From Wrecked to Wow: The Most Challenging MCM Refinish I've Done Yet

Watch this full Broyhill Sculptra dresser restoration! A mid-century modern furniture makeover featuring sanding, wood bleaching, staining, and vintage MCM furniture refinishing techniques.

Mid-century modern at its finest! This original Broyhill Premier Sculptra dresser has been completely refinished and brought back to life. From stripping old finish to custom toner blends and detailed repairs, this step-by-step transformation is packed with tips for anyone interested in furniture restoration, refinishing, and flipping vintage wood furniture.

This iconic MCM dresser features six smooth-gliding drawers, sculpted drawer fronts, and classic tapered legs—true to its original 1960s design. Perfect for lovers of Broyhill furniture, mid-century modern design, or satisfying before-and-after projects.

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🕒 Timestamps for key steps:
0:00 Intro
1:34 Remove hardware and clean
1:59 Stripping finish
4:32 Oxalic acid
5:01 Sanding drawers
5:58 Rinsing top after bleaching
6:11 Sanding top
6:49 Second round of oxalic acid
7:19 Sanding sides and legs
8:23 Hydrogen peroxide on ring stain
8:39 Hand sanding sides
9:26 Sanding drawers
10:00 Oxalic acid paste
10:39 JB Weld to fix hardware
11:57 Brasso on knobs
12:38 Second round of hydrogen peroxide
13:07 Staining
14:47 Frustrating day
16:59 Re-sanding
17:34 Pivot to plan B
19:58 Toning the wood
20:33 Color correction on veneer repair
21:52 Spray hardware
22:40 Toning dresser
23:57 Pivot to plan C
25:01 Lightening top stains
27:15 Shellac, tan wash, and toning on top
29:07 Toning base and frame
29:45 Second coat of toner on top
29:52 Refreshing drawers
30:48 After

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