Making Vintage Valuable Again

In my perfect world, if I’m not creating a unique Steampunk lamp I’m refinishing a vintage piece of furniture.  Over the years I have probably refinished more than 100 vintage pieces. In most cases, I like to bring them back to their original beauty and purpose.  But sometimes, I let myself be creative and build on the original design to make something unique. One example is the 1915 White Sewing Machine Company cabinet you see here.  It is a beautiful piece, but I didn’t want to put a sewing machine in my living room. Instead, I took out the sewing machine itself and filled the hole with a vintage grate I had picked up years ago. (second picture)  I then refinished the oak cabinet and polished the metal. I was left with a beautiful, usable living room table.  

I wish I could tell you every sewing cabinet I have is worth refinishing and then using or re-selling for a profit.  Many are not. But, you can still save pieces of history by dismantling a cabinet for other uses, and you can make some cash for future vintage endeavors.  I explain how in the video below the pictures. Thanks to my special guest Dave Webber and to you for watching.