Unexpected Vintage Mid Century Modern (MCM) Dresser Transformation!

Join me on this unexpected furniture flip journey as I tackle a painted Mid-Century Modern (MCM) dresser that turned out to be more challenging than anticipated! I am a #lowespartner and part of the the #amazoninfluencerprogram. If you make a purchase from one of these affiliate links below, I am paid a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Amazon products used: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Mengeldresser Electric screwdriver: https://creatoriq.cc/49d4qLz Flush cut saw: https://urlgeni.us/flushsaw Bin 123 primer (tinted light gray at store): https://urlgeni.us/bin123 Paint: Benjamin Moore Command Paint in the color Tricorn Black Behr Espresso water based stain 🔧 In this DIY adventure, you'll learn: • How to strip paint from vintage furniture • Dealing with hidden damage in MCM pieces • Techniques for repairing veneer • Combining paint and stain for a unique finish • Updating hardware for a fresh look Watch as I navigate the surprises uncovered during this restoration, deciding how to refinish this MCM dresser to highlight its best features while addressing its flaws. Perfect for furniture flipping enthusiasts and those who love a good before-and-after reveal! 🔔 Subscribe for more furniture flipping tutorials and vintage restoration projects! Have you ever been "catfished" by a piece of furniture? Share your experience in the comments below! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:05 Testing strippers 3:40 Stripping drawers and part of base 6:23 Explaining what I uncovered 8:15 Stripping sides, rest of base and frame 10:35 Discussion on the condition of dresser after stripping 12:39 Sanding 14:57 Repairs & plugging hardware holes 19:49 Prep for paint & final sanding 21:11 Priming & fill 23:20 Explanation of plan 25:28 Steaming out dents in wood 25:50 Sealcoat 27:57 Veneer blending 29:34 Paint 29:52 Staining 33:06 Toning 34:22 Drilling new hardware holes & second coat of paint 35:16 Cleaning brass 36:06 After Ways to support the channel: Amazon wishlist: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/IvyLaneWishList Buy me a coffee: https://urlgeni.us/buymeacoffee Equipment: Camera: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/S85tB Mic: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/gXULq Tripod: Gooseneck tripod: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/tripod85 https://urlgeni.us/amzn/IcKIq Amazon storefront - https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ivylane The course that has helped me with YouTube: https://thinkmedia.samcart.com/referral/VnbdYMvE/t4dzNuvZ0cmF1h1m Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ivylanehome Facebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/ivylanehome Tik Tok: https://urlgeni.us/tiktok/ivylanehome Etsy: https://urlgeni.us/etsy/Ivylanehome YouTube: https://urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/Ivylanehome Pinterest: https://urlgeni.us/pinterest/ivylanehome Please send Partnership Inquiries to [email protected] IMPORTANT: This video is not sponsored. By watching these videos, you support my small business. Thank you and I am grateful and thankful for each of you! This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these affiliate links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please read and follow individual product or tool usage and safety recommendations. Viewers should attempt these projects at their own risk. #MidCenturyModern #FurnitureFlip #DIYRestoration #MCMDresser #VintageFurniture #BeforeAndAfter #FurnitureRefinishing #UpcycledFurniture #DIYHomeDecor #howtostripwoodfurniture #howtousegelstain #generalfinishesgelstain