How to restore a strange chair from Russian warship

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@skyblue0329]

haces un trabajo extraordinario, felicitaciones! saludos desde México

[@LuigiRosa]

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

[@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.

[@pamelabraman7217]

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

[@carolf-nf1nb]

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

[@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.

[@sherihewitt1427]

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

[@samanthadean1083]

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

[@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!

[@wendygrelik6373]

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

[@addictedstamper52]

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

[@TukikoTroy]

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

[@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. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JankoWalski-uo2br]

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

[@lynnyoung1059]

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

[@MlleAdler]

So my "recent" past is now a restorable piece of history, a legend?! I feel old! 👵 😹

[@scottcates]

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

[@marirothmann7793]

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

[@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! ❤

[@gamera1962]

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

[@franceswray8340]

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

[@appolop8273]

Your work is 100 times better than Picasso. Bravo!

[@andreabenackova5975]

Congratulations on winning the competition. 😘😊

[@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.

[@texanasimmons1761]

Nice restoration of an historic piece!❤

[@simonwaters1965]

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

[@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. 🙂

[@arlenelamont5610]

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

[@lynnew5619]

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

[@ruthfedrau5546]

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

[@clutions]

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

[@pollyp5539]

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

[@SiddiGorsky-xc7ub]

Now that is beautiful and great provenance! Thanks for sharing

[@johngassmann9581]

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

[@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. 🩶

[@karencooper9185]

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

[@JB-hw3te]

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

[@aizliegtsv]

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

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Fabulous as usual, Ahti. Thank you for sharing.

[@marywhitehead1306]

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

[@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 !!

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@xHarpyx]

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

[@philipperohart9301]

Awesome, as usual. Thank you for the show.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

Outstanding work. Just shows what's possible.

[@Troutay]

Great piece of history. wonderful restoration!

[@glgreetham]

I have come to the conclusion that you are a Wizard! It takes magic to do what you do.❗️

[@darilynkrupp6309]

Nicely done once again. I appreciate that restoration for you is to keep as much as possible of the original, expertly repair where needed and make all finishes, whether wood, metal or fabric, of the best quality done with skill & mastery. I agree with your client that the metal looks better unpainted. The wood and leather compliment each other and the base well.

[@Robinwood22]

Wow...! Another great job! Congratulations! 👋👋👋

[@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.

[@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.

[@sarahlogan2075]

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

[@chrigunrestauration]

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

[@ATRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertbamford8266]

Marvelous restoration. Marvelous story. Planning to use a Russian Admiral’s gig to escape from occupied Latvia. (Irony)^2

[@stefanobianchi1551]

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

[@ldiane5462]

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

[@Quaker521]

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

[@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

[@rjb6327]

Great history. Nice job.

[@robertschmidt6383]

Love the color contrast. The base is awesome!

[@andreabenackova5975]

It's not ugly. I like it. 🤗

[@melefth]

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

[@stevepiechock9234]

Marvelous work! The difference is like day to night.

[@timtaylor8406]

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

[@sophiachristo7546]

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

[@Artemisa_Art_Conservation]

The perfection as always. Thanks for this new video. Greetings.

[@isabelfernandavarela9156]

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

[@susansaadati6998]

Interesting story. Beautiful job, as always.

[@marcia_shindler]

Interesting story and a lovely piece! Great job!❤

[@jackymac2446]

Love the way you brought it back to life 🙏

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Now this is what I call a proper restoration. It looks so cool and "grungy" looking. You can really imagine this being a one eyed, vodka drinking sea captains chair now.

[@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!!!!

[@patriciahammondsongs]

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

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Beautiful, amazing refinishing job...superlative‼️🙉🤎*

[@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

[@dennismartin2882]

Sympathetic restoration, well done

[@germanskena6537]

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

[@nancyring8104]

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

[@angusmclaren6257]

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

[@Nohrdmann]

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

[@pickletreewoodcraft7858]

What an unusual chair and an even more unusual story! It has a unique aesthetic for sure.

[@bluecurlygirl]

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

[@myersmoviemoments8751]

Stunning work. Love the bare metal finish too.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

What a lovely restoration!

[@craigmoore7521]

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

[@lovingmayberry307]

I love the Industrial look, glad you didn't paint the metal. Your friend is a master sewer!

[@originaltwyla4991]

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

[@rachaelcook7306]

Basic, beautiful. Love the no paint.

[@lindasueanderson8024]

So different from your usual project. I really love the industrial look of this piece and the fascinating history

[@teresatiradoalonso4139]

Es increíble la transformación, lo detallista que eres. Nuevo y para muchos años!!!!❤ Saludos desde ANDALUCÍA, ESPAÑA ❤❤

[@suetaylor6937]

What a beautiful transformation!

[@Purelight1960]

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

[@simonmcowan6874]

We had something similar an old captain's chair from a ship, very heavy base with wide set feet for stability, revolving elm seat, no cushion with a beech back, had holes in the feet casting to bolt it to the floor, handy in a storm !