🍊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching!

[@lisagladu651]

Sweet!! Great restoration and repurposing.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Lisa! 🙂

[@jennylawson1980]

Johnny, the new restoration vibe coming from your neat idea turned out amazing 😍 awesome job!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much, Jennifer!

[@tnxstaff]

GREAT WORK!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@user-iy4dc7dn1v]

Красота! Чудесный бар!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it! Cheers! 🙂

[@pamlooman8045]

I wish I could do this.. how rewarding it has to be.. great craftsmanship. Thank you

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@foxwhiskey]

Wood-Art at its best ! Congrats 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Herby! I'm glad you enjoyed my ideea and the outcome.

[@user-fn9ox6lm7u]

Прекрасная работа! Браво! 👏👏👏

[@Irulan10]

That laser thing was quite impressive!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@dorinanicol8166]

WoW ! Good job! ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 😀

[@Nina-nh5pp]

i like how you put the original tag back on 💜

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙂

[@LediRi]

А я просто очистила,глубокие трещены зашпоклевал апилками и клеем,зашкурила идеально поверхность ,обработала и покрасила не замарачиваясь .пахожая тумба была оочень похожая))круть

[@larrykelly2838]

I'll drink to an excellent restoration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Cheers Larry! 🙂

[@jm7804]

I don't like rustic for my own furnishings, but you did a great job and it will look wonderful in the right house.

[@nurmaybooba]

such a wonderful reuse!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you liked the idea, Nora! 🙂

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello mister beautiful restoration i did enjoyed the video thank

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Happy to know that Vince! 🙂

[@veragubina4gubina73]

Великолепно, молодец,и радом этикетку , год и кем отрестарировано изделие

[@user-wp3ne3vo6b]

Прекрасная работа!👏👍🏼

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@tommyherbert3931]

A lot of work on this restoration. You got it right. Awesome.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Indeed. Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@x84pav84x]

Клей под шпон лучше наносить не маленькой кисточкой а небольшим валиком, распределение клея будет равномерным.

[@Alex_SRX]

Очень жаль что ты заменил некоторые детали на новые. В любом случае старые закрыл бы шпон. А так какой то корабль Тесея получается 🤷‍♂️😉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi. The parts that I replaced were severely damaged. The door was made from many pieces of wood as well, I showed that in the video. If I will not replace it I will never be able to engrave something on it. Probably you skipped when I showed that.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Pretty cool!! I've also never seen a laser cleaner either - how bizarre! But I love nothing better than re-using the stuff we already have. The art of recycling used to be making things to last AND repairing them as you go, NOT throwing things in the dump everytime you see something new on the shelf.

[@raisafatkulina8690]

Молодец мужик что надо, рукастый!😊

[@user-zt3kw5xl1u]

Робота велика зроблена, усе професійне обладнання, гарно вийшло, єдине шкода, що не усе вдалось залишити на своєму місці, а так супер

[@margo-esta]

Это называется "выстирать и выбросить". ))

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

😅😅😅

[@ohhenry5773]

What a nice restoration/repurposing job you did. Howver, that dark stain looks just terrible IMHO. The interior looking especially rough. But I really liked what you did with the veneer and carving designs into the front door and drawer fronts.

[@Amourtendresse]

Fascinant de voir ce que le talent et la patience peuvent produire. 👍👏 pour cette belle transformation ✨

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci!! 🙂

[@elsacastillo9855]

La carpintería es un trabajo de amor: mucha paciencia y cuidados y conocimientos. Un muy buen resultado.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias Elsa! 🙂

[@user-ui5ue4sf6n]

Извините , но это не плотницкие работы , а столярные + реставрационные удачи всем , здоровья , благополучия и всего самого доброго ...

[@isabelacha4828]

UN EXCELENTE TRABAJO... MIS MÁS SINCERAS FELICITACIONES, LE DIO USTED LA OPORTUNIDAD DE SER AÚN MÁS BELLO QUE DE NUEVO... GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Graciad Isabel!

[@isabelacha4828]

@@rustyshadesrestoration LO ACABO DE VER DESDE TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MÉXICO... ... SUS TRABAJOS PRONTO DARÁN LA VUELTA AL MUNDO 🌎🌍🌎🌍🌎🌍 ... .. AHORA LE TOCA A USTED BUSCAR OTRO MUEBLE DESBARATANDO Y CONVERTIRLO EN UNA JOYA DE LA EBANISTERÍA... ... ¡ÁNIMO! ! 💯🇮🇹💯🇮🇹💯🇮🇹💯🇮🇹💯

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

¡Muchas Gracias! Saludos desde Polonia! 🙂

[@Irusya59]

Получилась мужская,брутальная вещь!😊

[@user-yd2hc1vx5e]

Качество,натуральные материалы,деревянный,да ещё с фанировкой из ценных пород

[@Marta_Less]

Ja też jestem z Polski🇵🇱 Dzięki, że uratowałeś tę szafkę. Pozdrawiam🖐

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Pozdrawiam! 🙂

[@Marta_Less]

@@rustyshadesrestoration O ty też🤗 włączyłam suba.

[@cynthiacooper8288]

You are a Artist! You drill a wine glass with bubbles onto th 🎉 door and two wine leaves decorations and you are a Carpenter too!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Cynthia! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂 Cheers!

[@teresamariaserratapias798]

Esta quedando muy bien este mini bar pero si me permite darle un consejo, la copa que ha dibujado yo creo quel perfil de la copa por la parte alta también tendría que ser perfilada.Solo es un consejo

[@franciscoilloldi6263]

In Switzerland they make new ones, in Poland they make fresh ones 😂😂😂. Outstanding job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's a fact! 😅 I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@kyokisaru]

I wish the grape leaves had each pointed to the outer edge of the drawer but that's a minor thing with how cool this is.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it! That was my mistake. I prepared two designs, one with a smaller distance between leaves pointing to the outer edge and one with the correct distance between them. Still, unfortunately, I forgot to turn one of them and was too late when I realised the machine was engraving already, and I didn't have the power to start all over again. If I have to make it for someone else, I will, but this piece will serve in my home, so it doesn't bother me that much.

[@montserratllussa6081]

qué bonito una obra de artesanía perfecta felicidades un saludo

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Muchas gracias!

[@margaretdonald6330]

you did a great job! This is beautiful!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Margaret! I'm glad you like it! 🙂

[@Smallka21]

pozdrawiam wszystkich Polaków

[@user-gk1uq3bc3k]

Just wonderful. I did similar work with the old sideboard, which was in even worse condition. Unfortunately, such a cool workshop as yours remains only in my dreams. That's why it took me a month, and of course the quality of the work turned out to be somewhat lower, although I and the customer are satisfied with the result.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I would love to see it. Thank you for your kind words and never stop dreaming! 👌

[@paulmeinke9461]

Beautiful work, Thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching Paul! 🙂

[@walkiriaamorim2279]

Simplesmente maravilhoso seu trabalho.. E tem máquinas super modernas...parabéns.....

[@user-ej4be2bh1o]

Работаете красиво и очень позитивно!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@super_woman]

Залипательное видео! Кайфую, спасибо!

[@nickimontie]

Beautiful!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@ifga16]

If it weren't for the factory labels on the back, I would have guessed that if was made in a middle school wood shop class. Heavy and crappy wood that is too thick for such a small piece. Very nice salvage work that compliments the design much more than as a night stand. Salud! Several years ago I found a trashed mechanical record player. Too far gone to restore it to a phonograph, I too converted it into a liquor cabinet.

[@ElsaLopez-ms6pv]

Quedó muy bonita, yo la quiero, pero que no esté tan cara jajaja. Quedó hermosa!! Abrazos

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias!

[@user-yg7wz9wj4o]

Браво Мастер! Материал хороший

[@MrsIsmena]

Wow, it's not restoration, it's a piece of art! ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Ewa!

[@doragarfio3258]

Beautiful work👍👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Dora!

[@magn0lia_tree655]

So talented, looks amazing

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@lindalove7193]

What the hell was that!!!? OMG, I’ve never seen a real laser work. Man!🎉❤

[@user-nk3gw6gq6c]

Супер!Браво,мастер!👍👏👍

[@DavidSchroeter]

Great job... interesting to watch!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, David!

[@natalyagalich]

Это потрясающе🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@natalyagalich]

Занимаюсь реконструкцикй своих старых стульев)) Залипла на ваши видео)) Все!! Пошла дальше шкурить вдохновленная😂😂😂❤

[@natalyagalich]

Еще- из каких коппонентов шпаклевку делаете? Стружка+клей(какой

[@user-zn6xz9of5t]

Super robisz rzeczy ,pozdrawiam Aga

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję! Pozdrawiam

[@carlostoledano8933]

Es un placer compartir un tiempo del día porque merece la pena es un lujazo este canal., y mira de vez en cuando es verdad que hay que liberarse y también hacer cosas para sí mismo y disfrutar de la propia imaginación,y eso está muy bien porque fortalece el equilibrio y de vez en cuando hay que salirse de la rutina👋

[@NikoNTB]

I've got same cabinet in my summer house:}

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Nicee! 🙂

[@nadirschulz6701]

Congratulations! Good job!🌷🌷

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Nadir! 🙂

[@user-koluvan1983]

Желание работать есть, но опыта очень мало. Такая работа с ручным инструментом просто ужас, как серпом по сердцу, кто вас учил так молоток держать?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Oh, yes, that's the problem in this video. That I'm keeping hammer "that way and not "that way" You made me laugh! 😂

[@robervar1097]

Fair ,but U forgot to tell him the correct way(s) 😉

[@user-koluvan1983]

@@robervar1097 Указать ему правильный способ этого мало, здесь учить надо.

[@Sarah-ci2ks]

Again great and amazing talent. Great work.❤❤❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-ve6ni3vk5j]

Здорово! Очень познавательно и все показательно!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@user-dp8vv9mz7d]

Amazing! BRAVO!

[@agneshardcore1515]

Piękna praca

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję! 🙂