Detective, alchemist, and a small percentage sorceress -- you made the magic happen again. These would look perfect for just about any decor style. And your tutorial on (not) woodworm was fascinating.
YOUR finish choice made the tables look much more like real antiques than did the manufacturer's finish choice. Your artist eye for color is so amazing. Your formula is a lovely butternut to my eyes.
Your channel has quickly become my favorite because your voiceovers and commentary explaining everything that you're doing. The other channels either paint all the furniture or they have silence except for the scraping sound and don't tell you what they're doing. It's like they try to make it ASMR or something lol
Another great video. The “worm holes” were really interesting. I love what you did to these tables. Love the different woods, whatever they are, and the inlay. Beautiful color!!!
Those are exactly what I have been looking for here in the PNW but with a little smaller footprint to use side-by-side as a coffee table that can be split apart for when I have parties. Those turned out great!
So pretty! They look so much better without that thick, shiny finish. And that burled grain on the edges is really nice. They've gone from cheap, big-box to being something I would love in my home. Nice job, as usual!
This weeks video is a Q&A video being released tonight to mark the 2 year Anniversary of my channel - just so you can be aware of it. Thanks so much for watching!
They're beautiful, and just my style. Being a true "boomer," I grew up with the spindly legged mid-century modern furniture and its not really my thing. I prefer the slightly more ornate pieces like these tables. The table tops are absolutely beautiful and your finish really brings out their beauty. Thanks for a great episode.
I don't know how I missed this until now, but these tables look so much better. They had a really nasty finish, almost plastic looking, and now the wood has been set free.
Gorgeous as always, Angie! I realized that my motives for watching your transformations have shifted. Instead of viewing them as "ooh what poor abused treasure will she rescue this time," it's become "ooh I hope it's really some broken down ugly thing she lets her imagination go with!" These aren't "ooh ah!" But they are incredible in how you can save an ugly mass produced piece and make it look SO much better than it ever dreamed it could be.
Nice work! That wood is reminiscent of the bedroom set handed down to me, which has burl wood inlays on the doors and drawers. The writing on the back says Danish Walnut, and my parents got it when they were married in 1957. I don't remember seeing a manufacturer, only a store logo. And... I don't think I'm going to move furniture this evening. LOL! The set has never been refinished-it needs it, but the patina is a deep honey/molasses color. I LOVE it.
I can't believe you didn't want to drag heavy furniture around late at night Cathy! (I don't blame you in the least) 😉😊 It sounds like a gorgeous set! Thanks so much for watching!
Im in awe as to how two cheap tables could turn out so beautifully. Im in Fl and trying to refurbish furniture. I love doing it. I love to stain and paint. Thank you for the great lessons.
I’m right there with J Randall, I recommend people go watch you work your magic to friends and strangers alike. Another 10 out of 10, my girl. They turned out beautifully. Well done as always.
I missed the premier! We didn't have intertubes but as soon as I was online again, I stopped by with a cup of coffee to watch this weeks vid! I appreciate the surfprep, but it doesn't have a cool nickname like Mr. DeWalt! I'm glad you explained why people would simulate the pest damage. it was breaking my brain the whole vid. I do like them a little lighter and not as dark as the original finish. they look warmer and more cozy
You have my absolutely favourite furniture restoration channel. Your modest, calm and authoritative delivery and the quality of your design choices and workmanship are compelling. I had Ben, one of my guinea pigs, happily purring (and pooing and peeing, it has to be said) on my knee earlier this evening, as we watched your transformation of the Art Deco nightstands. Stunning. Keep 'em coming.
Hi, if I may add a guess at the veneers. The border looks to me to be olive ash burl. The quad match in the center appears to be possibly satinwood. The chatoyance the center wood suggests to me to be satinwood. There is a yellowheart or yellow wood lumber, but I have not seen that wood exhibit the figure your pieces show. Just my two cents. Great video by the way. dave
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
And the wood whisperer does it again, ladies and gentlemen!!! Gorgeous choice of color to bring out the majesty of the wood. It is absolutely stunning so I don’t know what you’re talking about when you said it doesn’t inspire shock and awe. In my eyes this is fantastic! Keep it up ma’am 😊
What a yummy light caramel color you created. ❤️ Almost a farmhouse vibe yet very traditional. I can't imagine have any problems finding a new owner for these.
I love your camera work when you were stripping the tabletop. The close up on the edge of the scraper as it peeled off the old finish is so satisfying. The new finish looks wonderful. The wood is so warm and inviting. I can understand how you were drawn to these tables, because I felt the same way when I saw the beautiful tabletops.
Very nice job, Angie. This size and style would not go well in our home, but someone is going to love them. I watch the video for pure enjoyment, and then watch it again noting all the technical things such as blending stains and oils. Thanks for taking the time to give us tips on how it's done. .Bless you and keep doing your magnificent work. Love, Dave & Amy.
A beautiful refinishing off these side tables ! So happy that the yellow color is gone an that the new color fitting so well with this type off tables. So the choice you make was perfect !!! Love your video as always !!
Love the figuring in the veneer on the center of the tops. Also those pieces around the center have crazy figuring . Your finish choice really made these pieces so much nicer. You can see the beautiful wood more clearly than that old finish. ❤❤❤❤
They may not be your usual cup of tea, but they came out beautifully! The grain and burl on this mystery wood is quite striking, and I think your choice really helps it pop.
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
I think these came out really beautiful. I try to absorb all the info, explanations, techniques and recommendations...learn as much as I can. I'm grateful that you share your knowledge. Excellent job.
I live in the southeastern USA. Yellow pine is common here. I like yellow egg yolks and the yellow sun in the sky, beyond that I'm not interested. Your choices for the end tables were spot-on. Your attention to detail and tips are always impressive.
The tables turned out great. It's interesting to see how man-made distressing is discovered. The future restorers will have an interesting time trying to figure it out.
I wonder if the veneer is birch and the main body of these is acacia, especially with how yellow that veneer was under the original finish. Your refinishing and colour choice definitely improved them from where they started.
There is something soooo satisfying about stripping furniture....just like peeling a sunburn lol. I do like the colour. So much warmer. It is good to see what other options and woods are out there so koodos to you. Another beautiful job.
I have two credenzas from the late ‘60’s. They are also pre-damaged by the manufacturer, whose name I’m having trouble remembering, but they were purchased at Marshall Field & Co., and it’s a high-end manufacturer. They are made from distressed pecan, non-distressed walnut (inside-which I now suspect may be veneer!) and distressed oak. My mother explained to me at the time that “distressed” woods were in vogue at that time. The two she mentioned were distressed pecan and “pecky” cypress (supposed to look as if a bird had pecked it in search of worms). My money is on your wood being pecan or cypress. BTW, my pieces are finished in a color very close to your favorite nutmeg stain.
Good guess, but I don't think it is. It has a very, very distinctive grain pattern. I'm leaning toward one of the fruit woods - maybe mango wood. Thanks for watching!
I prefer this style of furniture over mid century, personally. But I'll watch whatever you make because you have the perfect balance of talking/ teaching & images. Plus your work is amazing!
These came out gorgeous, Angie!! Most of the wood in my house is this color. So it feels so familiar to me. I just love them. Thanks for not painting the base black.
Odd enough now that I finished this video, I realize I have the same table purchased to repair and restore. Thanks for revealing the techniques and products you used to illustrate the possibilities.
I'm completely addicted to your channel. Making my way through every video and always looking forward to the next one. ❤ Just ordered Odie's Universal and Dark Oil from Lee Valley and have 10 days to decide which one I'm going to be using on all my unfinished pine interior window frames. And then there's that unfinished dining table that's been in my garage for 5 years. Thank you for the inspiration!
this is gorgeous. I completely hate the fake damage on modern pieces. it's wasteful to make, to buy and is inevitably thrown away... unless someone lovely like you comes along and actually makes it look very good
It's funny, the finish almost starts bubbling as you simply get close to the wood with the brush. Of course it doesn't, but it looks like it! 😆 I sure do love wood. It is so beautiful & each piece is unique. Beautiful job. 🩵
I LOVE that wood grain!!! That is so different and interesting, and I like the tone that you ended up with! I'm not a fan of yellow woods, either :D. It's interesting to know that sometimes 'wood damage' is part of a faux finish. I'd never realized that, before. As always, beautiful work, Angie!!!
As always, they came our amazing. Some amazing luxury looks of some high quality furniture. They are so rich. I might want those scratches sanded out with those tiny holes too though.
I have watched at least 25 videos on restoring old furniture not one of those videos did they restain the furniture, all the furniture was painted. I'm so glad you restained it! I love the natural wood it so pretty, the wood is a design within it's self! Very nice job!
I do a lot of full restorations but sometimes a bit of paint on lesser quality wood (and especially plastic laminate coated wood, or Formica) can keep something structurally sound from being tossed just because it’s a bit rough or dated cosmetically. But I like to restore certain woods wherever possible. 🙂 Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
Honestly... I like men so I've never thought I'd say the phrase "I LOVE WATCHING STRIPPERS" 😂😂😂 Hahaha but I do, I love when you use the stripper and get rid of the old finish and we get to see the natural wood and everything. It's one of my favourite parts to watch! Also I need to learn more about wood. In here we buy (affordable) pine furniture. So I'm buying a dresser and painting it myself because with the job done it was twice the price, plus it would be great to have that to do after finishing work seating in my PC all day 🤦🏼♀️ I'm so happy every time you upload videos! It's the kind of videos that make me happy, cozy, and I'm waiting all week! Hugs, Angie, and kisses for Nacho 💕
Well, I mean there are male strippers...😉 (Magic Mike et al) I'm so glad you enjoy my content and good on you for undertaking that project! Thanks so much for always watching! 😊
