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

[@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.

[@Полина-м1х7п]

who's second?

[@outring]

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

[@Полина-м1х7п]

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

[@katherineschelp520]

@@outring Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration.

[@katherineschelp520]

@@Полина-м1х7п Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration.

[@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 😊

[@skylalee2724]

This man is a furniture detective, doctor, miracle worker, and necromancer all in one

[@brandynpetersen8017]

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

[@Joseph-Sam]

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

[@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.

[@НаталияКарсанова]

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

[@АллаМ-ва-л8з]

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❤

[@RitaMoore]

Amazing results!

[@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.

[@paquitorrisco901]

Devolver a la vida algo que estaba muerto, conservando su esencia y su funcionalidad, es algo reservado a los genios

[@sharonlaster2767]

You are a true conservationist. Not only do you use the original materials as much as possible, you use the authentic techniques, too. I love to watch you work. If only I were younger, I would take you as my mentor.

[@Waldo_Ilowiecki]

my comment on your videos remains unchanged, simply genius ❤

[@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.

[@sandym8787]

LOL

[@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?

[@suhayl5157]

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

[@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 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@Hgro-d3t]

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)))

[@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.

[@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!

[@EvgeniyKonyukhov]

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!

[@alipeacock3685]

This guy is just the bees knees of restoration ..love watching his work , it’s an absolute joy .

[@lua4221]

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

[@evecampbell7744]

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

[@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.

[@lindalumae]

One of the few money fights I had with my late husband was over the expense of restoring a caned seat. We had a lovely wood chair that his mother had for years but the caning was badly damaged and was going to be expensive to restore properly. He considered other options, like just putting a solid seat on but I just couldn’t see it without the caning. Because he was such a lovely man, he gave in to my wishes and that chair is still my favorite of those that we restored. He loved it too and felt the money was well-spent in the end. It was a time when we had a bit extra and could afford it. I doubt we would or could do the same today and that makes it all the more special.

[@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.

[@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!

[@ВикторГалянин]

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

[@Светлана-х7е8к]

Кропотливая, долгая работа. Очень аккуратно! Просто восторг!

[@schechnera]

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

[@shio_juniper]

Normally I am not a fan of painting wooden furniture (because natural wood grain is very beautiful on its own), but I guess this chair is an exception! You've made it look like it is made of expensive wood! And you even made a seat from straws, I'm in awe! It's like magic to me.

[@pretzelfrito]

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

[@kexu5633]

The best furniture restorer on youtube, bar none!

[@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.

[@galinapatey9371]

Красота!!!👍👍👍

[@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 💖

[@bestofluckusa]

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'.

[@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.

[@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.

[@nancyring8104]

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

[@lisagriger5261]

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

[@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.

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

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.

[@jrbaskind]

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

[@normafollet7156]

The extremely clever furniture man.🎉😊😮mr A.T.

[@lovingmayberry307]

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

[@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!

[@mountainbadgerab]

That cane seat part is a work of art! Impressive!

[@jm7804]

It's ready for the next 200 years. I hope it passes through families which will continue to enjoy it.

[@nannettenannettek9545]

I am so glad you replaced the cane seat. I'm amazed at your vast knowledge!

[@laurigardner6227]

I saw a similar rattan chair from Vienna that was dated to the 1780s. Without a really fine investigation of the wood used, my guess is that this is a chair from the early 1800s. The interesting feature is the falling front seat of the chair, which is a highly unusual feature and unseen in later chairs. Excellent restoration in the full form of the word. Thank you!

[@Hgro-d3t]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@Humblerbumble]

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

[@mgt031580]

I am mesmerized by these videos! I love that you used a special glue for the next restorer who, frankly, may not even be born yet! Thank you for taking the time to bring beauty into the world.

[@onlysmile4151]

Безупречно. Моë восхищение❤

[@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💕💕

[@evasanz3466]

Wow! I have not seen one of these chairs in a very long time, they are a very rare find. Your work is, as always, impeccable. Thank you 🙏 for your videos.

[@evaschoenleitner9695]

This chair is nearly priceless now with all the labor you put in

[@KassiusFineArt]

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

[@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.

[@pattylevasseur4041]

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

[@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!!

[@ВикторияДмитриева-р5щ]

Браво мастеру!

[@brianvittachi6869]

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

[@ianhamilton3172]

The transformation is incredible. Your mastery of techniques is 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.

[@michaelguida448]

WOW!! it looks like something you would see in a museum. Another spectacular restoration. It is aways a pleasure to see you restore something. You are to furniture restoration as Michelangelo was to painting, absolute genius.

[@melodysimonson1510]

What a beautiful chair now!! I can't believe someone painted it!

[@mudrat52]

Absolutely beautiful.. the master at work again ❤

[@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. 😃

[@steveaustin4118]

got a touch of excitment seeing you'd uploaded a video, do enjoy watching your craftmanship

[@norman9076]

Only one word.... amazing.... I'm a fan of your channel....

[@juliemarkham4332]

Very interesting varnish technique! Great restoration! It's absolutely worth the time spent! Who knew golf tees could come in so handy?

[@kimberlygriffin5012]

I thought the same thing…golf tees, who knew! 😮

[@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.

[@ЄвгеніяЯковцова]

Неймовірно,"золоті"руки!

[@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

[@neillyoung]

Really nice to see you also restored the rattan. It's not easy!

[@KylleinMacKellerann]

Worth it? Very much so!

[@slkyu47]

Conscientious repairer, you're the only one.

[@johnsrabe]

I know it will enrage a lot of people who think Wood must always be stained or natural, but there would’ve been nothing wrong with putting a beautiful coat of paint on this chair. Perhaps even decorating it with flowers and patterns. In any case, good job.

[@susannehunter4017]

He's restoring the chair, not "upcycling" it. There are hundreds of upcyclers online for people who enjoy them. This man is a time served craftsman, which I imagine is the whole point, for his subscribers.

[@souldog1971]

I am enraged

[@Adogslife54]

If I am not mistaken, that type of chair was meant to accommodate a man’s sword…back in the day. Don’t know how well flowers and patterns would work, even if it was an up cycle.

[@capers72424]

@@Adogslife54not many people carry swords these days. It would have been fine.

[@selmamachado5728]

@@susannehunter4017 Perfect!

[@DonaTellaVers]

Великолепная работа! Вы лучший художник и мастер на просторах KZbin. Браво! Мой лайк авансом на каждую Вашу работу ❤.

[@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!

[@cindyburesh5540]

I don't always understand the reason you do some things but the results are always glorious!

[@rikkitikkitavi997]

Only you can say whether the effort was worth it but that chair is absolutely beautiful.

[@teresaduda932]

Cieniowanie wyszło super, krzesło piękne 😍

[@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!

[@juliesheldon4772]

Amazing! I would never guess it's the same chair. Yes, I watched this one several times. Great work

[@myraholmes8702]

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

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration mister good job well done

[@faithfulhall1060]

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

[@PINTandDALE]

Wow! An amazing transformation! SO…MUCH…WORK!!!! Brilliant! Thank you!

[@InkWellideas]

One quarter of a million, plus - watching a random exemplary dude testing the boundaries of skill and will :)

[@dritorati]

we finally found out something you can do that well. THIS chair bottom! you are amazing and i love to watch your beautiful work. it's a work of art. congratulations my friend.

[@antonioborges2211]

Buenos días desde Venezuela, excelente y maravilloso trabajo de restauración. La restauración llevada acabo por usted es totalmente ecológica porqué trabaja con pigmentos y pintura naturales que se hacen sostenibles con el tiempo y no dañan el medio ambiente. Gracias por su enseñanza.

[@GeorginaRankin]

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

[@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.