150 year old chair restoration with AMAZING result

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00:00 Overview
00:24 Deconstruction
03:59 Wood repairs
11:29 Cleaning
13:20 Finishing
14:58 Upholstery
31:38 Reveal
#howtorestore #furniturerestoration
Title: Surprise inside the 150 year old chair/armchair restoration

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@ATRestoration 2 ай бұрын

How much $$$ would you have asked for this job?

@outring 2 ай бұрын

It should be at least $2-3k I believe 🧐

@lisahodges8299 2 ай бұрын

How many hours did you spend working on it? How much did you spend on materials and the original chair? What is your hourly rate? Birdy

@Jen39x 2 ай бұрын

3k for 15 days isn’t a living wage in the United States Midwest. I would expect to pay $7500 for this quality of work especially if you were purchasing the chair in addition to the restoration.

@Sam-ey1nn 2 ай бұрын

$15,000.

@dshey6802 2 ай бұрын

$3000.00

@richardnedbalek1968 Ай бұрын

Tucking a piece of the original fabric inside for a future restorer to discover was thoughtful.

@W4iteFlame 2 ай бұрын

Whoever did the job on this chair deserves at least some credit. Even if not great, but they done it with what they knew and had back then

@Sandra-mk3gm 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same, I also thought at least they didn't use a staple gun! the great master's would be very disappointed I'm sure

@ginaburgess9759 2 ай бұрын

He said the last renovation was probably in the 1990s..not that long ago

@capers72424 2 ай бұрын

AND their recovering mean the chair was here for Ahti to restore, instead of being dumped somewhere!

@braedenbannister514 2 ай бұрын

@@Sandra-mk3gmdefinitely agree with the staple gun part. I dont like the hot-glued trim either.

@DrTofu83 2 ай бұрын

@@ginaburgess97591990 is 34 years ago by now. So, it's old, but not old enough to avoid using decent materials. Someone went DIY, and the people doing that couldn't afford or manage to buy the proper materials

@royer_redos 2 ай бұрын

I watch a lot of different people on KZfaq restore furniture, but nobody comes close to your skill and craftsmanship. It's a joy to watch.

@brianvittachi6869 2 ай бұрын

There is nothing more satisfying than watching a master craftsman at work.

@gila1959 10 күн бұрын

Exactly

@olgak406 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely magnificent! The more I look at modern furniture the more I admire old chairs, cabinets, tables... Thank you, dear Ahti, for sharing your art wth us!

@lfuentes4098 2 ай бұрын

So true. I’m lucky to have an upholsterer in the family. My dad! He had promised me a sofa for my wedding. But life got in the way. When he heard I was going to replace my sofa for one from IKEA he said, don’t you dare! I’ll make you one. He’s pretty much retired and in his 80’s. It took him about a year during COVID but he made me a beautiful couch. It was such a joy to see him craft it from a recycled 1960’s frame. Watching him hand-tie the springs. And change up the design from a modern square arm to a classic rolled arm to suit my tastes. He said back in the day upholsterer’s would put a handful of upholstery tacks and spit them out onto the hammer to tack everything in. Now he uses an electric staple gun of course. Some of the materials do change but he prefers coiled springs to what is used now. He’s working on another project now. A channel back sofa pretty much same interiors as this chair. It’s been fun to watch the process. 😊

@lovingmayberry307 2 ай бұрын

@@lfuentes4098 I envy you! Would love to watch your father do something like that.

@mkdrivingzone 2 ай бұрын

I walked around a charity furniture store yesterday. Much preferred the old, hand built items compared the mass produced, cheap material items which showed a lot more wear.

@lfuentes4098 2 ай бұрын

@@mkdrivingzone agreed. And when it’s a solid piece you can always restore or refuse it. The new stuff falls apart sand can only go to the landfill once it does. Even the compressed board of the 1970’s was better than the new stuff.

@johannabezuidenhout4252 Ай бұрын

Beautiful the old furniture is timeless and always in demand thnx for saving that lovely chair thumbs up sir well done!!!!

@nancyring8104 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful,as always!! My favorite part is the swatch of original fabric tucked in like hidden treasure!!😍❤️

@buddhababeoz 2 ай бұрын

I grew up watching my grandfather make furniture and carve beautiful details within. My Norwegian grandmother made traditional outfits for my dolls and even as a child I used to stare at the perfection of her work...This is why I love to wait in excitement to see what sublime restoration you will do next. Your work is amazing. Thank you for keeping the art alive!

@melo-muse Ай бұрын

"Shellac, my love!" 😄 Your work inspires me every time. I'm grateful that you decided to have a KZfaq channel to show us how you do it.

@deborahdanhauer8525 2 ай бұрын

That looks amazing!! I love it that the last person tried as best they could to do it right. They just didn’t have the skill or the materials that you have. That small piece of fabric you left inside will be a treasure to someone one day. Bravo!!❤️🐝🤗

@cecoya 2 ай бұрын

That wood looks like warm honey how beautiful. The red velvet makes that chair look like royalty. You always make it look so easy and I know it is not. That stuff takes lots of practice to do it right. Have a great day

@167curly 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing you dismantle that elegant old chair, repair its loose joints and replace the missing small wooden parts; then correctly re-springing and re-upholstering it. It made me appreciate your skills in this project. Many congratulations.

@nancyantrim3130 8 сағат бұрын

I cannot imagine the comfort in sitting in this chair. I will say that today's furniture doesn't even come close to the remake of this chair. Amazing quality put in to this work.

@juliecullom6955 2 ай бұрын

No, it’s our honor to see a master restore this magnificent piece!

@sixtenjohansson4246 2 ай бұрын

Aww, it's like an old car that someone loved and cared for to the best of their abilities, even though it was the string from bales of straw and whatever else they could find. ❤

@wendyhenschel. 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful job on this restoration! The red was meant to be. You are right, the upholstering part is tough to pick up. I watched my Grams do this for well over 50 years of my life. I helped where she needed help. But i have never attempted it myself. But seeing her rip things apart and redo them gave me an appreciation for what she did for a living. She started her business when she was 19. She made all the buttons herself like you just did but on a much older maker lol. This is hard on your hands and wrists over time. She stopped in her 80's. Passed just shy of her 101st birthday. Thanks for sharing these jobs. I know your clients appreciate your work as you are very talented at all aspects of the job. God Bless

@rhythmannblues1182 7 күн бұрын

It cried, "Make me pretty again!" And you did.

@paisdjoiasjdf457 2 ай бұрын

Watching you bringing these old pieces of furniture back to what they once were meant to be is so wonderful. Nothing is truly broken. Your artistic skills and lovingly careful restorations give me both joy and hope. You are in a sense a saviour, Sir. All the best to you!

@svetlanaziatnina1514 2 ай бұрын

Очень шикарно в этом цвете, хорошо, что вернули каретную стяжку на спинку этого кресла. Предыдущий ремонт был непрофессиональным, но человек старался и кресло дожило до лучших перемен.

@robhertzenberg9838 6 күн бұрын

I’m a real novice when it comes to furniture restoration but this was so satisfying to watch from beginning to end and the level of expertise was readily evident throughout. I especially enjoyed seeing the deconstruction materials as opposed to what replaced them and the explanations as to why things were done differently. You’re a true craftsman! Thank you!

@supajenn312 Ай бұрын

The chair is now fit for royalty. The cording trim is a beautiful statement. You are very talented in your skills and artistry!

@Clothis64 2 ай бұрын

My favorite furniture restorer! You are the one who pays the best tribute to the furniture you restore and those who made them.

@cleopatracatra2097 2 ай бұрын

Well said!

@shirleyannconfer9651 2 ай бұрын

The velvet is both forgiving and absolutely gorgeous. The color looks beautiful with the wood stain and shellac that you chose. I love your attention to the details. It’s one of the many reasons why I love your videos.

@TheIvalen 2 ай бұрын

If I was a teen I’d approach you to be an apprentice - this sort of skill should never be forgotten

@redman9pablo Ай бұрын

My father was a master upholsterer who learnt his trade in the 50's in the UK and he passed 4 years ago. Brought back many memories watching this video and you restored the chair brilliantly 👏🏼

@irinawolnaya 2 ай бұрын

Красивая работа!!! Смотрела с удовоолствием!!!

@Happiness-to-live365. 2 ай бұрын

Кресло изумительное! Работа, как всегда, прекрасная! Превосходных слов достоин мастер!!!

@leonardhill4440 9 күн бұрын

Got to be one of the best in the world! I love and respect people who pay attention to the smallest details like adding a piece of the original fabric inside the chair. He takes great pride in his work as he should and I bet the original makers of this chair would be proud and appreciate what he’s done. Great job!

@peztopher7297 2 ай бұрын

This chair has such lovely lines. I was impressed with the boldness of the new fabric! The braid is very elegant. I think my favorite thing to watch you do is upholstering seats. Or caning them!

@vikik4714 2 ай бұрын

Master! You are one of those people who make the world a better place! ❤ You build, you restore, you preserve! You will have a special place in Paradise and Peoples' Hearts! Thank you!

@karavalle12 2 ай бұрын

What a colossal job! But what a great result! The red goes very well for this chair! Professional work! Perfect👏👏👌

@user-bx6dm7xo9u Ай бұрын

it was an honour watching a master at work, truly beautiful.

@user-zl6te8jy6s 5 күн бұрын

Какой стул стал красавец!!! Браво мастеру! Спасибо за ролик смотрела на одном дыхании!!!

@annec781 2 ай бұрын

We have a saying in English, “practice makes perfect,” do it every day and it becomes knowledge to do it right. Beautiful job done!

@xXVintersorgXx 2 ай бұрын

I like to say practice makes permanent. Anything you practice will be ingrained. So always be mindful of how you're practicing. Practicing guitar has given me many many bad playing habits heh

@teresafabiano984 2 ай бұрын

A true MASTER!

@sandysmith6883 2 ай бұрын

What a pleasure it is when you post a new video. It simply makes my day a whole lot brighter.

@jilliedillie 14 күн бұрын

Wow, I had no idea! Thank you for spending your life developing the skills to restore these treasures.

@franceshurt3517 2 ай бұрын

All I can say is that you have truly mastered the skill of restoring furniture, this was an absolute pleasure to watch, thank you!!👍👍👍

@cherylporter1056 2 ай бұрын

Incredible! I'm a seamstress so I get how you did the upholstery. I could never do such a superb job! Great effort!

@deeskinner9014 2 ай бұрын

Wow....that was an amazing display of skill. Doing upholstery at that level is similar to an elite athlete or professional musician. Yes, anyone can do the basics, but to set up all the little details to make the upholstery come out so well takes a huge amount of experience and practice. Honestly reminded me of watching a concert pianist or elite athlete. Very, very cool. Thank you so much for posting!

@joannfuhrer3114 2 ай бұрын

I cannot imagine the sense of accomplishment you get when you finish a restoration like this. Beautiful. Thank you.

@skylark1250 Ай бұрын

The attention to detail and respect for how each piece was originally built is amazing. Time consuming commitment. Something of a perfectionist, I’d say. Master woodworking here. I’ve never seen this done and your video is a stunner. I love antiques. Nice to see the pieces being saved for the next generation to enjoy.

@JerroldKrenek 2 ай бұрын

this is by FAR the BEST ONE YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@lynnyoung1059 2 ай бұрын

A confident and graceful restoration! The Old Masters would be very proud of you.

@user-xs3td4zw3x 2 ай бұрын

Шикарный получился стул! Вот настоящий профессионал, восхищаюсь!!!

@channelsixtysix066 Ай бұрын

You're right, Ahti, that is an amazing result. Simply stunning, Mate, it really is. I'd loved to have seen the reaction of the owner when they first laid eyes on it newly restored. The piece is good for another 150 years.

@igor28pomachak28 2 ай бұрын

Це найскладніша й найпрофесійніша реставрація, яку я бачила. А коли пан майстер вкладав шматочок оригінальної оббивки в середину сидіння я відчула глибоку повагу до цього талановитого чоловіка. Дякую за чудові емоції та бажаю вам всякого доба.

@josephinehogg3629 2 ай бұрын

yes, leaving that little piece of the original upholstery fabric was truly inspirational and a beautiful thought of the Future. Let's hope Arti's work endures into the future ❣❣

@igor28pomachak28 2 ай бұрын

@@josephinehogg3629 thank you

@Nidia-ds9cj Ай бұрын

Mis respetos son muy hermosos, pero solo entiendo español

@EuelBall 2 ай бұрын

Dang! A thrift store chair turned into one fir for a royal court. As usual, you rock! 🪑

@alidamontanez-salas6706 2 ай бұрын

It so always a pleasure to see a master craftsman at work and knowing that he's doing the restoration the right way. ❤

@TheCraftyMagnolia 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE the color choice in velvet. It looks plush and fit for a king!

@KilgoreTrout4343 2 ай бұрын

Ahti, a new video from you is the highlight of my day. Never would I have called velvet "forgiving", but in your hands it is magical. Beautiful work!

@autodidactin 2 ай бұрын

Ahti, this chair looks like it should be in a royal residence. What an epic job of restoration from repairing and recarving the joints to the beautiful reupholstery. I loved the shot of the finished, tied springs, it had a beauty all its own. Thank you for the extra work required for the filming, especially of some of those close up shots. Bravo!

@patriciahatton8292 2 ай бұрын

I couldn't believe the surprise either! What a beautiful restoration, I loved the red velvet, it really was the type of fabric that was probably common for those chairs in palaces, etc. You are, in my opinion, the absolute best on You Tube for restoration and upholstering. I love your additional comment about how long it took you to learn and perfect upholstering. Those little tidbits are so interesting!

@RomantiCynic 2 ай бұрын

It is amazing to me that you have the skill to repair all those details and re-carve them by hand! Wonderful work, Ahti. Your work honoured the original craftsmen!

@WoodenItBeNice27 2 ай бұрын

Spider-Man would be proud of the weaves you did on the springs looks beautiful

@stevenbryant4718 2 ай бұрын

How about someone adult like, a sailor.

@WoodenItBeNice27 2 ай бұрын

@@stevenbryant4718 Spider-Man is an adult , 🤫

@stevenbryant4718 2 ай бұрын

OK kid whatever you say.@@WoodenItBeNice27

@DyviniD 2 ай бұрын

I will never get tired of watching Ahti do this masterful work. This was magical, entertaining, and instructive. Good job as usual, Sir.

@danjoe22 2 ай бұрын

This is the most amazing restoration of a furniture piece that I have ever seen. The sewing, the layers and layers of padding, burlap and seaweed and then the buttons and the fabric and the staples and the trim. Amazing that there is anybody who still knows how to do this. You are remarkable.

@michelez715 Ай бұрын

I don't always follow exactly what you're doing, but the result is always magical. It's a joy to watch your sureness and skill.

@sharontrujillo 2 ай бұрын

Soooooooooooooo many staples....YIKES!!!! 😮

@ceb964 2 ай бұрын

Marvellous restoration, repair and immaculately elegant upholstery. Hats off once again.👏👏👏👏👏

@Sonia-ju6po Ай бұрын

It is more than obvious, to me, that you LOVE what you are doing and your expertise is right on point. Whatever you charge, you more than deserve it! Excellent work!!

@RamonaAnne 2 ай бұрын

This brought back a lot of memories for me. My mother used to make covered buttons like these, although with more primitive equipment. She had all those different curved and double-pointed upholstery needles, too. This was back in the 1950s - I had forgotten all about it until I saw this video. I have to say, I am more interested in the woodworking than the upholstery, but you are a master at all of it. You deserve a million subscribers!

@esterventer9119 2 ай бұрын

Before it was just a chair... now it is a throne fit for a king!

@novembermiss 2 ай бұрын

I'd been waiting for a new video from you, and this one does not disappoint! Has to be in the top three of my favorite AT restorations. Much as I enjoy seeing you restore wood--and the birch here really does look like walnut--I enjoy your upholstering even more. You mentioned that you learned from the masters, and it shows. This was a labor of love, and you did a beautiful job saving this rare piece. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

@ldianehigley3287 2 ай бұрын

Just amazing! As usual, I stand in awe of your superb workmanship. There are no words--lucky people to have you around to restore their chair!

@LilLoo226 2 күн бұрын

The wood repair and restoration is my favorite part. Okay, I really like upholstery part, too.

@avivat3010 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You have a such a good eye for pieces that deserve the work you put into them. The wood always looks like you honoured the builder by bringing it to a suitable finish. It occurred to me the first time I saw this method, that it is completely compostable. It is work intensive, but would save our planet if we went back to using natural materials. This would also encourage us (due to cost) to not throw so much away. I really appreciate your posts. Thank you!

@user-gy9ps2jc5c 2 ай бұрын

Здравствуйте, Ахти! Наконец-то новое видео! Как всегда приятно наблюдать за вашей замечательной работой!!! ❤ Очень соскучилась по вашим реставрациям)))

@nickp3173 Ай бұрын

You're a master of sewing these old beautiful chairs back together. Great job!

@user-wl8qc1pg7g 19 күн бұрын

Выше всяких похвал! Браво, Маэстро, Браво!!!!!!!

@erikziak1249 2 ай бұрын

I remain in amazement every time you upload a video like this. The upholstery is simply on a level of an absolute master. Not that the woodwork would be any lesser than perfect. Thank you Ahti.

@user-rc5zb9qv3z 2 ай бұрын

You did a fantastic job. I love seeing people restore old things, whether furniture, cars, tools, toys, houses or whatever.

@TopCat2021 2 ай бұрын

The sign of a true master craftsman is you made it look so easy. Great Job Sir! Thanks for sharing with all of us.

@hofmangj 2 ай бұрын

Ahti, you must really love your job to have so much patience and care. True perfectionist.

@myraholmes8702 2 ай бұрын

The patience you must have to restore these pieces that look like they're better off in a junk pile, Ahti. I love watching the expert care you take in restoring what looks like it can't be done.

@vbee3571 2 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous chair! It deserves that red velvet. The upholstery job was a pleasure to watch. Done right, it is a time-consuming, labor-intensive job, but I think you can claim perfection! 🌟 Beautiful restoration! 👏 Well done!

@oceansodium Ай бұрын

I really like that you kept a swatch of the original fabric. Good on you mate.

@christinebrady6842 2 ай бұрын

That chair is stunning. I used to tell my first graders that the difference between good and great is in the details. I think you are great. This was a fascinating watch.

@dannraff 2 ай бұрын

Ole magic fingers yeah love this channel .

@user-bg2dr6uo6n 2 ай бұрын

Как интересно наблюдать за Вашей работой! Золотые руки!

@teresaewers8522 2 ай бұрын

Loved watching this, I repair, recane, and reupholster chairs. It was nice watching someone else do it. ❤ It’s so relaxing to watch you work, especially with no talking. 😊. You gave me great ideas on clamping!!!

@user-br1tw8yu6v Ай бұрын

Wow! The simplicity of the fabric used allows the details of this regal chair to shine. Amazing work.

@adinchina1 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you! I love the new detailed work with extra zoom on the sewing and other fine details!

@claudianagel7402 2 ай бұрын

Your upholstery skills are magical!

@sequero2747 2 ай бұрын

First class work! Thank you for letting me be there.

@melodymacken9788 Ай бұрын

Nicely said.

@crossroadsblueschannel6419 11 күн бұрын

Dude, you are absolutely one thing... ARTIST!!! Congrats!!!

@mrkraymnd 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great content! Cheers

@kellyherman9985 2 ай бұрын

Amazing job! Even the grid for the string work around the springs is an artful masterpiece! Beautiful!

@kathleenr.3508 Ай бұрын

This is a masterclass on chair restoration! Absolutely fascinating. Woodworking and sewing skills of the highest order! That Red velvet picked up the glow in the wood - would love to see that chair next to a lit fireplace!

@user-fm5ni3xt5m 2 ай бұрын

Нарешті я дочекалась нове відео! Дякую за отримане естетичне задоволення від вашої неймовірної роботи, Майстре!❤️ Браво!👏👏👏

@WD1271 Ай бұрын

Well I don't know anything about furniture restoration but I know a master at work when I see one. Top notch, thank you

@805Coastal Ай бұрын

Outstanding! My grandma Diaz would have loved to see this video. She took a class in the late '60s and made a sectional sofa. I never "really" appreciated her work until I saw this video. Thank you, sir! You are a Mastercraftman, and I look forward to spending time watching more of your videos!

@patacake4997 Ай бұрын

It's a pleasure to watch a real craftsman at work.Your skills are amazing and the end result is absolutely beautiful.

@Quaker521 2 ай бұрын

Stunning restoration. You've given a faded piece of history a new lease of life and brought forth its beauty. Thank you for sharing.

@paulmcgrath552 2 ай бұрын

I love watching you upholster chairs. I've tried it myself, with instruction, and realized how much detail is involved in the art of upholstery. Good Job!

@sandraforsman4971 Ай бұрын

I love watching you restore furniture! Such beautiful workmanship every time!

@Kristina_Sundkvist_Sweden Ай бұрын

You mad that chair a great favour saving it from it's misery. Good job, well done.👍

@cleopatracatra2097 2 ай бұрын

This glorious piece now deserves to be displayed in a glass case in an art museum!

@mdc3148 Ай бұрын

But it was already worthy of being in a historical museum sadly

@peggym60 Ай бұрын

You’re a true master of your craft. I like to restore old furniture and although, not to the extent you do, I learn a lot from your videos. Such satisfaction bringing old pieces back to life!

@beverlyness7954 Ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing job! The wood restoration is gorgeous! You brought it back to life and kept the original look. I loved watching the upholstery and re-springing of the chair, it was amazing. This chair will last a very long time because of your work. It looks a lot like a chair my grandmother had in her living room (I'm 71 - she passed away when I was 10). It was a very comfortable chair. I don't have a clue what someone would pay for this fabulous chair, but whatever you charge, it's definitely worth it!