I restored 300 year old CORNER CABINET with secret compartments

[@ATRestoration]

About the color choice. After I was consulting with two other restorers, we decided that, the right thing would be to restore the latest version. Because both paint layers have now historical value and if I would strip the top layer, I probably would strip most of the old original paint along the way. Then I need to repaint it, but, it will not be old then. It is possible to clean only the top paint, but it will be very expensive solution. My client didn't want to pay extra, to restore the original color. So when I combined all those facts, the final choice was easy for me.

[@lechatvenere]

Thanks for sharing this video and this information ! Great job as usual 😊 But I've got one question, what was written on the cabinet ? 😅

[@Author_ElizabethAton]

Seems logical!

[@LadyMitcly]

Beautiful work, as always! ❤🇦🇺 And what was written on the cabinet door??? 🤔

[@VeretenoVids]

Indeed, sometimes very difficult choices have to be made when doing restoration work! Just curious: Was too much of the name and date that had been painted in gold gone to be able to accurately restore that detail, or was it the client's choice not to restore it?

[@ATRestoration]

@@LadyMitcly Don't know yet :)

[@nancyring8104]

While it can be fun to watch the transformation of a modern, mass produced piece of furniture, nothing compares to watching a master restorer literally bring a beautiful old piece back to life!! Bravo!!❤️

[@gregpendrey6711]

What is this 'spot on' you speak of?

[@christiemay4444]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@erickaepworth6257]

Thank you for not adding horrid music to this lovely video. The organic sounds of handiwork are very soothing to my soul.

[@milavogel]

Your comment saved this video for me. I was about to click away after hearing the music in the beginning but you made me wait. Thank you what a great channel to discover.

[@78jog89]

Any piece of furniture would be grateful for AT's exquisite touch. Thanks for posting.

[@АртамоноваЛидия]

Как 300 лет назад мастер не имея не только высокоточных электроинструментов, но даже механических приспособлений создавал руками такую красоту и долговечность. Невероятно. Работа реставратора вызывает восхищениее, но у него в помощь,великолепно оснащённая мастерская, конечно, + профессионализм и умелые руки.👍

[@simonwaters1965]

I love watching the different skill sets to restore these pieces. Unfortunately I’ve run out of words to say how great they are.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Me too

[@RissaFirecat]

You made that old, sad, tired cabinet come back alive again. You didn't make it look new again either, which is awesome! You gave this piece of furniture its dignity and beauty once more and it's elegant! Thank you, Ahti!

[@EVALLOYD]

I'm totally fascinated by AT Restoration videos, it's like watching Michelangelo performing his magic.

[@dawnanderson2682]

If I hadn’t seen this with my own eyes, I would have thought the finished piece was brand new. The patience, precision,skill and knowing how to use all of the machinery that can make these restorations possible is an art in itself. Amazing! Beautiful.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Your work is absolutely _priceless._ I hope your clients realize what a gem they have in you.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Wow. I am blown away by how great it looks. You can't see the repairs but just the beauty of that cabinet. You are so knowledgeable and so willing to share that knowledge. Thank you, Ahti, for this video. Your excellent storytelling, videography, and editing made me feel like I was standing next to you. This was a treat. Thanks again.

[@ТатьянаРожкова-ц3т]

Фантастика! Вернуть к жизни из небытия ! Старые мастера- мебельщики были замечательные выдумщики. А вы не просто повторили их путь, а в чем- то оказались более умелым! Браво! Отличная работа, и великолепный результат!!!

[@ЕленаМалевинская]

Восторг! Преклоняюсь перед Вашим мастерством!

[@larrynelson3329]

Glad you left it looking old, but in better condition. You are an expert in faux grain painting techniques

[@AlyonaDiy]

Как классно, что есть такие умельцы, которые не дают старинным вещам «умереть» и восстанавливают их!

[@voyaristika5673]

I could cry seeing how happy these pieces look, restored after so many years thinking they were dead and forgotten. They sing with pride. Thank you for saving the craftmanship of those carpenters who worked so long ago. Your work is AMAZING!

[@jm7804]

Can you imagine the stories that piece could tell?...Passed on from generation to generation. Seeing new life come into the world and familiar faces pass. A witness to all of the joys and heartbreaks of the human experience. It may be overly sentimental, but that's where my mind immediately goes when I see old furniture.

[@voyaristika5673]

@@jm7804 Absolutely! 💯

[@CrustyRestorations]

who doesn't like a sneaky hidden compartment with treasures . .nicely done

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Ahti, you have created yet another masterpiece! You are a man of many talents and many skills. I think you used all of them in this piece. It makes me so happy to see an old piece like this look OLD, but yet well CARED for. I don't want them to look like new. You are such a dedicated man, and I can believe that it took 18 days to complete this. It needed a lot of repairs. The final reveal literally made me gasp. I was so stunned. Even though I expect all of your works to turn out beautifully, this one brought a tear to my eye. You are the Master, Ahti! I just watching you work your magic on these pieces. Thank you!!!

[@rabbit_scribe]

I really don't understand why you dont have at least a million subscribers. 💚

[@shoogerplumb9107]

I know, right?!

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Have you sent anybody a link to any of his vids?

[@ATRestoration]

I dont, but I have more views than some channels with million subscribers. In the end, this is what counts in YT.

[@tovah2276]

Just keep SHARING this link to your “Twitter/X” and “FB” or ANY other SM accounts, even just sharing it to other friends that like this type of ART?MAGIC! THAT will get him to 1M. I share him to “Twitter/X”. Just to the RIGHT of the “Thumbs Up” is a “SHARE”….hit that and all the Social media comes up and you can share it to your own or to someone else as well as just sending them THIS link. It means everything to someone LIKE THIS that DESERVES IT!!!! (Vs some foolish Celb story about who is doing what with whom…ugh!”.) You are 💯 correct….he DESERVES over 1M!!!!❤❤❤

[@louisegogel7973]

July 18, 2024 subscribers are at 261k

[@helenshepard485]

So very impressed with all the little (and big) repairs: clearly very experienced and skilled! Thanks much!

[@rachealsmith5138]

Oh my gosh, how absolutely stunning! I can’t believe you did that in 18 days! It is so wonderful to watch you restore a piece like this. You’re very multitalented. I always enjoy watching your videos. ❤😊❤

[@НадеждаБуртасова-х6к]

Здравствуйте, Ахти. Какая нвероятно красивая супер древняя вещь попала в ваши волшебные ручки! Очень интересно было наблюдать за превращением, как всегда))) Невероятная красота! И потрясающая бережная работа!

[@michael-499]

What a pleasure watching an EXPERT. It is a delight to witness the recreation of what was in its period to, the reward of perfection.

[@SerenitynPeace]

This is going to look magnificent when you are done! I can't wait!

[@Author_ElizabethAton]

I can’t help but wonder what the colorful version must have looked like.

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

Google "swedish allmoge skåp" and you get a pretty good idea!

[@Fruity_lexia]

It does look beautiful how it is now, but yes, I could see blue, green and pink underneath! It must have been gorgeous!

[@jamessheridan4306]

@@Fruity_lexia I still couldn't tell what the writing said.

[@GeorginaRankin]

Once again, you have done an amazing job hat's off to a true master I look forward to watching you work

[@peztopher7297]

Yes, I wish that part could be figured out. I personally found the overall look to be quite dark, and the colors would have relieved that.

[@Полина-м1х7п]

Привет,мое солнышко ! Давно не видела вас ,и скучала .Все что ты делаешь это не просто красиво ,это талантливо .У вас появились новые инструменты ,которых я раньше не видела .Таким как вы нужна гос.поддержка для приобретения необходимого инструмента 😊😊.потому что вы не просто восстанавливаете ,но и сохраняете таким образом наше представление о прошлом !!! Попасть бы в такие руки "на реставрацию "😂😂

[@CarolynJeanineBarker]

I love to see the old timers come back to life.

[@Mimi-ry4dt]

I'm awestruck! When I saw the final cabinet. I felt as if I were transported back hundreds of years, and in the room that held that cabinet. I can't imagine how one learned those skills to do all of that now, and also then. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@myraholmes8702]

This piece looked far beyond hope of any restoration. But you worked your magic, Ahti. What a difference

[@joyfulyes]

It takes such skill and patience! And such reward.

[@brendamathieu1069]

I must say it was a pleasure watching you work without aggravating music…just hearing the sounds of sanding and nails being hammered and watching an amazing restoration of a magnificent piece unfold. Fine workmanship!

[@katherinef4291]

How wonderful! You find the most unique old pieces and restore them beautifully!

[@CaptainRon1913]

The pieces find him. He's a professional restorer. People seek his services

[@НатальяСеливерстова-и4и]

Как долгооо смотреть😮! А делать ремонт ещё дольше!😮😮 Спасибо.❤❤❤Красота!!!!!Удачи и ещё видео.😊

[@RamonaAnne]

I love it that you didn't remove all signs of age, but you made it whole and sound so it will last another couple of centuries.

[@stonyforestgems2893]

Wonderful. That piece is so old! Looks great!

[@ЕленаКрасных-ы1д]

Делал один мастер, а возродил другой, очень красивая работа!

[@katerynarusakova6176]

Are you russian, the one, who is killing Ukrainians?

[@irenebecker4815]

Sitting here appreciating the sounds in this video - sawing, sanding, drilling, grinding, hammering, etc. - and thinking how cool it would be to write a piece of music around it somehow. What a beautiful piece of furniture this hunk of damage turned out to be. And I must add excellent editing. Kudos!

[@jazzquebec2847]

WoW What a super work you did. Bravo! Pretty result!

[@scottnyc6572]

This Swedish cabinet has a smorgasbord amount of curves.This was a daring yet successful job despite how difficult it was.Congratulations!!

[@maeverobertson1108]

There is a restoration woodworker in the Northeast United States named Thomas Johnson who has a KZbin channel. When I saw your lathe spitting out all that sawdust and what you commented on it I thought that if you didn't know Thomas Johnson you might be interested in talking to him about the lathe that he is patenting, that whisks away all of the sawdust so efficiently that when he is done there is virtually no sawdust in his workshop. That was a beautiful piece that you restored. I like that its age showed through your restoration and your meticulous attention to even the smallest items. I always look forward to your projects.

[@melefth]

Wonderful, as ever. THank you!

[@MazSwanboroughSmith]

That looks amazing! It’s good to leave a few dings and knocks as they are; they’re part of the piece’s 300 years of faithful service. I love the way you bring things back to life! ❤🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@LJones-n8c]

What a beautiful job you did on this 300 year-old baroque piece of furniture. You breathed new life in it for a new family to enjoy.❤

[@patientorlando1306]

Ahti's grin to the camera when he has a win with his "mad invention" = gold!!!😃 Thank you for taking the time and patience to film this awesome restoration. I am not likely to ever see such a piece in real life in my neck of the woods, but your videos and expert editing really tell such an interesting story, as is the fascination of watching you work your magic. Two thumbs up mate!

[@nord1967sur]

When an artist works, I'm simply admiring!

[@lorriewhite7886]

Bravo! Bravo! What a beautiful restoration and such a gorgeous cabinet!

[@CreativeIdeasMaker]

As always, we saw a suitable reconstruction full of techniques and ideas. Personally, as a carpenter and restorer, I liked the repair of the upper part of this piece, and at the same time, it is valuable to me that you implemented the design with a lathe. Great and don't be tired for all this trouble💚🤍❤

[@Fionasichanie]

Wow! Excellent work and marvelous editing!❤

[@johngassmann9581]

Beautifully done!

[@lunaenter4042]

When mister managed to make the key. He really saved the old cabinet. Some of my great great grandmother old cabinet doesnt have a key anymore. And I dont want to forced open it.

[@pricfinish6675]

Какое удовольствие, после всей работы, покрывать маслом готовый комод.. Наблюдать, как он преображается. Мастер 🎉🎉🎉. Браво!!!

[@texanasimmons1761]

This was an amazing restoration! The cabinet is beautiful and you even restored the 3 locks and keys!❤

[@michelez715]

It's beautiful NOW. Didn't look too handsome before Ahti worked his magic.

[@triune_blades]

You have a surgeon's eye and stable hand. What a wonderful transformation!

[@rameshshankar1010]

See the intricate carpentry of those days, fabulous so beautiful worth repairing.

[@NOBS4theUSA]

You're VERY talented, informative, and good to watch and look at!!! I've subscribed!!! Thank you!

[@sarahdebeau2481]

Master Carpenter AND a blacksmith!! That lock was worth mending. ❤

[@barbarabenware9701]

I could watch you work all day! You are the BEST

[@finn4785]

I love your amazing work and your sense of humour.

[@YuraBotanick]

Excellent work under the given conditions!!

[@jeanmariemclain2836]

Wow. Just wow. You’ve restored a masterpiece.

[@SHADOWBEAR82763]

From a woodworker of over 45 years... well done sir. Excellent work.

[@JustSayin916]

You are amazing! Astonishing! Awe inspiring! I love watching your videos because it is such a pleasure to see a true Master at work. I also love your videos because you always work on beautiful pieces, and your work respects the original design and the original woodworkers. ❤ I agree with the previous comment, tho: It would have been great to see the former colors.

[@vintagelady1]

If restoration is mainly about cracks & joints, then that is exactly what I am in need of!. I expect this was once someone's most prized possession, & your beautiful work has made it into exactly that again. Well done! As far as the color, in architecture it is an eternal conundrum to decide how far back to go. The Notre Dame restoration struggled with that decision; in my neighborhood of early 1900's craftsman homes, the same. I think you made the right decision here. Beautiful.

[@АллаСергеюк]

Здравствуйте, мне нравится смотреть , как люди дают вторую жизнь таким красивым вещам. Вы молодец, я восхищаюсь вашей работой. Всего вам доброго!

[@Фурианец-ь5з]

На вид,за такой старый,трухлявый кабинет было рил страшно браться... Но вы взялись и как всегда сотворили чудо! Это потрясающе! Теперь этот старый добрый кабинет проживет ещё триста лет... а может и больше.....

[@RT-hi1ms]

You are indeed an artisan within your trade, sir!

[@fredrobinson6990]

Beautiful redo!

[@KilgoreTrout4343]

As always, a masterful restoration. Bravo!

[@gingermx4095]

It’s pleasure watching you restoring old furnitures. Thank you 🫶👍🏻

[@judithcatlett8518]

When you showed us the colors of this beautiful corner cabinet, I was hoping you would repaint the pieces in those colors. Of course, if they’re not the original paint colors or the owner did not want them there was not much you could do, but do the best restoration you could and you did. Beautiful work.

[@Syntaxa]

This is the most impressive video I have watched in years! I especially loved the fabrication of the lock with silicone. You Sir, are brilliantly talented!

[@mariavent9620]

A very difficult piece indeed, congratulations for another excellent restoration !

[@janetrodriguez914]

Unbelievable transformation. That piece can now live on another 300 hundred years. Great job!

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

Well you know what they say... If it's not baroque.... Don't fix it 😂

[@TgWags69]

A very classical saying

[@wendyhale2189]

Where’s the face slap emoji?

[@macmccreadie8541]

How f....king hideous ! Fixed up or left dirty.

[@Evie3331]

😂😂😂

[@nicpye248]

😂

[@Ann_Harlow]

I cannot believe how incredible this turned out looking. great work!

[@horatiohornblower868]

This must have been a Swedish ship‘s cabinet from the captain‘s cabin. In the secret compartiment he probably keept his finest bottles. Again an amazing piece of restoration, Ahti!

[@girlnorthof60]

Thank you for including your thought process in the description. A stunning restoration that was as enjoyable to watch as it was for you to do. Cheers from Canada🍁

[@davidclifford5124]

Just had a bit of AT therapy.

[@ЛарисаБровикова-ф1п]

Идеально, профессионально, точно, кропотливо, впечатляюще, результативно.....Вы настоящий мастер! 👍👍👍💯💯💯👌👌👌💥💥💥🤔😍 Новых успехов! 🙋

[@ЕкатеринаФедотова-и3д]

Вы смахнули пыль веков и из замарашки сделали шедевр❤

[@caroltanzi29]

Fabulous restoration! Carol from California

[@MariaMMCardoso]

I do understand that it depends on what the client wants and the budget they have. If I had the piece and the money, I would want all that old paint out. If it was mine, but it isn't. So, great job still and kudos for adapting to the client's desires.

[@camillemayers103]

Secret compartments? I'm here for it!😊

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

Thank you for all your hard work in bringing us this video. Absolutely stunning outcome.

[@benediktmorak4409]

The idea put the hose from the vacuum cleaner on to the chisel was for sure NOT - a dumb invention-!!!!!!!!!

[@jojowellness3123]

I am so enviable of your talent AND your equipment!

[@Kelpiejane3252]

Stunning, stunning, stunning.

[@sharonbland9061]

That looks amazing. My late father was a Caroenter/joiner. Tge hours I spent watching him in his workshop. I miss those days so much and the smell of wood. If I smell know, it transport me right back to his workshop of wood and savings. Happy memories ❤❤❤

[@conniemaniaci3612]

This entire process was so entertaining. Loved it.

[@joycethiery2488]

It was beautiful old. And even more beautiful restored

[@maudwelford1843]

Fascinating watching the Master at work, the result …fabulous 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕🇬🇧

[@shaz_66]

It is an honour to watch a master craftsman at work. Thank you.

[@gwenm6582]

Beautiful, Beautiful Job!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@VICTORIAFREITASDEMESQUITA]

Que trabalho maravilhoso! Quando eu crescer quero ser igual a você ❤ parabéns e sucesso ❤❤

[@baxtersmomma]

Gorgeous! What a majestic piece!

[@pandorica1131]

It's always so fascinating to watch craftsmen basically shaking hands across the centuries like that...

[@connieadams607]

Thank you for sharing your love for restoration. It was a pleasure to watch each stage. A labor of love. 🫶

[@johnrone9086]

There are different versions of restoration you can use. I like his style because it preserves the character of what it was and maintains the original look. We aren't doing a backyard restoration where we repaint everything and make it totally different. It's respect for the years it took to get to us and keeping it usable and still beautiful.

[@BeaFink_BsAs]

Admiro profundamente tu ARTE!!! 🥰👏👏👏 El proceso de restauración de este mueble fué hipnótico para mi! Mezcla de admiración y curiosidad en el proceso y fascinada con el resultado! MARAVILLOSO! 💯🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Gracias por compartir! 😊🇦🇷😘

[@leonenicolafedeli2372]

Come al solito sei magico!!... È un restauro miracoloso!!... Bravo, bravo, bravo!!... Complimenti, oggi più che mai!!... Il mobile è magnifico!!... Un cordiale saluto!...❤😊

[@hellsbelle59]

Absolutely gorgeous!! 💙