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 ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@lmost]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@thorstenbollhorst1676]

The greatest work of yours so far. I'm speechless. This is so wonderful. It was more a resurrection than a restoration, wasn't it? Besides Treena with John's Furniture Repair you are the greatest restorer on KZbin! 🎉 Best wishes from Germany ❤

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

I agree!! Resurrection!!!

[@hannekenauta7]

Let us no forget Mr. Thomas Johnson of Thomas Johnson’s antique furniture repair. That gentleman certainly deserves a place on this list. This restoration leaves me speechless!

[@judiklettenmeijer854]

And Angie from Transcend Furniture Gallery

[@user-lm6pb1dg2l]

Работа мастера завораживает

[@LoriM222]

Unbelievable work on this piece! You have truly perfected your art and your craft, sir!! Amazing 💜❤❌⭕

[@andeeleininger5968]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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 :)

[@user-gu3gm2rg4p]

Реставрацию и ремонт не путайте!

[@yufrrr]

@@user-gu3gm2rg4p тебя забыли спросить

[@LilEsBella]

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

[@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.

[@marcom2248]

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

[@PattipegSHarjo]

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

[@snejok61]

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

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

You are now a part of that pieces history. As years go by, the people who own this piece will have a piece of you with them. This is a stunning piece, unless I'd seen this restoration, I'd never known it was broken.

[@horatiohornblower868]

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

[@waynepennington2769]

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

[@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.

[@harryhamilton298]

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

[@ormdian]

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

[@nunyabiznass2023]

I would have been livid if a moving company had done this to my antiques! 😢 Thank heavens for insurance and master carpenters who can help!

[@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

[@marvinmitchell2146]

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

[@user-wd1qk3lb2h]

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. ❤️🇷🇺

[@BacktheBlue60]

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

[@user-sb5dt7he9s]

Это просто наслаждение смотреть на Вашу работу! Вы - мастер от Бога! У вас светлая голова и золотые руки! Хочу пожелать Вам дальнейших успехов и удачи! 👏🤝❤🌹

[@annaparnna7224]

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

[@hairlesscactus]

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

[@suzzyturner]

I think you were Houdini in your previous life... because you certainly perform MAGIC on these old pieces. Well done, sir!!! This is your best work yet!

[@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!

[@Valmtg]

That has got to be one of the most exquisitely restored pieces of furniture I've seen to date! You did absolutely wonderful bringing this piece back to life!

[@sophiachristo7546]

I have watched almost all your videos and this is by far the best! Actually, all your restorations are breathtaking but this piece is unique! The best carvings I have ever seen! I didn't catch it if you mentioned it was a client's piece but if it's not KEEP IT! Your work on this masterpiece is priceless! I love internet... I appreciate the opportunity it provides me to watch artists like yourself do incredible furniture rescues. Thanks so much for sharing

[@jayjames7502]

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

[@al-karimabdulaziz8961]

I don't know who made this vanity table but I really like this person, they are crazier then me. Love it.

[@katden]

As always Perfection! Good humor. You're workshop is so organized. Great job my man

[@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 💗💗💗

[@leighedwards2539]

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

[@lisacooper8240]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@moirabethallyn2431]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@caroledwards1182]

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

[@stevecarissimo4007]

You are the most talented craftsman that I have ever seen! Keep up the great work….I love this channel and the items you restore!

[@catesby4788]

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

[@deannasinopoli2579]

I am amazed at your work. I watch a lot of furniture restorers and none of them come close to having your talent. You are by far the best.

[@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.

[@nancibishof6462]

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

[@ceciliajacobs5346]

You are a True Craftsman and a pleasure to watch as your skills return pieces to their former glory.

[@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!

[@user-zd9tf4fw1p]

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 😊

[@jamiekatz7591]

WOW is all I can say... Today's furniture just doesn't compare. Oh there are some ingenious designed items, but the creativity of old-world artistry and imagination was soulful. you did a wonderful job.

[@Unlovable]

In hindsight the owner must have secretly been glad that the moving company broke it. You went above and beyond by even repairing things that were already broken prior to the company's involvement and restored them to their original condition. Your craftsmanship is truly remarkable!

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

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

[@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 👍

[@kurtmeyer2182]

The most beautifull piece of timber I've ever seen. Restoration, absolutely master class.

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

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

[@user-je4rc5ke7g]

Великолепная работа!👏

[@saxandrew100]

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

[@RestorationVideo]

*_The original is one of my favourite restorations. You guys do top work. Seriously impressive effort and results._*

[@marigold673]

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

[@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.

[@dannylowe8932]

OMG! What a wonderfully unique piece of furniture to have the movers destroy it was tragic. The restoration job you performed on it is outstanding! Your attention to detail is stellar as you dismantled what was left intact. Cleaned and restored all the carvings and filled cracks where needed as well as replaced veneer that was past the point of restoration. The way you recarved missing or lost sections was performed with a lite touch with respect to the historic nature of the piece. Use just enough stain and finish to blend all your hard work away as if no damage had ever happened. A stunning piece of furniture I would be proud to have in my home.

[@babbetto1]

That is absolutely the most beautiful unique piece of furniture I’ve ever seen in my life. Beautiful restoration job.

[@JJ33438]

this restoration is a work of art. Imagine the original maker! Wow what artistry. thanks for this one.

[@samanthadean1083]

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

[@kievcity514]

Потрясающее трюмо и непревзойдённая работа реставратора.

[@sigriddahlquist3871]

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

[@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!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@argowibowo7968]

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

[@tamarafruntasu4171]

Во-первых это уникальная вещь а во вторых бесподобно работал мастер, ...это талант от бога и я желаю ему побольше таких вещей на реставрацию чтобы нас каждый раз удивлял и радовал❤❤❤. Желаю Вам Мастер здоровья!!! С большим уважением к Вам из🇦🇩МД😊

[@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 👵🏻🤗 😉

[@raystaar]

A beautiful piece and a brilliant restoration. I particularly enjoyed watching you repair the animal claw. If more people could see how exceptional ornamental pieces like this can look when fully restored, they'd be more highly prized in the antiques market.

[@Rev-D1963]

That literally took our breath away Ahti. Magnificent beyond belief, you've once again performed at a level that's almost superhuman. The finished product was definitely worthy of royalty. Thank you again brother for your awesome restorations and videos. God bless. Rev. D.

[@bluecurlygirl]

What a phenomenal piece. The amount of craftsmanship that went into creating it. Awesome. I'm completely blown away with the amount of work involved and your ability to tackle every issue that arose with remarkable skill. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Bravo and huge thanks for sharing. Brilliant.

[@romankuznesov1921]

You're like a jeweler! Master with a capital letter. Such an old object,there is no longer any hiding place! I understood,museums give you these things for restoration, because the inhabitants do not have such goods! Cool!

[@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.

[@catesby4788]

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

[@EvilRubberDuckie]

You were exactly the person needed to bring this piece back to its former glory 🐉

[@daniellarivera-juvera8865]

Thank you for bringing your dad along.

[@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!!!!

[@katrinsmenio7847]

There is no end to your skills, you truly are a master craftsman.

[@Elena-lf5bd]

Замечательная работа по реставрации такой красоты! Золотые ручки! Снимаю шляпу...👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@saintuseman4140]

One off the best restoration videos in KZbin.

[@deliriousdevil5114]

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

[@Hannelore7]

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

[@shannon2003]

Unbelievable workmanship on your part. A real masterpiece.

[@LaughingInTiny]

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