The 70´s SOVIET CHAIR restoration

This chair was produced in Soviet Estonia around 1970´s by Koperaator and sold all over the USSR. This was golden time for Soviet Union, when people dreamed about reaching the communism paradise and this mentality also reflects in the items from that period, which had more courageous design than in previous decades.
In this video I will restore this soviet chair and I will also show how to conserve the chairs fabric.
#chairrestoration #howto #howtorestore #beginnerupholster #sovietchair
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Music:
Thinking About The Universe - Nat Keefe & BeatMowe

[@ATRestoration]

So what do you think about Boris?

[@dawn5227]

Depends who Boris is 😆

[@yukhnovsky]

@@dawn5227 Yeltsin of course

[@ATRestoration]

@@dawn5227 Boris is a promising pensioner who works for me for minimum wage.

[@Uli_Krosse]

Хороший человек! 😁 Thank you for another video full of both entertainment AND instruction. I learned quite a lot from you and cannot seem to get enough. Greetings from Germany.

[@waynehewitt6427]

I think he’s a spy! 😎

[@willettsworld7815]

Who knew furniture restoration people are so cool? Boris needs to make more appearances in your videos!

[@electrecuted]

And the decade award for the cleanest workshop goes to YOU... This shop is outrageous clean.

[@chook7118]

Даже и не думал, что ты с Эстонии. Знание русского языка, ещё не растерял. Молодец. Ну и за реставрацию, как обычно, лайк

[@lindamarsh6711]

Ahti I like your sense of humor! I’m so glad someone realizes the value in saving these vintage and antique pieces of furniture. I miss the beautiful sofas of the 1950’s especially with pieces of wood trim!

[@ИванО-ь2у]

Нравятся люди с чувством юмора. Полный респект!!!

[@dilangoldrent119]

Такой простой и лаконичный дизайн стула! Сейчас такой стул станет украшением современного интерьера.

[@shellydehart8217]

Wow, that was fascinating to watch Boris do his stuff. Especially watching him sew. That hole in the material was noticeable but after he got done with his touch of sewing you’d never known it was there. So happy he saved the paper under neath the chair. We must keep as much originality as possible. Thanks Boris for your great work. ♥️😊👍👍

[@tamarafruntasu4171]

Приветствую Вас из солнечной Молдовы!!! Всегда с большим интересом следую Ваше видео и восхищаюсь Вашей работой, золотые руки и умная голова, ставлю Вам 100👍 за все работы,все прекрасны.. желаю Вам крепкого здоровья и благополучия,радуйте нас подольше такими работами.!!! Спасибо большое за видео.

[@melissaschaefer854]

A true master craftsman!!

[@samuelhatman8995]

Boris? In my country I am a pensioner. I like how in speaking or working with hands the sharing of life skill is confident. I wish I could have learned Russian back in late 1960's. Government stopped the High School classes because of Cold War. That was dumb. So I fixed things all my life. Call me a fixer. Anything, plane, machine, wood things. It pays enough and makes people feel good to see and receive the work and the thing that was fixed. Craftsmen... we are all needed. That's what best, to be older, needed and still doing. Awesome! Oh... great work, and cool chair! WE had almost identical back in school days.

[@RedLettering]

Спасибо вам большое за все видео! Они так успокаивают! Это что-то настоящее в нашем современном "компьютерном" мире. 🤗🤗🤗 И как приятно и удивительно было услышать русскую речь! 😍😍😍

[@pretzelfrito]

невероятная реставрация, всегда жду выхода нового видео с канала, а с Борисом это было сенсационно, объятие из Бразилии!

[@ВладимирПрокофьев-т5т]

Спасибо. Замечательная реставрация, как и все ваши работы. Стул отличный.

[@ЛилияАлексеева-н4л]

Очень нравятся все ваши работы. Они великолепны! А несколько слов на русском языке сделали меня счастливой! Огромное спасибо Вам!

[@ЛКард-у7ы]

Вы,Ваш при обращении к одному человеку пишут с большой буквы.

[@india23061974]

@@ЛКард-у7ы сильно удивлю Вас, но по новым "правилам", в интернете писать обращение в единственном числе с большой буквы стал считаться моветоном.

[@АллаМ-ва-л8з]

@@india23061974 не безграмотным вводить новые правила

[@migunismigunis]

​@@АллаМ-ва-л8з👍

[@xw-87z20]

Как же люблю Ваш канал, всегда жду новые видео с нетерпением. Отличная работа 👏👏👏💐

[@el_is6749]

Обожаю ваши работы.

[@francislematt7079]

When I was living in Estonia I saw loads of these in poor conditions, mostly due to being used in the garden, and the wood got wet around the feet or shower de-laminated the back board. In fact people have a habit of taking out indoor chairs to sit around the fire with friends and family and any old chairs you can find have some degree of water damage. I think this particular model is called Baleriin, pretty OK quality as a part of the series of mass-produced furniture from the era.

[@ATRestoration]

Good to know!

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

It might be a good idea to retrofit these chairs to be more moisture tolerant, as with a plastic dip or coating for the feet and good waterproofing on the back board, and a silicone treatment or solid vinyl for the cushion. Communist paradise forgot to plan in what real people wanted to do, lol. Capitalist paradise gave us cast resin outdoor chairs, or throw away easily rusting patio chairs. Neither one did it particularly well.

[@frankiemcgough2462]

Beautiful piece! You did such an amazing job. I love the simple lines of this chair. BTW I really enjoy the humor. Great video!

[@mur-mur-murka]

Мне очень нравятся видео на этом канале, они успокаивают и вдохновляют )) А Борис из этого видео очень поднял моё настроение, особенно прекрасен желтый берет! 😍

[@ЯнаБраславец-д8в]

Хочется стать вашим подмастерьем, ну или просто рядом мусор подбирать и любоваться завораживающим процессом реставрации. Русские слова вызвали восторг. 🤩👍

[@ВременаГода-п5р]

Этикетку подклеил! Какая прелесть.

[@kimmcdonagh6756]

Boris looks a lot like your new assistant (your brother from another mother) in another video of yours. I think they must be related. Great project ! Amazed at your fabric mending abilities!

[@KarinaZagorska]

Вы большой молодец! Классный мастер! Смотрю теперь Вас постоянно.

[@rj001100]

This is purr gold video, pure skills of restoration wow. Those stitches that you made it looked out of the world thank you for respecting the true art of restoration.

[@bezolgbjize5966]

Большое спасибо за красивую работу!

[@linneasimonalle5604]

More ... MORE ... MORE!!! I love this Channel. I have learned SO many things about chair and furniture restoration from AT Restoration. The long angle cut for fixing broken chair legs was a new idea for me. The Conservator's way of washing fragile upholstery is genius. I learned how to Re-Upholster furniture by watching my Mother as a very young child. Thank you for all the advice!

[@ATRestoration]

Thanks for your love ;)

[@kusokk]

Another beautiful chair rescued! I love seeing the transformation. And I was also very glad you were able so save the original fabric, I really liked the design of that!

[@helenaneumann1872]

I like your perfectionism und your passion for details

[@ОксанаЮрченко-х1з]

За "Вот это круто!" сразу лайк!

[@alevtinaa.8482]

Я подсела на ваш канал! Люблю такую классную, аккуратную, качественную реставрацию. Вы ещё и шить умеете! Для меня вы супер реставратор, спасибо, что показали своё лицо, Борис! Ждём нового волшебного превращения!

[@ATRestoration]

Thanks Alevtina!

[@DashDrones]

That stitch job was incredible! 👍👍👍

[@olgasayevich3707]

Работа супер!! Обожаю Ваше видео!

[@JB-Was-Here]

Thank you for also sharing the technique of how to clean the old fabrics! Maybe Boris can use this seat to rest hit tired knees after a long day of helping you in your shop 😆

[@АндрейНикитенко-ф4с]

Ещё один стул спасён! Сохранение сильно изношенной обивки важно для музейной реставрации, в ином случае является спорным моментом, но это было интересно. Такой дизайн характерен скорее для шестидесятых, хотя шлиц "Филлипс" стал распространённым в семидесятые. В СССР качество шурупов сильно зависело от производителя, но мягкие действительно встречались часто. С интересом жду следующих стульев.

[@marymorrison2484]

I don't think I have ever seen Soviet Era furniture before. I loved seeing the design and your restoration. Thank you for sharing this.

[@arkadiyvarlamov3010]

Спасибо за видео, но сидушка как была на вид обшарпаной так и осталась, а остальные работы с деревом просто клас.

[@MrWhisper05]

Тоже думал заменит ткань , но оставил . В целом работа конечно отличная

[@imochiexe5056]

Amazing repair skill on fabric! Bravo the chair, too🎉.

[@zoltanreisz2228]

Köszönjük!

[@bh1422]

Your work is impeccable 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anatolysokolov]

Очень нравится то, как ты все это делаешь! Спасибо за залипательный контент!

[@truthmatters5366]

Very interesting restoration, Love the Russian narrative and hat with the toothpick. I also appreciate the tip on how to clean the wool fabric.

[@yf30101963]

Я вообще далека от этого , но пошел одиннадцатый день , как зависаю. ))) Мне кажется даже , что я чувствую запах древесины ))) А тут еще оказалось , что вы знакомы с русским языком🙃🙃🙃

[@1962oksana]

...что сказать" задело" как трепетно отнёсся к этикетке а топом дырка.... ну прям как на уроке труда!спасибо! Смотрю и радуюсь вторая жизнь дана! Спасибо пусть наслаждаються стулом благодаря вашей заботы и работы за эти вещи!

[@rebeccabarnes3324]

Your work is amazing Boris !

[@aaronbaird3533]

Nice chair! The upholstery is only original once, so saving it was a nice touch.

[@lesleythompson6801]

Once again, I'm gratified that you use as much of the original materials as possible; you even saved the labels! And when you were removing the fabric, I thought, 'That's not so bad, really.' So I was glad you restored that. Eventually it will need to be replaced, of course. I'm envious of these European and Soviet pieces you find. I'm in the US and so much old stuff is just gone, or in a different style.

[@nancynewlin]

Very nice job repairing the seat fabric. 😊

[@LadyGrissom]

Omg, the seat cover is exactly the same material my grandma had on her armchair still until recently. I used to play on the armchair so much as a kid it brought back such nostalgia...

[@mozu517]

Beautiful upholstery work; patching, darning!

[@carolablackburn2818]

Love your work and sense of humor! Greetings from Chile.

[@matthewfriend8448]

I always enjoy watching the precision you use to restore these pieces of furniture. Wool is a great fabric but I could see from the close ups that a lot of Soviet bottoms had sat on that seat over the years, wearing the material away; particularly near the edge! A great restoration nonetheless!

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

So glad you were able to save the fabric. It was perfect for that chair. The washing technique was good to learn.

[@lawannarobinson9900]

Love seeing Boris, one cool fellow. Great restoration of chair and I like the sharing of the tips for cleaning the seat cover for the chair. Thanks for sharing, many tips will be useful. Until next time, regards from Maryland USA

[@dianeadams9537]

VERY IMPRESSIVE RESTORATION!!!💜💜💜💜

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

[@ФанисаМаннанова-й2ь]

Обожаю когда вы говорите шутите хочу рядом стоять

[@hardrivethrutown]

this is actually quite a nice design for a chair from the soviet union during the 70s

[@Marie579]

I love the economy of construction of this chair it’s simply beautiful.

[@SpecialEll]

Хорошая работа, спасибо😊

[@fatimazanelatto4471]

Nice work 👏🏿👏🏿

[@ArteoMixedMediaArt]

You are absolutely great!!!

[@eileenie3101]

Loved the video and how you lovingly restore your pieces. Loved seeing you work with a different medium-great job saving the fabric! Boris is very cool.

[@Denis.HondaVod]

Прибалтийская мебель всегда была не плохой) у самого на рестоврации 2 дубовых стульчика Рижского мебельного комбината. Побольше замечательных проектов.

[@DiannLent]

Love the hat! That was an easy fix for you but it looked great when you finished!😊❤

[@ArtisticEndeavors]

Splendid - thank you for sharing your talent! ✌🏻🎨☕️

[@sylviekoenig9960]

I love the design of this chair and I was soooooo happy you kept this beautiful original fabric! Maybe steam cleaning would remove the grey…

[@sergeytolstov956]

I always watch your videos with great pleasure. Excellent restorations. Большое спасибо! Привет из Одессы!

[@ЛКард-у7ы]

Отличная реставрация,даже обивку сохранили. Возрождение старого стула,а не переделка и перекраска.💯

[@ErnestoRodriguez-fn1sh]

Restaurada y a servir por otro tiempo 👌👍🇪🇸

[@TeamCat1128]

Beautiful!

[@jodidavis6595]

Tooth pick and beret lol. Very chic lol. Very nice

[@nicpye248]

I think culturally, our senses of humour are different. It looks like a folding chair , without any of a folding chair’s advantages. Nice restoration though 👍🏻

[@DaleDix]

I think you missed out by not embracing something different.

[@nicpye248]

@@DaleDix I only missed out on not thinking it was funny.

[@spamdump4459]

I do see one advantage of the design. In most chairs there is terrible strain on the joints between the seat and the uprights when someone leans back and tips the chair on the rear legs. And someone always does. By making the front legs the uprights, and bringing in the rear legs at an angle, when someone tips the chair back the support is directly along the center line of the rear leg which pushes directly into the upright. No excess strain on the joint. Worth it just to shut up the pedants who nag you about tipping the char back being bad for the chair.

[@markphillips6154]

I suppose you’re going to tell us you sew your own clothes too . You’re the man

[@swetlanamarburg9162]

этикетку для будущих поколений! очень мило!)

[@pipopug9848]

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos y experiencias. Arreglaré mi primera silla, veremos qué tal me queda 😉 Espero mis cortas patas no sean un problema para hacer el trabajo, finalmente solo soy un Pug.

[@holly5791]

I suppose there is nothing that you are not a purist about, when it comes to furniture restoration. The wood is great as always, but I am referring to that tiny little hole that you painstakingly repaired. Not to speak of the fabric care. Excellent job and let Boris hang around as long as he likes. 🙂👍

[@oleksandrkondratov5966]

Your Russian sounds hilarious 😂 And this chair looks very good after restoration. Great job was done!

[@oksana-chesenko]

Какой талантливый человек! И на гитаре играет, и на русском читает))

[@haake82]

Здорово!

[@andreiburlov7835]

После того как услышал акцент, так захотелось обратно в ссср🥺 Благодарю за видео и голос👍👍👍

[@ATRestoration]

😂

[@ЖеньшеньПомпень]

@@ATRestoration что смешного?. Наверно,этот замечательный ресторатор по-совместительству ,мягко говоря,нацкадр...

[@teresarandolph6576]

Very cool chair! I really like the lines. I thought it was a folding chair at first.

[@channelsixtysix066]

Marvellous result with the fabric and using all its original components. 👍

[@ratanafashih7930]

Would have loved to see new upholstery.

[@ИринаЛеонова-э6р]

Какой добротный стульчик))

[@pascalrichard2902]

j'adore ce travail c'est vraiment valorisant.

[@ОльгаНетесанова-э2щ]

У Вас руки золотые.

[@cecoya]

You do such great work restoring old furniture have a great day

[@YKV42]

О новый персонаж Борис, привет из Москвы, Боря!

[@robinhood7401]

Ahahaha😆 I love your Boris👍👍❤️

[@Serjioscozychannel]

Прекрасный канал. Нашел наглядную инструкцию как восстановить советский обеденный стол, который лет 50 уже находится в семье. Спасибо вам большое и удачи в новых проектах! Привет из солнечного Крыма!

[@cmpeacoe]

I loved how you saved the original fabric.

[@mr.hadonis]

Прекрасная работа, товарищ!

[@Fruity_lexia]

Yes, we conservators use distilled or deionised water because (a) it has no impurities in it (tap water has minerals, chemicals, all sorts of things), and also (b) because it is so pure, it does a good job of pulling impurities like dirt and stains out of fabrics and paper! I enjoyed this restoration. 70s design is very underrated. Boris understands how cool it is 👍🏻

[@Аккомо-т]

Отличная работа всегда с удовольствием смотрю ваш канал. Это ещё повезло что шурупы с крестовой головкой. На такой мебели зачастую шурупы под отвёртку с прямым шлицем

[@ALES___]

хоть и советский, но это все же Таллинн, а не Липецк

[@lwilton]

Interesting repair. I have to wonder if the Phillips head screws were original. The ones in the other side of the brackets were slotted. I suspect the Phillips screws were replacements at some point in time.

[@beatamichalska6220]

This chair is so well designed. I wish I could have one in my dining. Of course then with modern fabric :) Nice work

[@НикитаБивол-ш8в]

Очень мне нравится этот канал.

[@francsi]

Nagyon sok munkádat megnéztem már, nagyon tetszik amit csinálsz! 😊 Ennek a felújításnak is tetszik a famunka része, de az a szövet nagyon nem szép, azt jó lett volna cserélni! További szép munkáidat is szívesen látom. Sokat tanulok belőle! 😄 Köszönöm!

[@lancemillward1912]

Too cool