150 year old chair restoration with AMAZING result 

How much $$$ would you have asked for this 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 watch a lot of different people on RU-vid restore furniture, but nobody comes close to your skill and craftsmanship. It's a joy to watch.

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!

There is nothing more satisfying than watching a master craftsman at work.

My favorite furniture restorer! You are the one who pays the best tribute to the furniture you restore and those who made them.

No, it’s our honor to see a master restore this magnificent piece!

Tucking a piece of the original fabric inside for a future restorer to discover was thoughtful.

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 👏🏼

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!

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 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.

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. ❤

We have a saying in English, “practice makes perfect,” do it every day and it becomes knowledge to do it right. Beautiful job done!

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!

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.

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!!❤️🐝🤗

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!

"Shellac, my love!" 😄 Your work inspires me every time. I'm grateful that you decided to have a RU-vid channel to show us how you do it.

What a colossal job! But what a great result! The red goes very well for this chair! Professional work! Perfect👏👏👌

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!

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!

Is it normal to get emotional to see this finished work of art?? You killed me with adding the piece of original fabric for future craftsmen to find, an amazing little treasure and message from the past. What an absolutely stunning job you did and the choice of fabric was perfect for the era the chair came from and its ornate style. I don't say this often but I prefer it to the original. And just to say, the '80s never should have happened, not the best era for decor at all!! lol Back in the early 2000s I bought a home that was built in 1814 but tragically decorated in the '80s...OMG! Dusty Rose wall to wall and pink and purple floral wall paper everywhere! It was fun restoring that beast! I much prefer the gorgeous trim you chose over the usual piping. It just adds a little pop of glamour and originality. When I finally get the courage to re-do my tattered dining room chairs, I think I will chuck the piping and add a trim like this. This piece is worth its weight in gold after the incredible job you did!! My previous comment was posted before I saw the finished work.... truly blown away. And it really does look like Walnut btw, can't believe it's Birch, you did a fantastic job restoring the wood!! It was in rough shape and really not given the respect and care it deserved over the years! Kudos to you for bringing it back to it's original splendour and some! What a rockstar!

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!

Кресло изумительное! Работа, как всегда, прекрасная! Превосходных слов достоин мастер!!!

A chair of this age is worthy of restoration as a testimony to the people who made it and the family members who sat on it during family gatherings a century ago.

Wow, I had no idea! Thank you for spending your life developing the skills to restore these treasures.

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.

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.

Здравствуйте, Ахти! Наконец-то новое видео! Как всегда приятно наблюдать за вашей замечательной работой!!! ❤ Очень соскучилась по вашим реставрациям)))

This chair has such lovely lines. I was impressed with the boldness of the new fabric! The braid is very elegant. I think my favorite thing to watch you do is upholstering seats. Or caning them!

What a pleasure it is when you post a new video. It simply makes my day a whole lot brighter.

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.

The chair is now fit for royalty. The cording trim is a beautiful statement. You are very talented in your skills and artistry!

That is absolutely gorgeous. I had no idea the chair needed that much repair until you started. And the upholstery! Every time I watch you reupholster a chair it is like a master class.

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

A confident and graceful restoration! The Old Masters would be very proud of you.

I love 19th century furniture. Cabriole legs make me happy. And I wholeheartedly agree with your colour choice for this piece.

I couldn't believe the surprise either! What a beautiful restoration, I loved the red velvet, it really was the type of fabric that was probably common for those chairs in palaces, etc. You are, in my opinion, the absolute best on You Tube for restoration and upholstering. I love your additional comment about how long it took you to learn and perfect upholstering. Those little tidbits are so interesting!

this is by FAR the BEST ONE YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Before it was just a chair... now it is a throne fit for a king!

This restoration is so beautiful, I cried with joy. Thank you for sharing ❣

Astonishing and not surprising that it took 15 days, with your amazing attention to detail. Gorgeous.

Spider-Man would be proud of the weaves you did on the springs looks beautiful

Красивая работа!!! Смотрела с удовоолствием!!!

If I was a teen I’d approach you to be an apprentice - this sort of skill should never be forgotten

What a spectacular job you did! This was fascinating to watch had no idea so much went into reupholstering a piece. Loved watching you make the frame repairs and restoring the wood to its glory! Thank you so much for sharing this so worth watching!

Dang! A thrift store chair turned into one fir for a royal court. As usual, you rock! 🪑

You're right, Ahti, that is an amazing result. Simply stunning, Mate, it really is. I'd loved to have seen the reaction of the owner when they first laid eyes on it newly restored. The piece is good for another 150 years.

The attention to detail and respect for how each piece was originally built is amazing. Time consuming commitment. Something of a perfectionist, I’d say. Master woodworking here. I’ve never seen this done and your video is a stunner. I love antiques. Nice to see the pieces being saved for the next generation to enjoy.

I will never get tired of watching Ahti do this masterful work. This was magical, entertaining, and instructive. Good job as usual, Sir.

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!

First of all, I would like to thank you for all your hard work and skill, because with great patience, you have been able to use your experience, ideas and carpentry skills to restore this piece and you have given it a new life, and finally as a carpenter and Interested in rebuilding, I admire your work💚

Absolutely amazing. I love how you put a piece of the original fabric inside

it was an honour watching a master at work, truly beautiful.

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!

Marvellous restoration, repair and immaculately elegant upholstery. Hats off once again.👏👏👏👏👏

It seems that a quality set of chisels with the expertise to use them is invaluable for woodworking. Quite mesmerizing to watch.

It is amazing to me that you have the skill to repair all those details and re-carve them by hand! Wonderful work, Ahti. Your work honoured the original craftsmen!

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.

The patience you must have to restore these pieces that look like they're better off in a junk pile, Ahti. I love watching the expert care you take in restoring what looks like it can't be done.

All I can say is that you have truly mastered the skill of restoring furniture, this was an absolute pleasure to watch, thank you!!👍👍👍

It so always a pleasure to see a master craftsman at work and knowing that he's doing the restoration the right way. ❤

Soooooooooooooo many staples....YIKES!!!! 😮

Как интересно наблюдать за Вашей работой! Золотые руки!

Such a perfect mix of techniques from the old master, the most modern equipment and Ahti’s craft, creativity, workmanship!

Outstanding! My grandma Diaz would have loved to see this video. She took a class in the late '60s and made a sectional sofa. I never "really" appreciated her work until I saw this video. Thank you, sir! You are a Mastercraftman, and I look forward to spending time watching more of your videos!

You did a fantastic job. I love seeing people restore old things, whether furniture, cars, tools, toys, houses or whatever.

Wow! Thank you! I love the new detailed work with extra zoom on the sewing and other fine details!

It is more than obvious, to me, that you LOVE what you are doing and your expertise is right on point. Whatever you charge, you more than deserve it! Excellent work!!

Loved watching this, I repair, recane, and reupholster chairs. It was nice watching someone else do it. ❤ It’s so relaxing to watch you work, especially with no talking. 😊. You gave me great ideas on clamping!!!

Ole magic fingers yeah love this channel .

Нарешті я дочекалась нове відео! Дякую за отримане естетичне задоволення від вашої неймовірної роботи, Майстре!❤️ Браво!👏👏👏

This is a masterclass on chair restoration! Absolutely fascinating. Woodworking and sewing skills of the highest order! That Red velvet picked up the glow in the wood - would love to see that chair next to a lit fireplace!

Absolutely amazing job! The wood restoration is gorgeous! You brought it back to life and kept the original look. I loved watching the upholstery and re-springing of the chair, it was amazing. This chair will last a very long time because of your work. It looks a lot like a chair my grandmother had in her living room (I'm 71 - she passed away when I was 10). It was a very comfortable chair. I don't have a clue what someone would pay for this fabulous chair, but whatever you charge, it's definitely worth it!

Amazing job! Even the grid for the string work around the springs is an artful masterpiece! Beautiful!

Your upholstery skills are magical!

The sign of a true master craftsman is you made it look so easy. Great Job Sir! Thanks for sharing with all of us.

I don't always follow exactly what you're doing, but the result is always magical. It's a joy to watch your sureness and skill.

Thanks for the great content! Cheers

You're a master of sewing these old beautiful chairs back together. Great job!

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!

This is the most amazing restoration of a furniture piece that I have ever seen. The sewing, the layers and layers of padding, burlap and seaweed and then the buttons and the fabric and the staples and the trim. Amazing that there is anybody who still knows how to do this. You are remarkable.

This brought back a lot of memories for me. My mother used to make covered buttons like these, although with more primitive equipment. She had all those different curved and double-pointed upholstery needles, too. This was back in the 1950s - I had forgotten all about it until I saw this video. I have to say, I am more interested in the woodworking than the upholstery, but you are a master at all of it. You deserve a million subscribers!

I cannot imagine the sense of accomplishment you get when you finish a restoration like this. Beautiful. Thank you.

Ahti, you must really love your job to have so much patience and care. True perfectionist.

I love watching you upholster chairs. I've tried it myself, with instruction, and realized how much detail is involved in the art of upholstery. Good Job!

Not me over here thinkin "Huh, wonder if he'd like to have a go at my antique spinning wheel" And promptly discarded the thought as rude 😂 Lord thats a pretty chair. And the glow up is *unreal*!!

This glorious piece now deserves to be displayed in a glass case in an art museum!

You mad that chair a great favour saving it from it's misery. Good job, well done.👍

Just amazing! As usual, I stand in awe of your superb workmanship. There are no words--lucky people to have you around to restore their chair!

Well I don't know anything about furniture restoration but I know a master at work when I see one. Top notch, thank you

Absolutely stunning. This beautiful chair has regained its elegance. Such craftsmanship. Couldn’t be better. ❤️

I really like that you kept a swatch of the original fabric. Good on you mate.

Wow! The simplicity of the fabric used allows the details of this regal chair to shine. Amazing work.

I’m so jealous of all the wonderful tools that you have. This was a very nice job overall. I wish that I could own something this beautiful

I LOVE the color choice in velvet. It looks plush and fit for a king!

It's a pleasure to watch a real craftsman at work.Your skills are amazing and the end result is absolutely beautiful.

Stunning restoration. You've given a faded piece of history a new lease of life and brought forth its beauty. Thank you for sharing.