My most expensive chair restoration
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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This Empire style chair originates from some Russian 19'th century palace. At this time there were many good furniture makers in Russia. The exact origin is unfortunately unknown.
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☝This is a friendly competition between 4 channels☝. Vote by liking your favorite video. The video that gets most of likes, wins! The likes will be counted 02.12.2023
Fixing Furniture ua-cam.com/video/DmjHAyVWWqI/v-deo.html
Johns Furniture Repair ua-cam.com/video/Csx88UAJV6U/v-deo.html
Transcend Furniture Gallery ua-cam.com/video/vuEoWc6dEQ8/v-deo.html
AT Restoration ua-cam.com/video/PSDdysDRbrc/v-deo.html
We are from Brazil and our vote is yours - AT RESTORATION!
@@evasanz3466 I have one more chair from this set. I thought I must put some of it inside the new upholstery for future restorer to discover. This chair also gets properly catalogued by its owner.
Am voting for you🥰my favorite restorator👍
Voted for all. Thank you for introducing some of us to these creators.
I love how, even Master Craftsman that you are, you are not afraid to show yourself learning new techniques and trying out new skills. It’s inspiring.
Did anyone else hold their breath when he was putting the gold leaf on... beautiful restoration
Me too ❤. That's wonderful
Yes, I couldn't help myself 😜
yes - so much! I have only used Aluminum leaf before as I prefer silver tones for the items I've done (and I don't want to waste money by being bad with real silver) - I was getting proper flashbacks with every waft!
Yep
I'm not sure if I held my breath--exactly. But when he said he held his, I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation. I didn't want to miss any of the gold leafing part of the video!
One thing I really like is how quiet the video is. Calm, not distracting from the craft.
It saves you from turning the volume down.
You astound me with how calm you are. I have only used gold leaf on small simple projects and I went nuts.
That was stunning
Yes so relaxing.
I know you are a master craftsman,with years of experience, but when I watch your videos, I feel like I am watching a magician at work!!😍❤️
Agreed!!
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Agreed
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I totally agree.
Any 19th century aristocrat would be very fortunate to have you as an artisan!
1300 euros in gold and fabric. When you were cutting it, my heart stopped. But your hand didn't slip! Wow! Bravo!
Да золотое терпение у мастера!
Реставрация неповторимая!
Браво не каждый может это сделать!
Работа впечатляет!
What a time to be alive! I couldn't be more grateful for the internet to allow me to watch this restoration. Thank you for sharing this piece of art that your restorations are
Homeboy casually just BECAME a 19th c palace chair craftsmen. For materials cost only. I’m in awe.
I missed this when the competition actually happened because my husband was very ill, so my vote doesn't count now, but another amazing transformation from our quiet friend. Bravo. 😊🇨🇦
That chair is a bona-fide piece of history. What a find!
Oh. My. God! The skill and patience to do all that gilding... I am absolutely floored!! What an amazing restoration!!
If I found this in time you would have had my vote Ahti. You are an artist beyond compare. What a beautiful job putting all the gold leaf on!!! I held my breath while you did it. Trena is good but you, Ahti are great. Your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
I hope the owner puts the original fabric into a glass frame.
I 've recently been to an antique fabric and carpet exhibition. Even fragments nicely presented are pleasant to look at.
I was used guilt leaf in an art class. Not gold, not a large project (might have been a picture frame) and my hands were still shaking at the cost. This restoration was masterwork.
Кропотливый труд с сусальным золотом! Терпение и профессионализм в работе налицо! На такой стул из дворца садиться страшно! А ведь О.Бендер их когда-то не жалел.
А я все ждала, вдруг там есть что-нибудь из сокровищ тещи)
Painstaking work with the gold leaf. And you are a master with the traditional upholstery.
А стул то краденый из дворца в России!
@@marinacherches9070I knew someone was going to make this comment. I’d love to know who stole this chair… or maybe it was brought abroad by defectors.
@@marinacherches9070сколько всего чужого россия украла...
Im giving you the title of Doctor, because what you perform is delicate, restorative surgery on furniture at a level that is on par with surgeons.
Heck, I was holding my breath while you applied the gold leaf! That stuff is so fragile: a person my husband built a house for wanted gold leaf applied in a skylight dome. The exercise in putting the gold leaf on in that application would make your hair fall out. I can't imagine doing something like this! The old upholstery looked like it was silk. Such a fragile looking piece, but your firm handling was just right. An absolutely absorbing video: I always look forward to you videos and learn so much. Thank You!
Perfect!!!...
You shined again, like a usual!!!...
Congratulations!!!...
Marcos, São Paulo - Brazil
It never ceases to amaze me on how someone will do a sloppy job in restoring an antique piece of furniture. This is one of the main reasons i watch the channels that i do. You guys know what you're doing and do it well because you take the time to learn the proper techniques. If my grandmother was alive still she would have enjoyed this video immensely! The reason for that is because she started doing upholstery as her way of paying the bills. when i was born i spent so much time at her house just sitting there watching her work in fascination. It is an amazing thing to see!
I just wish she was able to see you work. She passed just shy of her 101st birthday. God rest her soul. She did this work for just over 80 years before she stopped.
This chair turned out absolutely stunning. I hope it goes home with someone who takes special good care of her.
@@celardoorhorse i was blessed
This is my first time watching does he ever talk?
@@kendrapetrick649 some. Not like other channels
One reason some restoration is not truly a restoration is because it is very expensive. I ask my customer, do you want it restored, or do you want it reupholstered only. The cost difference can be thousands of dollars.
Beautifully done ❤.
Imagine a woman in 19 th century gown sitting in that tiny chair!
Incredible craftmanship!
Oh,-WOW! Beautiful. Just so nice. Carol from California
That was a gorgeous restoration, Ahti. Beautifully done and ready for the next 200 years.
He pulled out all the stops. But was the original fabric Asian silk? That would have been spectacular.
Is the specific origin of the chair known?
Too bad about the solid green… beautifully restored though!
@@brassbunnies Agree, that let the whole (otherwise amazing) restoration a bit down for me. I was expecting he would use some fabric similar to the original one, which made the chair look like it was all golden. I think that was the original maker's idea actually. The green velvet is nice, but with it the chair looks more common and cheaper.
@@dinovolla9999he mentioned that the client paid for it, so perhaps it was the client's choice as well. I for one liked it, it seems befitting to the majestic nature of the chair , especially with the gold.
You spent some serious money restoring this chair!
I click on the thumbs up before I even watch your videos because I know it’s going to be great!
A lovely little chair, fit for a fairy princess!
Well, so far i have liked 2 videos in the "competition"...
I have no doubt i will like the other 2 as well.
So... I will not be a deciding vote... but the truth is that WE, the viewers, are the true winners. We get to enjoy all this amazing work!
Thanx, Ahti!
This restoration was truly breathtaking!
A winner is you!
You have skill and knowledge that is dying out in the modern world. Your restoration and upholstery is of a very high standard. What a pleasure to have watched your video I enjoyed every moment. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks, here I sit enjoying your excellent video and drinking my coffee when I spit and nearly choked to death when I saw 700€! God Bless you sir, you are a dedicated artist!
Wow! This is stunning! It looks like it belongs at Versailles now. Beautiful craftsmanship, gold leafing and upholstery professionally done and love the trim. Very impressive 👏👏👏
I'm from US and I vote for you.
Wonderful work Ahti! That gold leaf looks very challenging to work with. I love watching your upholstery work, that's great!
Thanks Scott!
My VOTE for the piece of art!
Wow! This should be in a museum. The green and gold is a great combination.
Unfortunately I fear it will be at a private residence given the cost.
Traditional upholstery materials and methods inspire me. The beauty of your work brought this old chair back to splendor. Truly exciting. Thank you.
Truly a master at these restorations. I saw this kind of chair in Catherine the Great’s Summer Palace near St Petersburg. I hope you win. Personally I’d have liked to see the upholstery done in silk, but the velvet is beautiful. 👏👏
Oh my goodness ! Gorgeous and elegant
Absolutely exquisite work and the Russian chair is gorgeous .. Russian furniture is beautiful and it does not get the credit in the design world it deserves.. Thankfully someone with your extraordinary talent and restoration skills still exist to restore some of these historic and beautiful pieces. My daughter in law is Russian and from Moscow. She and her family are well educated and beautiful people with an appreciation for their Russian culture, which is outstanding in all the Arts.. Another outstanding restoration to your credit... Bravo....Your talent and skills are outstanding and obviously taught by a Master craftsman,,,
Watching your videos give me comfort in seeing you transform items to new makeover
This is by far the most beautiful restoration of a piece of furniture from a master working class man. Great job on this piece of art.
You had some stiff competition, but your video is the one I voted for. The other restorers were also very good!
I will never get bored of watching how the springs are being tied 😊
WOW! How exquisite! I love that green velvet with the gold. Lucky client having a piece like this restored by you!
it's not even close! The best channel is yours and you will win hands down! well done, and thanks for years of entertainment and education-
You sure give this chair the Midas touch! 😂 lots of finicky work. 👍👍👍
I'd never have the patience to lay all that gold leaf. Well done!
Well, I watched them all, and I'm back. This chair is just STUNNING. The level of detail and care is beyond compare. Thank you for another great restoration.
Absolute beautiful!!!❤❤❤I love it!!!
ух ты
Потрясающая работа
Выбор цветовой гаммы, зеленый бархат отлично работает.
Двуглавый орел, конечно же, был царским гербом.
Я считаю, что к 19 веку его использование было разрешено публике.
Ваши орлы теперь выглядят великолепно!
This is a masterpiece and you win the contest hands down.
The historical accuracy of your work is again, the best I've seen on UA-cam and an example of true restoration. A video like this should be required viewing for upcoming content creators. Fantastic job, and best of luck with the competition!
With a staple gun and hot glue?
I mean, obviously he was not trying to do a historically accurate repair, just trying to get the chair stable and looking more or less historically accurate. And he was doing the work for free. So I can see using staples rather than tacks, as they are faster and hold about as well. (Maybe? They probably rust faster, and possibly cut through the fabric in time?) Now, the hot glue most casual crafters might use would probably not hold up over time, and that trim might peel off fairly easily. But there are lots of different formulations of hot glue, and some are very durable, though I don’t know if they would be considered “archival”. Certainly hot glue sticks like that would not be historically accurate. But, he did achieve the goal of restoring the chair to working order and making it beautiful.
Hey @oscaraglio3305 waive👋 I also thought of Julian @BaumgartnerRestoration when I saw the staples😉
Looks like me when trying to get old faucet released!! Finally got frustrated after 3 hours!! Rocked it every which way while yelling!! LOL! Done!!
While I may never finish a chair like this in my lifetime it is truly rewarding to see the transformation by a skilled craftsman. Thank you for sharing.
Breathless handcraftmanship, I had been working in Louvre and Versailles as tour guide for years and your chair is rare within the chairs in there. Thank you.
I always love seeing you tackle a new medium like gold leaf Ahti and you aced it, even though the process looked nerve wracking 😮! The shape of the chair seat upholstered looked perfect. Thank you for another interesting and enjoyable video. So glad these exist so those in the future can see how it’s done by a master.
That color of green velvet…beautiful! The chair is gorgeous.
In my humble opinion, you sir are an artist.I can't vote for a particular video, i like all of them that i have seen.Beautiful work!
That is absolutely beautiful! Just gorgeous. Well done.
Absolutely Beautiful!
Where ever this was stored it was hidden from the elements. It is incredible that the carvings are still intact and even more amazing to see it restored to such beauty.
Love watching your amazing craftsmanship at work! You are meticulous and honor your trade. You win hands down!! Stunning restoration ❤❤❤
You are great! Your work is great! I gave all restorers thumbs up, but you are by far the best!
What a beautiful result for a delightful chair design! Your skill level suits the original design. May I ask the type of wood it was made from? It's a delicate-looking chair, but such a deceptively strong design! Your excellent skills lead to the beautiful results. I especially like how you created a polisher for the legs with a drill! Brilliant! My only disappointment: I wish you could have used a fabric similar to the original silk, which, in my humble opinion, suits the delicacy of the chair. I love how the old materials are ecologically friendly, just requiring a much more skilled artist. Thank you for sharing.
I agree. The (silk) dark green velvet seemed a bit to heavy for such an elegant design. I would have preferred a soft coloured floral silk. But otherwise a true triumph! ❤
A painstaking but beautiful job! The Czarina would have been pleased. 🌟
Изумительная работа!!!! Как всегда. Смотреть как Мастер работает, одно удовольствие.
By far the best video because of the gold leaf. Fun to watch.
Фрагменты с золотом - уникальный материал для таких каналов.
Рад посмотреть на работу мастера
Awesome chair! Like you're sitting in a royal banquet . Love this chair.
Amazing once again. You never disappoint..❤
Beautiful! But my heart belongs to Trena......
Incredible job transforming this into a gem. I tried gilting once, and was frustratingly hard to do. Admire your patience to get such a great look. Had no idea how complicate the upholstery could be. Cudos for that. Competition, no. You all did great projects.
This was the MOST AMAZING Restoration of all. I sure hope you won the competition. This outshined all the rest by the ga-jillionth power! If gajillion isn't a number, it should be, definitely in this case. WOW!!!
Wow, just wow. Beautiful job.
I’m speechless! 🤩
I knew dried Spanish moss is used in upholstery but SEAWEED is a surprise! Amazing!
Different materials were used, including palm fibre.
So beautiful! I love that green with the gold.
I broke the rules and voted for 2 channels. This competition was really about comparing apples to oranges to bananas to pears. All channels have excellent content. But this restoration and John's Furniture were on another level and I couldn't choose between them. I am a huge fan of Transcend Furniture,, Angie regularly turns dross into gold. And she is a solid craftsperson when it comes to repairing damage, but not on the same level as the other three. She has a different business model and works on a different type of furniture. John's Furniture: Wow. The whole package. Trained from youth by an expert. She wove a chair back and bottom! AT Restoration: I have come across this channel before. Haven't really followed it because it's a type of furniture and restoration that you just don't see much in North America. And what he does is so complex! Amazing restoration. Like John's, such a high skill level. Finally, Fixing Furniture. You can learn so much about repairing joinery on this channel. The most informative video in the competition, but probably suffered in the judging because the finish was left for the customer to do so the end result wasn't "pretty". Both Fixing Furniture and Transcend Furniture Gallery are great teaching channels for people with ordinary skills and shops. John's and AT's show what seasoned professionals can do. Long story short, I am so glad they had this competition. I was under the weather today, so watched all 4 videos back to back. Great content!
I think all channels did pretty hard work. Some chars are just so modest that you even don´t notice them but the work can be still complicated.
Beautiful chair. Fascinating process.
You did an excellent job making this chair beautiful again!!!!
Extraordinary work and a true pleasure to see you transforming this piece.
I haven't even watched the others and I like yours as my number one pick already!
Amazing job..! The chair looks really special once again.
A single 'golden' chair might be ok for a hallway piece as decor but my guess is this chair would have been part of a [dining?] set for either the ridiculously wealthy or royalty. Beautiful resto!
So beautifully done. You are a true artist.
I’ve seen your other work, and I’m ready to (again!) be amazed. I do enjoy all you do.
Exquisite work. Absolutely beautiful😊
That was an amazing restoration! I hope you win the challenge. You deserve it!
It's such a beautiful, delicate chair & you have done a superb job!!! 😊❤
I watched all of the videos just to be fair, and your restoration is the best by far!
O nível de dificuldade desta restauração é assustador! Trabalho incrível!
Every one of your videos leaves me speechless
Gosh heyyy, aristocracy had small bums, i can't fit on that!!! 😂 luckily I'm no aristocrat
Этот стул точно раздербанили Остап Бендер с Кисой Ворбьяновым😄😄😄
I was really hoping you'd use a similarly flowery light colored silk as there was initially on the chair. Other than that, it looks like you like your ambient music as much as I do 🙂
Me too, the pale silk was much prettier for a delicate chair.
Also the portions seems off, the chair back was too small for the seat.
Probably what the owner wanted.
Мужчина ты молодец, спасибо за красоту!!!!
очень красивая работа!
Absolutely stunning. The four of you are all fantastic
Золотые руки у мастера, честь и хвала! Хорошего здоровья, долголетия вам, радуйте нас своими творениями. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Р. К.
Gorgeous...Absolutly Gorgeous.. Love the green and the srat and headboard..❤❤❤❤
I wish I could give more than one like. This work is gorgeous and I like that it was taken from a Russian palace - such history. It’s amazing how much work went into just the upholstery of this piece. Although I like the end result of this chair more, I have to give my vote to Trena for the work she did weaving the cane. I will add your channel to my subscriptions.