This 200 year old chair was too hard to restore but I still did it

In this video I will restore about 200 year old corner chair from Sweden. These are called also powder chairs, from the time when hair powdering was popular. The work took much more time, than I was prepared for. Was the result worth it? Let me know in the comments.
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[@katherineschelp520]

Out of all the "restorers" I have come across on KZbin you are 1 of 2 that I watch consistently. Your work never fails to amaze. The skills you have are to be envied.

[@user-qd1yo5gh4o]

who's second?

[@outring]

Who's the second one? Just need to watch something while waiting for new Ahti's videos 😅

[@user-qd1yo5gh4o]

@@outring Until I met someone better than him on the Internet.

[@alla9916]

Dashner

[@alla9916]

Chrigun maybe?

[@JustSayin916]

Caning the seat! Restoring the faux wood design! It IS magic, and YOU are the magician. Just amazing. What a lovely chair. You restored its dignity!

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

Impressive indeed. I watch all your videos. You always demonstrate great techniques. Thank you!

[@cheloalfonsocorrales6817]

Si la silla es de madera porque la pintas imitación de madera? No entiendo nada

[@mariakowalska1139]

Cudownie, misterna praca,super.

[@lindasnow3960]

Nothing more needs to be said 😊

[@brandynpetersen8017]

And you wonder why a few hundred thousand people like to watch you work. That's just awesome.

[@user-jw5rj1qk5c]

Никого лучше на каналах не видела. Удивительное мастерство, вкус, знания, бережное отношение к оригиналу. А какая культура производства! Мастерская, инструменты, всё выше всяких похвал. Единственное пожелание- больше роликов. Спасибо за доставленные положительные эмоции❤

[@user-dz1bx1ee7f]

It was an amazing restoration. After watching this video, I realized that I shouldn't complain that handmade furniture is expensive.

[@kexu5633]

The best furniture restorer on youtube, bar none!

[@user-gy9ps2jc5c]

Жаль, что видео всего 19 минут - за вашей работой можно наблюдать бесконечно, это настоящий релакс для меня ))) А это плетение, Ахти, очень красиво! Но это ж сколько нужно терпения и железные нервы, чтобы не психануть и не бросить минут через десять!!!

[@sergeihanush2262]

так он и психанул, просто не через 10 мин. Друга напряг)))

[@user-bg2dr6uo6n]

Смотреть на то, как Вы реставрируете мебель, просто удовольствие! У Вас золотые руки! Спасибо за видео! ❤

[@robertgriffith9703]

I've Never Quite Understood the Allure of painting a Faux wood grain over Actual wood. That is until I saw You do it. Really Beautiful. It really is Art. It All depends on Artistic Interpretations doesn't It?

[@jodidavis6595]

I watch about 15 restoration ppl on KZbin. You sir have no equal! No one does what you do. I bought a sheet of cane to so a rocking chair and that was hard enough. Fantastic craftsmanship all the way around 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Yes. He should take on an apprentice. Antiques will remain in demand. Today, Americans covet mid-century pieces too.

[@fletchro789]

The fake wood effect really works when you do everything with that technique! I was surprised by how fake and bad it looked when you first started, but then altogether it tricks you into thinking it's real wood! Nicely done!

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

I agree! I thought oh no! It’s a fail. But then AMAZING! It all worked together and looks lovely.

[@martinmohlmann5036]

Agreed.

[@DannyMaas]

My grandpa used to repair chairs like this. His father was a reed weaver by trade, and this certainly had my interest when I was young, but unfortunately I never learned this. Thank you for the memory.

[@lornanorris1363]

I've never seen anyone actually weave rattan onto a piece of furniture before, that was interesting. You did a great job restoring it.

[@user-oo1qp4yi7p]

Сколько труда вложено на восстановление! А кто-то бездумно покрасил в белый цвет.... Мы так с другом спасали стул из настоящего ДУБА, 1908 года. Его ПОКРАСИЛИ коричневой краской а потом выкинули на помойку! Мы потом битым стеклышком отскребали все и вышкуривали до блеска. Неделю вдвоем маялись, но стул получился- на загляденье. Подарили художнику в мастерскую. Благодарен за такие ролики- красоту надо возвращать в мир! Просто переживал заново рождение стульчика! Плетение седушки- отдельное восхищение за кропотливость и терпение!

[@EasyThereBigFella]

The time and diverse set of finely tuned carpentry and artisanal skills you and your friend invested in restoring this historically important and beautiful chair will be appreciated for another 200 years! It's always a pleasure to watch you save these thoughtfully chosen pieces from the trash heap! Your channel deserves exponential growth in the years to come. Best Regards from Connecticut!

[@acdallas6356]

Your patience is amazing. I would have lost my mind and the will to live after doing and re-doing the painting with cardboard one hundred times. A beautiful job, as always.

[@suhayl5157]

Never thought something like this was possible; this is incredible. here's to another 200 years.👏👏👏👏

[@lua4221]

I agree with everyone's comments! Such a labor of love and determination! Well done, sir.

[@Waldo_Ilowiecki]

my comment on your videos remains unchanged, simply genius ❤

[@raytaaffe6588]

At first, I didn't think the cardboard trick would work, but it DOES perfectly and creates a very natural effect a bit like wood grain. You have brilliant skills and patience to re-create the seat's original design, and the whole project is excellent. I hope you sold it for enough to redeem the hours you spent. You are one of the best restorers on 'KZbin'.

[@lindamcwilliams9056]

Wow!!!I would give two thumbs up if I could. This is true craftsmanship. The fact that you didn’t use cane webbing roll, but designed weaved your own. It’s definitely a beauty. Great job as always. Love your channel!!

[@catherinetetrault4789]

I don't think it's a fake wood design at all but a spectacular looking wood design done by an artist and furniture restorer with the skills of a genius. When I see a notification from you I go quickly to your channel and watch because I know that I will be amazed at the quality of the piece you make new again. I just love 💕 your endeavors and I can't wait for the next one to come out. Superior artist 😎. Thank you sir, for another restoration. ❤😂🎉

[@user-tq6eq8kj3t]

Просто бесподобно,как всегда! Вы Ахти вновь сотворили маленькое чудо - воскресили отличную древнюю вещь! Двадцать минут релакса и сплошного эстетического удовольствия! Очередной лайк вам и спасибо за видео!

[@stevepiechock9234]

The work you did was magical! you gave a new life to an abused chair. My wife inherited a very similar chair from her grandmother years ago. To date it is a beautiful piece. excellent work, well done.

[@selmamachado5728]

While there are some good videos of restorers, carpenters and craftsmen on KZbin, for me none, and I said, none compare to you Ahti. I say this for the entire package: competence, brilliance, the work you do almost like perfect magic. Not to mention the excellent quality of your videos without those unnecessary distractions like landscapes, pets, conversations or boring explanations, tasteless music, etc. Your work is almost magical, your sensitivity when dealing with any piece is enviable. Although there are very few good creators, restorers, artisans or carpenters in this network, none are at your level of excellence. I look forward to your videos and Thank you for your mastery and generosity in letting me participate as a spectator of your incredible creations!

[@lovingmayberry307]

OMG. You cane too?!? Amazing, it's beautiful!

[@cherylwevill4355]

I wasn't too sure where you were going with the colour, but yet again, you show how expertly and lovingly, you restore antiques. Fantastic job. 😃

[@user-dz8dg6ey8g]

Какая кропотливая и в тоже время прекрасная работа. Спасибо мастеру за удовольствие от просмотра. Лайкаю.

[@Humblerbumble]

What an incredible piece of work, that seat is breathtaking! All your patience and skill absolutely shows 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@shockz16]

You know I'm always dubious whenever that faux wood method is used but you somehow always make it looks amazing in the end result. Truly a master of your craft.

[@rebeccahawrot8345]

Besides being an amazing furniture restorer, we know Ahti (or someone he knows) loves Philadelphia cream cheese! Great job. I absolutely love the finished chair. Your customer must be thrilled!

[@evecampbell7744]

You saved this beautiful old lady! I love watching you work. Just amazing,

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

It takes a strong person to not only ask for help, but to also fess up to it later. This is a beautiful restoration, and your friend did an awesome job on the cane seat.

[@davidharris241]

Awesome restoration, Ahti! Really loved watching you do the faux wood finish. I did that to a 200 year old child’s rocking chair years ago and it brought back memories. I tried caning a chair once too, and it was really hard…the end result was awful. Glad you sought help with that, they did a great job. Thanks for the video, the chair is gorgeous!

[@autodidactin]

Ahti, I have been looking forward to seeing this restoration since you mentioned it on FB. Having myself done some faux wood graining with a comb with some teeth broken out, I was fascinated with your using the torn cardboard. Your crafting the wood “knot” was mesmerizing! Glad you had a friend who was able to help you with that pesky caneing. Thank you, as always, for the filming and editing.

[@schechnera]

Still one of the only channels I hit Like before watching the video.

[@lisagriger5261]

Wow!! 40 hours doing the seat! I was thinking how much patience you have to weave all of that. It's beautiful!

[@pamsheets632]

Oh my goodness, don't know why anyone would paint such beautiful wood! You brought it back to life to live another 200; years! Extremely stunning, exquisite job! 😊❤

[@pattylevasseur4041]

DAMMMMMMM AT WHAT A TRANSFORMATION!!!!!!!! absolutely reincarnated!!!!! whoever owns this.. is going to freak out!!!! its GORGEOUS!!!!!! OUTSTANDING WORK!!!!!!!

[@josephinehogg3629]

You saw the beauty hidden there and brought it to light. my first thought was 'what an ugly old chair! why would you want to restore that?' I was so wrong! Thank you for sharing your Art. It's beautiful💕💕

[@shaunbrowne5139]

As always, beautiful work with exemplary patience. Also, no mindless chatter, just great action. Many thanks

[@user-wt8rh8ei3f]

Замечательно!!! Браво мастеру!!!! Какой интересной конфигурации кресло!!!😊😊😊

[@RamonaAnne]

AT and Julian Baumgartner, but AT is my favorite. I hope this work was done for a really rich person who can afford to pay for 80 man-hours to cane a chair. I really enjoyed this video!

[@__Timo__]

This is again not a restoration, it is art. Amazing how you can create faux wood. Still enjoying every restoration from you, Ahti. I also like the smell of linseed&turpentine-mix. Some people use turpentine against rats, they hate that smell.

[@jennlizzy2019]

I hope your videos will inspire some rare individuals, who see your talent and skill set, to carry forward this art form. I think there are probably not too many people who can do what you do.

[@AlmaBellaSolis]

Each move you made, I was stunned. What a most exquisite restoration work you just did to a 200-year old corner chair. I had wished I have in possession of all your work in my home but firstly, I have to purchase a mansion house. I am always looking forward to seeing each video you aired, from Massachusetts.

[@ATRestoration]

I have one client who moved from Estonia to Canada and transported all the furniture with her, after I restored them. If the shipping container is full, then the transport is not so expensive, per piece.

[@AlmaBellaSolis]

@@ATRestoration I much appreciated your reaction and that I am keeping it in mind.

[@DjFresh4lteFolie]

Please never change your intro/outro music its sooo good

[@pretzelfrito]

That's a certified AT Restoration™ time what are we waiting for!!!!

[@r1273m]

After all that work on the cane, I really wouldn't want to sit on it. Beautiful.

[@juliakathryn2582]

You, sir, are a fantastic artist and restorer. It is always a pleasure to watch your restorations. I come away with a great sense of satisfaction!

[@user-vl8qw8hp1g]

You, sir, are a master! Every time I watch one of your videos, I have to wonder who taught you so many different techniques and how long it took you to become proficient at them? It is pure joy to watch you work your magic!!!

[@ATRestoration]

I have mindset that I learn new things until I live. It makes the videos better too.

[@kimberlygriffin5012]

As always, you never fail to amaze me. What an honor and privilege to watch your videos, thank you for sharing them with us. I absolutely love your faux wood effect. I’ve never really liked the modern faux wood tools, it looked fake. As a painter myself, and now dipping my toe into furniture restoration, I should have thought about using cardboard. Brilliant!! Thank you for your talent and inspiration 💖

[@RissaFirecat]

You, sir, are an artist! What you do to restore the furniture is a work of amazing art. You are SO patient! I am so glad that I found you!

[@lancemillward2462]

depression era furniture used techniques like this to mimic higher quality woods

[@maureenjoseph1327]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!! You leave me speechless! 😳

[@marywhitehead1306]

Much respect, that chair is about as perfect as one can be and I'd bet that it looks better now than it did 200 years ago.

[@user-lp6jc2jn5q]

Zlaté ruce, smekám před Vámi.

[@user-tt1wb1qz7w]

Вы достойны самой высокой похвалы❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marciashindler1917]

What an amazing and difficult restoration! Stressed me out watching you with that rattan. 😃Beautiful job!

[@user-wh5co5go9j]

Beautiful. I am so glad you did not give up completely on the seat. You and your friend did an amazing job on it. The overall finish is beyond words

[@Booka60]

Master of Chairs!

[@Late_to_the_party]

Another beauty! I appreciate the ASMR sounds. You are my favorite since there is no music or talk talk talk ( both can be annoying). The sounds made while recreating another re-masterpiece is simply lovely.

[@nancyring8104]

A beautiful little chair!! And I love the way you always think about future restorers!!😍❤️

[@valeriacamposdasilveira2735]

This chair is a beauty now thanks to the patient work of your magic hands! Bravo!! Well done!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@user-hi6mi6xu7v]

Дякую вам пане майстер за вашу роботу , отримав задоволення , успіхів !

[@brianvittachi6869]

In doing such an excellent restoration you are paying a great tribute to the old master who first created this piece.

[@michaelkohl9728]

That is master craftsmanship. Period!

[@user-fk6ob6un4j]

The secret is to not take it too seriously! Great advice. I've never see the woven seat done completely from scratch. That was nice to see.

[@user-gy9ps2jc5c]

Ахти, ну наконец-то вы нас радуете собой и своей замечательной, душевной работой!!! 👍🎉

[@myraholmes8702]

You're the Man. Ahti. No one does restorations quite like you. I love your channel and never miss a video😊

[@user-gz6ty6bk3w]

Кропотливая, долгая работа. Очень аккуратно! Просто восторг!

[@pinkykleo]

OMG! You are not just an artist, you are magician! I adore your work!

[@cecoya]

This chair turned out BEAUTIFUL your knowledge of different ways they made chairs back then is amazing. I would have stripped it all off and never thought twice about the black. Actually I thought it was another layer of paint like the white. You do such amazing work. Thank you for sharing and you have a great day

[@dao8805]

I agree. I would not have recognized the faux woodgrain treatment as being any different than just a layer of black paint.

[@user-qc8du6vy2q]

Неймовірно,"золоті"руки!

[@terrileyda5346]

What an amazing job! You’ve certainly given this lovely old piece a gorgeous new “gown”!

[@sally-3830]

Won’t lie… I was doubting your skills when you didn’t completely sand it down. I apologize for not trusting your process. Looks AMAZING.

[@user-su7zc6lb9p]

Браво мастеру!

[@Denis.HondaVod]

Удивительный и необычный стул, даже бы не подумал, что он Шведский) прекрасный предстовитель именно столярной мебели! Вначале подумал что сидушка будет мягкая, но после увиденного, можно смело сказать, что это историческая рестоврация. Отличная работа.

[@slkyu47]

Conscientious repairer, you're the only one.

[@faithfulhall1060]

A chair suitable for Marie Antoinette to have her hair powdered. Wonderful job & yes it was worth the time & effort. 😊

[@user-fc7vx5ex2w]

You do magnificent work. Every piece is special.

[@KassiusFineArt]

What a beautiful job you did! Thank you for giving its life back. I have a small table that needs you.

[@texanasimmons1761]

This turned out REALLY BEAUTIFUL! Im glad you restored the original finish and the caned seat. Its much prettier!!❤

[@girlnorthof60]

There are many who sit at a quilt frame for hours, weeks & months on end, enjoying the process. Caning is no different... you either love doing it, or you don't. Was the faux finish & caning worth it? Yes Adhi... so worth it 👍

[@dao8805]

A lesson in caning as a bonus! What a beautiful and truly authentic restoration. Just incredible. Much respect to you sir.

[@user-mo4jc9kw7d]

Man sieht dass sie ihren Job lieben. Fantastische Arbeit. Sie haben Wahnsinn Talent, danke fürs zeigen.

[@synterr]

I always love the music on your videos!

[@okupantgb]

Restoration of this piece of furniture is mind blowing. Spectacular! You are a master of craftsmanship. Hats off.

[@Piktor201]

Oh thank you so much for rescuing this chair! I don`t want to know how many furnitures have been additionally damaged by this strange fashion trend called "shabby chic" where people developed the idea that old furniture could be improved by painting them with a completely improper white paint. It makes me happy to see such craftsmen like you who knows how it really works.

[@BrooksMoses]

Indeed -- but the "shabby chic" trend has damaged the old furniture far less than many trends that had the idea that old furniture could be improved by throwing it away and buying new. With so many of these things, I try to keep in mind that everyone who took an old piece of furniture and painted it some color-of-the-month and put it to use was someone who kept it out of the trash for another few decades, and without them we often wouldn't have the piece at all.

[@sueenglish5720]

Wow!!😲 Well worth the amount of work and hrs. Amazing transformation. 👌🏼

[@teresaduda932]

Cieniowanie wyszło super, krzesło piękne 😍

[@hpot53]

Absolutely stunning! Ken from Alabama USA

[@Eva-sz7wu]

Wiener Geflecht. Der Stuhl ist wunderschön geworden.

[@fredlewis1945]

What a beautiful result. The cane work looked very hard, but when done it is great. I have to admire your patience. Beautiful chair. Thank you for sharing.

[@rycho662]

Suuupeeer! I ta benedyktyńska CIERPLIWOŚĆ! From Poland.

[@lindasueanderson8024]

It went from a cute little stool with a sloppy paint job to an elegant piece that belongs in a parlor. I love it when you need to do wood grain painting as part of a restoration

[@jrbaskind]

The results are breathtaking! That could have been the way it looked when it was first built.

[@SeorkMaxx]

I am sure you did the original maker proud ❤

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration mister good job well done

[@lauraschmid7998]

I never would have thought of cardboard. Great idea!