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ToggleIf you’re anything like me, you probably spend HOURS watching furniture flip-and-restoration videos. Do I have the slightest clue how to reupholster a chair or sand down a wooden dresser? Not at all. But do I love a satisfying before-and-after? You bet.
So you can imagine my delight during a Reddit scroll when I came across r/ReversePinterest and r/furniturerestoration and saw just how talented people who restore furniture truly are. Here are some of the projects that blew my mind.
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This dresser that was found for £5 and restored to all its glory.
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This mid-century modern coffee table that seemed to be the victim of a DIY fail but was thankfully rescued.
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This side table that was stripped of a patchy chalk paint job.
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This Heywood-Wakefield desk that was given a refresh that was definitely a labor of love.
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This Facebook Marketplace bar cabinet that was brought back to its original wood finish (and given some adorable bee handles).
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This light and colorful restoration of a vintage ’60s chair.
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This nightstand that probably took HOURS of tedious paint stripping but was clearly worth it.
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This colorful dresser that was given a more modern, fresh feel (hairpin legs and all).
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This thrifted cabinet that was hiding a gorgeous art deco wood pattern underneath the white paint.
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This FREE Craigslist find that was in pretty rough shape before being restored to look brand spankin’ new.
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This $7 thrifted table that was given a lovely two-tone finish.
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This funky chair that was found on the side of the road and given a timeless upgrade.
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Yet another Heywood-Wakefield piece that had been painted over five (?!?!) times before being saved.
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This armchair that’s a testament to the power of reupholstering.
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This abstract-painted coffee table that was hiding a unique wood pattern underneath.
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This scratched-up $20 yard sale find that was given a little mid-century modern TLC.
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This beauty that was updated to really highlight all of its intricate carvings.
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These vintage Cesca chairs that looked hopeless but turned into something I’d sell my soul for.
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And another set of Cesca chairs that are just *chef’s kiss*.
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This old bench that will now look perfect in any garden or patio.
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This cart that looked as if it was destined for the trash but is now a super-versatile piece.
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This beat-up early-1900s armchair that is so perfectly restored, I could shed a tear.
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This cedar chest that originally had white paint over a gorgeous wood grain.
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This teak chair that was satisfyingly re-caned to give it a whole new life.
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And lastly, this dresser that I’m sure Anthropologie is taking notes on.
Which one of these flips was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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