reactor
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Came across these on FB Marketplace. What do you think??
"refinished" vintage console stereos
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I really like the 1 of 2 photo, with the weathered look. The other photo with the bright blue isn't quite to my tastes.
thespiritof76
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The poor dears!
They have been country, crafty soccer Mom'd to death!
They have been country, crafty soccer Mom'd to death!
They should be dragged behind a truck for ruining those consoles.
turquoisedude
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Ugh... I hate seeing beautiful consoles "upcycled" like this. They are, to me, the visual equivalent of nails dragged across a chalkboard!!
I personally don't care for painting good wood furniture. I remember in the 70's or so everyone had to antique paint at least one item in the house. If it is a cabinet or something beat up that is fine. Now it is the dull white finish. We have a friends daughter who has gone crazy doing white in her house. Then puts some sort of stencil on it. Our friend gave her kid her beautiful 1950's Ethan Allen hutch. It was in beautiful condition. A couple weeks later Mom went over to visit and guess what. Hutches was redone white with that chalky paint. I told my wife last night Kelly is going to have so much white in her house when it snows she won't know if she is inside or outside.
I came across this Grundig one with Philips record player.
This is an original one, including the triangle top.
lordkenmore
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I prefer console stereos with the type of finish that God and Maganox originally intended.
lordkenmore
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"have so much white in her house when it snows she won't know if she is inside or outside."
I love that comment!
I love that comment!
lordkenmore
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In general, I've been biased against painting furniture. I suppose part of this is a bias I picked when young from my mother.
Although I'm not 100% opposed. It all depends on the situation. I've seen some "upcycling" that involved paint that probably was, overall, a good thing. But the success stories are with "lesser" furniture, not nicely designed furniture with good wood.
Although I'm not 100% opposed. It all depends on the situation. I've seen some "upcycling" that involved paint that probably was, overall, a good thing. But the success stories are with "lesser" furniture, not nicely designed furniture with good wood.
My sister recently refinished an old mahogany desk (circa 1950) in a deep blue chalk paint. It had been in the loft of the machine barn for several years, and the original finish had been ruined from the heat. She said she sanded it, then primed before the finish coat. She took the original brass hardware off, cleaned and polished it, then applied a clear coat. The original leather top was beyond repair, so they got a sheet of nice plywood, and painted it to match. The piece actually looked quite good.
maytagbear
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I believe
most of these really belong over in "Dirty Laundry!"
Lawrence/Maytagbear
most of these really belong over in "Dirty Laundry!"
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Louis— The Grundig in Reply #6 looks tastefully done. It’s a nice color. The original in Reply 7: I like the candelabra on top of it. Perfect for cozy evenings of scotch and Liberace. 
Those console Hi-Fis look HORRIBLE!!!!!Some people only have taste in their mouths!!!Why cover the BEAUTIFUL wood with that UGLY,HORRIBLE paint and stupid speaker grills???Those folks make nice things terrible!
Post# 1046192 -- From the Dock of the Bay!
Wonder if the wood in the first picture has any knotholes?
-- Dave
Wonder if the wood in the first picture has any knotholes?
-- Dave
I guess if they were in really poor condition beforehand, this is better than dumping it in a landfill, although, they are both pretty tacky.
I'm a purist, here's mine.
I'm a purist, here's mine.
reactor
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taste??
I was curious what everyone thought. I have to agree with Rex (tolivac) 100 percent. Some people just have no taste whatsoever. I know if we were all alike it would be a dull world and I have no right to say somebody's taste has to be the same as mine or vice versa.
....But to destroy a beautiful piece of vintage furniture/electronics (or appliance) is beyond understanding. Picture number one looks as if they allowed a child to have a paintbrush and some cans of stain. To ruin the cabinet is bad enough but to actually smear paint/stain over speaker grille cloth looks like kindergarten finger painting.
Obviously the seller decided they didn't want it in their home (to their credit) as it is in storage with a barrel resting on it. I think asking price of $100 is just a bit ambitious!
I was curious what everyone thought. I have to agree with Rex (tolivac) 100 percent. Some people just have no taste whatsoever. I know if we were all alike it would be a dull world and I have no right to say somebody's taste has to be the same as mine or vice versa.
....But to destroy a beautiful piece of vintage furniture/electronics (or appliance) is beyond understanding. Picture number one looks as if they allowed a child to have a paintbrush and some cans of stain. To ruin the cabinet is bad enough but to actually smear paint/stain over speaker grille cloth looks like kindergarten finger painting.
Obviously the seller decided they didn't want it in their home (to their credit) as it is in storage with a barrel resting on it. I think asking price of $100 is just a bit ambitious!
And here is my '64 Philco.
I am 100% with you Barry. It's a crime what some people do to vintage things. I mean, this stuff is precious, it's not being manufactured any more. I really get pissed when I see a beautiful old fridge turned into a "kegarator". WTF?
I am 100% with you Barry. It's a crime what some people do to vintage things. I mean, this stuff is precious, it's not being manufactured any more. I really get pissed when I see a beautiful old fridge turned into a "kegarator". WTF?
They sure is ugly!
But it's only paint. A few days work with stripper, sandpaper, stain and varnish (plus speaker cloth) would have them looking decent again.
But it's only paint. A few days work with stripper, sandpaper, stain and varnish (plus speaker cloth) would have them looking decent again.
I'm sorry...
... that I sais I liked the way the first one looked. I didn't realize they had gutted them. I thought it was one which had shot veneer and had been stained like that. Hope you guys don't excommunicate me from the group!
... that I sais I liked the way the first one looked. I didn't realize they had gutted them. I thought it was one which had shot veneer and had been stained like that. Hope you guys don't excommunicate me from the group!
thor
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Zenith
I believe the first console is a Zenith from 1963 or 1964. That was the console I grew up with, had a Cobramatic record changer, 12" bass speakers, good strong sound! I don't think I like how this one looks though...
I believe the first console is a Zenith from 1963 or 1964. That was the console I grew up with, had a Cobramatic record changer, 12" bass speakers, good strong sound! I don't think I like how this one looks though...
Ruined Furniture
I, too, ruined some furniture in the late 1960's with "antiquing" as it was called.
First, paint was laid on the wood piece (a desk, in my case).
Then, the antiquing "glaze" was applied.
My desk WAS a nice dark walnut and it ended up "brown" with black streaks.
My Dad "antiqued" a blonde bedroom suite with white antiquing.
I'm sure countless furniture was similarly ruined during that TERRIBLE craze.
I, too, ruined some furniture in the late 1960's with "antiquing" as it was called.
First, paint was laid on the wood piece (a desk, in my case).
Then, the antiquing "glaze" was applied.
My desk WAS a nice dark walnut and it ended up "brown" with black streaks.
My Dad "antiqued" a blonde bedroom suite with white antiquing.
I'm sure countless furniture was similarly ruined during that TERRIBLE craze.
What I hate to see is someone structurally changing nice furniture. When I was little my dad cut the legs off an old oak chest of drawers. It had been painted white some years earlier. In the mid 70's I antiqued it - blue with brown glaze. I've thought about stripping it, but haven't so far. It had wooden pulls, and a couple were broken, so I ordered chrome Youngstown pulls and put on. If I refinish it, I'll get more appropriate hardware.
Exactly ruined furniture!!
I have seen a number of expensive quality furniture pieces over the last few years offered on Craigslist at high prices for paint slathered furniture. If this is so valuable and beautiful why are you selling it? You have also eliminated most buyers who would have bought if in original condition.
I have seen a number of expensive quality furniture pieces over the last few years offered on Craigslist at high prices for paint slathered furniture. If this is so valuable and beautiful why are you selling it? You have also eliminated most buyers who would have bought if in original condition.
sarahperdue
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That 70s antiqued thing
The tiny brown splatters always looked like roach pee to me. Blech. (And we still have a chest of drawers with that finish)
The tiny brown splatters always looked like roach pee to me. Blech. (And we still have a chest of drawers with that finish)
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