{"product_id":"mid-century-modern-furniture-restoration-silas-thorne-9798250754767","title":"Mid-Century Modern Furniture Restoration: A Beginner's Guide to Reviving Vintage Icons: Step - by - Step Techniques for Refinishing, Repairing, and St","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRESCUE HISTORY. RECLAIM QUALITY. BRING THE GRAIN BACK TO LIFE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you find yourself staring at scuffed Teak credenzas or faded Walnut dressers in thrift stores, wondering if they can be saved? The best Mid-Century Modern (MCM) pieces weren't made to be disposable-they were built to last generations. But without the right technique, a simple \"fix\" can quickly turn into a ruined masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eMid-Century Modern Furniture Restoration for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e, veteran craftsman \u003cb\u003eSilas Thorne\u003c\/b\u003e pulls back the curtain on the professional world of furniture conservation. This isn't a dense, academic textbook; it is a practical, visual, and confidence-building guide designed specifically for the beginner who wants professional results without the professional price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this guide, you will master: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Critical Identification Phase: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to tell the difference between Teak, Walnut, and Rosewood-and why it matters for your finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Veneer vs. Solid\" Test: \u003c\/b\u003e Master the essential checks to ensure you never sand through a delicate vintage surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Essential Toolkit: \u003c\/b\u003e A curated list of the only tools and safety gear you actually need to get started (and what you can skip).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Professional \"Pencil Trick\" \u003c\/b\u003e A foolproof hack to achieve perfectly even sanding every single time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Magic of Danish Oil: \u003c\/b\u003e A step-by-step masterclass on applying the MCM industry standard for a glowing, hand-rubbed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Personal Restoration Journal: \u003c\/b\u003e Use the included \u003cb\u003eProject Logs\u003c\/b\u003e to track your progress, materials used, and maintenance schedules for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to flip furniture for profit or restore a family heirloom to its former glory, this book provides the roadmap to move from \"DIY amateur\" to \"confident restorer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't let design history fade away. Open this book, grab your sandpaper, and start building your legacy today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Silas Thorne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250754767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d","brand":"Silas Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443198144767,"sku":"9798250754767","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e7c12b21-94cc-4681-8e1e-357f7f33bd18.jpg?v=1777202507","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mid-century-modern-furniture-restoration-silas-thorne-9798250754767","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}