Mid Century Modern Redo

Whoever Paints Cabinet Hinges is a Sadist

Antique industrial stool I got at Goodwill for $4.99. Three layers covering the top, and some horrible red paint. Still some remnants of red, but still a big improvement. 

Goodwill save. Had to get the chalk paint off of it. Almost seems like it could be Arts and Crafts era, but I’m not sure. 

Beautiful restoration 

I posted this somewhere else and was told you all would appreciate this! 

I have spent every spare minute I have from the last month and a half stripping off this terrible blue chalk paint. I finally got it all sanded and reassembled and just look at it! It is stunning! This is my first project I have ever attempted like this. It was very ambitious for me but it has paid off! I’m in awe of this beautiful vanity!

<div class="md"><p>I posted this somewhere else and was told you all would appreciate this! </p>

<p>I have spent every spare minute I have from the last month and a half stripping off this terrible blue chalk paint. I finally got it all sanded and reassembled and just look at it! It is stunning! This is my first project I have ever attempted like this. It was very ambitious for me but it has paid off! I’m in awe of this beautiful vanity!</p>
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Saving a 1943 Waterfall Vanity

Heywood-Wakefield refinish complete!

I didn’t even want it, but I had to get that paint off when I saw it at goodwill. 

What in the unholy farmhouse hell!?!

$850, as if it’s in a “fair” condition! I wouldn’t pay $200 for it in its current state. The amount of work required to restore this (former) beauty is staggering! And it’s missing a door! 

Why brag about it having the original brass side straps IF YOU PAINTED THEM WHITE?! Idk if she’s just ignorant, but that cheap hardware is NOT original. Normally, painting antique furniture annoys and disgusts me; however, this one incenses me! And the audacity to call it “refinished” that’s tantamount to saying Cecilia Giménez “restored” *Ecce Homo*. 

<div class="md"><p>What in the unholy farmhouse hell!?!</p>

<p>$850, as if it’s in a “fair” condition! I wouldn’t pay $200 for it in its current state. The amount of work required to restore this (former) beauty is staggering! And it’s missing a door! </p>

<p>Why brag about it having the original brass side straps IF YOU PAINTED THEM WHITE?! Idk if she’s just ignorant, but that cheap hardware is NOT original. Normally, painting antique furniture annoys and disgusts me; however, this one incenses me! And the audacity to call it “refinished” that’s tantamount to saying Cecilia Giménez “restored” <em>Ecce Homo</em>. </p>
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I’d like to report a crime against humanity (In DFW)

Picked up this dresser on FBMP, I believe it’s made by Coleman of Virginia. I’ve refinished a few of these same dressers and I’m super happy with how it came out. Feel free to ask any questions if you’re interested in the process! 

<div class="md"><p>Picked up this dresser on FBMP, I believe it’s made by Coleman of Virginia. I’ve refinished a few of these same dressers and I’m super happy with how it came out. Feel free to ask any questions if you’re interested in the process! </p>
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Before and After

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Still learning 🫡

Hi! New here. I recently found this corner table in the trash and stripped three coats of ugly paint off of it and stained it.

American of Martinsville refinish

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1920s vanity, Tampa, FL - $350?! My poor baby

I didn't know how long this has been going on, but even in catalogues from 100 years ago I find paint for painting furniture advertised, even occasionally pre-painted furniture being sold. The August 1930 issue of *Building - Decorating - Maintaining Your Home* magazine advises dear reader to paint, then sand outdoor details of the home to give them a rustic look. What disturbs me most is that these painted furnitures of the past are virtually never seen, long since beridden in favor of the furniture with stained finishes preserved.

This is an unusual post and does not fit the flair, but I don't see why it wouldn't be allowed because it is entirely on-topic.

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<div class="md"><p>I didn&#39;t know how long this has been going on, but even in catalogues from 100 years ago I find paint for painting furniture advertised, even occasionally pre-painted furniture being sold. The August 1930 issue of <em>Building - Decorating - Maintaining Your Home</em> magazine advises dear reader to paint, then sand outdoor details of the home to give them a rustic look. What disturbs me most is that these painted furnitures of the past are virtually never seen, long since beridden in favor of the furniture with stained finishes preserved.</p>

<p>This is an unusual post and does not fit the flair, but I don&#39;t see why it wouldn&#39;t be allowed because it is entirely on-topic.</p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/451ba057cdad1.png?width=531&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=1c48596d76bcc53615adad22b36e1fd34c76cd15">https://preview.redd.it/451ba057cdad1.png?width=531&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=1c48596d76bcc53615adad22b36e1fd34c76cd15</a></p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/h82yfs37cdad1.png?width=531&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=029ec55faa9d3941725ed9188a322af1bd7e9594">https://preview.redd.it/h82yfs37cdad1.png?width=531&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=029ec55faa9d3941725ed9188a322af1bd7e9594</a></p>
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I did not realize how long this has been going on for.

Posted this in the mid-century modern subreddit and someone suggested I posted here. We came across this nine piece dresser at an estate sale and $100 in materials later this is the result

<div class="md"><p>Posted this in the mid-century modern subreddit and someone suggested I posted here. We came across this nine piece dresser at an estate sale and $100 in materials later this is the result</p>
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MCM rescue

Basic Witz Dresser

Picked this up on FBMP, I’m really happy with how this turned out!

<div class="md"><p>Picked this up on FBMP, I’m really happy with how this turned out!</p>
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Dixie MCM Dresser Restoration

Purchased this vase after I noticed it's poor paint job and the beautiful orange inside. I couldn't wait to remove the paint!

<div class="md"><p>Purchased this vase after I noticed it&#39;s poor paint job and the beautiful orange inside. I couldn&#39;t wait to remove the paint!</p>
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Goodwill Vase: Saw the color inside and had to remove the paint

Here’s the piece i’ve got about 5 full days into- just need to finish cleaning all the edges of paint, fix the crack in the drawer face, new veneer on top and i’ll spray lacquer the whole thing.

<div class="md"><p>Here’s the piece i’ve got about 5 full days into- just need to finish cleaning all the edges of paint, fix the crack in the drawer face, new veneer on top and i’ll spray lacquer the whole thing.</p>
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Let’s redo that

Paul McCobb before & after

For $3.99 at Goodwill, I really had to know what was under the chalk paint.

Was told y’all would appreciate this…

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The music isn’t terrible on this one

John Widdicomb dresser painted black, white and red.

<div class="md"><p>John Widdicomb dresser painted black, white and red.</p>
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First refinishing job

Restored this Old Door to its Former Glory


Bought this poor MCM desk cheaply off Marketplace, a victim of the chalk paint fad. Thought it was teak, but much to my surprise, discovered rosewood under all that sludge. 
What an absolute pain in the butt this job was. Chalk paint doesn’t react to stripper, so I had to use deck cleaner and a red scotch brite pad to scrub it off. The drawers were entirely covered in paint; the front, back, sides, and interior all had to be scrubbed.

The top had some veneer damage which I filled, then grain painted. 

It was a nasty job— surprised it turned out as well as it did.

<div class="md"><p>Bought this poor MCM desk cheaply off Marketplace, a victim of the chalk paint fad. Thought it was teak, but much to my surprise, discovered rosewood under all that sludge. 
What an absolute pain in the butt this job was. Chalk paint doesn’t react to stripper, so I had to use deck cleaner and a red scotch brite pad to scrub it off. The drawers were entirely covered in paint; the front, back, sides, and interior all had to be scrubbed.</p>

<p>The top had some veneer damage which I filled, then grain painted. </p>

<p>It was a nasty job— surprised it turned out as well as it did.</p>
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Danish Rosewood desk rescue

Found these 5 vintage Thonet chairs at a local thrift (have Thonet labels under seat and Thonet marking on underside of chai4 frame). $60 for all 5. Took them home and after some hard work, I love how they turned out. Had to strip (had the blue paint, then white paint, some red paint, and old stain), restain, restore some seats (wood glue), and reupholster (had a checkered vinyl). First time using stripper so I was nervous, glad I didn't wreck them! Now I just need to find 1 more so I have end chairs.

<div class="md"><p>Found these 5 vintage Thonet chairs at a local thrift (have Thonet labels under seat and Thonet marking on underside of chai4 frame). $60 for all 5. Took them home and after some hard work, I love how they turned out. Had to strip (had the blue paint, then white paint, some red paint, and old stain), restain, restore some seats (wood glue), and reupholster (had a checkered vinyl). First time using stripper so I was nervous, glad I didn&#39;t wreck them! Now I just need to find 1 more so I have end chairs.</p>
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Before and After - Vintage Thonet Chairs

An MCM dresser I saved from white paint

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I did not realize how long this has been going on for.

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