Drexel “Declaration” full refinish. Came out pretty good I think all things considered. This is my first side-by-side sort of pic.1yr ⋅ Mike_Michaelson ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I restore mid-century furniture for a living. I truly love my job. If you are interested to see what these pieces looked like before, feel free to check out my profile! Much love, keep on sandin' 🤎3yr ⋅ midcenturymistress ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Salvaged some vintage, cat-piss chairs with blue linen. (Before/After)2yr ⋅ TheGrumbleFloof ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I sanded the whole thing to bare wood and it took forever BUT I think it paid off.4yr ⋅ This_Could_Not_Be_Mi ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Thank you everyone, I've restored my husband's grandmother's credenza after advice I got here!3yr ⋅ Phexina ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Picked up this hoosier and cleaned it all with 1:1 water:vinegar. Anything else I should do to make the work surfaces (ceramic & wood) food safe? also is the flour sifter safe to use?1yr ⋅ lydarose14 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
An hour in vinegar and baking soda and then polish with brasso and it's as good as new!2yr ⋅ PalominoPeaches ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
First time refinishing any wood furniture - used an electric sander (100-150-180), pre-stain conditioner, american walnut oil based stain and 3 coats polyurethane (sanding in between each coat). Table was free! Lane Acclaim early 60s I think. B&A photos3yr ⋅ fanibani ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Me and my best friend spent the whole weekend on this door at my moms house. We’re happy with how it turned out. :)4yr ⋅ sarah_kaneki ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
This chair is being weathered by the harsh southwestern sun. How do I condition the wood and preserve the chair?1yr ⋅ cat-catastrophe ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Picked up this gorgeous Heywood Wakefield Rio vanity from the early 40s for $250! I’m planning on restoring it eventually, any tips are appreciated 🙏🏽 I’m new to restoring furniture. The mirror is detached from the back but can be screwed on with the right screws1yr ⋅ babygirlmochi ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
someone tried to kill this S. Karpen mission bench from 1900. Excited to start my first restoration attempt.3yr ⋅ amdale3 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Another absolute newbie and I don’t what to ruin this piece. Any ideas what I should do to these?1yr ⋅ feedyourhead808 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Looking to bring new life to this, any suggestions?1yr ⋅ VanillaBeanBurtsBees ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I recently restored some early mid century schoolhouse chairs, revealing gorgeous quartersawn oak3yr ⋅ ja47 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Before & after.. Iconic vintage chairs by czechoslovakian designer Antonin Suman for Tatra nabytok, 1960.4yr ⋅ vintagelover14 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Found on marketplace for $20, what do you guys think I do with it? Has some crayon on it so will need sanded1yr ⋅ probablyeatinglol ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
A broken dresser turned into kitchen storage and coffee station.4yr ⋅ OkayMolasses ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
How can I go about fixing this bowing dresser? Currently being supported by a wooden block underneath & i really dont wanna just throw it away1yr ⋅ ExtraMostBestist ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Updated with some new drawer pulls! Makes it feel a bit more modern, while still still having a vintage feel.4yr ⋅ Rarae0219 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Any advice on how to bring this table back to life? Grandmother gave it to me a few years ago and I would love to restore it.3yr ⋅ cantreadmuhSHIRT ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Wanted to share a before/after of this piece I picked up from the restore. So happy with how it turned out!3yr ⋅ dirtgrubz ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Should I find a pro? Purchased for $15, willing to put in the time and effort into restoration, but also don’t want to do anymore damage. Looking for advice, tia2yr ⋅ begleo_ ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I got this dresser and nightstand at 2 separate garage sales. Both broken down with bad paint. I sanded, painted, and did some decoupage to make them match. And replaced the knobs on the dresser as well as fixed missing pieces of the scroll work with some caulk!4yr ⋅ stormyboyer ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Restored an old teak bench that was falling apart. Rebuild seat with cedar, strengthened joints, and sanded then stained. Really happy with the result.3yr ⋅ link744 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Picked up cheap at church sale, what can I use to clean it so I can decide what to do with it2yr ⋅ T7898 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Just got this for my mostly empty apartment. I want to make it a statement piece. Suggestions? Thanks!4yr ⋅ lazylazylazylad ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Oak chair restoration, planning to sand and apply Odie’s oil but taking so long!1yr ⋅ Interesting_Bench980 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Just finished this today. Fabric was painted and then I embroidered it by hand using an upholstery needle and yarn.3yr ⋅ but-Im-not-a-raccoon ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Update to yesterday’s post. Cleaned and light sand. Took hardware off and taped drawers because they have fabric inside. Sprayed with a HPLV sprayer, chalk paint thinned with tap water. I’m pretty stoked. My mother is happy, and I get the space back in my garage!!4yr ⋅ FishtheGulf ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I refinished this tile top table. It was my grandparents’ and had the worst brown and cream square tile on it.3yr ⋅ sinnamongrrrl ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I feel like with upholstery you never really finish a project before starting another. A 1920’s mahogany deep-seated sofa chair. Chair in great condition, will get updated fabric.3yr ⋅ Leaderdobbie13 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Restored my great grandmothers wooden dresser. Made a few mistakes but I still look forward to using it for years to come!4yr ⋅ 90_DayBeyonce ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
looking for advice/tips on how i go about cleaning/restoring this stool I inherited1yr ⋅ therealonnyuk ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I never would have guessed that these drawer faces could have turned out so well. Sadly the scratches on the top were so deep that the veneer wasn't salvageable, so I had to paint it. Pretty decent for $15, though.4yr ⋅ This_Could_Not_Be_Mi ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Wood stain recommendations (brand, type color) for a mango wood coffee table. It was a mahogany color, but the finish was damaged by one of my feral children so I had to strip and refinish it. I’d like it to kind of match that lighter color on my flooring.1yr ⋅ BirgitKjersti ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Just purchased this Keller sideboard, and seeking advice on how/whether to refinish.2yr ⋅ PandaWeary ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Got these Sylve Stenquist for Dux dining chairs on Marketplace missing the cane and upholstery. After I finished the pegged cane weaving for the backs, my wife made the vegan leather covers and i just finished upholstering them!3yr ⋅ calicoleaf ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
First time with Teak. Accidentally sanded through veneer. How do I fix or blend in?1yr ⋅ thepoolboy13 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Got my grandmother's old, old glider and metal chairs. They have been out in the weather for about 20 years.1yr ⋅ MafiaMommaBruno ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
The finish on my head board is wearing out. What should I use to fix it? oil? wax? thanks!1yr ⋅ nosenseinnonsense ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I posted a before and after earlier today about my couch. I decided to make it more red/orange. I used regular latex paint + fabric softener. (1/2cup paint + 4 Tbsp fabric softener)4yr ⋅ but-Im-not-a-raccoon ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Can’t seem to clean the wooden arms on this chair!!! I’ve tried wiping them down with water/dish soap and Murphy’s wood soap but the paper towels continue to be yellow / brown. They don’t smell of cigarettes so I’m not sure what the issue is. Any tips?1yr ⋅ greensucker ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Refinished my table! This was my first time doing this and learned a lot, especially that refinishing a dining set is actually refinishing five independent pieces of furniture.4yr ⋅ spicemom4135 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
What do you call these (so I know what to buy at the hardware store)?1yr ⋅ YourGalMal ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Any tips on how to get the paint out of the grooves? I’ve used a ton of stripper on it already1yr ⋅ spamala123 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Can anyone offer some input on replacing the fabric on these metal patio recliners?1yr ⋅ is_that_sarcasm ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Best way to match ottoman color to chair color? Could I do it with an oil or conditioner, or would I need a dye?1yr ⋅ DLergo ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
My very first restoration from a chest of drawers that we found at the Restore.4yr ⋅ angeloopah ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Feeling like giving up on this chair unless anyone can help repair my mistakes. Story time in comments.3yr ⋅ InstantDiptheria ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Any chance this leather ottoman is garbage after my dog had his way w it? Sucks bc I’ve had it for 25 years:(1yr ⋅ Egress_window ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
We put a packet of hot chips on this king coffee table and it sort of bleached the wood grain. Do you think this is repairable?1yr ⋅ glennmelenhorst ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Well, this sucks. I thought the destroyed leather ottoman was bad. Any ideas?1yr ⋅ Egress_window ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Is something likes this worth buying to restore to possibly flip or keep1yr ⋅ Vintag3vandal ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Sorry if this isn’t the right subreddit but I can’t get this screw from a couch leg out of my couch. It’s driving me nuts.1yr ⋅ BIORIO ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Roll top desk that turned out to be cheep pressed wood under all the varnish. Still made it look nice with some Tung oil!3yr ⋅ calvininthewagon ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Does anyone know what this piece is called? It was my aunt's and I would ultimately like to restore it. Please ignore the junk I have stashed in it at the moment.9mo ⋅ some_boring_dude ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I bought this desk/vanity for $30 and after polishing.... I think look great!4yr ⋅ nymeriahanzeleyes ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Any ideas on how to strip paint off this rattan chair in hopes of having it more natural looking without damaging the material ?2yr ⋅ PotatoSaladdd ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I’ve started stripping the paint from this mid century piece and did the first round of sanding, but the old paint is within the grain of the veneer. Are there any tips to remove this? Thanks1yr ⋅ MudMonkey89 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
🖐 guys, so this is my first project 😍 and I'm intrested in your opinions if you care to share with me. What you think ? 👀4yr ⋅ hibsy2600 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I found this Broyhill credenza for cheap on Facebook Marketplace. I would like to strip the paint and refinish it. I started using Citrastrip, but the paint is stubborn. Any advice/ tips?4yr ⋅ anathemeta ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
My first project is finished!! Love the look of natural wood and I added hardware to give it a little more character4yr ⋅ Amythyst72 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Suggestions on fixing the scratches; or is it sand back and apply a new veneer?1yr ⋅ Cauliflower7565 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Dumpster find Thonet No.23, seat is too damaged to be salvageable. How do I make a properly curved plywood piece for a replacement?2yr ⋅ peacedetski ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Can I use any type of oil to refinish a wooden table I just sanded?1yr ⋅ War-Prestigious ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Picked up this old dresser yesterday. Not sure where to go from here..3yr ⋅ macsweeny ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I was given these awesome card files. Want to change outage drawer pulls to match on the right file. Anyone know any sources for these?3yr ⋅ Justheretobraap ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I don’t know if this counts as restoration; but I painted my couch.4yr ⋅ but-Im-not-a-raccoon ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Glass help please! I don’t believe the glass design to be original, Is there a way I can remove this design without damaging the glass? It is not a decal. I also would appreciate suggestions for paint color.1yr ⋅ bastard_420_69 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
How can I restore this JB Van Sciver buffet properly? Will I ruin it if I use Restorafinish?2yr ⋅ trickypeach ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Any suggestions on how I can pretty this up? My husband is so attached to this dresser. It’s all scuffed and worn.1yr ⋅ Ok-Mathematician2891 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
The padded base of this globe has melted to the wood top! It’s stuck like glue. What can I do?2yr ⋅ Sandra-teaches ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Can this be fixed? (I got a new vanity made of particleboard board and this happened after few weeks..) i was thinking to spray it with water and then use hot iron to flatten it out..? thanks y'all!1yr ⋅ manyprototype ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
My neighbor had this out for free. It needs some love & I think she'll be alright.4yr ⋅ GALAXYbuilder ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Found this cute desk, any tips on how to restore it for my homeschooled kiddo?2yr ⋅ pepperloom ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Result After Cleaning w/ Mineral Spirits - Move onto next step?1yr ⋅ lloydmarie ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Anybody with a good eye and history check know about the age of this beauty? Contains lamb’s wool batting and horsehair cushioning and missing it’s dowel top.4yr ⋅ Leaderdobbie13 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
The whole thing had been painted before, but do you think the legs were meant to be painted and not stained?2yr ⋅ spamala123 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Is this a good starter project? More info in comments1yr ⋅ Independent_Shake_43 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Inherited this from my grandmother. First step is to get out the smoke smell from inside the drawers - it absolutely reeks. Any tips?4yr ⋅ PecheMode ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Wood smells fishy. help! Tried dish soap, Murphy’s oil soap, vinegar and vodka.3yr ⋅ midwifeonlead ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
i found my dream vanity on facebook marketplace but it needs some restoration. it’s painted and i want to change it back to stained wood. there might be some metal trim that is painted over, and the drawer handles are discolored. what’s the easiest way to restore it?2yr ⋅ localdrimer ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
How to best clean this painted bar? Tried mild dish soap and microfiber cloth, but still is a bit grimy.3yr ⋅ sdn ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
The stain is super uneven on this. Best way to get it off? Sand or strip?2yr ⋅ spamala123 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Help! I’m a horrible house guest and accidentally ripped off the top layer of this laminate (?) night stand top with a sticker. How do I fix this?3yr ⋅ SnoopsMom ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Windex leaked on these years ago - how to restore the fabric?2yr ⋅ fruitprocessor ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Does anyone know of a way to more easily sand these hard to get to ridges? Currently using a sanding sponge1yr ⋅ pineapplecrossings ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
1930’s(?) Art deco bookcase that I snagged from Goodwill. Seems to be solid wood, and in pretty good shape. Where to start restoring this beauty? I am new to vintage pieces. Any idea how to date it?1yr ⋅ KatieQueenOfCats ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Complete newbie here.. I saw this on FB marketplace and wanted to know what I would need to do to make it child safe and friendly.1yr ⋅ MadamOvariies ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
What do I do? The main body is fine but the top needs sanding as it’s a bit rough, then what? Staining with something ?1yr ⋅ NicholasWM ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
How do I remove this top coat? I’ve had paint and varnish stripper sitting on it for 24 hours and hasn’t even scratched the surface :(1yr ⋅ CocoNefertitty ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Advice on removing surface scratches? Very shiny finish. Doesn’t need to be perfect, just want to remove the highly noticeable ones!1yr ⋅ Knopfler_PI ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Black Laminate cabinets scuffed by magic eraser. Any easy fix without refinishing? Thx2yr ⋅ Blakflag1 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
How would I go about restoring this? Gold leaf? Never done it1yr ⋅ clairerox10 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Would it be hard to sand and stain this? I want it to have a wood color2yr ⋅ Arthas65 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I let some gel stripper remain on this veneer overnight and it created this wet spot that refuses to sand out. Is this a result of the stripper or have I sanded too deeply and hit some new layer in the veneer? I've let it sit for 3 days now.1yr ⋅ zara_mf_thustra ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
Metal legs keep coming unglued from wooden table, please help2yr ⋅ JimmyTwoTimess ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
I’m almost done restoring this cabinet but the countertop is kind of a mess still. I would like to cover the blue b/c it’s chipped in a lot of places. Any way to get an adhesive sticker type thing or pain to stay on it permanently? I’m not even sure what the countertop is made of.3yr ⋅ kickitwitchu ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
How would you go about restoring this? I've never restored anything before, just a dark stain and new hardware?2yr ⋅ Rhine7 ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
is this a problem? not sure what the marks are after sanding back old paint on a vintage wood sewing desk. hoping to repaint and wondering if anyone has any thoughts1yr ⋅ oddment_and_tweak ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
can I swap out the frame of a recliner? I picked up a recliner from a neighbor. Their two high school boys bent the frame - but the chair is in excellent condition. Is there a way to find a new frame and swap it out without rebuilding and reupholstering the chair?2yr ⋅ ktvanhorne ⋅ r/furniturerestoration
