WW2 survivor CHAIR restoration

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  • @ATRestoration
    @ATRestoration  Рік тому +50

    What would you do with bomb fragment?

    • @CL-we8tn
      @CL-we8tn Рік тому +48

      Add it to a list of things no human should see again.

    • @Hunter-dc2nk
      @Hunter-dc2nk Рік тому +35

      it could be attached under the seat somehow to easily take out and show off to people

    • @Seachlyn
      @Seachlyn Рік тому +10

      Make an inlay in a leg of a chair or smth

    • @YKV42
      @YKV42 Рік тому

      Throw it out. It's trash.
      War and its "gifts" is trash and destruction. You don't need to keep it.

    • @ongogablogian7112
      @ongogablogian7112 Рік тому +19

      put it in a plastic case and keep it with the chair

  • @oldproji
    @oldproji Рік тому +114

    Having seen the preliminary video discussion, I have to say that this is a truly remarkable restoration worthy of your craft. Well done to all those involved. Most people would have used the broken chair for kindling.

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh Рік тому +23

    Oh I'm so glad you did the chair repair. I remember thinking, "What kind of sentimental value does that chair hold, for it to be in that condition and not be tossed?" It really did take 2 sets of hands to repair the chair and the final result is gorgeous. As for the bomb fragment, I would put it in a small ziplock bag and attach it underneath the chair so they remain together. Thanks, Ahti for sharing this bit of beauty with us. I'm glad your hand injury wasn't serious.🤗

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl Рік тому +87

    I watched the video the other day where 3 of you were examining the chair and was looking forward to seeing the restoration video. It certainly didn't disappoint. Finding the bomb fragment makes you wonder if the chair could talk, what stories would it tell. You guys did a great job restoring it. Well done.

  • @sharonbuckley4591
    @sharonbuckley4591 3 місяці тому +1

    Workmanship that lasts more than a lifetime, excellent restoration.

  • @redditchscroller7049
    @redditchscroller7049 Рік тому +3

    I wondered why you did'nt repair the bomb fragment hole. Then I realised that it is part of the history of the chair so it had to be left in. A beautiful and sympathetic restoration of a piece of your customer's family history.

    • @ATRestoration
      @ATRestoration  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, it can be always filled.

    • @redditchscroller7049
      @redditchscroller7049 Рік тому +2

      @@ATRestoration If you fill the bomb fragment hole you lose a piece of the chair's history, I think it should be left in. Here in the UK the history of a piece of furniture adds value to it if the owner decides to sell it one day.

  • @LarryCrandall-z2w
    @LarryCrandall-z2w 5 місяців тому +2

    It's remarkable, the transition from some wood 🪵 ready for the bonfire, to that beautiful chair. Well done.

  • @joannaatkins822
    @joannaatkins822 Рік тому +15

    This is truly one of the most extreme restorations I have ever seen, if not the most shocking and impressive. You should be extremely proud of what you have accomplished

  • @Julie-sw8xv
    @Julie-sw8xv Рік тому +17

    A two man job, until one man gets injured! It's really amazing watching you work. And the pieces you find are so rich in history.

  • @KarenL-qt7dy
    @KarenL-qt7dy Рік тому +14

    I knew you two would fix this chair to it's original glory. What I didn't realize was how many steps it took, and the amount of time working on it. The love you have for these pieces show in every movement you make. As always, I'm in complete awe of your dedication, and work ethics. Incredible!!!

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson1980 Рік тому +42

    I like the pieces that you uncover. Each has a story, and "battle scars." I love what you do and how you bring each piece back to life with so much love ❤️ and care

  • @guataco
    @guataco Рік тому +2

    That isn't a restoration is a resurrection.
    Lovely job.

  • @imochiexe5056
    @imochiexe5056 Рік тому +31

    I thought I'd "lost" this video. So sorry for your injury, AT. Complex, exacting and meticulous repair work well done by the Ahti Team! Wonderful restoration resulting from team expertise, bristling clamps for the gluing and prodigious steaming/clamping/reverse pressuring/sorting out crooked frame, et al. Pshew! You men look like brothers, too. 😊🎉❤

  • @elisabethroberts3650
    @elisabethroberts3650 Місяць тому

    This is a gift--to watch over your shoulder as you discuss with colleagues, then to witness the resurrection of this beautiful piece with such a history. Your respect for its original creator and its history has almost brought me to tears. Thank you.

  • @anniewardlow9297
    @anniewardlow9297 Рік тому +1

    It takes a true craftsman to revive the work of a true craftsman.
    Great video, thanks.
    Watching from Southern California USA 🇺🇲!

  • @UlyssesDrax
    @UlyssesDrax Рік тому +1

    I like how you left the damage by the bomb fragment. Keep the story alive for future generations.

  • @Jaqaroo
    @Jaqaroo Рік тому +3

    That was great! It was like watching 2 doctors work on a serious patient, and the patient makes an amazing recovery!

  • @megwolff58
    @megwolff58 Рік тому +2

    One of the most exciting projects I have seen in a long time. Who would have believed it was possible to restore such a mangled mess of a chair? Finding that bomb fragment was amazing.

  • @adinchina1
    @adinchina1 Рік тому +9

    It was a really nice detail that you left the hole as it’s what makes this piece of furniture unique and one of one. I think it’s the history that makes antiques so special

  • @ВикторГалянин
    @ВикторГалянин Рік тому +8

    Упорство и трудоёмкая работа. И результат реставрации стула шикарный. Молодцы ребята, спасибо, лайкаю.

  • @The_Modeling_Underdog
    @The_Modeling_Underdog Рік тому +1

    Superb, Ahti & Ahti. It took quite the extra effort to get it right, but it was worth it. The pre-restoration discussion paid off. It still is a weird looking chair and it tells of a weird back and forth in the craftman's head during construction. But, History is filled with weird moments so I'm glad you folks could bring this chair back.
    Cheers.

  • @lunacali
    @lunacali Рік тому +1

    You're an artist and a craftsman. Thank you for sharing. ❤

  • @sheep1ewe
    @sheep1ewe Рік тому +1

    I can see some symbolic in healing old war wounds. I hope Yopur hand is ok mate!

  • @ctfddftba
    @ctfddftba Рік тому +1

    It’s amazing that the image on the seat is still so clear

  • @canaltonnymind8487
    @canaltonnymind8487 Рік тому +6

    One of the hardest projects that I've seen in this channel, the poltergeist chair.😆

  • @lynnew5619
    @lynnew5619 Рік тому +3

    When I first saw that chair I thought there was absolutely no way that was coming back, but I was wrong. It’s very beautiful now that you two have worked your magic. Really fabulous work.

  • @nancyring8104
    @nancyring8104 Рік тому +8

    A miraculous restoration of a brave little chair!! I am sure the little chair thanks you and Ahti !!❤️

  • @ValleyOakPaper
    @ValleyOakPaper Рік тому +4

    Watching the two of you work on this chair reminds me of watching ICU doctors work on a patient. Truly amazing and a beautiful result!

  • @ИринаМартынова-ъ4ъ

    Потрясающее восстановление стула!!!! Два МАСТЕРА - ВОЛШЕБНИКИ творят чудеса!!!! Браво!!!👏👏👏👏

  • @pickletreewoodcraft7858
    @pickletreewoodcraft7858 Рік тому +10

    This is a special chair, and considering your findings on the previous video i think it was a good choice to conserve it and preserve its character rather then make it perfect, it’s an admirable decision, also I can imagine this chair took more time then a full set!

  • @simonwaters1965
    @simonwaters1965 Рік тому +4

    I have to say, this is one of the most impressive restoration I’ve seen on you’re channel. I hope there is more of these types of restorations. Great job

  • @ClarkOVision
    @ClarkOVision Рік тому +1

    A fantastic restoration. I would've thought that chair could not be brought back from it's crooked and warped state but you guys have worked your magic. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @dshey6802
    @dshey6802 Рік тому +1

    Amazing restoration. I loved the fact that you retained the history of the piece: the bomb fragment hole with the fragment as a side attraction. The shellac and beeswax makes a wonderful historical finish.

  • @annettev8362
    @annettev8362 Рік тому +2

    I get excited when a new vlog pops up for me to watch. You restore each piece with such care. The chair is now back to it's original beauty and the pattern on the seat is lovely.

  • @tobiasbostwick9002
    @tobiasbostwick9002 Рік тому

    A wonderful piece, waiting so long for the right craftsmen. Men, you did it justice.

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 5 місяців тому

    This is a gorgeous restoration! I love that you left in some of the character of the pre-war life of the chair!❤

  • @sunnycadwallader2873
    @sunnycadwallader2873 Рік тому

    So nice to meet your colleague. It was nice to see the two of you work together. Hope your hand heals quickly.

  • @debtoralive4693
    @debtoralive4693 Рік тому +3

    A very nice looking chair. So glad you were able to save it. You could probably save just about anything if you can save that twisted up old chair and make it usable again. I love learning how you find solutions to problems while restoring furniture. Keep up the GREAT work.

  • @deeskinner9014
    @deeskinner9014 Рік тому +5

    Wow.... That was amazing. It was like reaching through time to see the chair restored to it's original. So well done.
    And you are a freaking wizard when it comes to color matching!!! Good grief, perfect.
    Thank you so much for posting! You are a constant inspiration and always have ideas to use in the projects I'm working on.
    Thank you again!

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 Рік тому

    Excellent craftsmanship. You brought this bombed chair back to life.

  • @carmencampbell6994
    @carmencampbell6994 Рік тому +2

    After watching three talented artists discuss the piece and all of its flaws and failures....I never doubted it would turn into something beautiful and home worthy once again. Thank you so much for 2 wonderful videos and a found piece of history (shell fragment). Such a life that chair had!

  • @jeannienykula8048
    @jeannienykula8048 Рік тому

    A beautiful transformation!

  • @clutions
    @clutions Рік тому

    As usual, you've outdone yourself again! Here's to a pair of Ahti's restoration and conservators' collaboration!

  • @karlogumminase781
    @karlogumminase781 Рік тому +2

    the chair of 1000 clamps - stunning work !

  • @pamsheets632
    @pamsheets632 Рік тому +11

    Extremely impressive restoration! Amazing what you started with and what a gorgeous transformation! Job well done 👍!

  • @jpc1147
    @jpc1147 Рік тому +3

    Man, this looked like a real ballbuster. Thank you for the videos. I really enjoy them.

  • @anthonyellis987
    @anthonyellis987 Рік тому

    That was an amazing job. the chair was twisted. I love that you left the bomb damage. It gives it character.

  • @captainjohn787
    @captainjohn787 Рік тому

    Love the bomb fragment hole; that's what gives the chair character. For the fragment itself, perhaps a jewel box, possibly suspension in clear acrylic. Kudos for an excellent restoration.

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 Рік тому +1

    That is a piece of history! Only an expert could have restored this and you did an excellent job. 🌟 it’s now a beautiful chair once again.

  • @markbrownfield437
    @markbrownfield437 Рік тому +1

    One of the most dignified restorations I've seen on your channel. You left just the right amount of authentic wear, beautifully done.

  • @louisecolombi6630
    @louisecolombi6630 Рік тому

    It’s a miracle, you brought it back from the dead. Very nice chair ❤

  • @rickdeyoung8886
    @rickdeyoung8886 Рік тому

    You two did a incredible job restoring this badly damaged chair so it will last for generations to come

  • @wendyhenschel.
    @wendyhenschel. Рік тому +6

    This is an amazing restoration the 2 of you did! Love the detail on that seat

  • @deekrimmel7522
    @deekrimmel7522 Рік тому

    Amazing! A piece of history saved!

  • @hebierob
    @hebierob Рік тому

    Amazing restoration!!!!

  • @wendimooreart
    @wendimooreart Рік тому +1

    If you ever decide to sell it, don’t take less than a million dollars. That was a lot of work - I’m tired just from watching all your hard work. It’s beautiful.

  • @andregauthier2143
    @andregauthier2143 Рік тому

    BRAVO BRAVO c'est la restauration la plus compliquée qu'il m'a été donné de voir sur UA-cam Bravo Bravo

  • @ИнгаПрохоренко-ы1ф

    Какой красивый получился стул! Отличная работа! Браво!!!

  • @Lucinda_Jackson
    @Lucinda_Jackson Рік тому

    Just beautiful! Two Ahtis = One gorgeous, broken chair made whole again!

  • @beckyd3140
    @beckyd3140 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Your restoration of that chair is stunning. I love the flora detail on the seat and was glad that you were able to save it.

  • @joshs3301
    @joshs3301 Рік тому +1

    😍 One of your best restorations and that’s saying a lot.

  • @adriennejames9120
    @adriennejames9120 Рік тому

    Wow! You two gentlemen worked a miracle!!

  • @donnahewitt8905
    @donnahewitt8905 Рік тому

    Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sylviaperich970
    @sylviaperich970 Рік тому

    Stunning. A true joy seeing this chair brought back to life.

  • @jacuzzic8095
    @jacuzzic8095 Рік тому

    Truly beautiful. I love watching your videos and how you bring old pieces back to life. But this one you raised from the dead! Bravo!

  • @lyndanorton6705
    @lyndanorton6705 Рік тому

    What a beautiful chair. I have learned so many much how to properly restore beautiful old antiques. Great work and thanks you for sharing you expertise.

  • @dannraff
    @dannraff Рік тому +1

    You get a big thumbs up at the very beginning of your work ,simply because I know full well it'll turnout a masterpieces when you're finished..

  • @girlnorthof60
    @girlnorthof60 Рік тому

    Finally...that teaser was not fair! We finally get to see this transformation 👍

  • @robertastanger9983
    @robertastanger9983 Рік тому

    Always beautiful work.

  • @marcusott2973
    @marcusott2973 Рік тому +1

    I was looking forward to this, ever since I saw the conclave of restorers discussing this.

  • @katielin2379
    @katielin2379 Рік тому

    You brought back to life, a beautiful chair.

  • @WordsWorth137
    @WordsWorth137 Рік тому

    Skill in motion. Brilliant work.

  • @maturefox1
    @maturefox1 Рік тому

    I remember the video of about a week ago, when you discussed the various possibilities of repairing and restoring this chair with the restorer you worked with now and the lady who had to say a lot about it. The result is extraordinary - congrats!
    Say hello to the other two restorers from me and take care and be well, the silver fox from Germany, David 😉🦊

  • @Laura_Brock
    @Laura_Brock Рік тому +1

    I loved both videos about this chair; the initial assessment and the restoration. The collaboration was impressive! Thank you for sharing the entire process!

  • @sdupre61
    @sdupre61 Рік тому

    This was just amazing.

  • @kyronnewbury
    @kyronnewbury Рік тому

    Absolutely masterful work!

  • @alexbellino9639
    @alexbellino9639 Рік тому

    Wonderful job! The cure and love you put in restoring this piece of craftman's art is good for my heart.

  • @paulahaddad5114
    @paulahaddad5114 4 місяці тому

    Remarkable work! You two are true masters. Hope your hand healed quickly.

  • @yx6889
    @yx6889 Рік тому

    I like that you kept the hole from the bomb fragment and that you refinished it but kept some of the imperfections. That is very nice. Sorry that you hurt your hand. I hope that you're better now.

  • @johnhensley7027
    @johnhensley7027 Рік тому

    I enjoyed watching you and your friend working as a team.

  • @1962oksana
    @1962oksana Рік тому

    Всегда поражаюсь вашей работой и терпением. Видно что все делаете с любовью давая второй шанс антикварным вещям вдохновляя их! Вы Мастер своего дела! Вдохновения вам! Спасибо!!

  • @mokimmy6457
    @mokimmy6457 Рік тому

    That restoration was clamp-o-riffic! Amazing work as always Ahti One and Ahti Two!

  • @brethenia
    @brethenia Рік тому

    Fantastic restoration, you must be a wizard!

  • @jomercer21113
    @jomercer21113 Рік тому

    What a pretty little chair! And wonderful restoration of an historical piece--even salvaging plywood!

  • @ellenmorrison6215
    @ellenmorrison6215 Рік тому

    If I could write poetry, I would send love poems to chairs. Thanks so much for the hours and hours of work putting this beauty back in view. So sorry about the bomb fragment!

  • @robertschmidt6383
    @robertschmidt6383 Рік тому

    Another masterful creation. Well done!

  • @donnaleveron6511
    @donnaleveron6511 Рік тому

    It has sat out in the weather and been wet, get the wood wet again to gradually straighten. So glad you were able to save it, well done.

  • @susiepattinson3031
    @susiepattinson3031 Рік тому

    That was awesome. Thankyou for saving that beautiful chair, wonderful work.

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter Рік тому

    Nice job on another war survivor chair. Protect your hands Ahti, they are invaluable to your craft . Hope you heal up fast .

  • @Natbelka100
    @Natbelka100 Рік тому +3

    До чего опрятная мастерская. У иных в доме нет такого порядка, а здесь сложная, большая, грязная работа ведётся, а после все убрано и по полочкам разложено. Восхищение работой каждый раз.

  • @jkr3008
    @jkr3008 Рік тому +1

    The chair looked to be too far gone, but somehow you managed to resurrect it almost recreating from scratch. What a great demonstration of your restoration skills

  • @ahmeddaniel1258
    @ahmeddaniel1258 Рік тому

    All this fatigue, effort and war with wood and blood in order to revive the spirit in the wood and renew the chair again. I raise my hat to you 🎩 and you have all my respect and appreciation. I follow you from Algeria

  • @borge2014
    @borge2014 Рік тому

    Wonderful restoration. You are both very talented.

  • @charlesfisher5259
    @charlesfisher5259 Рік тому

    Beautiful work Beautiful chair saved for history thanks.

  • @malcsurfleet3888
    @malcsurfleet3888 Рік тому

    Fantastic job!

  • @franceshurt3517
    @franceshurt3517 Рік тому +1

    A great restoration, the bomb fragment is fascinating🤔💕

  • @diannnoeora
    @diannnoeora Рік тому

    What an incredible restoration. It really looked impossible! No wonder it was in bad shape after being bombed! Beautiful piece again.

  • @sophiachristo7546
    @sophiachristo7546 Рік тому

    What a pat those chair experienced! Amazing restoration! So Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @LadyGecko
    @LadyGecko Рік тому

    Very well done!

  • @ginadew9180
    @ginadew9180 Рік тому

    Masters at work.
    Balm for the eyes and soul.
    Easter blessings from South Africa ❤