BEAUTIFUL restoration of an UGLY desk

This desk was made around 1920-1930. Decades later somebody tried to refinish it, but they stopped in half way. So now it was my turn to make it nice again.
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Title: BEAUTIFUL restoration of an UGLY desk
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[@erikziak1249]

There are some furniture restoration channels on KZbin. If somebody asked me to pick the best one, it would be a tough choice. Since I am writing here, you can surely guess where I am heading. Correct. This! This is the best furniture restoration channels on KZbin. Ahti, you are a true master and I also like the way you do this videos. No talking, no "sponsors". Just pure 100% content. I remain truly amazed and grateful, for you share your workflow and over decades acquired skills with us. You are truly a master of your craft, Ahti. Best wishes, Erik.

[@ATRestoration]

Thanks!

[@ludmilabevan3283]

Have you watched Thomas Johnson Antique furniture restoration? He is more traditional and antiques are much older. But the transformation of the pieces is the same. Love love love his channel too. I gave up on others watching only my favourites AT Restoration and Thomas. They are very different but both are very professional. Two generations of true masters.

[@katm6]

When I watch other channels (which is very rare), I watch with WWAD in mind. And I get frustrated that they aren't doing what is best for the piece.

[@selmamachado5728]

I concour.

[@theaviator8046]

I totally agree!

[@iracema1]

I think what makes these videos so enjoyable is the good editing; you show just enough to follow the process, but not enough to make it boring. It stays interesting throughout!

[@mdmithun-dt1me]

Really it’s Enjoyable experience 🤔#needsatisfying🤔

[@midcenturyflipper]

Thanks for a great video! I just finished a small table restoration. 🎉 feel free to watch my channel 💪🏻

[@Grianan66]

Exactly. I finished watching this video and realized that I watched the whole thing at normal speed. I almost always watch restoration videos at 2x speed.

[@cliftondavies5094]

I like the dark stain, makes the old desk look contemporary & new. Great work!

[@selmamachado5728]

Beautiful mobile! I'm only sorry for the dark color applied to the piece, because I like the color of natural wood. Whatever the color of the wood, I prefer it because the natural beauty is incomparable. Another extraordinary work, Ahti! Congratulations!

[@GeorginaRankin]

Once again, you have done an amazing job on this piece. The customer will be very pleased. I love to watch your videos. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

I agree with you on how the stain is too dark. It still looks magnificent but it would look even better a shade or two lighter. Brilliant restoration sir. Your best yet! BRAVO!

[@joelex7966]

That dark stain did help blend in the repairs. An excellent job overall.

[@aok2727]

Beautiful! I too would have preferred a mid tone stain but this piece is alive again.

[@19Bmiller]

Your client is very fortunate to have you do the work. It came out beautifully.

[@clutions]

My favorite stain! DARK!!! --- Arts & Crafts/Mission ---- My entire collection!

[@Rev-D1963]

Magnificent! Only you could have resurrected that desk to the level it is now Ahti. My wife and i both exclaimed "Who wouldn't want that in their home"? Who indeed! Spectacular work my brother. And thank you again for the English subtitles on your interview video on television. While your language is beautiful, I speak none, so being able to see what was said made the video even more awesome. Thank you as always brother, for your outstanding work and videos. God bless. Rev. D.

[@th34lch3m1st]

I learned something new today: I didn't know you can iron fresh pva glue. Very professional work, thanks for sharing.

[@jrcflaus]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@elisabethhandel]

You are a gifted craftsman. Thank you for showing us your work.

[@marciofilho9156]

Beautiful restoration is such an understatement.

[@hghahn301]

artisan workmanship. Tks for uploading.

[@noeraldinkabam]

You always find the best things!

[@donfenton7473]

You are a master of your craft. What I like the best is you don’t replace the entire surface for just a chip on the corner and you make everything blend. Also, candle wax works.

[@fredlewis1945]

I am in the process of learning to do a little of the great things you do. I really enjoy watching and learning. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@timtaylor8406]

Wonderful job, carefully and lovingly restored and saved.

[@steventrosiek2623]

Unbelievable transformation. What a beautiful big desk.

[@mauricepowers3804]

What a stunning piece!!!

[@nevillesmith9795]

This piece turned out very beautifully. It looks very expensive. Great colour choice👌

[@dmitrymalkov6732]

Astonishing and magnifying work! Could watch for ages!

[@talktidy7523]

Gorgeous. What I like about this restoration is that the craftsman preserved the character of the piece.

[@lindahill7315]

Absolutely stunning. It's hard to believe its the same piece

[@anthonybruno2069]

Beautiful Work ! Congratulations!

[@davecurda2350]

Nice job bringing new life back to the old desk.

[@jilldavies7094]

A painstaking restoration, resulting in a superb piece of furniture.

[@E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V]

You did a wonderful job blending the new and old veneer on that desk top.

[@sbodolus]

The Master has done it again! Perfection!

[@phyllisholt4847]

Stunning. Top notch. Beautifully crafted. You have the magic touch.

[@charlesbutsch7201]

I too do not like darks staining of wood furniture, but you have to please the client . This another successful project. I appreciate your work.

[@Joe1935429]

The desk had a lot of wear over many years of hard daily use; All of which showed. "...making it nice again." is an understatement. You made it spectacular looking, as well as useful and practical. Everyday useful art. I love what you do! Thanks!

[@melodypanek448]

Love the dark color. Very rich and warm.

[@barbaracatalano6299]

It looks beautiful.

[@ЕленаКолесникова-х3г]

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[@Grianan66]

Such a beautiful desk! I love how you work to preserve the original wood. So many KZbin restoration creators will just toss the whole piece and make a new one. One video I recently watched threw out all the wood on a restoration of a chest - the hardware was the only original part! That's fine if that's what you want to do, but don't call it a "restoration" video. Again I love your work and your genuine restoration videoes! Thank you from SC, USA.

[@MyGodZach]

I feel bad for the old version, it must be heartbreaking for that desk calling it ugly.

[@paulstewart1557]

you restore and create beauty at the same time. Bravo!

[@Troy-ol5fk]

The new drawer handles look very nice

[@gabrielafilipczyk4644]

Beautiful, each time it's a pleasure to watch.

[@briangoldberg4439]

those drawer pulls are fantastic. i love the contrast

[@karencooper9185]

I agree that the color requested was darker than I would have chosen, but you can't argue with the stunning transformation. Absolutely beautiful. I get almost giddy when I see the notification that you have released a new video...I always learn something new. Thanks for another great restoration.

[@carolechetwynd-bryant534]

Wow, wow, wow! Thank you for sharing this. Beautiful ! ❤

[@nancyring8104]

Watching you bring these lovely old pieces back to life makes me so happy!!❤️

[@alaintremblay3631]

You just put into words how I feel about these videos! I love AT !!

[@wendyhale2189]

I am so envious of your clamp collection.

[@therandeydenyah]

Wow, I learned a lot just watching this. It turned out gorgeous.

[@Greenacres1958]

Beautiful work. That desk just screamed make me dark! Worked out very well. Love the magnet too. Once more. Great job. I don’t disagree often!

[@JamesDeese]

What a transformation. Good attention to detail. Great skill. Thanks.

[@rachealsmith5138]

Wow! Every time I see your work it amazes me! Stunning!!😊❤

[@mikiethebikie]

What a beautiful job, your client will be pleased.

[@jim5712]

What an awesome piece . Quality craftsmanship . Beautiful style Awesome

[@kaycox19]

Wow! Terrific renovation! Lovely, just lovely. Well, well done sir!

[@julienghanadan8311]

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[@robertstigter9195]

Yes, a beautiful piece of restauration work. Gives me hope, that I can restore my wifes old - oak veneered - desk (early 1950 ´s) to become such a wonderful piece of furniture for her private office. Thanks for the lesson Sir. have a nice weekend with warm regards from Robert out of Germany

[@charlianderson6613]

Wow! Unbelievable. Turned out beautifully!

[@rickb3225]

I've learned more from watching your videos than any other videos. Fantastic work!

[@ВикторГалянин]

Вот это реставрация я понимаю, шикарно, красиво. Вы мастер с большой буквы. Спасибо за видео, лайк однозначно.

[@RaquelTeran-sx3dw]

NICE DONE... YOU ALWAYS SURPRISE ME WITH YOUR ART TRANSFORMATION.. CHEERS... 🙂

[@gerryboard6615]

What a beautifully restored and re-purposed piece of office furniture. The work of a true professional.

[@petestaint8312]

Excellent workmanship! Ashame the client wanted it so dark, though

[@tjholtz9860]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING

[@ronnieahman6958]

What a perfect job. The old desk turned into a high end desk for years to come. You are a wizard restotator

[@bertieb9510]

As usual aother beautiful restorartion which called for all you skills to achieve. Like you I would have preferred a lighter stain but the client is always right especially when matching other furniture. Thanks for sharing.

[@louishall4271]

Amazing work, Sir!

[@gonecywers]

That is a beautiful finished project, and is now a beautiful desk, but I agree with you, the stain is too dark. The woodgrain and wood features get lost in the stain. Your work is impeccable, and you should be very proud of the result. You've got some serious skills.

[@willieckaslike]

First Class! Whilst I agree with you regarding colours, you have made a beautiful & very usable desk here. Thank you for sharing !

[@terranceparsons5185]

I would push my granny out of the way to own that desk. Its wonderful.

[@zamykarimjee4167]

I wait expectantly for your videos. Love them all.

[@pa2casa]

You are a wood surgeon, magnificent work!

[@jimwalker5412]

Excellent workmanship, well done 👏

[@KimNevelzer]

So beautifully restored !! I love the dark stain, it is such a rich and warm color - like a delicious chocolate bar. Bravo 👏

[@memecats5698]

Beautiful!

[@annlyon.2040]

You do beautiful work !

[@traceyrice9359]

Andersonville, Tennessee here! I would love to have a desk like this! Beautiful job!

[@Mike84501]

That turned out so beautifully. I'd love to own that in my home office.

[@tomnorman5461]

It stays interesting throughout!

[@joesony5196]

you are really a professional artist , the desk looks chic and beautiful.Thank you for the demonstration.

[@cecoya]

I love the way you work, your ethics, your attention to details, your REAL and not put on. You know what needs to be done and just do it. This is one very beautiful desk, all the details, hidden compartment and all. I would have thought the client would have wanted someway to keep it off the floor to protect it some what. You do such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this with us. You have a truly blessed day

[@BritInvLvr]

Came out so beautiful and unique

[@JuneSivell]

You really are very good, everything explained nicely and quietly, no loud voices which drive me mad on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your skill and obvious love of the articles you renovate.

[@annafox7474]

Another excellent renovation.

[@ljclo8413]

The result is beautiful.

[@sofokl1967]

Спасибо за хороший ролик. Очень приятно смотреть, когда у человека руки от куда надо растут!

[@stephenmcfadyen1385]

The carcass was very well made, and you did a beautiful job on the veneer, yes antiques were often dark stained it covered up a myriad of sins, particularly mis-matched wood and difficult bookmarking on veneered doors. But it turned out beautifully, well done!!

[@wnturck]

Beautiful job!!

[@bobkamen8593]

Beautiful work and attention to detail as always !

[@carmensaify]

Great restoration, interesting hidden newspaper clippings, i will be moving to Yugoslavia! - love the groovy 80s music at the end.💜

[@nevamind68t23]

Absolutely amazing 👍🏾🤎

[@eveb446]

You are indeed a very talented, skilfull and artistic furniture restorer.

[@oatnoid]

Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@Liverbird67_]

Craftsmanship at its best ❤

[@carlmcgee1623]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!

[@airingcupboard]

Masterful. The result looks so crisp.

[@patty5616]

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[@marchelleharris4842]

Beautiful work. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@erikaverhoy5682]

Absolutely love your work. Thank you for sharing.

[@TracyJammeh]

It find shocking that all this beautiful old furniture is veneered. Not to say you don't do a finominal work, because you do. I'm amazed how you can take the new parts and add them to the old parts and they all look like they have always been that way. You're more of an artist then a restoration expert... fantastic

[@ATRestoration]

Veneering is a very old technique, so there is nothing wrong with that. You can cut less hardwood trees to make nice furniture this way.

[@starcarl]

Looks brand new! You are a true craftsman!