7 “Dated” Pieces Of Furniture You Shouldn’t Get Rid Of! 

My dog loves to look out the living room window. So I put a sofa table between my loveseat and the window and put a couple soft cat beds on there. So now the dog and the cats can sit up there and look out the window without squishing the back of my loveseat. It works great.

Years ago I was a nursing supervisor for a facility for adults with developmental disabilities that had various workshops. The pride & joy of their workshops was the highly-skilled caning one. The clients would repair the caning on furniture either donated to the facility to resale or brought in by members of the public for a price. The workers were paid by the hole in the cane. The work they did was absolutely beautiful with various levels of complexity to the cane patterns.

Linus is good at smiling and sitting on the furniture ❤

YEY THE VALET STAND!!! My husband thought i was obsessed when I insisted on having one in both the guest rooms at our country cottage. But, my guests LOVE THEM and it saves on bulky wardrobes so we could have beautiful chests with deep drawers for extra storage instead. I'm chuffed to bits that you mentioned them Garreth 😊😊😊

Your breakfront is gorgeous! The China isn’t too shabby either. Garret, you have exquisite taste. (But you already know that)

I really enjoy the depth of history you've added in this video. I hope you do more as the wealth of knowledge you have make this video so much more interesting. Thank you for your timeless advice on interchanging furniture pieces to suit lifestyle needs opposed to what's trendy today.

How wonderful that for most of these examples you were able to highlight your own pieces, which of course, are all lovely. 👏👏👏

Once again, Garrett, you’ve made me realize I do have good taste! I’ve had an etagere for 30 years and it has never gone out of style with its brass legs and wood-framed glass shelves; my Cherry valet has a seat so my husband could sit down to tie his shoes, and I have 4 lovely antique, cane-bottomed chairs I had shipped over from Italy! Thank you for boosting my confidence in NOT following the latest trends and keeping to the timeless and traditional styles of the classics! I love your taste and your style! Bless you for taking the time to create your RU-vid Chanel! P.S. I’m glad you are wearing your Diamond necklace again!😊

I love older pieces…. I have a few from my family as well…. Keep showing videos like these… gives me inspiration…. Thanks for sharing ❤

I’ve been getting more and more interested in the history of furniture pieces! Really loved this video! 😊

Love my Baker Breakfront that my parents bought in 1950. A mahogany piece ages so beautifully. Also have a lovely cane back and seated chair from my Grandmother which due to its age is an antique. Would love to see a home tour of your space.

I love how you're always educating us! ❤

I always thought of those open bookcases as cheap looking, but I think I'm coming around to them.

Love the history of these pieces. I need to look for a valet for my bedroom & yes I'd love to have a real one!!!! Downton Abbey lover here.

Ahhhh, thank you for all this great information. People enjoy knowing the history of things and how they have evolved. Wonderful😊

I SWEAR I'M NOT MAKING THIS UP! We also recently bought a beautiful honey toned wood COMODE with marble top and ornate bronze hardware 😃 Thanks for this video, I feel so stylish right now 😅

Oh my gosh, those gilt cane chairs are glorious!

I have an etargere that has glass pieces from the 50s. The glass was made in different styles and colors. As the light changes during the day, the glass pieces light up on the walls in different colors.

Great education! I had a valet stand years ago, but had to give it away due to space constraints. In my new home, I have the space for a valet and was lucky to find one. I use it daily. I have two small commodes (in separate rooms). I did not know that was what they were called, but they are great statement pieces.

This was an excellent video! I learned so much about these pieces. I appreciate your focus on the history of these furnishings, making them even more special.

This was fantastic! I have my grandmother's breakfront and it has a place of honour in my home office. I thoroughly enjoy these videos (new subscriber) and as i downsize into a new house being built you are providing inspiration for colour and furnishings. My family breakfront will definitely be the focal piece in the new office as it chains me to the past and carries me into a new future.

Wow! This was a history lesson in design/furniture! Very interesting. Thank-you, Garrett.

These were all great pieces, Garret!!! 🖤The etagere is definitely the piece that works well for small spaces with limited lighting! Super versatile with any design style!! Its always nice to see examples of your home too🥰🖤🖤

LOVE ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ when add a little history lesson to your videos. I really appreciate the depth of knowledge you add when discussing the pieces and styles. Great video!

Thanks for teaching us about gallery rails. I inherited a couple of lamp tables (not to be confused w/ table lamps) that have gallery rails around the table portion.

You make great content...but this one by far is my favorite. Thank u!!

Wonderful video! All the background! Great job. Thanks again for this video and all your hard work. It is obvious that you love the pieces you talked about. Love it Garrett!

My husband has had a valet stand for years now. It is mostly used for his casual clothes, that he can change into once he comes home from work and then changes into for the evening…I don’t have a gallery table, but I do have a gallery tray on my sideboard. 😊…Linus looked so sweet ❤🤗🇨🇦

Excellent video! You’ve outdone yourself today, so much information, thank you!

Great ideas, as always!❤ I am bringing back the linen cabinet and placing the nicest cabinet I can find in my dining room (where I also have my baby grand piano and a small seating area). But linen not as in towels and sheets. My grandmother and mother have handwoven so many stunning tablecloths in different techniques. I want to store/display them in my nicest room. ❤

Ha! Was just looking to buy a 1910 "china cabinet" with a curved glass front for my books. I thought using it for books would be "unconventional" but now know it is a breakfront and was designed to do just that!

Just love all your design shared knowledge and tips. Wonderful video!

Good one Garrett. I think that this might be my favorite episode yet. Thank you

Another awesome video-- highly educational and fun! I have a Louis XV commode that is so beautiful in my home, adore it!

So. Much. Fun. Thank you for these videos, Garrett.

I love that the breakfront is on your list! I have a lovely tall boy display case, with glass door to show off my china. I have a buffet (no hutch) that holds other dishes. I love my old furniture!

I love Lines even if he isn’t a good Valet. We have a Valet stand like the one you showed and also with a space for sleepers and the jacket/blazer and even a small shelf where he keeps his coat brush. I have a cane antique chair from my grandma, so I copied your dining room gorgeous chairs in the gold and it looks fabulous ! We also have a commode from hubby’s grandpa. Thank you dear Garrett. Loved it !

Great video! We inherited a valet that is beautiful, but now I’m going to put some thought into using it!

I bought each of my sons a valet stand and tried to impart a sense of tradition. At first, they were unimpressed, but as they were getting older, their taste became more traditional.

Oooooh! I’m so embarrassed! My 200 + tiaras are in cheap thrift store China cabinets, not breakfronts…. Actually, that was a great history lesson and a nice breakfront wouldn’t fit in my small house. You strike a bargain with the space you have.

YES ! I knew i was rightabout my caned kitchen chairs! My goodness,i am so clever ( or lucky because these pieces are all second hand )

Hello 👋 I love caned furniture, I don’t own a piece because I never thought it looked good with what I have, but I never thought about actually staining a piece 🤔 great video, I always learn something new with you and Linus omg to cute for words 🥰

Great video as always Garret. Im an interior designer and alway manage to learn from you! Your content is always so top notch. Confused why you don't have 100x the subscribers, especially when we get to see your beloved dogs !

I have been in the furniture business for many years. You are spot on with your info and fun to listen to.!

What an interesting and informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Well, I've watched several of your videos and decided to subscribe... compared to some interior designers you give great advice and have an eye for the details...plus...big plus you make me laugh out loud you're so gregarious and subtly flamboyant, i love how you are serious without being serious...

I love this video. I use some of these types of furniture already only because I liked it! I like a bit of history in my house just to make it interesting.

I have a beautiful marble top commode and didn't realize what it was called. Because its not too wide I actually use it as a nightstand and it works great.

I didn't thought I would have any of these, but I do! My TV console is a break front, with video game console in the windowed part and other stuff in the opaque sides. I really like the bump in the middle, it makes the furniture feel less bulky.

Always enjoy your videos and tutorials.

What an incredibly informative video!! I'm so glad i came upon it! Thank you! You are Amazing 👏👏👏👏

Good Morning Garrett, Thank you for the wonderful episode:) It’s so interesting to hear your perspective about these furniture pieces and the wonderful explanations. The moment you said “commode” I bursted out in laughter(given the past discussions), and now I know there is also a furniture item with the same name. Awww Linus and that couch perfecto combo😍 You have a splendid weekend and see you soon..xoxo

I haven't stopped by in a while. I love that beautiful breakfront in your dining room! You're lookin' good, Garrett!

Your breakfront and the exquisite collection it contains is spectacular.

Fabulous video. Educational and timeless

Hi Garett, may I ask if you can consider making a video on small apartments and how you can decorate them? Please and thank you! x

Thanks for the tips!

I wanted a small piece for our bedroom to hold “stuff” - the odds and ends we collect that have value to us and fill the drawers of our night tables. I seem to have a lot of it: photos; craft pieces my daughter made when she was little; birthday and anniversary cards from those I love, that sort of thing. Our bedoom is large-ish, with a king bed, occasional chair, two wide night tables, my mother’s carved oak cedar chest at the end of the bed, and a bombe chest repurposed from my old living room my husband uses. There’s a wall of windows and a wall of built-in cabinetry surrounding a gas fireplace. That left a bit of empty wall opposite my side of the bed. Given that the furniture is traditional/transitional, I scouted out antique stores for something that might fit the space and be useful. I found it: a late 19th century French escritoire! Frankly, I just thought it was a small secretary, but it is covered on three sides with marquetry of flowers, has gilt filigree trim on the legs and handles, and a fabulous red marble top, all of which, along with its small size, makes it a lady’s writing desk. The interior of the desk includes little drawers that are perfect for small items, and shelves for holding papers, while the base is a cupboard that I just stuff with…stuff. It’s incredibly useful and very lovely, a work of art. Because of its small size, it was very reasonably prized, unlike larger versions. I have added the escritoire to the list of obscure furniture pieces you mentioned that I own, which I never thought were obscure. I guess my age is showing! Thanks for a great video, as always❤️

Love it! You get more handsome everyday! Love your style and honesty.❤️🙏😀

Love how you jump right into content without much into bla-bla❤

Wow! Love that breakfront china arrangement. Can you do a video on organizing your China? Thanks.

Great video👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

Love the suggestions

Thank you Garrett

... and there I thought ”étagère” was merely the Fench for ”bookshelf” 🙃 (I don’t think we have a different word for the close-sided version. Maybe ”bibliothèque” - but then tgat word also means ”library”. I’ll look it up - but first, watching the rest of the video !)

Linus is too darn cute.🐕🌞 Thanks for the decor education, knowledge is power.

Your set of china is gorgeous!

I wondered this morning where you were!😎

Linus 😂 Another great vid and I learned some great stuff. Your haircut looks nice, too 😊

OMG! I just bought a vintage headboard and had it refurbished, stained and sealed and guess what it has?! CANING!!! 😊😊😊

Great video😊

Really informative!

Garrett, I am a big fan of you!

Cuter Linus! 🤗🐶 Thanks for this fantastic video! 1000*👍

Garrett, black looks really good on you.

My spouse loves his vintage valet stand, but for me, I told him I really need a lady's maid. Still longingly waiting for her...

I actually have a waist high acrylic cylinder that I use as a valet stand. It's very inconspicuous and it also doubles as a laptop table if I'm in bed

YES i knew i was right about my open étagère !!!

Love Baker Furniture!

I have a stunning antique wind-up victrola in solid mahogany that I got from my mom, which I would love to fit in my living room somewhere. It's a big piece of furniture (about 4' high, almost 2' wide). I hate that it's sitting in my shed right now, but I have no idea what to do with it. I can't bear to get rid of this beautiful piece though.

I was this many years old when I learned what a gallery is. ❤

HEYYYYYYY,, did I see you've got Noritake china? I've got some that were passed down to me. It says something about Berry. It is really lovely.

Linus is adorable. He needs a valet.

Stop messing with Linus.😂 Great information as usual.🤗

I have a glass door cabinet with shelves. I think it was intended as a china cabinet but ours is full of toys. Vintage tin windup toys, old tootsie toy cars and trains, plastic dinosaurs, children's kaleidoscopes.

This was an interesting video.

Original breakfronts magically opened up to be desks with pigeon hole storage. The staggered front indicated desk atea that slid out.

I missed your videos. I was out for surgery:(

I want you to be famous !!! I am sending every one your channel!! yeay!!!

So glad you mentioned the valet stand. Very helpful to have. Even women can use valet stands for organization. Sadly, they are difficult to find as most Americans don't know what they are.

Hey friends!

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Comodes were popular 30 years ago, being sold as bombé cupboards

Have you done a home tour video?

YES ! I knew i was right about my godmother's breakfront !!!

Thank you, Garrett, my Mum had seal of your items from her mum passed through the generations. I just Lobe yourvstsybans of course your darling " Linus" . Just delightful, with many ideas for one's home, thank you darling, for your design expertise. 💖🌻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

If you are a woman you can get a small dress rack instead of a valet stand. It is more appropriate for our needs, not only because we sometimes wear dresses, but because we often have strappy purses, long necklaces and scarfs.

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Thanks for the laugh...Linus is too short to do that and besides being blind...Love that boy anyway...

I love caned back chairs. Unfortunately, so do my cats.