3k for 15 days isn’t a living wage in the United States Midwest. I would expect to pay $7500 for this quality of work especially if you were purchasing the chair in addition to the restoration.
I also like how it's an acknowledgement that this work has to be redone periodically (which makes sense because using it damages it slightly which adds up over time).
@@gila1959 I was fascinated as well :-) Realize that what a very special know-how is necessary to do a perfect work like that. Like he mentioned: years of practice is necessary. Which is even more difficult because two practices must be learned. Craftmenship and the learning and use of modern tools, which the old masters did not have.
I liked the result really, too. Please forgive me , but one thing i didnt like, the hot glue.after 15 days, there had been one more to stich on the edges please!would love to see in future projects❤
@@lowesonia8551 i am also a bit more „lovely“ while working with tools and try not to make a huge mess… :D My hubby works fast and HE dont see a diffrence…I see tiny scratches/overcolouring/little spawns… He say i dont need to be overperfect…sometimes hes right and sometimes I am :D Thats what makes our balance i think
I cannot imagine the comfort in sitting in this chair. I will say that today's furniture doesn't even come close to the remake of this chair. Amazing quality put in to this work.
Absolutely magnificent! The more I look at modern furniture the more I admire old chairs, cabinets, tables... Thank you, dear Ahti, for sharing your art wth us!
So true. I’m lucky to have an upholsterer in the family. My dad! He had promised me a sofa for my wedding. But life got in the way. When he heard I was going to replace my sofa for one from IKEA he said, don’t you dare! I’ll make you one. He’s pretty much retired and in his 80’s. It took him about a year during COVID but he made me a beautiful couch. It was such a joy to see him craft it from a recycled 1960’s frame. Watching him hand-tie the springs. And change up the design from a modern square arm to a classic rolled arm to suit my tastes. He said back in the day upholsterer’s would put a handful of upholstery tacks and spit them out onto the hammer to tack everything in. Now he uses an electric staple gun of course. Some of the materials do change but he prefers coiled springs to what is used now. He’s working on another project now. A channel back sofa pretty much same interiors as this chair. It’s been fun to watch the process. 😊
I walked around a charity furniture store yesterday. Much preferred the old, hand built items compared the mass produced, cheap material items which showed a lot more wear.
@@mkdrivingzone agreed. And when it’s a solid piece you can always restore or refuse it. The new stuff falls apart sand can only go to the landfill once it does. Even the compressed board of the 1970’s was better than the new stuff.
I grew up watching my grandfather make furniture and carve beautiful details within. My Norwegian grandmother made traditional outfits for my dolls and even as a child I used to stare at the perfection of her work...This is why I love to wait in excitement to see what sublime restoration you will do next. Your work is amazing. Thank you for keeping the art alive!
Years ago I stumbled into a Russian man in town, working out of a storefront. He was carving a full set of Chippendale style dining chairs. I couldn't wrap my head around the level of skill.
А кресло пело в это время - я снова живу! Труд колоссальный! И огромное количество знаний - особенно впечатлила установка и подшивка пружин - таких петель нигде не видела. Долгой жизни мастеру и его обновленным детищам!
This restoration has just melted my heart. Exactly the same armchair my granny used to sit in it than my mum and currently I am using it. It is almost impossible to find someone I would trust to properly restore it.
That looks amazing!! I love it that the last person tried as best they could to do it right. They just didn’t have the skill or the materials that you have. That small piece of fabric you left inside will be a treasure to someone one day. Bravo!!❤️🐝🤗
Aww, it's like an old car that someone loved and cared for to the best of their abilities, even though it was the string from bales of straw and whatever else they could find. ❤
Wow....that was an amazing display of skill. Doing upholstery at that level is similar to an elite athlete or professional musician. Yes, anyone can do the basics, but to set up all the little details to make the upholstery come out so well takes a huge amount of experience and practice. Honestly reminded me of watching a concert pianist or elite athlete. Very, very cool. Thank you so much for posting!
Watching you bringing these old pieces of furniture back to what they once were meant to be is so wonderful. Nothing is truly broken. Your artistic skills and lovingly careful restorations give me both joy and hope. You are in a sense a saviour, Sir. All the best to you!
She’s back in her glory! Very interesting and beautifully done. Thank you for sharing this work. I better appreciate the detail and effort’s needed to complete a reupholstery job.
@@ginaburgess97591990 is 34 years ago by now. So, it's old, but not old enough to avoid using decent materials. Someone went DIY, and the people doing that couldn't afford or manage to buy the proper materials
Master! You are one of those people who make the world a better place! ❤ You build, you restore, you preserve! You will have a special place in Paradise and Peoples' Hearts! Thank you!
You are a master of perfection. I have never seen anyone reupholster this way. Your method is what creates lasting work. Thank you for showing this video. I have learned quite a lot.
I really enjoyed seeing you dismantle that elegant old chair, repair its loose joints and replace the missing small wooden parts; then correctly re-springing and re-upholstering it. It made me appreciate your skills in this project. Many congratulations.
The velvet is both forgiving and absolutely gorgeous. The color looks beautiful with the wood stain and shellac that you chose. I love your attention to the details. It’s one of the many reasons why I love your videos.
That wood looks like warm honey how beautiful. The red velvet makes that chair look like royalty. You always make it look so easy and I know it is not. That stuff takes lots of practice to do it right. Have a great day
Очень шикарно в этом цвете, хорошо, что вернули каретную стяжку на спинку этого кресла. Предыдущий ремонт был непрофессиональным, но человек старался и кресло дожило до лучших перемен.
Thank you so much for this. I just rescued a vintage rocking chair from my alley today that has a seat exactly like this I will need to reupholster. Luckily it has all of the original springs which look in good shape. The back is similar to this and I have been unsure how to replace it. Of course I won’t know for sure until I take it apart. I will need to buy a few supplies but I feel confident I can repair the frame and reupholster the chair properly. That confidence comes from watching your videos.
I had an 1890’s slipper chair restored. It was almost $800 twenty year ago. The chair wasn’t custom made and was only worth about $250 max but it belonged to my grandparents so was sentimental. It needed extensive wood reconstruction which I think was a big cost beyond the normal work. It was done by a highly respected and recommended craftsman in Alexandria, VA. Seeing this makes me really appreciate the craft. Thank you!
A truly wonderful restoration, Your attention to detail is brilliant. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your video, the finished job is stunning. A true professional, well done! 10/10 *****
Beautiful job on this restoration! The red was meant to be. You are right, the upholstering part is tough to pick up. I watched my Grams do this for well over 50 years of my life. I helped where she needed help. But i have never attempted it myself. But seeing her rip things apart and redo them gave me an appreciation for what she did for a living. She started her business when she was 19. She made all the buttons herself like you just did but on a much older maker lol. This is hard on your hands and wrists over time. She stopped in her 80's. Passed just shy of her 101st birthday. Thanks for sharing these jobs. I know your clients appreciate your work as you are very talented at all aspects of the job. God Bless
I’m in love with this master. My daddy was a carpentering engineer. He could do restoration like this. I’ve been bingeing your videos all afternoon. I will eventually see them all. My daddy’s little fingers were bent, naturally and permanently, making Perfect clamps. I see your fingers are straight. Its okay. Your work is worth viewing. I don’t know what to say that is complimentary enough without flattery to say how exact your work is. Old school mastery is about the jist of it. I’m thankful one of your videos showed up on my list. And RedVelvet? #WOW❤
The chair ended up looking just like my grandmother's. It brought me back in time. I've never seen anyone do such an excellent job doing a 19th century chair restoration. AMAZING!
Це найскладніша й найпрофесійніша реставрація, яку я бачила. А коли пан майстер вкладав шматочок оригінальної оббивки в середину сидіння я відчула глибоку повагу до цього талановитого чоловіка. Дякую за чудові емоції та бажаю вам всякого доба.
yes, leaving that little piece of the original upholstery fabric was truly inspirational and a beautiful thought of the Future. Let's hope Arti's work endures into the future ❣❣
My father was a master upholsterer who learnt his trade in the 50's in the UK and he passed 4 years ago. Brought back many memories watching this video and you restored the chair brilliantly 👏🏼
What a gorgeous chair! It deserves that red velvet. The upholstery job was a pleasure to watch. Done right, it is a time-consuming, labor-intensive job, but I think you can claim perfection! 🌟 Beautiful restoration! 👏 Well done!
Tere! I recently discovered your channel. My grandpa is from Estonia and I hold such a special place in my heart for the country. We got to visit several years ago and it was the best experience of my life. Watching this is like a little piece of home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work
Beautifully done!! It's gorgeous, I'd be very happy to own that chair after your restoration of it. I love antiques anyway and that just blew me away how it looked after you were finished with it. Great job, first time watching and subscribed too!! ❤❤❤
I like to say practice makes permanent. Anything you practice will be ingrained. So always be mindful of how you're practicing. Practicing guitar has given me many many bad playing habits heh
Fabulous. My father,born 1908, Submariner, Deep Sea Diver WW2…..had a hobby making wool on hessian floor rugs. Old, knitted clothes were unpicked , washed and rewound into colourful balls for his designs. As I was watching you work I saw you using the same needles that he used and I still have them, precious memories to me. Gave me goose pimples ❤️. He used to let me work with him whenever possible, over an old coffee table (used to be my mahogany baby bath with a top) the 2 of used to ‘zone out’, needles, scissors, happy. I used to thread the needles for him, ready for his designs to be worked. Yes, your fabulous work sent me back, back through the years. Lovely. Thankyou. You are a Master Craftsman 100% for sure.
I'd been waiting for a new video from you, and this one does not disappoint! Has to be in the top three of my favorite AT restorations. Much as I enjoy seeing you restore wood--and the birch here really does look like walnut--I enjoy your upholstering even more. You mentioned that you learned from the masters, and it shows. This was a labor of love, and you did a beautiful job saving this rare piece. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Very helpful to hear what the wood species are. I don't have an eye for species; I grateful when it is provided. Also, I am amazed when the finish process passes it off for another species.
HI, I just watched another video.....Chef Jack here....Before I was a chef I was about 10 when my Father took me to the shop.....and I would mess around for a while....so I went to trade school and majored in the trade.....then I went in the Navy....and became a cook in the Wardroom....Well I just want to say this is the one and only time I have seen this done RIGHT well done...you have a gift and you know how to use it....be safe ....live long.....Chef Jack....
I remain in amazement every time you upload a video like this. The upholstery is simply on a level of an absolute master. Not that the woodwork would be any lesser than perfect. Thank you Ahti.
Ahti, this chair looks like it should be in a royal residence. What an epic job of restoration from repairing and recarving the joints to the beautiful reupholstery. I loved the shot of the finished, tied springs, it had a beauty all its own. Thank you for the extra work required for the filming, especially of some of those close up shots. Bravo!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You have a such a good eye for pieces that deserve the work you put into them. The wood always looks like you honoured the builder by bringing it to a suitable finish. It occurred to me the first time I saw this method, that it is completely compostable. It is work intensive, but would save our planet if we went back to using natural materials. This would also encourage us (due to cost) to not throw so much away. I really appreciate your posts. Thank you!
Здравствуйте, Ахти! Наконец-то новое видео! Как всегда приятно наблюдать за вашей замечательной работой!!! ❤ Очень соскучилась по вашим реставрациям)))
Such a treat to watch a true craftsman work. It's almost like listening to Beethoven created one of his iconic masterpieces. I'm so glad u left a piece of the orginal fabric in the chair! I love history & enjoy crafting, so I truly appreciate your skill, all the hard work & time that went into this beautiful piece. Thxs for sharing!
This guy's not messing around, dammmn. Next level artisan. My muscles hurt from watching him toil, but imagine the OG bad-asses making these back in the day with _no power tools_ 😵
Love to see old furniture restored. Once they’re gone they’re gone and a bit of history dies. Great job. 👏 I have an Edwardian chair I want to re-upholster, but I couldn’t do what you do that’s for the professionals.
How much $$$ would you have asked for this job?
It should be at least $2-3k I believe 🧐
How many hours did you spend working on it? How much did you spend on materials and the original chair? What is your hourly rate?
Birdy
3k for 15 days isn’t a living wage in the United States Midwest. I would expect to pay $7500 for this quality of work especially if you were purchasing the chair in addition to the restoration.
$15,000.
$3000.00
Tucking a piece of the original fabric inside for a future restorer to discover was thoughtful.
I thought that was the coolest touch
I wish the new fabric was similar. The new one has a bordello vibe to it while the old one is elegant.
I also like how it's an acknowledgement that this work has to be redone periodically (which makes sense because using it damages it slightly which adds up over time).
There is nothing more satisfying than watching a master craftsman at work.
Exactly
@@gila1959 I was fascinated as well :-) Realize that what a very special know-how is necessary to do a perfect work like that. Like he mentioned: years of practice is necessary. Which is even more difficult because two practices must be learned. Craftmenship and the learning and use of modern tools, which the old masters did not have.
I watch a lot of different people on UA-cam restore furniture, but nobody comes close to your skill and craftsmanship. It's a joy to watch.
ROYER REDOS! MUNCA PROSTULUI. EU NU FĂCEAM AȘA CEVA!😕😅😅😅
I liked the result really, too.
Please forgive me , but one thing i didnt like, the hot glue.after 15 days, there had been one more to stich on the edges please!would love to see in future projects❤
Ile pracy...
@@peggy_universe Nor the hard hammer knock on inner side to loosen parts! I would never have done that
@@lowesonia8551 i am also a bit more „lovely“ while working with tools and try not to make a huge mess…
:D My hubby works fast and HE dont see a diffrence…I see tiny scratches/overcolouring/little spawns…
He say i dont need to be overperfect…sometimes hes right and sometimes I am :D
Thats what makes our balance i think
I cannot imagine the comfort in sitting in this chair. I will say that today's furniture doesn't even come close to the remake of this chair. Amazing quality put in to this work.
Это уже не стул,а трон. Спасибо мастеру за его работу. Желаю ему чтобы эти золотые руки никогда не уставали создавать шедевры.
Beautiful,as always!! My favorite part is the swatch of original fabric tucked in like hidden treasure!!😍❤️
Absolutely magnificent! The more I look at modern furniture the more I admire old chairs, cabinets, tables... Thank you, dear Ahti, for sharing your art wth us!
So true. I’m lucky to have an upholsterer in the family. My dad! He had promised me a sofa for my wedding. But life got in the way. When he heard I was going to replace my sofa for one from IKEA he said, don’t you dare! I’ll make you one. He’s pretty much retired and in his 80’s. It took him about a year during COVID but he made me a beautiful couch. It was such a joy to see him craft it from a recycled 1960’s frame. Watching him hand-tie the springs. And change up the design from a modern square arm to a classic rolled arm to suit my tastes. He said back in the day upholsterer’s would put a handful of upholstery tacks and spit them out onto the hammer to tack everything in. Now he uses an electric staple gun of course. Some of the materials do change but he prefers coiled springs to what is used now. He’s working on another project now. A channel back sofa pretty much same interiors as this chair. It’s been fun to watch the process. 😊
@@lfuentes4098
I envy you! Would love to watch your father do something like that.
I walked around a charity furniture store yesterday. Much preferred the old, hand built items compared the mass produced, cheap material items which showed a lot more wear.
@@mkdrivingzone agreed. And when it’s a solid piece you can always restore or refuse it. The new stuff falls apart sand can only go to the landfill once it does. Even the compressed board of the 1970’s was better than the new stuff.
Beautiful the old furniture is timeless and always in demand thnx for saving that lovely chair thumbs up sir well done!!!!
I grew up watching my grandfather make furniture and carve beautiful details within. My Norwegian grandmother made traditional outfits for my dolls and even as a child I used to stare at the perfection of her work...This is why I love to wait in excitement to see what sublime restoration you will do next. Your work is amazing. Thank you for keeping the art alive!
Years ago I stumbled into a Russian man in town, working out of a storefront. He was carving a full set of Chippendale style dining chairs. I couldn't wrap my head around the level of skill.
А кресло пело в это время - я снова живу! Труд колоссальный! И огромное количество знаний - особенно впечатлила установка и подшивка пружин - таких петель нигде не видела. Долгой жизни мастеру и его обновленным детищам!
This restoration has just melted my heart. Exactly the same armchair my granny used to sit in it than my mum and currently I am using it. It is almost impossible to find someone I would trust to properly restore it.
That looks amazing!! I love it that the last person tried as best they could to do it right. They just didn’t have the skill or the materials that you have. That small piece of fabric you left inside will be a treasure to someone one day. Bravo!!❤️🐝🤗
Gorgeous
Aww, it's like an old car that someone loved and cared for to the best of their abilities, even though it was the string from bales of straw and whatever else they could find. ❤
My favorite furniture restorer! You are the one who pays the best tribute to the furniture you restore and those who made them.
Well said!
This man is a genius love his sense of humor
I was a real honour to watch a professional doing a fantastic job. This is totally beautiful, best job ever. Loved watching.
Wow....that was an amazing display of skill. Doing upholstery at that level is similar to an elite athlete or professional musician. Yes, anyone can do the basics, but to set up all the little details to make the upholstery come out so well takes a huge amount of experience and practice. Honestly reminded me of watching a concert pianist or elite athlete.
Very, very cool.
Thank you so much for posting!
What a colossal job! But what a great result! The red goes very well for this chair! Professional work! Perfect👏👏👌
Watching you bringing these old pieces of furniture back to what they once were meant to be is so wonderful. Nothing is truly broken. Your artistic skills and lovingly careful restorations give me both joy and hope. You are in a sense a saviour, Sir. All the best to you!
Now, that was a professional upholstery job! What impressed me most was the absence of wormholes. LOL
She’s back in her glory! Very interesting and beautifully done. Thank you for sharing this work. I better appreciate the detail and effort’s needed to complete a reupholstery job.
Whoever did the job on this chair deserves at least some credit. Even if not great, but they done it with what they knew and had back then
I was thinking the same, I also thought at least they didn't use a staple gun! the great master's would be very disappointed I'm sure
He said the last renovation was probably in the 1990s..not that long ago
AND their recovering mean the chair was here for Ahti to restore, instead of being dumped somewhere!
@@Sandra-mk3gmdefinitely agree with the staple gun part. I dont like the hot-glued trim either.
@@ginaburgess97591990 is 34 years ago by now. So, it's old, but not old enough to avoid using decent materials.
Someone went DIY, and the people doing that couldn't afford or manage to buy the proper materials
If I was a teen I’d approach you to be an apprentice - this sort of skill should never be forgotten
I was thinking the same.
It could be a retirement hobby with a few years of proper lessons
Master! You are one of those people who make the world a better place! ❤ You build, you restore, you preserve! You will have a special place in Paradise and Peoples' Hearts! Thank you!
You are a master of perfection. I have never seen anyone reupholster this way. Your method is what creates lasting work. Thank you for showing this video. I have learned quite a lot.
Folks, we have just watched a Master Craftsman doing his trade in a dying craft!! ❤😍
I really enjoyed seeing you dismantle that elegant old chair, repair its loose joints and replace the missing small wooden parts; then correctly re-springing and re-upholstering it. It made me appreciate your skills in this project. Many congratulations.
❤❤❤❤❤
Yes indeed!
Шикарный получился стул! Вот настоящий профессионал, восхищаюсь!!!
The velvet is both forgiving and absolutely gorgeous. The color looks beautiful with the wood stain and shellac that you chose.
I love your attention to the details. It’s one of the many reasons why I love your videos.
im impressed by how well the diy job held up! it kept the chair in use long enough for it to get to you at least :)
This really shows how much work goes into upholstery. That will help customers understand the cost. Great job!
No, it’s our honor to see a master restore this magnificent piece!
this is by FAR the BEST ONE YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That wood looks like warm honey how beautiful. The red velvet makes that chair look like royalty. You always make it look so easy and I know it is not. That stuff takes lots of practice to do it right. Have a great day
Beautiful, dainty, braid trim is the jewelry to that lush velvet. ooooohhhh.
Unbelievably gorgeous. Wish I had realized the difference between reupholstering and true restoration when I had my chairs redone.
I naively expected an easy restoration but I was wrong! Impressive work! ❤
A confident and graceful restoration! The Old Masters would be very proud of you.
What a pleasure it is when you post a new video. It simply makes my day a whole lot brighter.
Очень шикарно в этом цвете, хорошо, что вернули каретную стяжку на спинку этого кресла. Предыдущий ремонт был непрофессиональным, но человек старался и кресло дожило до лучших перемен.
Restoring an old piece of furniture could be an art coupled with craftsmanship, yet someone doing it in such an eye-catching marvel is commendable.
Thank you so much for this. I just rescued a vintage rocking chair from my alley today that has a seat exactly like this I will need to reupholster. Luckily it has all of the original springs which look in good shape. The back is similar to this and I have been unsure how to replace it. Of course I won’t know for sure until I take it apart. I will need to buy a few supplies but I feel confident I can repair the frame and reupholster the chair properly. That confidence comes from watching your videos.
Красивая работа!!! Смотрела с удовоолствием!!!
Кресло изумительное! Работа, как всегда, прекрасная! Превосходных слов достоин мастер!!!
it was an honour watching a master at work, truly beautiful.
I had an 1890’s slipper chair restored. It was almost $800 twenty year ago. The chair wasn’t custom made and was only worth about $250 max but it belonged to my grandparents so was sentimental. It needed extensive wood reconstruction which I think was a big cost beyond the normal work. It was done by a highly respected and recommended craftsman in Alexandria, VA.
Seeing this makes me really appreciate the craft. Thank you!
A truly wonderful restoration, Your attention to detail is brilliant. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your video, the finished job is stunning. A true professional, well done! 10/10 *****
Beautiful job on this restoration! The red was meant to be.
You are right, the upholstering part is tough to pick up. I watched my Grams do this for well over 50 years of my life. I helped where she needed help. But i have never attempted it myself. But seeing her rip things apart and redo them gave me an appreciation for what she did for a living. She started her business when she was 19. She made all the buttons herself like you just did but on a much older maker lol. This is hard on your hands and wrists over time. She stopped in her 80's. Passed just shy of her 101st birthday.
Thanks for sharing these jobs. I know your clients appreciate your work as you are very talented at all aspects of the job. God Bless
Молодец парень, хорошо знаешь своё дело!🎉🎉🎉❤😅 Россия, Крым
Before it was just a chair... now it is a throne fit for a king!
I’m in love with this master. My daddy was a carpentering engineer. He could do restoration like this. I’ve been bingeing your videos all afternoon. I will eventually see them all. My daddy’s little fingers were bent, naturally and permanently, making Perfect clamps. I see your fingers are straight. Its okay. Your work is worth viewing. I don’t know what to say that is complimentary enough without flattery to say how exact your work is. Old school mastery is about the jist of it. I’m thankful one of your videos showed up on my list. And RedVelvet? #WOW❤
The chair ended up looking just like my grandmother's. It brought me back in time. I've never seen anyone do such an excellent job doing a 19th century chair restoration. AMAZING!
My grandmother also had a chair like this! We were not allowed to sit on it!
"Shellac, my love!" 😄
Your work inspires me every time. I'm grateful that you decided to have a UA-cam channel to show us how you do it.
Incredible! I'm a seamstress so I get how you did the upholstery. I could never do such a superb job! Great effort!
Spider-Man would be proud of the weaves you did on the springs looks beautiful
How about someone adult like, a sailor.
@@stevenbryant4718 Spider-Man is an adult , 🤫
OK kid whatever you say.@@BE27E
the red upholstery is a true cherry. glad I stayed til the end. very impressive
The wood repair and restoration is my favorite part. Okay, I really like upholstery part, too.
Це найскладніша й найпрофесійніша реставрація, яку я бачила. А коли пан майстер вкладав шматочок оригінальної оббивки в середину сидіння я відчула глибоку повагу до цього талановитого чоловіка. Дякую за чудові емоції та бажаю вам всякого доба.
yes, leaving that little piece of the original upholstery fabric was truly inspirational and a beautiful thought of the Future. Let's hope Arti's work endures into the future ❣❣
@@josephinehogg3629 thank you
Mis respetos son muy hermosos, pero solo entiendo español
My father was a master upholsterer who learnt his trade in the 50's in the UK and he passed 4 years ago.
Brought back many memories watching this video and you restored the chair brilliantly 👏🏼
I’m sorry he isn’t around anymore but I hope you learned some great tips from him!
What a gorgeous chair! It deserves that red velvet. The upholstery job was a pleasure to watch. Done right, it is a time-consuming, labor-intensive job, but I think you can claim perfection! 🌟
Beautiful restoration! 👏 Well done!
Tere! I recently discovered your channel. My grandpa is from Estonia and I hold such a special place in my heart for the country. We got to visit several years ago and it was the best experience of my life. Watching this is like a little piece of home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work
Beautifully done!! It's gorgeous, I'd be very happy to own that chair after your restoration of it. I love antiques anyway and that just blew me away how it looked after you were finished with it. Great job, first time watching and subscribed too!! ❤❤❤
We have a saying in English, “practice makes perfect,” do it every day and it becomes knowledge to do it right. Beautiful job done!
I like to say practice makes permanent. Anything you practice will be ingrained. So always be mindful of how you're practicing. Practicing guitar has given me many many bad playing habits heh
A true MASTER!
Soooooooooooooo many staples....YIKES!!!! 😮
Ahti, a new video from you is the highlight of my day. Never would I have called velvet "forgiving", but in your hands it is magical. Beautiful work!
Fabulous. My father,born 1908, Submariner, Deep Sea Diver WW2…..had a hobby making wool on hessian floor rugs. Old, knitted clothes were unpicked , washed and rewound into colourful balls for his designs. As I was watching you work I saw you using the same needles that he used and I still have them, precious memories to me. Gave me goose pimples ❤️. He used to let me work with him whenever possible, over an old coffee table (used to be my mahogany baby bath with a top) the 2 of used to ‘zone out’, needles, scissors, happy. I used to thread the needles for him, ready for his designs to be worked. Yes, your fabulous work sent me back, back through the years. Lovely. Thankyou. You are a Master Craftsman 100% for sure.
Wow... Awesome work!!
I will never get tired of watching Ahti do this masterful work. This was magical, entertaining, and instructive. Good job as usual, Sir.
Marvellous restoration, repair and immaculately elegant upholstery. Hats off once again.👏👏👏👏👏
I'd been waiting for a new video from you, and this one does not disappoint! Has to be in the top three of my favorite AT restorations. Much as I enjoy seeing you restore wood--and the birch here really does look like walnut--I enjoy your upholstering even more. You mentioned that you learned from the masters, and it shows. This was a labor of love, and you did a beautiful job saving this rare piece. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Very helpful to hear what the wood species are. I don't have an eye for species; I grateful when it is provided. Also, I am amazed when the finish process passes it off for another species.
HI, I just watched another video.....Chef Jack here....Before I was a chef I was about 10 when my Father took me to the shop.....and I would mess around for a while....so I went to trade school and majored in the trade.....then I went in the Navy....and became a cook in the Wardroom....Well I just want to say this is the one and only time I have seen this done RIGHT well done...you have a gift and you know how to use it....be safe ....live long.....Chef Jack....
I’m honestly the most impressed by you seemingly never unintentionally knicking into the original wood when shaping your replacement bits.
I remain in amazement every time you upload a video like this. The upholstery is simply on a level of an absolute master. Not that the woodwork would be any lesser than perfect. Thank you Ahti.
Dang! A thrift store chair turned into one fir for a royal court. As usual, you rock! 🪑
Ahti, this chair looks like it should be in a royal residence. What an epic job of restoration from repairing and recarving the joints to the beautiful reupholstery. I loved the shot of the finished, tied springs, it had a beauty all its own. Thank you for the extra work required for the filming, especially of some of those close up shots. Bravo!
Thank you Ahti, for the closeups, and reduced speed for knots. You will inspire the future, budding professional!
WOW!!! GOOD OR BETTER THAN NEW!!! OUTSTANDING JOB!!!
Such incredible craftsmanship! So rare to get to see today.
Ole magic fingers yeah love this channel .
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You have a such a good eye for pieces that deserve the work you put into them. The wood always looks like you honoured the builder by bringing it to a suitable finish. It occurred to me the first time I saw this method, that it is completely compostable. It is work intensive, but would save our planet if we went back to using natural materials. This would also encourage us (due to cost) to not throw so much away. I really appreciate your posts. Thank you!
Wow! Thank you! I love the new detailed work with extra zoom on the sewing and other fine details!
Wow! Very nice work. It was a delight to watch a skilled craftsman at work! Thanks!!!
so good Brother Thanks God for everything 🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪💪💪🫶🫶🫶🌹🌹🌹🌹
Здравствуйте, Ахти! Наконец-то новое видео! Как всегда приятно наблюдать за вашей замечательной работой!!! ❤ Очень соскучилась по вашим реставрациям)))
Thanks for the great content! Cheers
The older I get the more respect I have for old furniture now
Wow amazing craftmanship !
Such a treat to watch a true craftsman work. It's almost like listening to Beethoven created one of his iconic masterpieces. I'm so glad u left a piece of the orginal fabric in the chair! I love history & enjoy crafting, so I truly appreciate your skill, all the hard work & time that went into this beautiful piece. Thxs for sharing!
All I can say is that you have truly mastered the skill of restoring furniture, this was an absolute pleasure to watch, thank you!!👍👍👍
Как интересно наблюдать за Вашей работой! Золотые руки!
Watching you work is a privilege.
You are a real master at your craft! It was amazing to watch you at work. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us!
Utterly amazing. Watching an artist at work.
This guy's not messing around, dammmn. Next level artisan. My muscles hurt from watching him toil, but imagine the OG bad-asses making these back in the day with _no power tools_ 😵
Beautifully done but the staples and hot glue at the end just shocked me a bit
Love to see old furniture restored. Once they’re gone they’re gone and a bit of history dies. Great job. 👏
I have an Edwardian chair I want to re-upholster, but I couldn’t do what you do that’s for the professionals.
Wow! Well done! Phenomenal skill 😀
Великолепная работа! Достойна восхищения! У мастера"золотые руки"! Восстановить мебель 150 летней давности, это шедевр!
Estonia has beautiful antique furniture! That chair is amazing!
Okay. Let me pick my jaw up off the ground 😂 this literally blew my mind. A true master of the craft and you deserve every accolade 🤯
Wow! This was an absolute joy to watch. It was not work, it was artistry. You did not just restore a chair, you created Beauty. Fantastic!
Beautiful restoration stunning . Love the red velvet
The wood so beautiful with those intricate carvings . Amazing.