Shocking Transformation of an ugly vanity - Beautiful RESTORATION 

Challenge playlist: RU-vid's Biggest MCM challenge ru-vid.com/group/PLXoOpKN-flLDABaZspaAUKg_iTK93AQu5

Omg. I’ve seen a LOT of ugly furniture “upgrades” by “civilians” but this is definitely the ugliest. This now gorgeous again piece deserved you coming back into its life. Fabulous job!

"I've always wanted a glasstop vanity with faux brick sides and fire engine red drawers!" said nobody, ever. Lovely restoration of a furniture abomination.

I remember the 60's and 70's very well. Most of it is best not remembered - a lot of avocado green and shag orange carpets that made me ill, even back then. But this is what the best designers were aiming for; a futuristic look with clean lines and functionality. This would look at home in a bay on the S.S. Enterprise! Very well done!

If I had to pick a project that encapsulated how much you've grown as a furniture artist...this would be it! I love everything about this desk! Wonderful work my friend!

You gave this piece its dignity back. I imagine that Travis, wherever he may be, is grateful to you. Gorgeous! just enough brass accents to set this beautiful desk off.

I do not care what style it is, this came out beautifully! It was a real eyesore to begin with, but your TLC brought it new life!

This turned out SO well. The black beveled edge was a choice decision. My desk is an old kitchen table. I'm jealous now. 😂

As a mid century lover, I have to admit that you did a fabulous job on this piece, but I also loved the original dresser too. The floating glass shelf was killer imo. None the less I do like the desk and I know you did this for your own personal piece and that's what matters..

I've read through a lot of the Comments and everything I wanted to say has been said already Jay. So, Congratulations on yet another Masterful Makeover, and I hope you do well in the challenge. A win would be so well deserved.

The brass rod supports were genius, and look like they’ve always been there. A desk is a much more useful piece of furniture than a vanity. When you first put the top on, I was thinking it didn’t look very mid century, and said to myself, “those edges need to be beveled”…and seconds later that’s what you said! I didn’t think of edging in black, but you’re right - it makes it look thinner, and echos the black at the base. Great piece!

The brass rods are perfect. Yes, the black edging was the right choice. Since I grew up with MCM, I don't care for it. But you truly shocked me with the amazing upgrade on it. Glad Hugo was there as your cheerleader to lift your spirits in the tough spots. Now off to see the rest of the lineup.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL . Travis had his vision and you elevated it to it's perfection.

You would never realize this was ever that design abomination someone "transformed" a fairly nice vanity into - very well and nicely done, with a modern interpretation of MCM. I think the elevated desk top is genius as it definitely gives an intentionally airy look to this piece. The brass posts were a nice touch too!

Love the brass "supports" you added under the desk top

I binged all 13. I’m torn between your project and Restorogy’s, both are exceptionally well done. Thanks for spearheading this, what a great way to spend my last day of being 59!

That is one unique desk. Perfect for you, Jay. So many techniques were used on the desk. I realized at the end that there was space for objects under the desktop, on top of the drawer boxes. So much stylish storage space and worktop space.

That’s lovely! It looks so different now without the paint and wallpaper, with the lovely brass details! You’ve done an amazing job ❤🇬🇧

Jay, that is one of the most beautiful desks I’ve seen! Everything about it is perfect!!!

Hard to believe this is even the same piece, there is such a huge transformation. Stunning work!

Another wonderful transformation. It's a very special piece, which you can use and be proud of for many years to come.

It looks nothing like where you started. Thank goodness! Just beautiful. I can't wait to watch all of the rest of the videos.

Jay, you’ve outdone yourself on this one! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

This is brilliant! Thank you for giving this lovely thing a better life. Whomever wrecked it needs to take a long, hard look at their life choices.

Holy smokes, Jay- this is a truly night and day makeover. I’m not usually one to judge what people do with their own things… but what in the hell was that brick wallpaper?!!! 😂😂 Fantastic job.

Шикарный стол получился! Вы великий труженик и умелый мастер! Браво!!!❤

The attention to detail is incredible. Massive success!

I love your very meticulous way of working. Never taking the short cut, never brushing over imperfections, but working away until it is as perfect as it can get. I love what you did with the floating top and the black brim, suits a computerdesk very well. And I really love your quiet way of working and talking in the voice over. You are my favorite furniture restauring channel. I have watched you working away on the curbside and now lokk at your setuo!

I love the one thousand years later - an eternity later 😅😅 great job 👍👍👍

What an absolute treasure that desk is now. Wonderful job!!!!

This has to be one of the most amazing transformations I’ve ever seen. It’s now a truly gorgeous piece of furniture!

Ugly duckling turned into a gorgeous swan. Wow Jay beautiful. Well done

Looks fabulous! I never would have thought it could have been restored/renovated to such a high standard.

A friend from southern France once called a former design in a house before I refinished it with him as You Glee. Spell I said. UGLY,says he. This was the thing before. Now your best companion is Magnifique! I thank you for believing the image you had. And Hugo for his constant help encouraging us all.

I am gobsmacked by this transformation. Despite the brick wallpaper, the lines were excellent. The finished piece is exquisite, and now I have better ideas as to how to restyle my very expensive (but worn) black lacquer bedroom set. Thank you for the eye candy and inspiration.

Another major win! Congratulations on a superior and well-designed product!

The original hardware looks perfect on your new desk!

Oh, WOW! That’s beautiful! No one would even know it’s the same piece! Bravo!

Amazing! The ugly duck became a beautiful swan. Great job!

WOW. It looks amazing. I'm so glad you kept the original handles and legs. You've given them a new lease of life in themselves as well as being kept as an original feature. Another great project.

A TRULY MAGNIFICENT MID CENTURY MODERN REMAKE REMODEL PIECE...WELL DONE !!!

Holy Moly! That turned out nice!

WOW! That is Stunning!

Ah, Jay, your creative bent always shines through! None of us could have guessed what the final reveal would be. The color is spot on for MCM, and the floating table top gives tons of eye candy appeal. You're a lucky guy to have this for your new desk. Many thanks to you and to Hugo, your General Manager. Cheers from Oklahoma!!!

WOW! WHAT A UGLY DUCKLING TURNED SWAN PIECE! You always do really excellent work but this time you outdid yourself sir! 🤩🤩🤩

Great job! I enjoyed doing this challenge with you all! 🎉

Oh WOW! Love it!

Beautiful. I realized I need to train my eyes to see what is under all of the “mess”. 🇺🇸.

That brass polish is the same kind my drummer husband uses to polish his cymbals!

Absolutely stunning!!!!

Gorgeous!!!

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Wow. Seriously great job. It's so common to remake a vanity into bedside tables. This was a wonderful, unique idea and a fantastic result.

Wow. What a great transformation.

Well that’s an improvement ❤

Wow! That is awesome!

Breathtaking!

Wow gorgeous!!!

Stunning!

OUTSTANDING!!!

I’m telling you this is the most stunning transformation I’ve seen! You brought this MC vanity back from the dead & turned it into a Beautiful Desk! My Husband who is sadly no longer with us, was a master craftsman woodworker he is applauding you too! Your workshop is the most organized I’ve seen amongst all the YT contributors & I love it! Great job & thank you for not painting this beautiful wood I love the brass tub😂es you used to enhance the floating look & the tasteful black edge to the desk top making it look thinner.. Blessings from Dozer Butter Bean & me in Texas, USA

Wow! What a transformation. That is awesome.

Wow wow wow! What an amazing upgrade you gave it!! Love!

Wow Jay what a beautiful transformation from the old ugly vanity, to your new Desk.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Just stunning!

Absolutely gorgeous!

OMG Jay, you must have the most organised and spotlessly clean workshop I have ever seen ! I wish my husband would take a leaf out of your book . I can’t even find a screwdriver in his shed !

Just beautiful !

Spectacularly gorgeous! ❤️

Wow! Amazing!

What a transformation!!! ❤❤❤

Absolutely beautiful!

Definitely mid-century, and exquisite! I don't blame you for keeping it for yourself. What a masterpiece!

Gosh, I'd love to be let loose in your workshop to learn how to use all those amazing tools! I nearly didn't watch (but I know you can do miracles) & as ever, this piece is absolutely lovely. The original creator of it would be so proud now

Beautiful, love it!

Bellísimo!!❤

Wow! Fantastic job!

After watching you take on many "A lot of work" projects I could not imagine how much more involved it would get. But it did.

Turned out great !

I love it!!

I'm SPEECHLESS!! What a GORGEOUS piece!!

Absolutely stunning!

Omg, Jay.... You definitely worked your magic on this one. What was once the absolute most ugliest piece of furniture in the world, is now the most stunning! Extremely gorgeous job! 😊❤

I had to watch this again. What an amazing outcome. Talk about transformation to modern day. Just love the beautiful desk you made Jay!

Fantastic job!! ❤

Wow, looks stunning

Wow! Beautiful.

A very fantastic piece!!!

Awesome outcome!

Lovely. What a challenge!

A truly amazing transformation!

Love the desk, so glad you are keeping it!

It turned out beautifully!

I absolutely love the top! Stunning!

Super! Fantastic results!

Oh wow! This is stunning! Great transformation !

Beautiful!!!

Very beautiful piece!🎉

WOW! Just beautiful. TFS

What a transformation. Absolutely love it.