How to restore a strange chair from Russian warship

According to my client, it was a SS Leninsky Komsomol class ship
that were used for following cases:
*as merchant ships during peacetime;
*as "blockade runners" in case of a blockade of friendly states;
*as fast troop transports in wartime, after their mobilization, arming and commissioning in the Soviet Navy
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[@ATRestoration]

It's ugly and I like it!

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Me too and you haven’t even started yet!!

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Well it was fugly!! But it is fantastic now! ❤❤❤

[@christineherrmann205]

Honestly, I covet the finished piece. It's hella functional.

[@MrBlacksford]

😁👏

[@scottcates]

Say what you will but I absolutely love the aesthetic of the chair. It's rugged and historical and reminds me of steampunk style. Very nice, indeed. Its story and provenance are interesting and intriguing.

[@r1verman]

Losing the green and leaving the metal unpainted really elevated the look of this piece.

[@LuigiRosa]

1:09 «Luckily, no escape was necessary» is the best part of the story.

[@VeretenoVids]

Oh my gods. Leninsky Komsomol! Talk about a Soviet name! (For those who don't speak Russian, the name essentially translates as The Leninist Communist Youth League.) Bravo to you for not letting us forget history on so many levels!

[@olhahryshyna6023]

Fantastic idiot 😂

[@pamelabraman7217]

I'm so glad your client decided to go with the industrial look. I can't picture the chair with any other color.

[@nancynewlin]

Your sewing helper did a fine job! And you did, too!!!😊

[@neilstutely3147]

The wax finished on the metal work was definitely the way to go. Great work.

[@christineherrmann205]

You took a hunk of rusted, green-painted metal and turned it into an absolute showpiece. Awesome. Evey time I'm amazed at how much wood you save.

[@lynnyoung1059]

A gorgeous restoration! I appreciate how you find things that have stories. This chair will be appreciated for many more years.

[@kayinca411]

OMG, what a transformation. When first shown, my immediate reaction was the urge to toss the chair into the junk heap. At the end of the restoration, my immediate reaction was the urge to sit in it and give myself a happy spin. Hurray for AT Restoration!

[@scottcates]

Your method of fitting in new wood patches is fantastic. I really like the fitting, shaping, processing, and finishing of your wood repairs.

[@JankoWalski-uo2br]

In addition to your professional skills, you also have an artistic sense. This renovation turned out nice.👍

[@carolf-nf1nb]

Do you have a little person who puts all your tools and equipment away for you???? That takes me forever!!!

[@wendellmacscience3633]

You never cease to amaze me with your craftsmanship. I wondered what you were going to do with this one because, like almost every piece you have restored, it started off looking pretty unsalvageable. Now the chair looks fantastic! Two thumbs up to both you and your friend who did the sewing. The story behind the chair is so intriguing. Thank you for sharing that. Glad the escape boat wasn’t needed. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@wendygrelik6373]

I love that the base is not painted. Looks so much nicer that way! Great job!

[@TukikoTroy]

That's beautiful, it reminds me of what we used to call an 'engineer's chair'.

[@samanthadean1083]

You got to be careful with those old paints, a lot of them had lead in them!!! Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@gamera1962]

I think how the foot rest only goes half around is a simple but smart design feature.

[@texanasimmons1761]

Nice restoration of an historic piece!❤

[@kazzrieneval4243]

Well done! Leaving the metal unpainted was a good call.

[@sherihewitt1427]

I miss the intro music! It’s so perfect and sets the mood.

[@franceswray8340]

Such a beautifully engineered chair, so pleased that it was given to a master craftsman for restoration.

[@addictedstamper52]

You made something that looked like it should go in the junkyard into something someone would be proud to put in their home.

[@andreabenackova5975]

Congratulations on winning the competition. 😘😊

[@JB-hw3te]

Another first-rate restoration. I admire and respect your skills and artistry.

[@dshey6802]

The upholstery really makes the piece; you and your upholstery friend did a great job with the new materials. Also, going with the bare metal industrial look really works well overall. That green paint was awful.

[@melefth]

Another miracle: how do you make hideous things look good!!

[@barbarakeyser1221]

Love watching you work. All the great attention to detail. My dad was like that with every project. He's been gone for 20 years, still miss him everyday.

[@johngassmann9581]

An incredible story to accompany this incredible restoration. Thanks for sharing.

[@isabelfernandavarela9156]

Excellent work and very careful! I loved the result! Congratulations 😁👏

[@annettev8362]

Hello 👋🏻 from Southern California 🌴 I am always impressed with the quality of your restoration of interesting pieces. Wishing you Happy Holidays from across the ocean...

[@michalnixon6137]

Totally agree…from England! ❤

[@pollyp5539]

You are a true class act to think to leave some of the old green paint for the next restorer to find. 🎉

[@arlenelamont5610]

Amazing how beautiful a simple stool can be. Glad you got the history of it, very interesting.

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

You are a man of many skills and talents! That chair has quite the back story!! You did a fantastic job on it!

[@simonwaters1965]

I love the background stories of the item and strangely, I like the finish 🫣

[@craigmoore7521]

That turned out amazing!!! Well done!!!

[@lynnew5619]

Not generally a fan of industrial pieces, but I really like this chair. Very nice restoration, and knowing its history was fun. 👏👏

[@Nohrdmann]

You have done a great job. Impressing. Love it!

[@patriciahammondsongs]

MASTERFUL. Also, love that you left a little patch of original paint layers underneath for the record, its story.

[@stefanobianchi1551]

Thank you! I learn so much every video from you I see...

[@sarahlogan2075]

It looks great now, a conversation piece. What a history it has!

[@Troutay]

Great piece of history. wonderful restoration!

[@Melo-Study]

In the beginning, I was amazed that you didn't tell the client, "No! I will not restore this chair. It's just a pile of splinters!" 😄 I like the more industrial look of the bare metal. I think it's very interesting when you leave things for future restorers, like this green paint. You view yourself as one stage in the furniture's long life story, and I appreciate that idea. 🙂

[@biancabills9994]

Leaving a hint of the original paint colour for the next one to discover upon restoration is beyond lovely. Like finding a little treasure. 🩶

[@welchtemplarmotorcycles2933]

5 layers of Soviet Era paint, my heart sank for you. Thought it may have taken a Nuke to shift it !! 🙈😖 Awsome work again !!

[@chrigunrestauration]

Another video where you can learn a lot. Very cool. 😀😀👍👍 Greetings, Chris

[@ATRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@angusmclaren6257]

It's a pretty cool chair now it has that full industrial look.

[@ruthfedrau5546]

Beautiful job! The no paint decision couldn't have been more right!

[@aizliegtsv]

Your attention to details is amazing. Even these ugly soviet-time screws were left. True restauration 👍

[@kevinallsopp9802]

What a great little unique chair, and back story. not something I would have expected on here. Love it. So glad it wasn't painted green, the industrial look is great. ❤️Well done.

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

I think I would have sent the metal to be sandblasted! I love the end result ❤️👏👏

[@rachaelcook7306]

Basic, beautiful. Love the no paint.

[@jackymac2446]

Love the way you brought it back to life 🙏

[@Purelight1960]

Lovely work. I like the metal kept natural vs painted.

[@bluecurlygirl]

It's fabulous. I love it. The shape of it is so quirky. And it polished up so well. Yeah, great job.

[@pablobarros610]

Congratulations on the work, it's really beautiful.

[@cecoya]

This chair is actually inviting to sit in now. Thanks for doing such a great restoration on it. The things that I like about your work compared to others is that you don't replace the parts unless you absolutely have to. Then you usually try to save the main components and fit pieces into the bigger part. You are not afraid of getting your hands dirty either. Your work is great and you save the piece. Have a great day Happy Holidays to you and yours

[@rickwoman]

Wonderful as ever! I like the music.

[@karencooper9185]

Another magnificent restoration and satisfying 15 minutes. You are a true Master.

[@ionchhhhh4108]

I know you've worked on a lot fancier furniture on your channel before but this is my favourite one yet. I love the honesty of raw metal, as it displays the fabricator's skills, and the backrest is so straight to the point yet so inviting

[@rodikalicharan5544]

Sir you are a master craftsman in furniture restoration, I don’t know how long you been doing this, but you just amaze me every time you do a project.

[@originaltwyla4991]

Very unique chair, now your client can actually use it! ❤

[@jillsmith6052]

Beautiful, a very classy restoration.

[@Quaker521]

Stunning transformation Ahti. I really like the finished look. Thanks for the upload.

[@stevepiechock9234]

Marvelous work! The difference is like day to night.

[@marywhitehead1306]

Love the history included in your posts, you truly are the master of your craft!

[@jeannehayhurst1500]

Your talent and skill are mesmerizing to me!

[@lorispencer2046]

Beautiful job on the chair. I really enjoyed the story to go with it. Thanks ❤

[@marirothmann7793]

Greetings from Cape Town in South Africa. I just love your channel. Thanks for real enjoyable content. Mari Rothmann

[@clutions]

I'm sorry, but I NEVER doubted it would turn out as it did! Awesome as usual!

[@andreabenackova5975]

It's not ugly. I like it. 🤗

[@rjb6327]

Great history. Nice job.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

Outstanding work. Just shows what's possible.

[@MoniqueSmulders]

Interesting story, great restoration

[@brotherbo43]

You are very good at what you do! I love your attention to detail.

[@jburnett8152]

Amazing transformation. Beautiful work as usual.

[@germanskena6537]

Is not ugly, the repairs get excellent and as always go the like.

[@ldiane5462]

Beautiful!! Your craftsmanship is truly amazing!!! 😊

[@Paul_Lane]

Very nice job saving this from the bin.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Really interesting story. The swivel chair turned out great. I like the rub n buff finish. Thanks for sharing.

[@nancyring8104]

I find watching your videos so enlightening and relaxing!!❤

[@wendymace8935]

It’s cool and you showed me a technique I needed for a chair I have!

[@bedevilc59]

Excellent work !!!

[@juliemarkham4332]

Who could even fit in that tiny chair? Great restoration!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Wow. This looks pretty comfy.

[@sophiachristo7546]

Another AMAZING RESTORATION! This chair is so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing

[@Seahorse1414]

Wonderful result , excellent work as always !

[@xHarpyx]

Wow. Very understated piece with rich history. I love it ❤

[@ЛюдмилаВоднева-щ4ю]

Супер 👍👍👍. Глаз не оторвать от великолепной работы👍👍👍. Да и стульчик тоже, очень даже хорош собой🤩

[@DamisBerrutti]

Such beautiful chair!❤❤❤

[@michaelhenderson5683]

Great work again Ahti and very interesting history of the chair 👏👏👍

[@timtaylor8406]

I would like to see you restore the sunken Russian speedboat. That Admiral must have been heavy. Excellent restoration.

[@juliecullom6955]

I absolutely love watching a Master Carpenter work. My father would do repairs to almost anything. He even built a swimming pool all by hisself (with the help of my High School buddies). I loved the smell of cut wood! My dad would use the sawdust & mix it in paraffin wax, then he’d make fire starter blocks for camp fires. Which worked well since my mom was a Girl Scout leader. Anyway, the work you do is outstanding!! Every piece you work on is now a masterpiece! I can’t wait to see your next endeavor!!!!

[@romankuznesov1921]

The quality is second to none!

[@artur.creates]

It was really beautiful. Congratulations for the excellent work.

[@1957azerty]

always these original pieces of furniture and this extraordinary capacity for restoration, bravo ! this seat appears to have been made by workers and not cabinetmakers :-) screws, bolts, welds, steel, this chair could support tons... Magnifique

[@bethcrane5780]

Beautifully sculptural form.

[@jerrylong1344]

I am always amazed at the skills and equipment that you have. The smaller jobs that you do would not seem to support the time, material and equipment costs necessary to do this work (youtube revenue aside). I like your music as well. It reminds me a bid of Mike Oldfield (Tubular Bells).

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Fabulous as usual, Ahti. Thank you for sharing.

[@aserta]

One thing i would've done different is i would've cleaned the finite wood pieces (the pieces that get covered in fabric/leather whatever) to bare wood and then used a simple lacquer to seal them + some pond liner material to face them (molded to the wood using a heatgun - 140~150 c and that material starts to shape really well), then put all the other stuff on top. One of the biggest reasons wood chairs, specifically covered wood chairs start to break apart is because of the continuous moisture that's being held against them. And this isn't even moisture from water directly even just sweat. It adds up. The best chairs i've ever worked on, were made in Finland and the woodworker had used molted (acetone) polystyrene lacquer to cover all the wood on the area that contacted the foam of the cushion and the stiffener of the backing pads. Really thick layers to the point where the oak had a milk-ish white kinda veiny texture to it. Not a single mark of degradation, almost 50 years of use by the owner has exterior chairs (patio). Insulate the wood and it will last longer.