I repaired the most UNUSUAL seat

This week Trena repairs an old rocking chair with a very unique seat.
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[@bevkerr368]

Absolutely love the work done on my chair. She has a great talent. Turned out beautiful, couldn’t be more pleased

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Bev it was such a pleasure!

[@hayestweed7143]

What a great family piece. Bless you for having it restored. Jealous actually.

[@marcnshawny]

She's brilliant! The chair is skillfully, masterfully restored to it's former glory.....but what really matters is that her customer, the owner, is well pleased and loves the work she's done. Well done Trena!

[@tuesboomer1623]

I am so glad that you shared your feelings about the outcome with all of us. As the final result was revealed I found myself really wanting to know what the owner's reaction was. It's a beautiful piece obviously very full of memories. So glad you had it restored.

[@franceshamilton1500]

You’re so lucky to have access to such an amazing artist!!!

[@geralyn-mm]

For a paper seat, I was gobsmacked by the amount of work/pressure it could take. Another masterful repair/restore and preservation of family memories. Kudos!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@rockshot100]

Exactly, and I would have thought there would no way on Earth it could be fixed. She did it. *shrug*

[@knottyal2428]

This chair should be renamed as "Lazarus ". Only Trena's miracle repair on the paper has brought it back to life!

[@kenrk]

When i saw the seat, I immediately thought "Washikozo paper". Guess I've been watching way too many Baumgartner restorations. :)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

If I had some I would have used it Love his channel

[@wendybeaton1414]

I was raised on a farm and remember a chair wired up that was my grandparents left for my folks, when they took over the farm.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Nice. I kinda like it

[@AnnewithanA73]

Like gluing a paper plate back together . Miraculous! Letting no one sit on it ever again!😊

[@lameesahmad9166]

Goodness!!! When you said that was a paper seat cover I really didn't know how you were going to repair it. Well done I am suitably impressed.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much!

[@unpicked1]

I would have never thought you could fix a paper seat like that. That's pretty amazing.

[@robbojax2025]

I have watched a lot of these restorations and repairs and what comes accross most is Trena's patience. something that I do not posess. Great videos.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@brendaseverance5174]

You have a beautiful hand at repairing items, no matter the material. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@hayestweed7143]

Fantastic work on that pressed paper! Clearly you a master of the dark arts! Well done, Trina.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol thanks

[@shirleypedersen7406]

I love how you did that seat and of course the rest of the rocker. But the seat is remarkable Trena. I had my doubts and I shouldn’t have. You are the best restorer.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou.

[@motortowncuriosites7005]

Is there anything you can't do? That seat repair is a stroke of genius !

[@stevesimon1994]

I wish we could see the owners reaction to seeing these amazing transformations.

[@bevkerr368]

She is pretty happy. It was my great grandmother’s

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Bev

[@rinusmarkusse2499]

Wonderful repair. Your customer will be very happy!

[@Rickshaw103]

very nice Trena!

[@kirkshar]

OMG! As a sign painter, I can't tell you how many times I tipped over the paint or dropped the brush on a finished sign! It's nice to know I'm not the only klutz in the world. Beautiful work, as usual!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol oh no. That sounds worse than a table. Cheers

[@paulotts]

My Granny had a rocker that every time I came to visit, my cousin tried to get in Granny's lap first. When Granny died, my cousin took the rocker and had it renovated and still has it today. We are both 75 now.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Wow. That’s so nice

[@normafollet7156]

I wouldn’t mind sitting on that seat myself Trena…😊❤🎉

[@kirkliggett9470]

Pat yourself on the back!! Outstanding job.

[@jerrycratsenberg989]

Wow! another victory over the ravages of time and abuse. Hopefully no one will try standing on the seat again. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, skill, and sense of adventure.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes Thankyou

[@jacobhicks7959]

I grew up in a house where preservation meant not using it. The best thing about restoration is the furniture was enjoyed

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

I agree!

[@The78bluedevils]

the paper seat is unreal, i am surprise it has lasted so much abuse. love the restoration job. it looks brand new to say the lease

[@doncc6080]

I really believe there is nothing in the world of furniture that you cannot repair and do it excellently.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh Thankyou

[@maddieadams75]

I’ve never seen a paper insert that is placed on the seat. I’ve seen them on other places. Absolutely a beautiful piece restored perfectly. Knowing that’s it’s paper and not leather I doubt I would want to sit on it. (I’m not a big person and it makes me nervous) definitely the right decision to salvage its beauty. ❤❤❤

[@wanouwir66]

Trina you have Golden hands....... superjob

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@DesignerLisa]

The work on the seat is REMARKABLE!

[@mlm7598]

What a beauty! It would be interesting to know how old the chair is. We visited the farm in So Dak back when young and I remember the chairs having wire wrapped around the bottom of some of them. People didn't find things as disposable as many do today. Everything was kept, restore, renewed or "fixed" as best they could. I don't remember many new things but repaired and made to look new or just repaired as best a nail could do it. The memories touch my heart and there was a happiness in the old things as they showed the past and use those items got. Love those memories. I so wish there was a greater love of the items from the past as I felt they were when growing up. I love your trade for that very reason and the perfection ane pride you take in your work. Thank you for retaining the past and keeping memories "new" for so many of your customers. Thank you for sharing all these things with us. Beautifully done once again! Blessings

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou so much. Beautiful words and I agree.

[@bevkerr368]

My great grandmother owned it and she was born in 1870’s. so probably Early 1900

[@johndoran4360]

Beautiful dream result from a nightmare old wreck. No wonder the owner is over the moon. Inspired work, Trena.

[@leighvrooman2824]

You can not see the cracks. Wow-great job saving the chair.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks

[@leighvrooman2824]

@@johnsfurniturerepair Always glad to watch workmanship at it's greatest. Enjoy your videos.

[@alfredluna3]

Great job on the chair and the seat. You take pride in your work even if your hinge had an contribution in its finish.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol

[@raymitchell9736]

Are you sure that what you do is repair things? I think you work miracles!!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@JeffK1962]

If I hadn't seen it for myself I thought that seat could not be fixed. Amazing how you made a cherished family heirloom have a new life. I absolutely love your work. You show me everytime your know how to problemsolve. Absolutely astonished what you can do. If I could I would give you a standing ovation. And it would be well deserved. ❤❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@pijnto]

Great rebuild, I have never seen a pressed paper seat before.

[@michaelgardner800]

Great job on the chair Trena, you would never know that, that seat was messed up. Most people would have done away with the seat and replace it with something else, by you saving it, that shows the kind of love and respect you show to your client's and their furniture. My hats off to you, looking forward to your next video!!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@gregorylatiak3333]

My grandmother had a chair with a seat like that, been a very long time since I saw that. Thanks for the memory.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

I can't imagine how you know how to tackle that seat. The chair looks so beautiful. A cherished heirloom.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Nice outcome. That was an interesting seat repair. It should last at least another hundred years. Now I want to find out how it was made.

[@steveroberts]

Stunning work, as always Trenna

[@gavinalmeida1994]

Super job on the seat, very very well done. Love it

[@steve_weinrich]

Wow. Double wow. Truly remarkable! Cheers to my very favoritest person that I have never met.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Awe. Thanks Steve

[@davidwamsley5749]

A most beautiful restoration. The seat turned out almost like brand new. You have great skills, Daddy taught you well. Thank you for inviting us to witness your magic. Dave & Amy in North Carolina.❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@catskill49murphy27]

I agree with your assessment that this is indeed an 'unusual' seat but as my late wise father used to say: ' There's an '--- for every seat". Great job as always..

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol thanks

[@paulotts]

You performed a miracle on that seat.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@scottcates]

Not too dab-shabby, Trena. I enjoy conservation work.

[@charliemarvin1129]

You are something else girl God Bliss you.

[@bethcrane5780]

Very cool and creative solution for the seat! Looks great for the next generation of rocking babies or fireside knitting. Congrats!

[@PaulJHershey1]

The Paper Seat repair, and restoration - that was really well done. Impressive even.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks

[@charliemason4355]

It's said the devil's in the details. You whup him every time. With that said, when you were taking the wire off the legs, a piece was left on one leg. My OCD had me saying, "Trena, take that wire off" every time I saw it! Absolutely beautiful work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol sorry. It did come off later.

[@carole4118]

Love that you will try anything to repair whatever comes your way. That was mind blowing!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks

[@susanfoote-martin6684]

You are BRAVE when restoring that paper rocker seat....bravo!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Good golly girl, is there nothing you can’t repair? If your customer isn’t thrilled they should be ashamed. That came out great. Thanks for bringing us along. 🙏🏻

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

They were very happy. Thankyou

[@alejandraml83]

You had me on my toes trying to guess how on earth you were going to fix the seat and rocking chair!!!😮

[@evenberg8499]

The tool you use to extract the nails, is called a side cutter (pliers) or nippers.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yep

[@evenberg8499]

@@johnsfurniturerepair I was not being berating, but sometimes my mansplaining is out of control. 😆

[@williamkilpatrick8030]

Nice work Trena.

[@elysiansedai]

I thought you cut your hair from the intro but I think it was just back still. You have such a classic Hollywood look about you. I can see you in a gown with barely there makeup and a bold lip. Just classically gorgeous with the patience and gentle soul to boot! I could watch you work for hours (I actually have binge watched your videos a time or two) and your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me! You truly have a rare kind of pride that the internet needs more of. It’s refreshing. Thank you! I learn so much from every single video you post.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

wow, thankyou for your very kind and generous words. i actually did cut my hair, cheers

[@LFfire1597]

Good timing I was looking for something great to watch

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@lynnepearce5075]

Masterpiece... love it .your dad and god made you for this skill of patients thank you for sharing

[@edhondo4447]

wow u did good , the old man would be proud .. good video

[@skyhunk]

You are a miracle worker! What a wonderful rescue!

[@elisabethe8055]

You are a magician. I thought that task of saving this chair was not solvable. Looking so good, and i love the bees wax, taking back that "in your face" sheen. Good job as always!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes. Thankyou

[@kimberlysullivan1337]

Turned out beautifully. I’m sure your client was thrilled!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes Thankyou

[@hamidtaki984]

Good job my dear

[@bedevilc59]

Excellent work ! Thumbs up 👍😊

[@CARLOSTREUIL]

I loved the seat repair. My grandparents used a similar technique to repair book covers. On another KZbin channel I noticed a guy using a small drill bit to remove wood around a nail so that he could gain a grip on it for removal. He also uses wood plane shavings to fill in the gap for loose tenons. Thanks for sharing your restoration skills.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Great idea

[@johnsrabe]

Wow. You are a patient person.

[@jackacuff5851]

Very, Very Nice work!!

[@debraanntaylor5472]

Never seen a paper seat before. How awesome. Job well done. Loved watching this one. ❤

[@annam.harper1048]

Oh my goodness!! I can't believe the seat repair!! WOW it looks like it was never all broken. Just amazing!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Tha kyou!

[@jaybowles112]

I bet the owner will be over the moon with this restoration. Great work as always

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes!

[@salqat1]

I admire you for your patience and determination.

[@johnclendinning1189]

I didn't think there was any way you could fix that seat. I was certainly wrong! Great job!

[@pamsheets632]

You did an outstanding gorgeous job on the rocker! I'm blown away at the seat. If I hadn't seen the damage I would have never known it was wrecked before! Your customer is going to be amazed at how beautiful it looks now,! Awesome job 👍! ❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yea. Thankyou so much!

[@mary8273]

Wow what a beautiful job

[@ThePyramidone]

I'm glad that you didn't try to reproduce a colored version. That could have been a nightmare of colors to reproduce. Great job and a handsome finish.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

It would have been weird but if she was red it done, I would have done a very light translucent treatment. Cheers

[@WINDYJEAN]

Beautiful as usual.

[@kathleengertzberg5405]

What a fantastic job! Never thought the seat could be saved!

[@talegunner4414]

The paper seat really shocked me. I though no way. I was wrong. Nice work. I am really in shock. You really do nice work. We all could learn something from you. fantastic job!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks

[@donwilliams3626]

Repairing that ole tattered pressed paper seat has to be the most remarkable examples of breathing life into an unusable chair that I have ever seen. Thanks for showing us that not everything that is too far gone to fix is really beyond repair. I am sure that when the customer saw this chair the memories were restored along with the rocker. You are very talented. Keep up the good work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@dzymslizzy3641]

It certainly helps when you have all the right tools for the job! 😀

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Fantastic job on that seat. I had my doubts those seams would come out that good. they usually just crumble in your hands and fall all apart. so kudos to you on that one Trena!. and also on getting all those nails out with minimal damage. Thanks for all the tips, and for sharing. ECF

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@lornagayhart3158]

You are good... really, really, really good! The seat work alone was worth the whole repair!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@jimwiskus8862]

Very fascinating repair! I’d never heard of a paper seat before. I’ve seen Julian Baumgartner use his hot table to flatten distorted canvas artwork. Since it’s traditionally not a flat seat, that process may not have been successful. It turned out amazing Trena. I didn’t expect anything less. See you in the next installment.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks Jim

[@gregd.88]

Next time I have a press paper seat to repair, I am coming to find you. That was an amazing result!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol deal. Thanks

[@lolaottinger3038]

I saw you restore that beautiful antique grandfather’s clock, so have no doubts about your ability to restore any and everything!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@richardtretler6336]

The quality of your work is extraordinary! Unbelievable!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@haplessdilettante]

Your rescue of the peacock seat was another glowing testimony. Few would dare try such let alone succeed.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@judyhobday4760]

I just watched this segment and found it so amazing the repair that you did to the old rocker. And the seat! Beautiful. And you made it not just beautiful but useable and a piece that could be a family favorite for years. All those nails, so many nails. You are an artist.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@bubbaray998]

Trena, amazing job as always. The repair of that paper seat is absolutely amazing. It's a shame there is no picture of the seat with the colors. Can't wait for the next video. Hope the prep for moving is going well.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks. So far so good.

[@jantienavisser2556]

Beautiful restored❤💯

[@Vk-mm4lf]

I was so excited about this video because I just did one of these chairs, but mine had no seat included. So I ordered the leather insert. So happy to watch. Thank you. Vicki

[@stitchann]

So Beautiful.

[@rogerdudra178]

Many times I've found less is enough. It's excellent to see your take on it. Lemons into lemonade I always think.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks

[@tomskaggs7918]

I so enjoy your videos. Even used some when I stripped a small door. Spilling the stain just makes you human. The rubbing the spill on the chair proves you are a professional. Love your videos.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol thanks!

[@sadiemc_63]

Excellent job as always! Your customer must be so excited. Thank you for sharing your work with us!💯❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes Thankyou

[@mjsddsjd1]

The seat repair is amazing...I would have thought that it was a lost cause. Fabulous job!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@wardmacleod3765]

As always ....Outstanding Trena

[@leonardokerekes9258]

Beautifull work as allways

[@SimonWingett]

Looking at that paper seat repair, I can hear @BaumgartnerRestoration "So this is where we need to add the nylon gossamer to do the backing"

[@megwolff58]

I wouldn't have dreamed the repair of that seat was possible! A fabulous result!