Extreme restoration of an old (and seemingly fine) chair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video you will see how to restore and old chair: how to take the chair apart, make wood repairs, clean wood, varnish the wood and how to make new upholstery.
0:00 -Intro
1:01 - Woodwork
16:17 - Upholstery
27:39 - Final overview
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Music:
Thinking About The Universe - Nat Keefe & BeatMowe - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
As a jeweler I can relate to the tedious precision required. It is in many ways harder to restore than create new. Your work truly is a labor of love because I'm not sure you can charge the amount of money that reflects your skill and artistry. But I LOVE watching you work!
КЛАСС 👍👍👍👍👍
I am sitting here watching you patiently work each section of this chair to perfection and all i can think about is how many. many years it took for you to hone your incredible restoration skills, including upholstery.. Your remarkable skills show us the kind of man you are; and patience leaps out watching each remarkable skill. You must have begun your journey when you were quite young.. Love watching a Master Craftsman tailoring his skills to each new totally different project.. It truly is a labor of love to do what you do.. Once again , BRAVO...
That was a superb restoration with faultless replacements of rotten timber. What a craftsman you are! Spectacular. Totally addicted to your videos!
I watch a lot of restoration videos. But the pinnacle of restoration of anything wood made is this channel. For metal stuff it's "my mechanics". Both channels show a level of perfectionism and skill I have never seen before and should be the North Star for any restoration channel.
When you asked yourself “why did I become a restorationist” this is why- great work dude! It’s beautiful
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Makes me wonder why I didn't. But so many interests, can't do/be everything. (These days difficult to find the oomph to do/be anything much.)
Because you’re brilliant at it!
Уус да киһи,маладьыас👍
Magnifico
As you disassembled the chair I thought 'there is no way...'
The job you did, both technically and artistically, is just magnificent. I am glad you showed us the tying. I have never seen that detail before. The restoration of classics is indeed a stand-alone art, composed of many skills.
Thank you for sharing your passion
I am right there with you, Joe. This chair looks fantastic! Too bad that some of the wood had to be 'updated', but there was no alternative. My gracious, some of those boards looked like the home of a termite city due to all of the nail and tack holes. Of course, there were cracks all over this chair. This restoration is amazing and the completed piece is as near to original as possible. As to the choice of leather, I'm sure that the owner had logical reason for the choice and if not, the chair belong to the owner. He who pays the bill get to make the choices.
Это больше похоже на ремонт, чем на реставрацию. Во время разбора стула мастер сломал несколько деталей, он использует современный синтетический клей вместо натурального рыбьего, степлер вместо гвоздей, думаю, что и морилка отличается по составу от оригинальной, и у меня сомнения в отношении кожи, возможно, краситель кожи тоже не соответствует красителю того времени.
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Perhaps you misunderstand the effort here. The chair was obviously not in a condition where it could be recreated or brought back to a "good as new" or original status. Damage and neglect had made It clearly beyond that.
What could be done, and was done with available current-day materials and skills, was to bring the chair back to a condition where it would be useable as a chair, i.e., functional, and at the same time, have the appearance and beauty of what it once was. And beyond question that was accomplished!
While renovation and restoration do not have identical meanings they are closely related.
Very reassuring for me, an amateur codger, to see someone with such great skills pulling a ‘why did I become a restorer?’ face at the start of a new project.
Смотришь, не отрываясь на такую сложную работу, которая, благодаря высокому мастерству маэстро, выполняется быстро, последовательно, смело, аккуратно и со знанием дела высокой квалификации. Не каждому такое по плечу. Это похоже на мастер-класс, на передачу опыта высокого мастерства по реставрации старинных вещей, представляющих художественную ценность. Браво, МАЭСТРО! Спасибо за труд, за возможность наблюдать, как вы работаете! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤔💖💖💖
You became a furniture restorer because you are very good at it. You are a FURNITURE WHISPERER.
Haha, good one! :)
Hey!...i thought that too..but said to self..naw..not gonna say it..not yet anyway..LOL!
I've never seen anyone go through this process, so I found it very informative. Tying down the springs is an art in itself, as was sewing the padding. Exceptional job. Killer work. Kudos.
This has to be the finest furniture restoration ever filmed! The skills, attention to detail, and level of patience would almost have to be super-human to achieve these results! I am in complete awe! The owner should be more than proud to display this chair in their home. Accolades brother, it was an absolute pleasure to watch, thank you so very much for sharing it with us (and your other videos as well). God bless. Rev. D.
Agreed.
Добрый вечер!!!! Большое удовольствие смотреть ваши ролики! У Вас просто золотые руки! Браво!!!!! Спасибо!!!!
I'm thankful that there still are craftsman of your calibre that still exist. Thank you.
Nice compliment, thanks!
Why ?
Every video you make leaves me more stunned then the last. You are truly a master of your craft. Your dry wit adds to the pleasure of watching you work your magic, and watching your technique teaches and expands my knowledge. Thanks again for what you do!
I really salute those who really appreciate the historical value of an item, so they are willing to carry out a restoration as complex and detailed as that, with techniques and some using new materials to make the appearance more aesthetic without losing the antiquity of the item, great job 👍👍👍
And with more cost than the chair is worth...monetarily, not sentimentally.
А я прото радуюсь тому, кто поднял искусство реставрации так высоко. Спасибо вам, МАСТЕР.
Alllll that work, for a half baked upholstery job, that’s the finish man, the details people actually see. Cmon mate.
As a journeyman carpenter, I thank you for showing the world what is involved in 'a bit of woodworking' lol beautiful work!
In glue and dust, we put our trust!
love from Canada brother 🍁✌️
Как красиво и аккуратно Вы работаете! Настоящий Мастер своего дела! Некоторые Ваши видео пересматриваю с огромным удовольствием! Ваша работа (как говорит моя коллега) - "восторг души". Спасибо большое! Процветания Вам и вашему каналу, а также интересных предметов для реставрации! 🙂
You sir are a genuine craftsman. THAT was painstaking, (as in painful), work in all the repairs and restoring you had to do to make this chair a heck of a lot better than it was to start with. Bravo! you displayed skills that are sadly disappearing.
I really admire how you added new pieces of wood and carved them to fit into the existing elaborate places. The glue and fine sawdust filler is a good trick for filling multiple holes and non-structural cracks which I have used in the past. Your re-upholstering, using the old springs and new webbing was fascinating to watch. Congratulations.
I am just an amateur, but you are right, people often bring you rubble thinking are treasures. Thanks God there are still artist like you capable of doing miracles. Regards from Spain.
Rubble can be treasures too. They may not hold the highest of values but for sentimental reasons they may have a big value to the owner.
I’ve inherited an oakchair from my grandfather - propably not worth a penny - but it’s an extremely valuable furniture to me.
@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 You are right Kasper, keep this chair close to you always.
Потрясающе👏👏 никогда не думала, что кому-то под силу реставрировать такие сложные стулья😶
Да, стул достоин того, чтобы стоять в музее. Красота!
A man of many talents--a sculptor, a wood craftsman, a weaver.
All i can say is 'WOW'. Unbelievable workmanship.
It's 3.05 am, I don't know why I'm here, but every man has to know how to restore a chair.
You're addicted to your phone. So am I. Solution: Get a flip phone.
It appears that the only technique people know is to drive a few extra nails into the joint…
Same. And you’re right!
Thank you for this great restoration, keeping the old techniques fresh and relevant! As a seamstress, I have made alterations to couture garments, and the clients cannot detect the work. In the same way, I cannot detect where the repairs were made either! Well done!
Wow! This restoration is a work of art. So satisfying to see history and craftsmanship preserved.
I can’t stop watching your work. Thanks!
Because you always love the final result of your work. 03:17 Turning little more than firewood, back into fine furniture. What a beautiful restoration by a master Artisan. Cheers
This is just craftsmanship at a completely different level, I have been doing carpentry since I was 6 years old so 55 years and I am a fully qualified professional Carpenter, but I am absolutely amazed at your level of talent , magnificent 👏
Watching all of your videos is the best course in learning antique wooden furniture restoration available. No expensive trade school could teach a person anymore than what you do with your amazing videos. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As an upholsterer I appreciate your work completely. It is always so flawless.
Very nice! It is good to see people restoring old furniture instead of throwing them away. Thanks for sharing
I repair old wooden furniture and I run into some pretty rough stuff at times. When I watched your video, it put a big smile on my face. That is truly a job well done.
Обновлённый стул, после сложной работы по восстановлению предстал перед нами, словно перешагнув границу времени, из прошлого или позапрошлого века. Изначально над его красотой поработал художник-краснодеревщик, оставив после себя уникальную работу по дереву - точёные ножки, фигурную спинку с художественной резьбой и мАковками наверху. Что-то из деталей требовало замены, зачистки, шлифовки, полного обновления и замещения. И в ходе реставрации это было сделано нашим маэстро. Спасибо за возвращение шедевра к новой жизни. Новых вам свершений, мастер "золотые руки"!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍💖
You are truly an artist with wood and tools!! I enjoy watching you bring these tired and sad furniture pieces back into their glory days! Thanks for sharing! :-)
"Why did I became a restorer?"
Because these beauties of the past need you.
Came across this video quite by accident and I was blown away! You sir are a master craftsman. Looking at the condition of the chair I thought there is no way that can be restored but wow what an outstanding job of restoration. Beautiful work and beautiful chair.
"Why did I become a restorer?" You didn't. You became a TH-cam influencer and this is your content. Which, by the way, is wonderful to watch. Thank you.
Вы - Большой Молодец!!... Вами можно гордиться, это точно!!... 🥰
Not much an antique furniture guy and have no knowledge of restoration work but this was an entertaining video to watch. The stain matching job was great and I had no idea so much went into upholstering a chair. You're definitely an artisan to my untrained eye. Thanks for taking us along the journey.
Fascinating work. You brought it back from the dead, well done.
I for one am so glad you became a restoration guru 🙏
That was truly magnificent I only hope you are sharing your skills with young carpenters These skills can not be lost for all our sakes 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This project is fascinating to watch. I didn’t realize that springs and padding are in a chair like that. Watching him patch and glue the broken and chipped wood was incredible. The result is beautiful.
I was almost crying at the end, I was so impressed! All I heard in my head was wow! Wow! Wow!
me too ..especially the horse hair took me from me ! good job..love job..!
"Watch me fix this fabulous chair!" *Smash* *smash* *bang* *bang* *crack* *crack* LOL
I have a chair similar to this and I came looking if there was a way to fix the wobble. Apparently the way is to destroy the chair and build another one like it...
Its the only way it works bro
Sometimes a Bull in the China closet is warranted.
@@TrueFork if you don't care how it looks you can use a wire hanger and a turnbuckle. Or, you could go the distance and get a long bolt and put it in the middle and twist that around to tighten it
And now, a family heirloom to be passed down.
Beautiful, I'm amaze at the way you fix the small cracks and broken pieces. When you are finished no one can tell they were ever broken.
Ювелирная работа, браво мастер!👏❤
Great work restoring a chair that was almost too far gone to save. And what a great idea to use compressed air to force glue into a narrow crack! Why haven't I seen that before and why haven't I thought of it myself? 🧐
Was that normal wood glue? Is normal wood glue strong enough to piece together a backrest?
Normal (modern) wood glue actually is stronger than the wood it holds. (edit: when applied to long grain, as is done here)
@ 👍👍 I did not know that. Thankx 😁
I also did not know that about the glue. Thank you 😊 I had a thought while he was gluing. Could you use a hypodermic needle? There are several large gauges, like 14-18. Would that work to apply glue into the cracks? 🤔 Just wondering...
@@julie6092 Yeah, I've done that in the past with an 18G and it works just fine
“There are many tying techniques. This is the simplest one”
Wow! If that’s simple I’d love to see something you considered intricate. Awesome work!
That's exactly what I was thinking!
Золотые руки у мастера, восхищение.
Bloody hell, Ahti! When you started this restoration by seemingly thoroughly smashing this chair to bits I was wincing and cringing and hiding behind the sofa! What a tour-de-force.
the royal family in egland would appricate your incomprehensible piece of art work and love to save that beautiful chair with this age story behind!!
Fantastic job. You really blended the old and new wood seamlessly. Brilliant craftsmanship. Very enjoyable video.
You may wonder why you went into furniture restoration but we don't, you're amazingly good at it.
An unmatched craftsman at work. . . it’s an honor and an immense pleasure to see you doing your “thang”!! Wow!!
What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful piece! The only drawback was the customer's choice of fabric. Your work, as always Ahti, impeccable! What a privilege to be able to witness your art.
As usual, very impressive I can’t believe the transformation and jet remains the original look. Amazing. And I love seeing a little sense of humor. A+ 😊
This blew my mind. You saved so much. Very glad I found your channel.
Such a blessing to be so engrossed in a project for you Sir and for the World. Beautifully done!
You are a true craftsman, and I love watching you take an old piece and make it look new again
Soo here i am, random viewer, Who is far from all this, randomly watching restoration of an old chair
And i am enjoing it fully!!
I appreciate the great respect you had for this quite nice piece of furniture.
So many people just make it cosmetic and use modern material beneath, ugly modern glueing, even screws and so on...
Great job !
That would be me. Probably with paint. Hideous choice obviously this however is a masterpiece
This is absolutely magnificent! The client was sooooo right in choosing this natural leather. It really suits this splendid piece of furniture. It gives it a feeling of opulence and it will be long lasting too. Congratulations on this exceptional restoration.
Here I am, two years ago, a newbie to the channel, marvelling at the many incredible skills of this prolific artist!
That was a joy to watch that chair come back to life.
È affascinante vedere come , pezzo per pezzo, rinasce questo pezzo antico. Ammiro la professionalità di questo restauratore e la maestria nell’utilizzo di ogni attrezzo. Anche mio padre lavorava e restaurava mobili antichi. Un’arte bellissima che non deve perdersi. Complimenti!! Saluti dall’ Italia🇮🇹
Once did a job in a kitchen. Added some cabinets and a bit of detail work. One of the customers friends, upon seeing it, said "you can't tell what's new". I looked at the customer, he grinned and said, "exactly". This chair is an exceptionally well done job. Thank you for sharing this, pleasure to see work being done right.
That's some insane workmanship, the repairs don't show unless you know they're there. Incredible job.
Возрождать к жизни старину-это прекрасно. Большое уважение мастеру.
Beautiful restoration! Your knowledge and ability is phenomenal!!
WOW!! This chair is GORGEOUS!! You did a phenominal job restoring this chair!🪑❤
Do not doubt the decision on your becoming a restorer! The care and attention to detail you show are noteworthy.
What a great video of yet another amazing restoration......My Initial reaction was IMPOSSIBLE.....but no- you did a wonderful job! I love this channel!!!
The repair at 10:46 looked great! And the upholstery work was really impressive and educating!
Fabulous, magnificent, what a wonderful job.
I couldn’t help think back to my junior year at collage when I, as an interior design student, had to make,from ground up, an ottoman. Eight way tied, and the whole ball of wax. I was able to use some antique bun legs. Years later, when I was practicing my profession, I decided to have it reupholstered. I decided to let my upholster do it. I didn’t mention that I had built it from scratch. He said whoever built it did a pretty good job. It was eight way hand tied. Then I told him it was me and I did get an A in the class. From that point on,with a smile on his face, he always asked me if I wanted to work for him. I still have that ottoman. Carol from California
I saw where you asked yourself why you became a restorer. Let me put your mind at ease. After watching several of your videos with my wife I quickly became convinced that not only do you have talent, but a gift. Talent can be found anywhere, but a gift only comes from God himself. You're simply that good. You are a craftsman....an artist...the very best in the business. Dwell on that and believe that out of the billions of people in the world, only a handful can do what you do as well as you do it.
You are an artist, mate. I would've taken one look at all those holes n said nuh, too hard. Lol. But, I can'tdo what you do. Good one, mate. 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘
Yeh.. seemed to break more bits off than were broken.. the thing is a load of glue with a bit of wood.
You are a true artist. It is a pleasure to watch you work. Thank you for sharing.🥰
You became a restorer because you have unparalleled talent. I am your fan.
Глаза боятся ,а руки делают ,очень хорошая работа ,я все время засматриваюсь на ваш труд.Спасибо!
I’m absolutley amazed .You have fantastic skills.
Have to admire your patience and perseverance....wow
This was like watching a thriller!
Wow!!
I love it! That dark red really finishes off it completely! Such luxury and regalness
I’m hooked
Need to start shopping for more tools
Why did you become a restorer? I thought you liked a challenge? You certainly got one with this piece! Gorgeous!
Reminds me of the ship of Theseus.
It is so wonderful that the dedication you have for restoring these things comes through your fantastic handywork. Such precision!! Am in awe!!
Now that's determination! This video is a bonus to owner of this chair. Gorgeous & a top notch restoration!
As I watched this video, I realized that I do not have the patience for this kind of work. I will have to be satisfied with watching this man bring these beautiful pieces of furniture back to life. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your channel 😃
Brilliant! No doubt your client will enjoy seeing this video and all the painstaking care you have taken.
I clicked to watch thinking 🤔 this would be some "slapdashery" attempt at a restoration. I must say: I am 💯 surprised because you sir are legitimate....subscribed 👍👏
you asked yourself, "why did I became a restorer" .. our answer, "because You're An Expert" 👍🏻👍🏻 you gave those hopeless grand furniture a whole new lease in life 💖💖💖💖💖 You're A Saviour ‼
Такой мастер!Редкость!Молодец👍🍀🦋
Вот это да what an amazing job, you are a true artisan!!!
BTW: I don't speak Russian & Googled that phrase. ;) I did it because I wanted to connect with the author of this video in a special way.
Awesome! From trash to treasure! Greatings vom Germany
Fascinating process of re-doing the straps, springs, padding, and upholstery. Thanks for sharing this!
Супер, мастер своего дела. Спасибо за удовольствие наблюдая за вашей работой.
That wasn't a challenge, it was a nightmare. Great job!
Art restoration: BE GenTle, don’t DAmage the original
Wood restoration (apparently; it’s my first time here): *BAM! BAM!* *wood cutting noises*
you spent too much time on Baumgartner's channel ;) They even use polyurethane with wood!
@@paulinouillessautees you got me.... I had a phase whit that channel a few weeks ago XD
@@idah5496 I was frightened when I saw him using staples on the upholstery :D
Thanks, there is an excess percentage of thumbs down, and I was wondering why.
For me there is the _How do you restore a Pollock_ question. If you go like a miniaturist you fail the medium; while going splash, splash you fail the artist.
I'd suggest watching Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration instead.
I really appreciate this king of manufacturing. The restoration is a big challenge, but full of satisfaction.
So beautifully restored. Recently my son came across a solid timber lounge chair I had bought new, 30 years ago. Rats had made nests in it, so he BURNED the whole chair to ashes. It could have been a Family heirloom. I was crushed and devastated. I just love watching you work, knowing there are still people in this World that value age and beauty 👍👍💖💖