How I Fixed The DEEPEST Furniture Gouges Ever? Transforming a Vintage Mahogany Empire Dresser

In this furniture makeover, I transform an antique R-Way French Empire mahogany dresser with a modern twist! The original red-dyed mahogany top was stripped, sanded, and stained a rich brown to showcase the natural wood grain, while the body was painted in an earthy green for a timeless and elegant contrast. This vintage dresser flip includes everything from stripping and sanding to bleaching, priming, painting, gilding, and sealing. I also restored the original hardware and added subtle gold wax accents to highlight the classic Empire-style details. Perfect inspiration if you're into furniture refinishing, upcycling, or flipping furniture for profit! Whether you're looking for DIY dresser makeover ideas, how to refinish mahogany furniture, or love antique furniture transformations, this project has it all. ✅ Products & Tools Used: 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! Want to recreate this look? Check out the Amazon products I used! Amazon: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/rwaydresser Lowes storefront: https://shoplowes.me/3IdsJ3G Amazon Storefront US: https://amzlink.to/az0MozphsSRfm Equipment: Camera: https://amzlink.to/az0s1U9OVjl6E Shotgun mic: https://amzlink.to/az0nMLQh9phsZ Wireless mic: https://amzlink.to/az0ObbUi3Q7K3 Tall flexible tripod: https://amzlink.to/az0z5FOUU0Cj7 62” tripod: https://amzlink.to/az0zJ2BXCRLKB The course that has helped me with YouTube: https://thinkmedia.samcart.com/referr... Socials: YouTube:    / @ivylane-home   Instagram:   / ivylane.home   Facebook:   / ivylanehomellc   TikTok:   / ivylanehome   Etsy: creatoriq.cc/4fC1xHk Pinterest: pinterest.com/IvyLaneHomeLLC Please send Partnership Inquiries to [email protected] Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:02 – Stripping the dresser top 2:02 – Removing original hardware 2:16 – Sanding the top 2:38 – Steaming gouges and dents 3:04 – Hand sanding / finish sanding 3:48 – Dealing with top imperfections 4:36 – Bleaching mahogany 5:02 – Prepping drawers for paint 6:13 – Prepping frame and top for primer 7:08 – Priming the dresser 8:35 – Painting with earthy green 12:29 – Staining the dresser top 15:17 – Applying gold gilding wax 16:38 – Polishing and restoring hardware 16:59 – Cleaning drawers & reattaching hardware1 7:26 – Highlighting accents with gold 18:28 – Lining the drawers18:52 – Sealing the stained top 19:38 – Toning wood for final color 20:38 – Wet sanding for a smooth finish 22:30 – Final reveal / before & after 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more furniture makeovers and refinishing tips! 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. #dressermakeover #furnitureflip #furniturerefinishing #mahoganydresser #vintagedresser #antiquefurniture #DIYfurniture #upcycledfurniture #furnituretransformation #earthygreenpaint