I restored a thing
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2022
- I restored something, but I´m not sure what it was 🙂 Anyway, this thing had
lots of veneer damages and weird smell inside of it.
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Title: I restored a thing
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Entrance bench, for when you remove your shoes/boots. Room to store shoe brush, gloves, interior shoes/slippers, etc.
I’m glad people like you exist. Restoring abandoned, damaged furniture is, to me, more than an aesthetic or artistic endeavor. It’s an affirmation of tradition, history and our past.
My grandparents had something similar from that age, as one of the other comments mentioned, there was a veneered back panel to about 6' below that was a shelf for hats and gloves, below that on the panel was a mirror so you could check yourself that all was correct before you left home, appearances were very important in those days, oh, they had a cushion on the seat, for comfort when putting on or taking off the best shoes, which were stored under the seat, one of the lower cupboards held a clothes brush and a soft hat brush. Hope this helps. Regards from Wales.
Ah, it was a place to sit when you came in or went out, to take off galoshes and put on house shoes. Thanks, mystery solved.
@@susank4878 LOL galoshes...such a funny word always makes me laugh.😃
I believe this is what is called a Hall Butler?
Interesting. I have seen antique hall chairs which served a similar purpose in great manors. When people came in from riding or hunting they would sit on these chairs to pull their boots off and change into either slippers or comfortable shoes. They often put their feet on the chairs while standing to undo the strong laces and buckles. Sometimes their hunting dogs would chew the edges of the chair. 😁 Adds a bit more character I suppose. There was normally a hat rack above these chairs with a small mirror for the people to check their attire before entering the main rooms.
I think , what, could those big , thiny, drawers be for? A hiding place to keep money.-? Or for papers ?? Drawing papers -,brushes? Watercolour bins ??
Great work. So nice to sit here with my feet up watching this. My hands got sore from paint removers, sanding etc. now I can watch you. Your skills are way better so Im good just watching. 👍
Nice work. And let’s raise a glass to shellac! Dries fast, looks great, covers smells, seals wood, forgiving to use, recoats easy.
What an unusual piece! You brought it back to life beautifully as usual. I’m always happy when I see you’ve posted a new project. I really enjoy your videos
I also enjoy the videos. Besides, I can study new tips and techniques from his videos. It is perfect that we live in same country and I know from where to buy materials and tools.
I always look forward to your videos. Beautiful workmanship.
I’m trying (emphasizing the word: trying) to strip off paint from raw wood ( yes someone actually stripped it down and painted on the raw wood) from an oak circa 1885 spoon carved child dresser/ commode. Originally I took it to a restoration place in Amana Iowa. There estimated to restore it was $1200. I’m going to at least TRY to strip it down, but I may end up shelling out the money for this piece. I know this piece isn’t worth what I paid for it much less the $1200, but it’s a beautiful little piece and I LOVE spoon carving, not to mention I love real wood, not this new crap they make now. Just want you to know it’s so wonderful to know there are others out there that love old furniture and find satisfaction in restoring them. Thank you for giving us all some hope.
It looks Art Deco and a hallway piece. I would think for guests waiting to be seen and a place to take of outdoor shoes. It looks like there was a mirror and coat/hat rack that was for the back too.
The “Thing” came out beautiful. Great job. And I love Mahogany…beautiful wood grain!!!
It ended up being a very nice piece of furniture whatever it is!
You gave it back is prestige!
Your woodworking skills, video skills, and great sense of humor are wonderful. The pieces you choose to share with us are unique. I love watching your videos.
Me too Renee, he does have a good sense of humor, I bet he'd be fun at a get together. He works hard and is truly an artist. I believe in restoring, recycling, repurposing and renovating, [the 4 "r's"]. Too much is thrown away, soon we will have no more room on Earth.
Beautiful! The two holes in the back? Could it have been a hall stand with a mirror and such? Your work is so wonderful.
Same i thought. The holes are sure for decompressing the air, when you move the drawer in.
What a beautiful piece of furniture. I like to restore mid century pieces from my childhood. I wish I had 1/10th the tools you have. Your videos provide me with many tips. Thank you!
Your brother from another mother is very handsome. 😉
Beautiful and unusual piece.
Definitely looks like a bench where you would sit and put your shoes on and off. I wonder if maybe it's supposed to go on top of a desk with that thin locking drawer..... It's neat whatever it is!
Something for the kitty to lay on and watch you instead of laying on your mousepad?
I thought it was an art deco desk, but difficult to guess the height...
at least shoes would explain the funny smell too
That is a highly unusual piece. I think it is an old timey Hollywood glam bench. Can't you just see it in a 30's movie? Excellent work. You make it look so easy. 10+ out of ten rating. Have to add, the finish you did on this bench actually looks better than the original when I compare the old color to the new.
That’s a beautiful little whatever. Nice job.
That is a unique piece 👌 and very stylish. Alls it needs now is a cushion on the seat to make it comfortable and protect the veneer.
I would call this a butler… it used to have a mirror on the back and there would have been hooks on the side of the mirror for jackets… the odd sized doors on the bottom could hold shoes… You could sit on the bench part to put your shoes on, then check yourself in the mirror before heading out the door…. I would love this piece… Thank you for giving it a new life.
I love how the richness of the wood came out. It's definitely an unusual piece. And you made it shine!
You and your twin brother work very well, by the way , fantastically well.
Все ваши работы прекрасны ещё и тем, что вы оставляете их такими, какими они были изначально. Минимальное вмешательство и мы видим задумку авторов, которую вы нам открываете
Wow, this restored piece looks beautiful! The handles are very charming. I loved seeing you talking about mahogany and then leaving the piece with a beautiful color. Watching you work with your clone was a double pleasure, hehe. The video track showing the finished piece brightened everything up. 🌹
The glow of the refinished wood is beautiful .
I love it! You brought a unique piece of furniture back to life.
I just love your work! You know how to bring furniture back from dead and yet keep it looking original with that patina and not overdoing it. It just like it’s 50 year old, but someone took extremely good care of it. After I found your channel I cannot watch other channels. It just doesn’t match the level of craftsmanship that you have👍🏻
Nice compliments, thanks!
Yes, I prefer watching the professionals, rather than the hobbyists. You can tell the difference, and you learn a lot more.
Every time I watch your videos I wish my Dad were alive to see them as well. He restored furniture as a hobby after her retired, and he would have loved to watch you work! Your techniques would have definitely helped his efforts. Thanks for posting another great project, and I'm looking forward to the next one!
I have watched all of your videos and now watching them a second time, thank you
What a wonderful hall bench! I think I saw one in a bank once!
Очень красиво сработано. У вас талант художника и реставратора. Спасибо за видео, лайк однозначно.
My aunt had something quite similar at the foot of her bed when I was a small child. She told me it was her Cleopatra throne.
That was a funny start to the video, Ahti. Because there were no visual references, you only got to know actual size of the piece when you put your hand near it. So The Thing, is a hall bench. Lucky the draw handle didn't go missing. It's over 80 years old and it looks like new, beautiful restoration as always.
What a wonderful job on an unusual piece! Good thing you had your "brother" to call on for help - you two could pass for twins. I have no idea what this is, but some of the comments point out distinct, and very different, possibilities.
Wow ! Your hands helped the grain of the wood stand out beautifully on this piece.
I'm getting wiser, the second I saw that veneer I knew it was better to replace than repair. Beautiful restoration 😎
Como siempre un buen trabajo 👍🇪🇸 saludos desde España
What an interesting piece! I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. Fantastic job, as usual Ahti. Thanks again for sharing your gift with all of us! 🙂
Замечательно! Прекрасная вещь, что бы это ни было
Handsome and witty antiques restorer restores a... thing.
I like that 'thing' it would look great in my hall but out of my price range. Brilliant to watch your restorations. Thank you
Looks like a woman's makeup vanity, or part of one. It might have had a lower section to it with a mirror attached to the back. Lovely restoration as always, sir.
Another beautiful restoration! I personally like the color better then the original. Again, thank you for sharing your wonderful woodworking talents!
ES USTED UN VERDADERO ARTISTA RESTAURADOR ... LO QUE MÁS ME GUSTÓ ES QUE NO USÓ PINTURA, SINO QUE LE DEVOLVIÓ AL MUEBLE SU ASPECTO ORIGINAL... MIL GRACIAS 😊💖😊
A trick that I found for getting funny smells out of furnishings (and sometimes even off of small objects) is to take some regular barbecue charcoal, put it in an old, clean sock to keep it from smudging everywhere, and toss it into the cabinet or drawer (or enclose it with the smelly object). It does take a couple of days, but it works :)
Wow, I must try that!
@@ATRestoration I found it works INCREDIBLY well on stuff that's been around a lot of cigarette smoke, in particular!
That is such a pretty art deco little bench… can picture it in a lovely deco styled bedroom at the foot of a bed. Lovely little piece for sure. I would gladly give it house room, especially with all your hard work and how beautifully it turned out. So wonderful that you were able to replace all the veneer on the piece that was so badly damaged. Its much, much prettier too with the singular color. As always, your skills are amazing, you are so, so talented! What I wouldn’t give to be able to hand over some pieces of antique furniture I have for you to restore!!! When I see one of your videos pop up? I am always happy as it is just such a pleasure to watch you work, your talent and skill! Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos.
I love how much I always learn in your videos re. Mahogany. ^.^
A veneering video!!
As usual, great great great!! Hip hip hurray!
Truly a masterful restoration. Bravo!!! I do hope your finger is healing. I did enjoy the before and after and every step in between. In every one of your videos I learn something new. Thank you and keep the videos coming. 😊
This is a nice example of an Artdeco desk style. Nice job in this restauration.
💕🌻Looks good.
Love the end part with you thinking on the bench. Haha, too cute 💕🌻
Получил огромное удовольствие от просмотра. Браво МАСТЕР!!!
What a beautiful piece of furniture. Your restoration certainly did it justice. I would suggest a cushion to protect the top surface of this bench - something in the high Art Deco style!
Looks to me like an old “Dressing Table” without the mirror. My aunt had one here in Australia back in the 60’s. Yours was in pretty good shape, but your work certainly increased its value. Looks really nice now.
My husband, In his 70s, says it is a bench. Roman style, used to have a high back, very ornate. The holes would have been where the supports for the back attached. The drawers and doors would hold gloves and shoes.
It's an Art Deco style custom-made piece that we used to buy for pennies to use the wood to repair a piece of furniture because otherwise it's worthless, the work is worth more than the cabinet itself. But like everything it's a matter of taste because for someone it's the ceiling.
That is the most beautiful "thing" I have seen this year! ❤
The transformation of this piece was well done.
So beautiful...love this piece as restored by you.
No mirror to put back? That is a pretty finish, your brother did a good job too.
Birdy
I like the idea of a place to hange shoes. My great grandma had something like this in the middle of her front windows with a Massive fern so I would have guessed plant stand.
Beautiful work, as always!!
This is the most stunning piece I've seen you restore to date!
I enjoyed watching this video with my coffee this morning. Watching you work is so relaxing. You really made this piece beautiful again!
Piano bench? Most homes still had pianos in the 30s, my grandma used to take her sheet music with her when she visited friends, as she played beautifully.
Such a beautiful restoration!! Thank you!
Another beautiful piece restored!! It is obvious you love what you do.
You do such beautiful work!
Such a beautiful job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Finished superbly, as ever!
Incredible! Amazing job!
Beautiful job. Love the color.
Beautiful transformation!!! I always enjoy your videos!!! Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful job as always.
Beautiful work Ahti! Another great restoration. Your videos are always a treat to watch. Great work as always.
Oh my goodness that's GORGEOUS!!
A beautiful Art Deco piece.
looks gorgeous afterwards, wonderful work!
What a beautiful piece, it looks fabulous!!
Beautiful restoration. You're probably right.. It could be a front hall bench.
I absolutely love watching your videos. This piece turned out beautifully!
Another beautiful work of art well done
Beautiful work. Your videos are calming. I love to watch you work ❤️
Love this, a fabulous restoration.
Just gorgeous. You are an artist.
What a gorgeous piece. Nicely done
That turned out GORGEOUS! 👏👏👏
Another great job , well done 👏👏👍
I just love it when you restore a thing! I get so giddy when I see you pop up in my new thing feed! Thank you.
Good project! My next is a 60s bar cart. Mad Men style. Looking forward to that one 👌🏻
So beautiful this piece
Unusual and so beautiful x
I love the way you ponder about what some piece of furniture is after restoring it. Wonderful job!
Hall bench. The cabinets on the side may be for storing shoes in, top drawer for handkerchiefs. I'd probably make a thin cushion to go on the top to protect the finish on the wood. Beautiful and unusual piece.
Likely part of a bar set up. I've seen similar in old bars.
Very nicely done Sir!!
Stunning!
Stunning restoration...the "thing" looks like new! 🤣
A thing of beauty is always a joy to behold. Absolutely brilliant... Well done!
WOW. How amazing is this transformation!!!!
Lovely piece of furniture and beautifully restored. Thank you for saving it.