Old File Cabinet RESTORATION

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Where do I begin with this one.... Absolutely giant piece of furniture and the most money I have ever spent on a project! Took over a week to restore but the results are absolutely amazing !
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@kimmie-kat 7 месяцев назад

I’m in the civil engineering/land surveying field and we call those plan cabinets and kept our large scale maps in the drawers. You did a beautiful restoration on that cabinet!

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Cool, thanks for the info 😉

@joanfreestone1707 7 месяцев назад

I live in Australia and way back in the 70s I worked in a drafting office and we called them plan cabinets, too.

@debracadiente3060 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful, good choice to keep this piece!

@mfundenimthembu651 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for speaking my mind.. Everything you said is me and my thoughts. I'm also in the same industry.

@carlosandino821 7 месяцев назад

As incredible as it may seem, this type of furniture is also widely used in museums. At the Bahia Clothing Museum (Brazil), the pieces from the technical reserve are kept in furniture similar to this one. I remember when I saw a set of stoles and cassocks from the 18th century preserved in the collection, and to be stored they are placed in drawers of that style so that there are no creases or fold marks on the pieces.

@user-vl8qw8hp1g 7 месяцев назад

That was a MONSTER project! I love the cherry veneer and the contrasting colors on the drawers! It came out beautifully! The cats definitely earned their snacks on this one. They are wonderful supervisors!!!

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@euchrideucrow1970 7 месяцев назад

THATS THE ONE! Absolute perfection. I’ve always known these to be called ‘plan chests’ and in the 70s and 80s every architect, art studio, ad agency etc… had them. They are worth an absolute fortune so whatever you spent on the restoration was worth it. So incredibly beautiful. I’m very jealous.

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you ;-)

@sazennonumber 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely! And when you see what kind of garbage they are selling for $1,200 it's obvious that this is worth a fortune.

@michaelbenzinger2600 7 месяцев назад

Amazing work, as usual. I really like your choice of not staining the drawers dark. The contrast makes a huge difference and is visually appealing.

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@carlylewis7088 7 месяцев назад

What a transformation! It’s no wonder that you want to keep it, its gorgeous

@rosevilela9551 7 месяцев назад

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@sarahlogan2075 7 месяцев назад

Love the contrast of case and drawers and the drawer pulls make it perfect

@lisahelm9016 4 месяца назад

I find that when I need a break from this world and all the craziness, I come here, your work and your voice are soothing, and I love the cats.

@kristiclifton3974 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful, Jay 😍 While watching this I realized one of the main reasons I enjoy your videos so much is due to the pride that you take in what you do! You never rush through a project just to have it finished and that shows in your workmanship! Looking forward to what’s next!!🤩

@lesliejackson8188 7 месяцев назад

@kristiclifton3974 *I couldn't have complimented Jay better myself!😉*

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you ;-)

@lesliejackson8188 7 месяцев назад

@@Flippingdrawers *My pleasure, Jay‼️*

@KilgoreTrout4343 7 месяцев назад

These units are also called flat files, and I use them for unframed artwork, mat board, and anything else that is better flat than standing. I love your color choices and attention to detail ... and the drawer pulls. Everything works together perfectly. 👍

@ayfray9998 7 месяцев назад

Yep. I worked at Print shop and we called these flat files. We put proofing materials and old proofs in there. Still use them, but they are metal.

@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 7 месяцев назад

Yes, they are flat files. A company I used to work for sold these. Most that we sold were metal and not wood based.

@texanasimmons1761 7 месяцев назад

Its enormous!!! I dont know what you plan to use it for but it IS beautiful! I love how you used the various colors of wood to their benefit to make the piece a definate stand out! Its gorgeous!

@michaeljarosz4062 3 месяца назад

I'm an architect. One of the most common sizes for drawings in the US is 36 x 48 inches. That requires big drawers exactly like the drawers you have here. One office I worked in had a special 36 x 60 inch drawer for a special project that was long and narrow, requiring a 60 inch sheet size.

@elizabethohare1366 7 месяцев назад

I love it! I would also like to say that you are enjoying the best of both worlds, having the cats to pet and spoil, but no vet bills of kitty boxes to clean! Well done.

@Madre_de_Gatos 7 месяцев назад

It turned out to be a very handsome piece of furniture! Personally, I like the mahogany and the contrasting drawers.

@Shyan42 7 месяцев назад

The contrast in color is gorgeous. You most definitely should keep this piece after all the work you put into it. What a lovely piece of furniture it is now.

@87percentsure 2 месяца назад

I love the contrast between them! I visited many artist's schools and almost all of them had these. I guess they're convenient to store new paper and students' finished work :D

@annettemalaski1967 7 месяцев назад

That is a planners blueprint drawer. My grandfather at one time at work had one! If this is for you, then make it like you want!

@marchelleharris4842 7 месяцев назад

You did it! I knew you could. It’s absolutely stunning. Enjoy it. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your next video.😊

@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 7 месяцев назад

There have been and still a number of different fields that use this storage cabinets. Their (non-field biased) name is Flat Files.

@Jp_vk 7 месяцев назад

Amazing transformation!! You did an awesome job!! 👏👏 I think you made the right decision to not stain the drawers. $650 is a steal for an architect’s cabinet! I’ve been wanting one for years and can’t find one that is made this well for an affordable price.

@terryschuh6596 7 месяцев назад

I absolutely love the contrasting wood colors. It turned out so beautiful. Who wouldn’t love to have that piece in their home. Job well done as always!

@martinbarstow62 7 месяцев назад

This is my favourite project that you have done so far. I love the contrast between the stained cabinet and the natural drawer fronts.

@normablake2748 7 месяцев назад

Another stunning piece! You always find the most interesting things to turn around. The shades of stained wood are beautiful. Keep doing you ❤️

@megabit101 7 месяцев назад

You know, it still amazes me on your QUALITY - WORKMANSHIP! Makes me so proud to watch an artisan at work! Luv ya work! People should watch this for those tips you gave. 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you! you are very kind 🧡

@user-iy5wz1gu1x 3 месяца назад

You turned it into a silk purse!

@margaret7620 7 месяцев назад

… and, for the record, your choice of stain … and lack of stain was a great success.

@margaretpratt5963 7 месяцев назад

I appreciate how the darker stain visibly reduces the size of the piece. It’s stunning.

@barbaralamoreaux328 7 месяцев назад

That gold line just made the piece. Amazing how such a small detail makes such a big impact.

@debrarandall6913 7 месяцев назад

I don't blame you for wanting to keep this piece! It's great! That will be fabulous for storing.. whatever you want! Love it! I can't wait to see how it comes out!

@samhackney5977 7 месяцев назад

I think you made the right choice by staining the drawers a lighter color. The contrast made this piece really pop!

@TheMaiaDriscol 7 месяцев назад

I love when the Project Inspectors show up.

@reneeazevedo1754 7 месяцев назад

You did an excellent job as always! I like the finish on the drawers very much. It added interest and make the piece look less massive. Glad you are keeping this one for yourself, you deserve it.

@Beruthiel45 7 месяцев назад

As a retired librarian I knew such a piece as map drawers. In the reference department of the main branch of our city library I consulted the maps stored in ours. We also had similar drawers in the art department of my university to store large sheets of expensive print paper. I coveted such a set for my own use but even second hand the price is prohibitive. Your find was a prize and you've made it a treasure. It looks gorgeous and despite the humble material beneath the veneer it's a valuable and beautiful acquisition. 👍😊

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Cool. Thanks for sharing and watching 💛

@lisajllewellyn3131 7 месяцев назад

That was an expensive redo... but it also looks like an expensive piece now. Love it. I enjoy the 2 tone look, and the plum mahogany is my favorite color. Another fabulous job done!!!!😊❤

@amysbees6686 3 месяца назад

Cherry veneer with plum stain turned out quite lovely. The hardware makes it sing! WELL DONE!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@mwoods1052 7 месяцев назад

Without a doubt you have one of the most incredible workshops and equipment I have ever seen. Amazing how much time you spend revitalizing a dead piece of furniture into something unique and one of a kind. Love your videos!

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 🤩

@kbreckan 7 месяцев назад

Thus is beautiful! I love the contrasting drawers!

@patpresler6708 7 месяцев назад

I think you made the right choice not staining the drawers. Beautiful job.

@LucyJG 10 минут назад

This turned out beautifully! Great job & obviously a labor of love.

@bombus1340 7 месяцев назад

Great result, the contrasting colours are really pretty! This probably would have been an even greater pain in the peach if the base was in one piece. These kind of cabinets would also have been used in museums to store artworks on paper.

@lorispencer2046 7 месяцев назад

I love that piece. The stain looks beautiful on it. The contrast with the drawers works for me as well. Great job Jay!

@alanatolstad4824 7 месяцев назад

You are the Prince of Two-tone! I love that plum mahogany!

@pitsnipe5559 7 месяцев назад

What a dramatic transformation. The contrast between the top, frame and drawers looks nice. Confession time, I’m only here for the cats. 😻

@larryk6330 7 месяцев назад

I always wanted one of those pieces. There's something about it that always catches you eye. Great job. Love the transformation.

@denizberlin9441 7 месяцев назад

I am longing for a piece like this, but they are always so expensive and hard to get. Well I wouldn’t have a place for it in my tiny flat anyways right now but those are really amazing

@brianvittachi6869 3 месяца назад

I bet the previous owner would not recognize this piece. Great job.

@angusmclaren6257 7 месяцев назад

I absolutely love the end result, all the right choices made to turn dreary into stunning. Well done Jay.

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@corvair1966 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful result! I support your choices on the stain colors; the contrast of the drawers to the exterior is brilliant. Well done.

@joykaralyn 7 месяцев назад

Wow! What a transformation! The outcome is stunning! The cherry veneer is lovely!

@shawnrobertson9618 6 месяцев назад

I’m a graphic designer in the US. We call that piece of furniture “flat files”. We used to store printed pieces, printer proofs and art in them before the industry went digital. Love the linear quality and the color blocking!

@terrioestreich4007 7 месяцев назад

You always seem to find such interesting pieces of furniture! You must have a wonderful eye for it!

@theedgeofcurrentunderstanding 7 месяцев назад

You not only possess the technical skill but also the design expertise that culminate in the creation of an outstanding piece like this. Remarkable workmanship Sir.

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 🤩

@adriennejames9120 7 месяцев назад

It turned out absolutely gorgeous! I love the color combination. A ton of work but so worth it. Great job, Jay!

@TeresaHowe-lo1hy 7 месяцев назад

Jay, that is magnificent! Absolutely love the contrast, and that hardware is amazing. Great job!

@tavaramirez668 7 месяцев назад

That is so beautiful. I love the way the drawers turned out.

@annvanwesten2488 7 месяцев назад

I love the final results!!! Great job!!!!

@jenniferb8590 7 месяцев назад

That turned out so beautiful! Good thing since it was expensive to redo! You definitely couldn't buy anything that nice for that price though. Love your videos and always am excited to see you style choices for the finished piece. Great work!😻❤👍

@kyralaebredi1264 4 дня назад

Just finding your channel and saw this one come up in your listing. In the 70's when I started working I was a draftsman and we had rows and stacks of these cabinets. They were all solid oak and it took at least 2 guys to lift and carry one of the 3 drawer sections. Beautiful restoration and brought back a lot of memories.

@DERAMNONA 7 месяцев назад

What an absolutely amazing project to take on , not only for its size, damage & removing hardware but difficult materials used. The colour choice is YOURS as its going in YOUR house , which I think must be like the Tardis judging by all the pieces you keep😂, so it's not up to anyone else to comment. I did laugh out loud when you said it was Plum stain on Cherry veneer, what other fruit stain where you going to use on the draws 😅😂 Was really enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing. Sending my coffee ❤

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

🍑?😂 Thank you ! much appreciated

@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 7 месяцев назад

Yes...and he did a 'Peach' of a job.

@Norrinsgirl 7 месяцев назад

In a million years I would not have seen your vision for this piece but it is stunning. And the 'Tommy thumb' nail pic to demonstrate the size was hilarious! Every time you amaze and delight!

@addictedstamper52 7 месяцев назад

The dark stain is perfection. I can see why you wanted to keep this. Excellent job!

@shirleyannconfer9651 7 месяцев назад

The kitties are back! I love how this turned out. You always work miracles with the guilding wax! The contrasting woods and brass hardware are both strokes of genius.

@user-gp2px8kr5d 7 месяцев назад

Really like the redesign and contrast. From plain to cool. AGAIN, the attention to detail shines through. No matter how small or big the project is, that trait is always evident. Well done Sir 👍👏

@micbeth6457 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful transformation as always, I love the contrasting drawers!

@brianhorner6340 7 месяцев назад

Wow!! Yet again you’ve turned something ‘normal’ into a thing of beauty!! I love your work!! Thanks for sharing it all with us :)

@snovak132 24 дня назад

I think this is one of your prettiest pieces yet! I just love the contrasting colors, and I give the plum mahogany two thumbs up!

@piglettowood5476 7 месяцев назад

Jay, I hope your back is much better now. This piece is huge, you have done an excellent job of bringing it back to life. Natalie😊

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@robindelude3787 7 месяцев назад

Another stunning transformation! The plum color stain is really quite beautiful!

@tjaxe 7 месяцев назад

Flipping… fantastic!! I bet there’s architects who would pay thousands for that piece. Sincerely stunning work.

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like it 🧡 thats is very kind, thank you

@beverlypearce4191 7 месяцев назад

I so appreciate your hard work. Anyone, including you, would have thrown up your hands and said noooo! But you are patient and skilled and it works ! Thank you for so many hours of videoing. 🎉❤

@toddfryman6178 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous well done I totally love your choice of stain and decision to leave the drawer s natural!!

@coleenburgess6689 7 месяцев назад

Worth every penny you invested in this unique piece!! I just love everything about it!!

@lyndafanton455 7 месяцев назад

I personally think that you did the right thing for this project. The color scheme is wonderful!!!😂

@caroltanzi29 7 месяцев назад

Jay: These vintage architectural drawers for plans are hard to find and aren’t cheap when you do. You did a magnificent job of restoration on this piece. It is so handsome. In fact, it’s beautiful. The stain selection is so perfect. Congratulations! Carol from California

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, glad you liked it 🥰

@andreafolda1719 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous transformation!

@johnfaulk7775 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful result! I agree that the drawers didn’t need the stain. What an amazing contrast!

@catsandcrafts171 Месяц назад

I yearn for this cabinet! I've wanted an architect chest for a long time, for all my dress-making pattern pieces, and I keep my eye on selling sites. But seeing one fully restored and stylishly finished like this... wow! No wonder you wanted to keep it!

@alanbruch6247 6 месяцев назад

I am a draftsman and have use file cabinets like this for many years. This was an amazing transformation. Excellent work!

@Flippingdrawers 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@karenhall6780 7 месяцев назад

What a huge job! It looks beautiful. Love the stain color, and the drawers being natural. Great job.

@beverlybowman813 7 месяцев назад

Stunning, a pleasure to watch this transformation.

@lauriereber8939 7 месяцев назад

Wow, this tramsformation is so beautiful. I like the color of stain you chose. The drawer fronts are a lovely contrast to the rich dark stain. The choice of drawer pulls is very elegant. All of your hard work has paid off. Thank you for sharing it all with us.

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@giseleafecheoficial 7 месяцев назад

I thought this was the most gorgeous chest of drawers ever. Those slim drawers are so elegant. You made the best choices with it, as always. I love your channel, you are so skilled and have such a wonderful taste. Congratulations on yet another great project

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you ☺️

@cillanapier5100 7 месяцев назад

The more sad and sorry these old ladies are, the more sympathetic you are. Beautiful job.

@helenjohnson7583 7 месяцев назад

Really nifty drawer handles. I sometimes have issues with handles that aren’t finger-friendly and these clearly pass! You have good judgment on the finishes and this turned out perfectly stunning.

@donnaspear8311 7 месяцев назад

A modern work of art. Wonderful.

@Hexepresso 7 месяцев назад

As soon as you put the drawers in, I said to myself, "Oh, that looks good, don't stain it." So when you said you weren't going to, I was very happy. It's gorgeous, I'd love to see what you actually do with it.

@christygaffney5814 7 месяцев назад

I love how this turned out. For me, due to the colors in my home, I probably would've stained it Walnut or Jacobean. I love that you didn't stain the drawers. The contrast is gorgeous!

@nicholejoslin4324 7 месяцев назад

Love love love it! I think this is one of your best restorations to date!

@dream8307 7 месяцев назад

You completely transformed it, love how it turned out 🔝

@Sparkysings2 7 месяцев назад

The peach was hilarious. And wow! This is amazing! Huge job. Kudos!! ❤

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

😉 thank you

@leameymartina6139 7 месяцев назад

love the stain, love the fact that you kept the drawers natural and balanced out the different veneers, you took a mundane piece of office furniture and worked your magic on it. It's a stunner, Glad you're keeping it

@rett4046 7 месяцев назад

This is truly beautiful! I once worked for an engineering company and indeed, this is for map storage. You made it more incredible than the original. Enjoy your work of art.

@margaret7620 7 месяцев назад

Jay, I love to watch you work. I hope you are aware that, in addition to being a skilled craftsman, you are also an excellent video editor! I really do not like watching live shows (that goes for everything) and I did try to watch this live. I couldn’t hack it. This edited version, however, is imminently watchable. Great work, all around!

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you ;-) I do spend a lot of time editing .

@pebblesthecat3625 7 месяцев назад

Sometimes money is just the last thing on your mind when the project is finished, and this is one of those times. You could have spent hundreds more on an already expensive project, but it couldn't have looked any more beautiful than it already does. The combined colours of the wood look stunning, but melded with the gold accents, it makes this unique piece breathtaking. No wonder you wanted to keep it yourself.

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 🤩 I agree

@anndriapowers7533 7 месяцев назад

I absolutely love it! The gilding wax ties it all in. So happy the supervisor gave the okay. The only one who has to like it is you! You cannot and will not be able to please everyone. ❤flipping drawers!!!

@kimmickleborough4920 7 месяцев назад

This is stunning! It was certainly a beast! Absolutely beautiful job well done. Love the cherry as well as your color choices. Enjoy your new furniture!

@karencox3235 7 месяцев назад

I love this project! When you inserted the drawers, I KNEW that you were going to leave them unstained and I LOVE them that way! I'm curious though... what do you plan to store in this set of drawers? Where will you put it? Certainly not in your workshop. Thanks for another great, entertaining video!

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thank you , it will be a TV stand with storage for my clothes

@lindabourcet1349 7 месяцев назад

You did an amazing job and I love your choice of plum stain for the frame and keeping the drawer fronts up stained. A lot of work but the end result is stunning.

@martemacdougall1985 6 месяцев назад

As an artist...I would love this for a large studio to hold paper and drawing .I believe these are called "Map Drawers" .what a treat for yourself! even at the cost it will be a piece to be proud of. Well done!🎏🎨

@kathydoran6176 7 месяцев назад

That was an amazing transformation, a great place for storing your venire pieces and so much more.

@susanphend2189 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic work! This is a beautiful piece of furniture!

@jodilea144 7 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness, Jay, you’ve outdone yourself! That is just beautiful! I was kind of rooting for the Jacobean stain, but the mahogany turned out great. As soon as you put the drawers in, I said aloud, “Ooh, leave them natural!” I’m so glad you did! I love the touch of gilding wax too. You truly did an amazing job. 😊

@Flippingdrawers 7 месяцев назад

Thanks ❤️