The tour of the capitol building, the scenery on the ride there, the details/ thoughts in your narration, the history of the area, and the restoration of that amazing desk - I'm here for it all! I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I always enjoy hearing you speak about the pieces you're working on. That's part of the beauty of your channel.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@Greenacres1958

Жыл бұрын

I love that you like to include the history of the pieces! Please don’t stop.

@brendaowens2466

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us the humanity behind the desk. Sometimes we forget that there is a history behind these things.

@christinebrennan4484

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

The desk turned out absolutely gorgeous. What a beautiful piece of art. And maybe some people won't be interested in a tour of the state capitol, but I thought it was really interesting. It is full of beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for a lovely video.

I would legitimately watch you go to museums all throughout the US and tell me about history lol it's fascinating and your voice is soothing

My late father purchased one of these, a massive construction with many drawers and cubby holes I have no idea why he got it other than an appreciation in its construction. It sits in my mum's house to this day but, as you note Barry, this size of furniture is far too large to comfortably sit in many rooms, especially our smaller UK homes. I guess when I inherit it I'll try a sale. Thanks for showing us the historical context. Hope all is well. David. .

Barry, beautiful restoration! I'm so happy that there are still people around who cherish history!

I have fantasized about having that type of desk since childhood. I'm now middle aged and live in a houst of its era, but I have no idea where such a desk would fit since mine is not a wealthy person's house. Thank you for giving this desk care and a new home!

You’re such a cool guy, Barry. I love this desk and I was sad at the thought you would strip it. I’m so glad you didn’t, it looks rich and old. And the chair is a beautiful complement to it. Thanks for the Wisconsin history lesson, I love history. You tell the stories so masterfully, I enjoy every minute.

WARNING! DO NOT REPLY TO ANY COMMENTS FROM ME SAYING I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU. SOMEONE IS IMPERSONATING ME IN THE COMMENTS SECTION FOR THIS VIDEO. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN ON KZread. BARRY

@xuanvumd

Жыл бұрын

It’s such a gorgeous piece of furniture wow. ❤

@OrganizeCreateDecorate

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear you are keeping it. It's beautiful. Great find!

@ericbowen3813

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the capitol building with us. It cost a lot to build. Amazing dome and I've never seen an entrance with the wings at an angle. 😮🎉🎉

@johndavidgautreau6407

Жыл бұрын

What a fine old desk. I loved the tour of the Wisconsin Capital building. We have a great state capital building in my native Louisiana, and now Wisconsin's is a new favorite. BTW: I want an E-trike like yours too. JohnDavid

@julianneboys4062

Жыл бұрын

Barry, I have received a reply from you asking me to text a particular account. Thinking something is amiss and this is not you. Beware

Barry... This is your ABSOLUTE BEST video yet!!! Your steadfast research of that desk's history, and previous users, aside from being manufactured here in Milwaukee is outstanding. I'm so glad to see that you didn't do a complete restoration and cleaned up the existing finish. I thoroughly enjoyed your narrative as you walked through Wisconsin's beautiful capitol building. You taught me a few facts about that building that I didn't know. Again, best ever KZread video yet Barry! 🥇

That building was absolutely stunning!!!! The desk came out so beautifully!! I live the chair you found to use with it as well. Thanks for a great video, as always. I thoroughly loved the tour as well as learning the history of that desk!

I tend to get worried when I don't see something from you on KZread. You know, it's like not hearing from someone in your family for awhile: you get concerned. I appreciate you taking the time to include this group in the lessons we would never otherwise hear. Like family, I'm glad you are there. The desk is awesome and it came to you for a reason. Enjoy as I enjoy your channel.

Barry, your posts are always so interesting. Thoroughly enjoy them. I too am a lover of roll-top desks. As a child, we had a solid oak rool-top desk my Dad found at an auction in the mid-1950s. Unfortunately when we moved from this particular town we could not move it with us. Even at a young age, 8, I was heartbroken. It took me well into my 60s to find a roll-top desk I wanted. Fortunately, it came to me through a dear friend. It is not solid oak, but it very much resembles the one of my childhood. It makes me happy and that it what matters. Thank you for your most interesting post about your roll-top desk and the awesome chair you found for it. Even though I live in Oregon, I truly enjoyed your home state history lesson. Thank you!

Barry just the best episode so far. In the love of woodworking and furniture , the provenance proves worthy. Some pieces remain elusive, some reveal much. I appreciate what you accomplish.

What a honey of a desk, and chair too! I'd have given my right arm for that desk while I was still practicing law. The oak is luscious. Hooray on the trike! I can see why it's so much better on snow and ice with 3 legs instead of 2 on a bike. It looks like fun for grown-ups. The Wisconsin capitol is a work of art; I had no idea it has that level of detail and workmanship. You hit paydirt on the desk and chair! Cheers from Oklahoma!!!

It's wonderful to see such an old piece of furniture that's been looked after so well. I really enjoy your occasional side stories. They're always interesting.

Absolutely beautiful restoration! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Barry!

I truly hope you keep the desk and the chair. They are VERY BEAUTIFUL !

Thank you, Barry for the field trip to the Wisconsin Capitol. My mother's family is from Wisconsin originally and I have become a memeber of the historical society to get infor about my family. You do such a great job of educating us as well as entertaining us. The clean up of the desk shows us we don't need to do a full restoration and the tour of the capitol taught us about the artists who built the building and the history of it. Thank you.

I love how you're more interested in regular people stories.... Can you imagine the stories of the folks who help build the capital buildings and any other special building in America? Or even the folks who help keep these buildings clean and up to par? I love your heart and where its at. You're a wonderful and talented man. ❤

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this

@jens.9155

Жыл бұрын

@@MadCityModern ❤

The desk and the story are beautiful! Thank you for being you.

I think it's awesome when you share the history of an item

This desk would make a wonderful craft station because of all the cubbies

Stories just add to the beauty of the restoration. Thank you

Yep… Restore a Finish was all it needed. I appreciated seeing the inside of your capital too. It is a beautiful building. Great video! I hope you are keeping the desk. It is lovely.

Gorgeous desk, you did it justice.

Cool desk, beautiful building, soothing voice of Gary ❤

Although I can't say that I like the desk, the tour was very enjoyable, and I'd love a bike like that. How great that you can just walk into the state capitol and wander around.

Thank You for preserving the past that would otherwise be lost. BRAVO,

The desk is magnificent,and Im glad it now belongs to you ,who appreciates the history and the beautiful wood its made from

Great desk, great story, great telling. Thank you.

Great job, Barry. I have always wanted a roll top desk, even though they are impractical for use with a desktop computer. I did see a modern custom roll top years ago at the Art Fair on the Square that would accommodate a monitor and computer, but as a poor graduate student I couldn't afford the over $5000 price tag. Later I did get my Dad's old flat top 'aircraft carrier' of a desk, and it is the centerpiece of my home office. And I loved the capitol tour! I haven't gone down and wandered through in years, and I really should do so.

You could honestly talk about anything and most of us would listen. You're so calming

@abbynormal2111

5 ай бұрын

couldn't have said it better!

Whaaaat!!!! I was waiting for you to transport the desk home on that bike!!! What a jyp!! I'm overjoyed for you Barry that you're able to integrate your love of traveling into your YT Channel!! Your stories are FANTASTIC Bud!!!! And.... back to the EBike. I fell in LOVE with mine!!! At 46 years old I ride a few nights a week with the kids from our cul-de-sac. And I do mean kids, 12-14 years old. Their parent's trust them with me. And... we ride around town & I point out different landscapes & plants used within the landscapes. We call ourselves the Majestic Maniacs!!! Thanks for sharing, hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!

This video felt like a TV episode of a historical show. It was extremely relaxing and interesting at the same time, with the story of the restoration weaved with the story of the furniture itself. It wasn't just a video, it was an artfully put together mini-documentary. I loved it. =) And the finished piece looks AMAZING!

As a European who’s very unlikely to be able to visit Wisconsin I very much appreciated the tour and the narration combined with a “rebuild” of an historical piece. I applaud 👏🏻 Thank you

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this

I’m always looking forward to your KZread presentation. My husband has a room-top and we love it. The Capital is breath taking, especially the domus and the marble everywhere!

I agree with you on this!!! Sometimes a piece doesn't need to be stripped down, just cleaned up and given a boost. Thank you for showing where the desk came from... It's beautiful! 😍 and I love love how many different countries had an element of design in it! Kind of like how we are are as a people. Y'alls badger is a great animal with good skills and it's awesome to see it respected and represented!!! Our capital is lovely, but we don't see our Longhorns or armadillos (we have both as official animals) prominently represented. 😮

This was made in a time when things were meant to last a lifetime. Love the channel and thank you for giving that desk a future. If only that desk could talk.

@ulrichbohmer6534

Жыл бұрын

More than a Lifetime!!!

Your soothing voice and calm demeanor made this video very pleasant to view. Absolutely loved the stunning footage of your amazing state capitol building and enjoyed the commentary on the history and style of architecture. Quite stunning. The desk is just beautiful and I hope you can find a buyer that will use and respect this unique piece.

I love roll top desks....almost as much as the architecture of a home or business where it is used.

Wow…you brought that back to life…and ready for another 120 years of service. Great job!

I am so glad you did this video. Being a Wisconsinite, I have been to the capital a few times. The last was during my time as a navigator helping people enroll in affordable health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. It is a beautiful building you don’t appreciate as a kid touring it during a boring field trip. Personally I feel the stories are just as interesting as the pieces you are working on. DDecker

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Awesome. Glad you mentioned this

I appreciate the probable history behind the desk. We in Texas are inordinately proud of our state captiol building, now I need to tour the Wisconsin building to hear the echo in that dome.

What a beautiful and well preserved piece of history. I just love old furniture... mostly because it was built sturdy, and to last while also being so beautiful

Your State has a gorgeous Capitol Building. Simply gorgeous. Restore-a-Finish is a winner product. The desk is a keeper.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

What an absolute treasure! Thanks for the tour of your beautiful capital!

What a gorgeous desk, I'm so jealous even though it would never fit in my house. I loved the tour of the capitol building and the bit of history.

I loved the tour of the capitol building. Thank you!

Hi Barry, this is very good work. Lots of love is put into this and it shows!. Cheers from Italy

That desk is amazing. With the chair that fits like a glove. I like the story that you created also.

Gorgeous desk! But you’re right - it’s way too big for most people’s homes. Thanks for the capital tour - there is some stunning architecture in there. I always loved going to our capital (Lincoln, NE). They put so much artistry into buildings back then. Every time I go there, I learn details I missed previously.

What a beautiful piece of history. The State Capital building is absolutely breathtaking and I thoroughly enjoyed your tour of it.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

I agree

Love the walk through Capitol building. Love the history. Fantastic old desk and chair!

The building was a stunning piece of architecture, very intricate and opulent BUT the desk outshone it in my eyes. The design and beauty was gorgeous and my dream piece of furniture if I ever had room for it 😍

Barry, I hope you keep the desk, you'll never regret it, and if you sell it, you'll always regret it. Nice video. The history lesson was entertaining.

This desk is probably the mostest beautifullest piece of furniture that i’ve ever seen 😍 amazing job!!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Beautiful desk! Thank you for the tour of your Capitol, I really enjoyed it!

Beautiful desk, and a beautiful state capitol! I really enjoy what you do with furniture, but the stories around the furniture are what sets you apart!

Loved to tour! Love the desk. So many drawers to store all your stuff.

That is an amazing desk! It turned out really well too. So much storage, and those pull-out tables are brilliant.

Thank you for the tour of the Capitol. It’s incredible! I appreciate you taking the time to do that.

What a beautiful building. I really enjoyed this video as I probably wouldn’t get to see this building otherwise. I loved the story of the desk and am glad to see it restored. ❤

Wow! What a stunning building! I love all of the stone used. True Craftsmanship you don't see anymore.

I love that old Electrolux! I’ve used two of them in my lifetime. I’m enjoying your videos.

I am glad that you are keeping this desk, it is beautiful and still has so much to offer yet. It is nice to see such old beautiful workmanship. I have a secretary/hutch that will need a lot of work including glass to repair it to the beauty it once was. The original castors are still on it. Actually love the history lesson too. Have a great day

Such a beautiful piece. Thanks for not painting it. I always think about not only the history of the piece, but the trees that were used, the people all along the way, who played a part in making it - and you mentioned that! Thanks for the tour of your capital building. Its beautiful.

Hi, you did the right thing by not completely restoring the desk. I love your channel as you have the same mindset as me. Keep up the great work you do. Kind regards Del. From the UK.

I love the roll top desk. And the capitol tour❤

What a gorgeous desk, Barry, and as always a beautiful job restoring it. I LOVED the tour of the Capitol Building! Your loving attention to the history and to details like the grain of the marble elevate your videos far beyond the average restoration video. And of course, your incredibly soothing voice. Ignore anyone who complains about them. Those people just aren’t your audience! Those who resonate with you will find you, never fear. Thanks again for the wonderful video.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So nice to see the beautiful rotunda

Great video. The capital building is truely beautiful, such an example of craftsmanship. This is also a quality I think you demonstrate in your love for the furniture you restore. Keep sharing!

Beautiful desk! Love the capital too! Having grown up in Madison, my friends and I would go up and wander the capital. We'd sneak in rooms probably not meant far the public. We would end up walking down State St shopping and eating lunch at Rocky Rococs pizza before walking down to the Memorial Union at the UW. Miss those days as I live in AZ now for 38 years. Thanks for trip down memory lane!

@MadCityModern

9 ай бұрын

This is so awesome. Thank you for sharing

I simply love your respect for the old furniture and the people who made them. Very moving.

I love your channel because it is full of stories, tours and philosophy as well as furniture restoration. The desk looks beautiful and now we have another story to look forward to about the second desk. Someone stated in a comment that this was your best video yet and I have to agree.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Congratulations on your new desk!

Another beautiful project Barry! Thank you!

That is a beautiful desk!!! I agree it didn't need much to bring it back to it's full glory. Your state house is gorgeous!!!!

Thanks for sharing brother. You're starting to become my favorite Renovation Channel.

@MadCityModern

11 ай бұрын

Wow! This means alot. So many good people out there

Thank you for another awesome post. Our capital is a beautiful place. It is truly a history lesson and amazing restoration. As always, we enjoy your take on furniture and the stories behind them.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

What a beautiful piece of furniture. Good call not totally restoring it. And thank you for the historical tour of a fantastic building. I enjoyed it. 😊

I love that desk so much omg it's so beautiful

I LOVED this vídeo!!! Please note that the bond with viewers comes from you sharing your sight of things: through furniture and many other aspects! Thank you for this!

I absolutely love to hear about the history of anything really. But your tour through your Capital was beautiful. You have a beautiful, calm, lovely voice, and it’s very soothing to listen to you. Oh, and the desk turned out beautifully. Thank you.

@MadCityModern

9 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much

@deborahdicesare9042

9 ай бұрын

@@MadCityModern No, thank you. It was truly my pleasure.

Nice video, great history lesson beautiful desk, great restoration. Neat electric bike also. Thanks for sharing Berry.

Beautiful! Love the deep dive into history.

Thank you Barry 😊

That desk is stunning... Thank you for the tour, I love seeing the splendour of old buildings ❤

Barry...KEEP THE DESK! 🥰🥰

Beautiful desk, and I particularly enjoyed the story. I listened to the premier while at work, and am watching it now at home in the evening. The desk's story is fascinating, as well as a look at its original home, giving an idea of how it was used, and perhaps what decisions may have been made there. Additionally, in the craftsmanship in the piece and care and pride taken when building it. I agree, it doesn't warrant a full restoration, plus some of the age marks are part of its history and beauty. Great Job, great story, great video. I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support Richard

Thanks from South Africa for a beautiful video. I really enjoyed seeing the Capitol building. The desk is really awesome. Just love the style and format of your videos!

The tour was amazing! ❤

A good fun and interesting video! Sharing history, knowledge and past times connects an older item to us today . I found this very good and engaging. Thanks for taking us along on this. 😊

This building is beautiful! And I love the desk, turned out great. love the history of it all.

❤ I wish I’d seen this earlier! I’ve wanted a desk like this for 20 years or more. I love it! I want it!

Magnificent piece. We bought one that had been painted an ugly green and needed new backing on the roller top. It was big and heavy, but you could hide a lot of stuff under the roll top :) I wish I had looked for manufacturer now.

The desk is beautiful as it is! A piece of history! Thank you for the tour of the beautiful building!

So beautiful. Such talent.

What a beautiful desk! I would keep it without a doubt. And loved a tour of the capitol. Such history and so grand. Nothing built like that today. Great video, Barry.

Stunning desk and a magnificent building. I am in Scotland and love touring old buildings and we have quite a few and wherever I go in the U.K. I usually manage to find one to walk around so I enjoyed the building tour immensely.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Barry, wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.❤️