150 year old chair restoration with AMAZING result

[@ATRestoration]

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

[@outring]

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

[@lisahodges8299]

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]

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.

[@SongOfStorms411]

$15,000.

[@dshey6802]

$3000.00

[@richardnedbalek1968]

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

[@PinkiPunki-z2w]

I thought that was the coolest touch

[@royer_redos]

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

[@valentinmagureanu5221]

ROYER REDOS! MUNCA PROSTULUI. EU NU FĂCEAM AȘA CEVA!😕😅😅😅

[@peggy_universe]

I liked the result really, too. Please forgive me , but one thing i didnt like, the hot glue.after 15 days, there had been one more to stich on the edges please!would love to see in future projects❤

[@basia5680]

Ile pracy...

[@lowesonia8551]

@@peggy_universe Nor the hard hammer knock on inner side to loosen parts! I would never have done that

[@peggy_universe]

@@lowesonia8551 i am also a bit more „lovely“ while working with tools and try not to make a huge mess… :D My hubby works fast and HE dont see a diffrence…I see tiny scratches/overcolouring/little spawns… He say i dont need to be overperfect…sometimes hes right and sometimes I am :D Thats what makes our balance i think

[@W4iteFlame]

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]

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]

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

[@capers72424]

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

[@braedenbannister514]

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

[@DrTofu83]

​@@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

[@nancyantrim3130]

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.

[@ОльгаМягченко-ъ9ю]

Это уже не стул,а трон. Спасибо мастеру за его работу. Желаю ему чтобы эти золотые руки никогда не уставали создавать шедевры.

[@olgak406]

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]

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]

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

[@mkdrivingzone]

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]

@@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]

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

[@brianvittachi6869]

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

[@gila1959]

Exactly

[@marietjie]

@@gila1959 I was fascinated as well :-) Realize that what a very special know-how is necessary to do a perfect work like that. Like he mentioned: years of practice is necessary. Which is even more difficult because two practices must be learned. Craftmenship and the learning and use of modern tools, which the old masters did not have.

[@buddhababeoz]

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!

[@Automedon2]

Years ago I stumbled into a Russian man in town, working out of a storefront. He was carving a full set of Chippendale style dining chairs. I couldn't wrap my head around the level of skill.

[@redman9pablo]

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 👏🏼

[@louisegogel7973]

I’m sorry he isn’t around anymore but I hope you learned some great tips from him!

[@Shorts18Cat]

А кресло пело в это время - я снова живу! Труд колоссальный! И огромное количество знаний - особенно впечатлила установка и подшивка пружин - таких петель нигде не видела. Долгой жизни мастеру и его обновленным детищам!

[@deeskinner9014]

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!

[@Clothis64]

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

[@cleopatracatra2097]

Well said!

[@nancyring8104]

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

[@philiproche-g4k]

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

[@Memory5992]

This restoration has just melted my heart. Exactly the same armchair my granny used to sit in it than my mum and currently I am using it. It is almost impossible to find someone I would trust to properly restore it.

[@TheIvalen]

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

[@Automedon2]

I was thinking the same.

[@kyleanuar9090]

It could be a retirement hobby with a few years of proper lessons

[@sixtenjohansson4246]

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. ❤

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

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!!❤️🐝🤗

[@sandrahaws3149]

Gorgeous

[@IslandGirl755]

I was a real honour to watch a professional doing a fantastic job. This is totally beautiful, best job ever. Loved watching.

[@Melo-Study]

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

[@juliecullom6955]

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

[@paisdjoiasjdf457]

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!

[@167curly]

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.

[@louisegogel7973]

❤❤❤❤❤ Yes indeed!

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Unbelievably gorgeous. Wish I had realized the difference between reupholstering and true restoration when I had my chairs redone.

[@emilielaik1695]

Tere! I recently discovered your channel. My grandpa is from Estonia and I hold such a special place in my heart for the country. We got to visit several years ago and it was the best experience of my life. Watching this is like a little piece of home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work

[@karavalle12]

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

[@cecoya]

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

[@irinawolnaya]

Красивая работа!!! Смотрела с удовоолствием!!!

[@b_altmann]

This really shows how much work goes into upholstery. That will help customers understand the cost. Great job!

[@SheWhoPlays2]

I’m in love with this master. My daddy was a carpentering engineer. He could do restoration like this. I’ve been bingeing your videos all afternoon. I will eventually see them all. My daddy’s little fingers were bent, naturally and permanently, making Perfect clamps. I see your fingers are straight. Its okay. Your work is worth viewing. I don’t know what to say that is complimentary enough without flattery to say how exact your work is. Old school mastery is about the jist of it. I’m thankful one of your videos showed up on my list. And RedVelvet? #WOW❤

[@vikik4714]

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!

[@igor28pomachak28]

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]

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]

@@josephinehogg3629 thank you

[@Nidia-ds9cj]

Mis respetos son muy hermosos, pero solo entiendo español

[@Happiness-to-live365.]

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

[@ComradeStiv]

This guy's not messing around, dammmn. Next level artisan. My muscles hurt from watching him toil, but imagine the OG bad-asses making these back in the day with _no power tools_ 😵

[@CLABEJARES]

The chair ended up looking just like my grandmother's. It brought me back in time. I've never seen anyone do such an excellent job doing a 19th century chair restoration. AMAZING!

[@lauralake7430]

My grandmother also had a chair like this! We were not allowed to sit on it!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

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.

[@АнжеликаМякотных]

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

[@annec781]

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]

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]

A true MASTER!

[@LilLoo226]

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

[@monster-teeth5378]

I’m honestly the most impressed by you seemingly never unintentionally knicking into the original wood when shaping your replacement bits.

[@wendyhenschel.]

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

[@sandysmith6883]

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

[@lynnyoung1059]

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

[@Sonia-ju6po]

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!!

[@sherrycatanese4312]

She’s back in her glory! Very interesting and beautifully done. Thank you for sharing this work. I better appreciate the detail and effort’s needed to complete a reupholstery job.

[@JerroldKrenek]

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

[@cherylporter1056]

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

[@svetlanaziatnina1514]

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.

[@57Koba]

Wow! This was an absolute joy to watch. It was not work, it was artistry. You did not just restore a chair, you created Beauty. Fantastic!

[@clarke7637]

I love watching this. It reminds me of my grandmother. She was a master upholsterer by trade. Passed down from generations before her. She rebuilt some truly beautiful pieces worth 10s of thousands if not more that was hundreds of years old for her clients. I was just a child but I remember helping her make the buttons for the back rest, watching her stitch in the buttons and work the velvet. I wish my mom would have learned her process. She passed away shortly after I turned 18 😢 I would give anything to have learned this from her.

[@Rich_1]

The older I get the more respect I have for old furniture now

[@novembermiss]

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.

[@KilgoreTrout4343]

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!

[@superannieoakley4513]

Such a treat to watch a true craftsman work. It's almost like listening to Beethoven created one of his iconic masterpieces. I'm so glad u left a piece of the orginal fabric in the chair! I love history & enjoy crafting, so I truly appreciate your skill, all the hard work & time that went into this beautiful piece. Thxs for sharing!

[@debbiewatermelon]

Absolutely gorgeous. You don't see that beautiful red color and the choice of velvet exquisite. To die for masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your work. Make the reveal longer. I can look forever at it.

[@erikziak1249]

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.

[@autodidactin]

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!

[@esterventer9119]

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

[@sadietaylor3662]

Spectacular work of art the way you put love, dedication, and hard work into this beautiful chair. This chair will last another 100 years. This video was so soothing to watch.

[@jilliedillie]

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

[@Hgro-d3t]

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

[@DelnoraY]

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

[@vbee3571]

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!

[@gorsime13]

im impressed by how well the diy job held up! it kept the chair in use long enough for it to get to you at least :)

[@michelles.kennedy9122]

You are a real master at your craft! It was amazing to watch you at work. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us!

[@avivat3010]

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!

[@ceb964]

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

[@BE27E]

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

[@stevenbryant4718]

How about someone adult like, a sailor.

[@BE27E]

@@stevenbryant4718 Spider-Man is an adult , 🤫

[@stevenbryant4718]

OK kid whatever you say.@@BE27E

[@katonfire98]

My grandfather had an upholstery shop when my mother was young, so watching these restorations show what he used to do and I love it. ❤

[@jeannettemorley5872]

Watching you work is a privilege.

[@EuelBall]

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

[@adinchina1]

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

[@franceshurt3517]

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

[@RUSSELLWATSON-e5i]

HI, I just watched another video.....Chef Jack here....Before I was a chef I was about 10 when my Father took me to the shop.....and I would mess around for a while....so I went to trade school and majored in the trade.....then I went in the Navy....and became a cook in the Wardroom....Well I just want to say this is the one and only time I have seen this done RIGHT well done...you have a gift and you know how to use it....be safe ....live long.....Chef Jack....

[@sharonlaster2767]

Now, that was a professional upholstery job! What impressed me most was the absence of wormholes. LOL

[@НаталияКарсанова]

Как интересно наблюдать за Вашей работой! Золотые руки!

[@sharontrujillo]

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

[@dannraff]

Ole magic fingers yeah love this channel .

[@skylark1250]

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.

[@christinenewell2679]

Fabulous. My father,born 1908, Submariner, Deep Sea Diver WW2…..had a hobby making wool on hessian floor rugs. Old, knitted clothes were unpicked , washed and rewound into colourful balls for his designs. As I was watching you work I saw you using the same needles that he used and I still have them, precious memories to me. Gave me goose pimples ❤️. He used to let me work with him whenever possible, over an old coffee table (used to be my mahogany baby bath with a top) the 2 of used to ‘zone out’, needles, scissors, happy. I used to thread the needles for him, ready for his designs to be worked. Yes, your fabulous work sent me back, back through the years. Lovely. Thankyou. You are a Master Craftsman 100% for sure.

[@mrkraymnd]

Thanks for the great content! Cheers

[@Цифровой-Водолей]

Молодец парень, хорошо знаешь своё дело!🎉🎉🎉❤😅 Россия, Крым

[@lavonX1]

Wow... Awesome work!!

[@robhertzenberg9838]

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!

[@beverlyness7954]

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!

[@geertsweep2488]

Beautifully done but the staples and hot glue at the end just shocked me a bit

[@805Coastal]

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!

[@geraldgilbert6725]

It is such a joy to see an old worn piece of furniture restored to it's original magnificence. Thank you

[@Green-lk1cp]

What a phenomenal craftsman, immense skill and attention to detail. I didn’t realise the complexity of upholstery. Even the filming of the restoration was immaculate. Wow.

[@gaillouise8310]

My grandfather was a carpenter who built the house and a lot of the furniture in it. I would watch him work and grab the wood shavings as they fell to the floor. They smelled so good and looked so curly and pretty. He made a rocking chair which carved and upholstered was my favorite, I would always try to claim it first even though it was adult size.He made my sister and I a wall-hanging shelf with writing table that swung down that I used to do my homework on. I loved my grandfather who was also a great storyteller. Us grandkids would sit on his lap while he told us stories of meeting Baby Face Nelson on a train crossing the plains and rocking in the same chair.

[@Галина-к4э5к]

Великолепная работа! Достойна восхищения! У мастера"золотые руки"! Восстановить мебель 150 летней давности, это шедевр!

[@AriaCampbellington-bc2yy]

Restoring an old piece of furniture could be an art coupled with craftsmanship, yet someone doing it in such an eye-catching marvel is commendable.

[@supajenn312]

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

[@atege78bilay]

The love in these comments is truly inspiring. Keep it up, everyone!

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

"You only achieve perfection" was on the screen and my brain finished, "by practice and effing it up." Always happy to watch a master at work.

[@coffeecupcraftswithkelly2826]

Such a seemingly overwhelming project but you executed it so brilliantly with amazing attention to details. Bravo!

[@rhythmannblues1182]

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

[@DeniseMallon-em7ek]

It was as truly a joy watching you restore this antique chair so lovingly, AWSOME JOB

[@MarMounier]

Wow! Your work speaks so loud about you. Tucking the piece of precious original fabric to be discovered in the future, was a beautiful generation saying "transcendence". You are a MASTER.