Amazing restoration of a rare CHEST
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Жыл бұрынIn this video I will restore a rare chest from Estonian farmhouse.
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Title: Amazing restoration of a rare CHEST
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@huskytail Жыл бұрын
Yes, young women all over Europe would start working on their daughters chests (dowry chest) from the moment their daughters passed the age of young childhood. Then, the girls themselves would continue to fill the chest with the best of the best they could make. It breaks my heart that my grandmother had prepared a chest for me too. Every time I would be there she would take one afternoon and show me the content of the chest and would explain the embroidery meaning and the specific symbols of our family, though I was very young and didn't care one bit for those old things. Now I cry every time I remember it, I was abroad when she died. I hope the person who found this chest is glad he has something so precious, you restored it beautifully.
@iLikeTrains0372 Жыл бұрын
Same in Turkey. Also, it is not rare for grandmas to prepare one for their grandson either. Like mine.
@TracyJammeh 8 ай бұрын
I assume every country has their version of the same. In the USA, we call it a hope chest.
@marylynne9104 2 ай бұрын
My heart cried “please don’t over-restore this chest” when I first saw it. I should have known better. You did a remarkable job conserving and restoring this chest to just the right degree. Perfect! 👌
@Corksy Жыл бұрын
What I like is that you didn't break the whole thing apart and redo everything. You fix just the faults and try to keep the most of the original "story".
@anitamorales1506 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for including the story and the pictures. It was a labor of love when it was built,💜💜💜 and you treated it with the respect it deserves. I really enjoyed this video.
@lindamarsh6711 Жыл бұрын
You got it just right Anita! Great work Ahti!
@rizpahjael1 Жыл бұрын
I agree Anita Morales. It's such a special piece, with a wonderful history. I'm so glad he was able to save it. 💜
@janedc5ch319 Жыл бұрын
Yes I totally agree Its beautiful
@PreservationEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
@@rizpahjael1 Just shows what can be done. I would probably have smashed it up with a sledgehammer and used it for firewood. That's the best option for most people as they don't have his skills.
@shamseshomali110 Жыл бұрын
Anita Morales : Yes ,i think so ,this is a good job und i like it . Bravoooooo !👍
@dennisp.2147 Жыл бұрын
This would be called a dower chest in English. It's fun to imagine some farmer or craftsman working hard on this so his daughter can be proud on her wedding day.
@MNTNSTARZ80. Жыл бұрын
What I enjoy most about you and your channel is that unlike other channels who claim to do furniture restoration you ACTUALLY restore furniture to its former beauty. Other self proclaimed restorers just sand items and paint it with modern colors destroying the unique beauty of a piece.
@stevejohnson1685 Жыл бұрын
13:07 Thank you for the cultural/tradition overview, and the beautiful folk music!
@magdalenaponce7365 Жыл бұрын
You're a great craftsman but your sense of humour gives your videos the perfect touch! Thanks!!!
@matthewsalyersjr4965 Ай бұрын
I love old fashioned furniture like this! They don’t make anything nowadays like they used to back, then backed then they built it to last forever and a lot of it has lasted forever! The time the sweat and the passion that went into making stuff like this!! One of the things that makes it so beautiful!
@johnwollschlager9827 10 ай бұрын
Fan of your work. Thanks for saving the possessions of those who have gone before us. I'd like to think you have their blessings but regardless you have mine . Please keep posting videos. I have many pieces of furniture I rescued from rubbish tips, abandoned houses and the side of the road and had restored. They give me a lot of pleasure and are recycling at its best. .
@euniceling5213 10 ай бұрын
Looked high and low for a foot locker style trunk to store my daughter's dress up clothes. kzfaq.infoUgkxRkkpE1_3gMEZ2mPhAt6b2moNCUXyH8tG I had one growing up that I stored my Barbies in and wanted something sturdy like that for her costumes. This arrived really, really quickly and is exactly what I've been looking for. Perfect size, color (pink) and has stood up for nearly a year so far against my kids using it as a chair, stage, and barricade (😬) to keep each other out of their rooms. I'm probably going to order another one for my daughter's Barbies.
@balakrishnanigor5737 Жыл бұрын
There are many restoration channels in KZfaq. Why this channel is my best - because every video is a cool performance. And I still cannot say which I like more - restoration technique or staging.
@michaeldowdle6123 Жыл бұрын
Historian, comedian, master woodworker, thanks for making my Sunday. Cheers Michael🇨🇦
@pjhalchemy Жыл бұрын
Loved the way you used natural pigments as were used then and matched them so well...such a maestro! It's always about the stories to me and how the craftsmen/artisans create the value and longevity with quality like those hinges and curved top. Thank You for bringing us with you on your journey of quality, saving these wonderful pieces and the history.
@lynnyoung1059 Жыл бұрын
How wonderful you found those photos! They really brought the chest back to life, and you made it look new again. You asked us what kind of furniture you should restore on your channel. This was absolutely perfect. Thank you!
@benediktmorak4409 Жыл бұрын
in chests like that it was not only the garments ( clothes, that is) but also bedlinen, curtains, dishcloths, table clothes, everything that a new bride needed to give the new home HER personal touch. i like these kinds of Episodes. no talking, no - heroic - music. just the translation. and this way it can easily also be changed for audiences that do not speak english. where i grew up, my grandmother had a similar one. inside there were still - inserts- , sitting on a wooden - frame- in smaller sizes. to be used for smaller things.
@kiliipower355 Жыл бұрын
In the past, wedding chests were widespread in the countryside (Europe). My grandmother had one in the attic that was very old. Not hers, she got married in 1931, so they were out of fashion. Probably from some grandmother. Unlike the one shown, it was twice as big and made of oak, with small inlays. It also had an insert to hold small items and a false bottom. There were initials and a year (1841 or 42?) painted on the side.
@warriorpoet2968 Жыл бұрын
Loved the folk music tie in to the old culture and history. Glad the original finish was preserved and refreshed using classic pigments
@shirleyannconfer9651 10 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful restoration. Thank you for sharing the history behind the chest’s design. Your color matching is right on the mark, and I also appreciated your pointing out the repairs on the finished piece. The intro was cute, too.
@user-wl5qj5fq2n Жыл бұрын
You save not only the furniture, you save the culture and history. Thank you.
@channelsixtysix066 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration, in complete sympathy with the history of the piece. That linseed-based paint really held up well and probably helped preserve it, despite it's less than ideal environment. I liked the technique of allowing the shrunken timber to remain as is and a thin piece of timber put in the sawn crack. There's no tension and everything remains square as a result. Your videos are real gems Ahti. I always look forward to them. Cheers.
@michellemcculloch Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved the intro. But jokes aside you are not just a master craftsman but a genius as well.
@gmamose9152 Жыл бұрын
HAHAHA!!! What a great beginning! Love the spy music, but not quite Tom Cruise Mission Impossible! (That's a good thing!) Lol. Love you, love your talent! ❤️
@aliciaamalia970 Жыл бұрын
I congratulate you, this is a true restoration. I have seen videos where they disrespectfully destroy wonderful classic furniture, painting it with totally inappropriate colors or stencils. I believe that cultural heritage should be cared for and respected, and a piece of furniture like this is. Thanks.
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Sometimes IMO you go a little further than I’d like in restoring/repainting (it’s a debatable point, I know), but what you’ve done here will preserve this piece of history for another 120 years. Also - sometimes the pieces you restore prove that not every old craftsman was a good craftsman, but this guy knew his stuff!
@cab102361 Жыл бұрын
We cannot see what he sees in person. He does minimal repairs to restore the items to good working condition.without being there we cannot adequately see the true damage ourselves.
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
@@cab102361 Sorry, with due respect, and I mean that, by the same token, the camera might also hide imperfections in his work. We can’t see everything. But I like his work.
@catherinewhite2943 Жыл бұрын
And now that chest will once again be someone's special treasure. Terrific restoration, and a wonderful history!
@Vickie-Bligh Жыл бұрын
This was lovely. Not only a seamless & flawless repair (that paint was awesome) but the history of this type of chest was wonderful. Thanks for a great video.
@christinebrady6842 Жыл бұрын
You saved it. I loved hearing about the history of pieces like this and knowing that you preserved it so beautifully.
@rob13854 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful restoration with us. What a beautiful and quite rare glory box. It was nice to see that you respect the integrity of the original finish and didn’t try to make it look brand new, it is truly a credit to you and your skills. The difference from start to finish is fantastic. More restorers should do this instead of trying to make things look new. Regards from Australia 🇦🇺, Rob T.
@checazzovolete Жыл бұрын
Great that you kept it very original and not over restored it
@Elena_Vasilievna Жыл бұрын
Интересно смотреть не только на вещь, которую Вы реставрируете, но и какие инструменты и приспособления используете. Спасибо за мастерство! 👍👍👍
@nancyanneberg403 Жыл бұрын
Estonia meet new friend with Latvian grandparents. This chest is so beautifully handled. Thank you from new admirer from Penn's Woods(Pennsylvania,USA.).stay well.
@deborahdanhauer8525 Жыл бұрын
It looks perfect! And thank you so much for giving us the history behind it. That really brings it to life, and sets it in a time and place.🐝🤗❤️
@cv990a4 Жыл бұрын
It's a miracle that some of these pieces ever survived, given the tumultuous history of Estonia in the last 100+ years.
@deborahdanhauer8525 Жыл бұрын
@@cv990a4 I love learning about the history.🤗❤️🐝
@larryk6330 5 ай бұрын
I love big pieces like this. You did an awesome job bringing it back, but the back story makes it even cooler. Great work.
@carmensaify Жыл бұрын
WOW- love it! the jack-in-box opening, the cultural background + music, the finishsed product, the orange & black jumper!!!👏🏽❤🔥
@JAmaral1575 Жыл бұрын
Actually laughed out loud when you popped up from the chest! Then gasped when your phone took a dive. Really liked the history lesson as well. Thanks Ahti
@lookeron2467 Жыл бұрын
Your skills are commanding of respect. The moment the chest became something special was sealed with your words "this piece of furniture was somebodys pride and joy". Beautiful work.
@flyingeaglewoman8682 Жыл бұрын
Ah, the symbolism of the double X’s. The old trunk in the photos also had interesting “art”/symbolism on its side. Great find and restoration as always.
@flatflo Күн бұрын
What a lovely sympathetic restoration! And I appreciate the history segment with pictures and music.
@wendyhale2189 Жыл бұрын
I could watch a man scrubbing all day. 😊 You color matching skills are also amazing. Beautiful restoration.
@LadyGecko Жыл бұрын
I greatly appreciate your unobtrusive restoration of this piece.
@patstrailertopics5975 Жыл бұрын
"If it ain't broke don't fix it." You have repaired what needed repairing, lubricated the wooden hinges with a candle (beeswax I hope) in true old school fashion, and given this wonderful heirloom another hundred years of usefulness, preserving its value. Thanks for another great video!
@philomenahearn1717 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely thing to have! And lovingly restored with care and consideration for its history. You didn’t overdo it, just enough and to keep it going another few hundred years
@rochellenowik9875 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the history of the chest along with the historic pictures and singing. It really added to the value of this piece of furniture. Beautiful restoration of a family heirloom.
@dshey6802 Жыл бұрын
That was a brilliant restoration. You never cease to amaze me with your talents.
@olivedrabcorp3026 Жыл бұрын
Beyond all the qualities mentioned, let's not forget the sense of humor that you regularly put into the development of your videos in order to brighten them up ! Awesome :)
@aravenlunatic9028 9 ай бұрын
Amazing job as always. Thanks for sharing your skill and bits of Estonian history, culture, and language too. You rock!!
@ritavalade7049 Жыл бұрын
I believe in flat wood. LOL!😂
@user-ry7qb4kl2h Жыл бұрын
не обычное начало. Как всегда великолепная работа! Чем вещь проще, тем сложнее её реставрировать. Браво!👍
@nanapoppi3 Жыл бұрын
For someone who collects antiques I can appreciate what you have done to restore this beautiful and important piece of history. Im glad the brides chest came to you to preserve it for another 100 hundreds. Well done!
@cab102361 Жыл бұрын
In the South we still have “Hope” Chests. My father built one for my cousin, unfortunately he died before he could create one for me. I love your videos, you preserve history.
@elsadrummond2428 Жыл бұрын
Once again your ability to colour match and blend old with new both astonishes and amazes me. I’m thoroughly impressed as always with this restoration.
@lameesahmad9166 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and well made chest. Your story of its origins and purpose shows the reason it was so well made. A labour of love. You showed the unfinished carving which just adds to its charm. Thank you for respecting the chest so much. Using the original ocher paints and restoring it without robbing it of its patina was wonderful. The original bride and groom may be gone but their precious momento will grace someone else's home. I hope they show it the same love and respect.
@joannahimes-murphy6897 Жыл бұрын
this makes me so happy! takes me back to my childhood with my Papa and also when I used to watch my husband many years ago
@rnp497 Жыл бұрын
incredible restoration and lovely to know the story behind those chests. Hopefully it will be someones pride and joy for another 100 years
@lorenedowning276 Жыл бұрын
You put a lot of love into these beautiful pieces. Its true, another man's waste is another man treasure.
@walkingstick6655 Жыл бұрын
I think that most in the furniture trade would not have done such an extreme renovation and not have repainted so much of the piece. Leaving a piece "honest" is part of its charm and value. Frankly, after just cleaning the paint, it was fine. Perhaps just repair the missing piece at the bottom of the front.
@badgerservices9665 Жыл бұрын
Standard operating proceedure; Click on new AT Restoration video release, hit THUMBS UP, comment on video.. congratulating the craftsman on his fine work, watch video of craftsman undertaking his fine work. Edit; Hahahaha YESSSSS. The classic jingle I love so dearly is back 00:13
@agistan7764 Жыл бұрын
Seeing a new AT video is one of my best weekend presents. Always a pleasure to watch a true Master at work.
@Jen39x Жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful antique and it’s wonderful to see it returned to life
@janvafa9959 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I love that you repair and RESTORE these beautiful antiques!
@egparis18 Жыл бұрын
'Hope chest', 'trousseau chest', 'dowry chest'. They have several names. In the UK, it's the 'bottom drawer'. You did a very loving restoration.Thank you for uploading.
@yersiniasilverfors6552 Жыл бұрын
I own a similar chest. It belonged to my great-grandma. Unlike this one, it's very simple, but it served the same purpose. My grandpa restored it for my mum to have when she went to study and she later gave it to me when I moved out into my first own place. Right now it's back with my parents because I moved country, but as soon as I have the space and chance to get it I will get it and hope to give it to my children in the future, as a symbol of starting ones own household.
@lindaaylward4506 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! I have collected American primitive furniture for many years and this chest is a real treasure. 💞
@131dyana Жыл бұрын
You made that look like new. Amazing. Thank you for telling about the chest. God bless you.
@cindysmithlucinda6369 Жыл бұрын
Amazing color matching! I have a feeling the owner of the chest was watching you from above as you repaired her chest with such care. Just Beautiful work!! 💙🥹💙
@VeretenoVids Жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw it I thought "That was someone's trousseau chest!" Then you opened the lid and I thought "OMG someone has been using that trousseau chest as a vegetable bin?!" Thank you for giving it new life!
@jimwalker5412 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration
@MOLLIMEDIA Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the cultural significance of this piece. It’s quite beautiful in its form and function.
@Dakiniwoman Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing this restoration. I am so glad you were able to save this wonderful piece of History.
@snowfirel7108 Жыл бұрын
Wish we could send you all of the 100 year plus stuff we have over here to restore, you do great work.
@tobiasbostwick9002 Жыл бұрын
Special treatment for a special piece with a special history. Bravo, well done Sir! That's true restoration.
@josephbailey4463 Жыл бұрын
“somebody’s pride and joy” And so it will be again.
@LC-bb6jd Жыл бұрын
I said WoW so many times that I just had to hit the subscribe button. To observe a Master Artist and craftsman as they work is a privilege. Thank you for giving us history on these objects.
@drbettyschueler3235 Жыл бұрын
I hope whoever gets this chest treasures it as it is a remarkable piece of history and restoration.
@yeagerxp Жыл бұрын
Excellent restoration 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦
@mildredmartinez8843 Жыл бұрын
I like it when restoration if kept as one to the original as possible. The pictures are greatly appreciated as well as the story behind them.
@neilchisholm8376 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and very sympathetic restoration. Loved the story that came with it as the brides garment chest.
@silkebower1977 Жыл бұрын
I love how you kept the character of the trunk. Looks great.
@petersohns3489 Жыл бұрын
Aussteuertruhe. Einfach grandios renoviert.
@michaeltreadwell777 Жыл бұрын
WOW, that is stunning. What a lovely story about its history too. Somebody must be very proud to be the custodian of it now. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. Take care 🙂
@judithcatlett8518 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Now you just have to place the chair you repaired, in your last video, next to the bride’s chest.
@cab102361 Жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful even before you began.
@cab102361 Жыл бұрын
In many cultures, a chest such as this followed the lady literally from birth until death. At her death, it became her final burial place AKA a coffin. Buried along with some of her precious goods.
@gayle525 Жыл бұрын
I would be proud to meet my new family with gifts for them from me in that chest.
@gailgrisham7643 Жыл бұрын
Incredible transformation. Loved back story about brides dress and gifts. ❤
@AngelWings144K Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you restored it instead of remaking it. Beautiful job, even though I don't care for the color of rust.
@deeskinner9014 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Color matching sorcery yet again...well done! What a cool story behind the chest as well. In the Midwest (and probably other places) we have Hope chests, but they are not quite the same. The one you restored is much nicer and has a cooler story behind it. The photos really bring it to life. That finish is amazing, to hold up to steam cleaning and all those years? That's some good stuff. Didn't think of adding the mineral powder to the finish, need to try that, seriously good idea. Thank you, (yet again!) for posting! Always learn something and see some amazing bits of history.
@cecoya Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving some brides dream. It is beautiful. Very similar to a Hope Chest here in the states. Beautiful history for a beautiful bride. Have a great day
@northerngirl4666 Жыл бұрын
Such a nice video adding the historical picture accompanied by singing in the native language. Thanks so much! BTW, I love that little steamer tool!
@jonawolf8023 Жыл бұрын
I like you work and can learn a lot from you. Thank you for sharing. I occasionally work whit old furniture, mainly from southern Germany, I find it fascinating how similar and how different furnitur from different areas can be.
@Tina-xi3fb Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing patience and skill! Enjoyed watching you save her just like a surgeon in an ER
@helenakhudyna2360 Жыл бұрын
That one is probably my favorite, because of its story. The most valuable things are the ones that contain our national identity - our traditions and customs.
@yufrrr Жыл бұрын
the beginning surprised me so much lol thank you for your amazing work and for including the story and the photos. the before/after is pure magic
@darilynkrupp6309 Жыл бұрын
Once a prized item that had become shabby, your restoration brought it back to being useful & attractive. I liked that you kept the same warm color tone. Another admirable job. Thank you.
@sandym8787 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful ! And thank you for not painting it blue or green or pink ! It's lovely the way it was and how you brought it back !
@crisscome5376 Жыл бұрын
While I personally usually prefer natural wood to paint, I love that you kept this true to its original state. Wonderful restoration and a beautiful piece of history.
@rey-dq3nx Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you’re playing this background music again! I love it!
@pfadiva Жыл бұрын
Once again, I'm in awe of your color-matching genius. A very lovely job.
@jeanmariemclain2836 Жыл бұрын
Look what you were able to do! Beautiful!
@suitov Жыл бұрын
The little bit of history was really cool! I liked seeing you point out at the end the places where you made your (invisible) repairs. And you varnished the inside! A complete job. 😀
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