I restored a CRAZY VANITY TABLE

In this video I will restore crazy Historicistic vanity table, that was destroyed by transportation company.
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[@kellihull7600]

Let’s not forget to be amazed at the original artistry and all of that gothic detail…. I don’t know where to start with your indescribable talents to bring this piece back from the dead! I don’t think my fingers could have been pried from the throats of the transportation company if this was mine! Carving new claws???? New ornate dowels???? Good grief but my jaw kept dropping!!!!! Just purely GIFTED you are! A true artist!!!!! God given talent! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@sharontrujillo]

It's more oriental than gothic.

[@dianalyman5950]

+❤️

[@shellydehart8217]

You took those right out my mouth. Have to agree with you a 100%. Beautifully said comment. ♥️😊👍

[@kellihull7600]

@@sharontrujillo K 👍🏻

[@juliawigger9796]

How beautiful ❤

[@br6480]

I’m speechless with the amount of detail, time ( don’t even want to know how May hours this took ) and patience it took to bring this beautiful piece back from the brink. This was truly a Lazarus piece.

[@karencooper9185]

That is the most unique piece I've ever seen....what an amazing opportunity for you to showcase your phenomenal restoration skills on. BRAVO yet again. Your part of the world truly does have a love and appreciation for saving these one of a kind masterpieces from the past. Thank you for another satisfying and inspirational video.

[@judeirwin2222]

There are no degrees of uniqueness. A thing which is unique is one of a kind. Never say “ it’s very unique” or that was “much more unique”. It was, or it wasn’t. That’s it!

[@karencooper9185]

@judeirwin2222 Your lesson in the constructs of the English language and my use of it, (although accurate), is neither applicable here nor solicited. I am/was expressing my sincere appreciation of not only the piece of furniture and its construction and beauty, but more importantly the man who restored it to it glory (through traditional methods) and his gifts, talents and work ethic. I was not posting my comments for an English lesson and/or to be critiqued. Should I choose to, in the future, sign up for your English class, I will contact you.

[@kathy1353]

I think it is an umbrella stand for a hallway ❤

[@gattonpc]

@@karencooper9185 Dude you didn't get it? Grammar and what he said.. it doesn't matter what language you use to say it. the message in the proposition.. is the same.. wrong or right.. no matter the language used.. So you better start learning the grammar in your language first then use another language.. Because he is quite right.. that you don't know what Uniques definition means. Unique means is one of a kind.. and there is no comparation with anything..when it comes to talk about any unique object/thing.. Period. Do not get frustrated when someone is trying to teach you the right way of saying something..and say thank you for it. and That's it.

[@franceslimoncelli]

It’s rude to correct someone you don’t know in friendly conversation. If this were a video about grammar, it would be different.

[@Master13346]

That was an amazing video to watch. That vanity table belongs in a museum where the art from a different century can be appreciated.

[@bobroberts6155]

Much as I appreciate the skill and artistry of both the original craftsmen and the best furniture restorer I have ever seen, I wouldn’t give this thing house room. Is over ornate dust magnet too harsh? I endorse the museum option!

[@catesby4788]

What a lovely hallway stand and mirror. It's almost possible to imagine an Edwardian family catching their reflection on the way out.

[@Janmification]

What a fantastic concoction of chinoiserie. The dragon (male), the phoenix (female), the pineapple finials, pineapples for hospitality, the 18thC dolphin, and the elongated stylised swirls representative of Chinese depictions of clouds. Thanks for restoring a most unusual piece, and saving it for posterity. Well done.

[@Kharmazov]

You're sure that's a phoenix?? I thought it was cockatrice.

[@丫o]

@Kharmazov It’s absolutely a phoenix, no mere cockatrice would ever be caught in the company of a _dragon,_ lol

[@amneris8365]

Не каждый бы взялся за такую сложную реставрацию. Огромный труд. Но Вы выполнили все блестяще

[@sergeihanush2262]

да. и такая резьба по дереву не каждый день встречается

[@СветланаК-с5л]

Когда реставрируешь такие шедевры от каждого вашего движения замирает сердце. А вдруг...? Но вы большой мастер👍. Всё четко. Смотрела бы и смотрела. Спасибо вам что даёте такую возможность - смотреть за волшебством. ❤️🇷🇺

[@fleurjardin1012]

I appreciate all of the great camera angles that you used so we could really see all the intricate work that you did on this amazing piece. Stunning repair work - so intricate and well-thought out.

[@Arrowmain6552]

This is the most beautiful piece AND restoration I have ever seen! Unbelievable !!!

[@graceparker7003]

Ahti, I can believe why you were asked to care for such a magnificent piece of furniture....ART. I was glued to the screen during the entire process and the love and care you showed that beautiful hall mirror/vanity was unmistakable in the way your hands moved around the piece. Skillfully, artfully and masterfully. I hope that the moving company had to pay through the nose for your time, etc. I would love to have a piece like that. Also your commentary was just too funny. Your one liners are getting better and better my friend. Thank you for allowing us all into your world to see what beauty comes from your hard work!!!

[@kop5626]

How promising it is that there are still such masters and artists in the world. Such endeavors need to be kept alive from generation to generation. Children need to be taught these things. Nowadays we are used to buying everything as ready-made products. Now we have all kinds of tools and materials. That is a great convenience. Who knows how people used to produce these items in the conditions of that time?

[@mdeysenroth]

What an amazing piece! I have never seen anything like it. I can't imagine how much time went into restoring it, let alone your skill and talent. Bravo!

[@annaparnna7224]

Какая красота спасена и возвращена в мир!!! Браво мастеру 👏👏👏

[@AncientApparatus]

Not exactly "my cup of tea" but I can still appreciate it for it's beauty. Simply an amazing restoration of which the customer must have been ecstatic.

[@yufrrr]

нет слов! мне кажется, при реставрации Вами было вложено столько же труда, сколько и при изначальном создании. восхищаюсь каждым процессом, насколько тщательно и тонко все сделано. завораживающе ❤ и меня очень позабавил момент чистки зубов дракону, где ещё такое увидишь :)

[@ВиталийБелов-с2х]

Реставрацию и ремонт не путайте!

[@yufrrr]

@@ВиталийБелов-с2х тебя забыли спросить

[@nonev1903]

Absolutely beautiful restoration. I love to watch restorers like yourself bring life back to fragments of history like toys, appliances, furniture, or in this case an artist’s handiwork! I have high respect for your craft good sir. Please continue saving these beautiful bits of history.

[@TheBorn25]

Никогда в жизни не видел такой красоты! Какая красивая работа! Деревянное произведение искусства. Спасибо вам большое, что смогли сохранить этот предмет для человечества. Хорошо, что он попал именно к вам на реставрацию. Вы ему продлили жизнь! И сделали это очень качественно. Теперь часть вашей души живёт в этом дракоше!

[@Paskidova]

Я так и не поняла, что там перед зеркалом какая-то емкость)) и для чего?

[@TheBorn25]

@@Paskidova для красоты и эстетичности, видимо😁

[@lawyer8044]

​@@Paskidovaдля обуви

[@marcom2248]

Wow! You didn't go for the extra mile, you did a complete marathon. Very well done.

[@samanthadean1083]

Lovely Dragon and Phoenix vanity!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@anniel3305]

That is one of the most amazing pieces of furniture I have ever seen, that definitely was in some very elegant estate at some point in an entry, the tray for the visitors cards, that would have had a crystal inset at some point I am sure. The work you did on that? AMAZING. You saved a beautiful piece of history. The carving and details on the dragon, the bird and the dolphin or fish (on the far bottom right), its just exquisite and that you were able to restore the pieces missing and even the claws - there is no end to your talent and skill. I would love to know the backstory on the piece! Where it was made, where its from… just amazing. In addition to your master craftsman’s skills you must have the patience of Job as that fine detail not only took amazing skill, it took a lot of patience as well. Thank you for yet another wonderful video!

[@brondaboardman9239]

Wonderful restoration. You are a master at what you do. Thank you for taking time to restore the beautiful pieces of history.

[@marijaandrejeva6796]

Have you any idea what could be purpose of brass/bronze "box" in front of a mirror? Thank you!

[@datachickatl4092]

Metal box is to catch water from umbrellas and the like….😀

[@VeretenoVids]

The creature in the corner on the bottom right is a dolphin. There are quite a few similar representations of dolphins in 18th century European art. My best guess as an former art historian (not a furniture expert!) is that this was made mid- to late-18th century. I say this because at mid-19th century "chinoiserie" was all the rage in France and Rococo was still in favor, and other European artists and furniture makers followed suit. It is interesting to see some of the Neoclassical elements coming into the design when Neoclassicism generally didn't become "all the rage" until the 1770s and 1780s. So that's why I say later 18th century. Of course, I could be entirely wrong and this could simply be some 19th-century furniture maker's mashup! There was a lot of that going on in the second half of the 19th century.

[@jonathanadams2623]

My guess is this dates to between 1880-1900.

[@saxandrew100]

Another wonderful and all-encompassing renovation, when renovating a demanding artefact that requires a lot of attention. Congratulations.

[@harryhamilton298]

Great job! I'm sure someone is very happy that you were able to restore it to almost like new!

[@leighedwards2539]

I am impressed, every time, BEYOND BELIEF!!! You are truly amazing!!!

[@horatiohornblower868]

I never get tired repeating it: you are a true craftsman, Ahti!

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

All I can say is wow, wow and wow. Absolutely stunning restoration.

[@snejok61]

Unbelievable!!! What patience, what persistence, what craftsmanship!!!Amazing restoration!!! Good thing you are there to save this piece of furniture!!!👋👋👋👋👋

[@XpurlX]

From all the restorations I have seen on KZbin this one is the best I have watched by far! Wood is beautiful specially when a gifted man as yourself blows a new 100 years of life into a beautiful piece like this! Thanks for preserving this piece and sharing!

[@bmac8749]

That is the craziest piece of furniture I have ever seen - AND I LOVE IT. I confess I was nervous when you were doing some disassembly, but as usual you restored it with respect to the original and perfection. Thanks for sharing.

[@sigriddahlquist3871]

A true artist designed & built it! A true artist restored & honored beauty! ❤❤❤

[@melodypanek448]

My favorite part was when you covered the screw with a piece of trim instead of just putting it right through the trim itself. What a good idea.

[@ormdian]

wow. must be the most wonderful thing I've seen restored on your channel! immensely beautiful and elegant 💖

[@vbee3571]

Wow! That is spectacular! The dragon looks proud now-before, he just looked grumpy. It’s always a pleasure to watch a Master Craftsman at work.

[@Zincchromeshema]

I must've had another lifetime in the culture and period of this piece, It's straight out of my dreams. Oh and your workmanship is awe inspiring!

[@catesby4788]

Wow. Glorious to watch a cartsman at work. And to be able to enjoy the artistry of the original piece. Thank you

[@marvinmitchell2146]

What a joy to watch this amazing restoration. Thank you.

[@argowibowo7968]

Love the treatment for every broken and missing pieces. Good editing.

[@marilynnde]

That hand carving is amazing! The artist was truly talented. You did a wonderful job carving and restoring the piece. Your work never ceases to amaze me. Great job!

[@BacktheBlue60]

With a crimson velvet cushion in the box, it would be the world's fanciest cat bed. Beautiful work! 🩷🩷🩷

[@hairlesscactus]

What a wonderful piece! Beautiful repairs, as usual!!

[@andeeleininger5968]

Not only is the restoration work amazing, but the sense of humor is appreciated. 😊

[@annettev8362]

As always, you show all of us how it's done right. Your mastery of wood working is uncanny. The pieces you find are varied and interesting. Look forward to your next project.

[@lisacooper8240]

absolutely gorgeous. I have always been an admirer of Asian artistry. and you are a most talented restorer.

[@thegretnaexperiment2.021]

That is insane! The person who carved this must have been apprenticed at an early age and could probably carve like this blindfolded and sleeping! You did an amazing job 💗💗💗

[@vickiroberts7947]

That is the most amazing, beautiful, incredible piece of furniture I have ever seen. I literally have chills, and have never coveted anything more in my life. Thank you for this video.

[@lauris5708]

What an awesomely weird and beautiful piece this is! It's so unique and I really enjoyed seeing your creative solutions to all the small broken bits. The finished piece is gorgeous and so, so different.

[@L.M.ASklodowski]

One of the craziest and most beautiful pieces of furniture I've ever seen, and I'm not even twenty years old!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

It never fails, Ahti. Whenever I think I've seen the best of your work, you outdo yourself again. This piece shows that there are no limits to your talents. I watched this entire video without blinking because I didn't want to miss a second of this project. Your work is impeccable. You are the BEST at your craft. Truly.

[@Dreamlifter_6414]

Unbelievable!!! U r an artist never get tired of see this!!! Hello from Brasil!!!

[@caroledwards1182]

What a cute opening, so fun! That is a unique and beautiful piece and you did an amazing job restoring it!

[@kimberlyshupe3519]

Pristine! U did a phenomenal job! When you made the clause, it looked like true craftsmanship. And what a beautiful, unique piece of furniture.

[@nancibishof6462]

Truly a piece a museum would be proud to have. Beautiful restoration work!

[@darilynkrupp6309]

Extraordinary piece. Exquisitely restored. The lavish hand carving, which you restored beautifully, is a privilege to behold. From the basic wood repair to the lathe and carving work to the reassembly and finish your amazing skills and professionalism were on display. It must be a joy to work on such a piece. Thank you for sharing it. It was somewhat of a good thing that the moving company damaged it because it obviously needed restoration for a while.

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

This piece is stunning! I'd love to know more about its origin. You made it look new again!! ❤

[@MamaK65]

The artistry is so beautiful and unique.

[@karinkonecny562]

Loved your good humour! You're an artist. What a well done restoration! Very good job!❤

[@rosaesquivelacosta5809]

Hola es una restauración perfecta le agradecería si pudiera ser traducido al español gracias

[@karinkonecny562]

@@rosaesquivelacosta5809 hola, has probado a configurar los subtitulos en español? Hazlo en la configuración del propio vídeo.

[@zalz82]

I’m saving this video because this is one of the most amazing pieces of furniture i’ve ever seen and equally one of the most perfect restorations i’ve ever seen. Just wow 😮

[@lauralake7430]

That is a deeply strange and wildly beautiful piece of furniture. What lovely work you do!

[@shannon2003]

Unbelievable workmanship on your part. A real masterpiece.

[@MoggiesTen]

It's not a vanity. It's a hall tree. It has a place for wet boots and possibly calling cards. It's weird and wonderful.

[@Author_ElizabethAton]

Agreed. There is a spot for shoes, parasols, letters, and calling cards. Although this could also be a gentleman’s vanity? It’s so unusual that it’s difficult to tell.

[@eliseintheattic9697]

That was my thought as well. A vanity would have a table area and usually some drawers. It also wouldn't have a full mirror. It's an amazing piece.

[@marigold673]

I'm from the USA and you are a master at your work. Your videos are so relaxing don't change them

[@ОльгаВасилек-п1х]

Здравствуйте! Это был титанический без преувеличения труд ! Никто так не выполняет реставрацию, как вы, по крайней мере я не видела на других каналах. Всього найкращого 😊

[@moirabethallyn2431]

I am jealous of this man's tools. And talent, definitely very talented.

[@chrisdavis1722]

What an interesting and ornate piece. I’ve never seen anything like it. All the carvings look refreshed and ready for another century. Great job 👍

[@PattipegSHarjo]

Watching your videos has taught me the difference between a craftsman and a master craftsman. You are incredible!

[@brianvittachi6869]

I bet the Old Master who built that piece never knew that someday a younger master will come along and restore it to its original glory. Nice work.

[@saintuseman4140]

One off the best restoration videos in KZbin.

[@SirDavidCold]

A complete piece of art, what do I say? A masterpiece of art! You're incredible!

[@waynepennington2769]

All I can say. Is they picked the right man for the job. Good work.

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

Wow!!! That thing is amazing!!! Its so beautiful and exciting with those amazing creatures. You made new claws!! It would not be right without those claws. You do fantastic work. I love it!!!!

[@patricianorton3908]

As I watched and listened to your work, I swear I could smell the wood ‘bits' as you sanded, the stain and of course- the shellac. Oh and too, the myriad of glues. Wonderful, thank you. From New Hampshire, Patricia 👵🏻🤗 😉

[@rennaehanson9996]

I have absolutely no words ....you are a true Master Genius. Much respect!!

[@jannettemarshall]

there is no words for the carvings on this table stunning

[@pfleong7252]

An amazing piece of artistry. You managed to bring it back to life. Fantastic workmanship. The dragons will be very happy with you. We don't get to see such fine art furniture today.

[@НинаС-т7ы]

Як чудово! Ви майстер і митець! Бажаю Вам наснаги та завжди із задоволенням давати нове життя предметам!

[@watchtower1014]

It's fun to watch a master doing his thing, BRAVO!

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Excellent skill. I'm sure the client was extremely pleased.

[@julierobertson148]

Nothing short of miraculous! If asked why expert furniture repair/restoration "takes so much time and costs so much", I could provide no better answer than this video. Well done!

[@Ірина-ъ2м]

Майже півроку спостерігаю за роботою цього неперевершеного Майстра і отримую велике задоволення від того, що бачу. Витвір мистецтва, який цього разу потрапив на реставрацію, мабуть, найскладніший й найцікавіший. Вражає не тільки рівень майстерності, а й ставлення Майстра до найдрібніших деталей. Респект! З нетерпінням чекаю на нові відео і нові відреставровані шедеври.

[@Sand4clean]

I think this is my favorite so far!! Awesome piece!!

[@jayjames7502]

Gosh the art of the restorer is more technical than the original craftsman. A true art. Well done.

[@American_Jeeper]

Ahti, I think this might be the most beautiful restoration you’ve done yet! Bravo!

[@n.m.dooley1951]

This is the most beautiful piece of furniture I have ever seen. It is also an amazing piece of artwork.

[@karinapfel650]

What an incredible piece of art and craftsmanship. It belongs in a museum!

[@tier5956]

Wow the details on these pieces that fit the puzzle of the furniture is out of this world absolutely beautiful

[@sharongeorge5449]

Amazing piece and brilliant restoration; priceless. Genius original artistry and resurrection!

[@kerrypooler408]

OMG! Let me say that again, Oh My Goodness! Maybe my favorite video (well done) but this piece... How incredible and what craftsmanship YOU are just the BEST!

[@debsmith2269]

Such an amazing piece of furniture. Definitely an heirloom. It's ready for another couple of hundred years of use now.

[@girlybirb]

That is a crazy vanity. What a strange mishmash of creatures and designs. I love it.

[@shellydehart8217]

I’m totally speechless. I’m at awe. Your so gifted with talent. This piece was gorgeous. Never seen anything like it. The detail work was amazing. And so was your making of the claws. And all the other pieces you had to do. You are truly blessed to have such a gift. You are the Master of them all. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@LaughingInTiny]

Wooooooow. I'm so happy that they knew to bring this to you. What a FANTASTIC piece!!

[@pfadiva]

That is the most fabulous piece of furniture I've ever seen and the most fabulous restoration to bring it back to life. Bravo! I never knew it existed and have no room in my house for it, but now covet it.

[@LilEsBella]

The craftsmanship of both the original carpenter & restorer is beyond amazing! Incredible restoration work!!

[@Hannelore7]

My goodness, what a masterpiece of craftsmanship and your wonderful restoration.

[@deliriousdevil5114]

Thank you for giving me an opportunity to see this beautiful piece and your mastery at restoring it.

[@aquariusmercury]

Positively Baroque. What an enormous job. I hope the client was happy.

[@memecats5698]

All I can say is WOW! Just watching you clean piece made such a difference. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@viktoriaannscotto6296]

I love this vanity. You are truly a master of woodworking and repair. I salute you.🤩

[@ExpectMiracles55]

Beautifully restored! You have the soul of a true artist my friend!

[@jeanlubrano9412]

You kind sir, are an amazing talent!! And you have a great sense of humor! Thank you!!