Restoring Midcentury Modern Teak Objects - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

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Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores three Midcentury Modern teak objects found at a flea market, each requiring a different level of restoration - a veneered plate, an unsigned solid bowl, and a rare so-called "surfboard tray" designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohns..., or write us at thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).

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@LarryDoolittle 4 года назад

There is a wonderful thing about your videos in that you can watch them more than once and enjoy them, even more, the second and third time.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Man, a glutton for punishment! Seriously, thanks, I appreciate it

@chadlowrance3999 7 лет назад

Mr. Johnson you really need to start teaching some classes. The way you take small projects such as these and teach restoration techniques that applies to all furniture restoration is a special given talent. Your videos have taken my woodworking and knowledge of the craft to another level. I hope all your viewers respect and appreciate your craft as much as I do. Thank you sir

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Wow! Thank you so much! I feel that making the videos is teaching classes. Actually better

@billballeza377 6 лет назад

I agree with your assertion! Before RU-vid I used to purchase "How To" tapes and discs to learn about various woodworking techniques and tools. Now, with professionals such as yourself sharing knowledge, there is no end to what one can learn about every craft imaginable.

@maureenbrown6610 2 года назад

The danish tray is very beautiful and well worth the extra time it took to restore.

@johnsonrestoration 2 года назад

Thanks! I thought so too

@jill552 6 лет назад

Beautiful Tom. I like the way you say, “former employee”. 😂

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@jglow8337 5 лет назад

Sure would have pissed me off...hope he was fired!😏

@ikkemobielkenter1813 4 года назад

:)))

@stevensmith1246 5 лет назад

I've been restoring everything from antiques to contemporary furniture for the last 12 years and learned from people like you who have been doing it 30-40+ years and you can always tell who knows what they are doing. I always say you either got it or not in this business. You can do it forever and never be that good but compared to some of the people I see on RU-vid and real life I'd say you have the actual raw talent it takes to be great. Hats off sir you are one of the few good ones.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Wow! Thank you!

@r.waynefournier4283 4 года назад

"Thanks to a former employee!!!" That one deserves three quotation marks. Tom Johnson, always the understated dry humorist. I love it, sir.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thank you!

@timsmoot5141 7 лет назад

Stumbled on one of your videos, then binge watched all 128! Fantastic work. I've learned a lot of new tricks. And hats off to your videographer-editor. Can't wait for more.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thank you! and I will join you in "hats-off" to my editor Nick Barker

@hajinlim7335 6 лет назад

Im going through same steps you did,Tim. lol

@pearlwang6099 6 лет назад

Dear Mr. Johnson, Just wish to express my respect to the amazing skill and love that you put in to give those fortunate wooden objects a new lease of life. I felt so moved from watching this video, maybe I was once a teak tree in previous life. :--) You are truly an artist and a master!!

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@hansborgdesing 5 лет назад

Very nice job. Love the Jens Quistgaard tray.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks! I don't always appreciate these objects until I work on them - it's very nice

@Beegee1952 2 года назад

All three pieces look great, but the tray is stunning!

@johnsonrestoration 2 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@misterosc 7 лет назад

The big tray is gorgeous, you did an amazing job!

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@deettekearns9092 6 лет назад

Agreed!

@williamharrigan4891 6 лет назад

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration what would you use to restore teak dinner plates that have some cut marks from a knife? Would you use Linseed oil?

@argusfleibeit1165 3 года назад

Yes, really pretty. There were a lot of teak salad bowls and other things that were very inexpensive in the '60s. We didn't treat them with much care or respect, I'm afraid. The wood is so beautiful.

@me-cq7wv 5 лет назад

I don’t do wood work myself as it’s not my skill, But gees I learned so much from this video. From matching wood, to getting round the bar on the handle, to tracings. Thank you so much. Your standards are ultra high.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@maryannknox7158 Год назад

Mr Johnson you have amazing talent and extraordinary skills and patience

@johnsonrestoration Год назад

I appreciate it!

@rickjames4882 7 лет назад

The price of teak at the flea markets just went up! Nice job as usual. This was a nice change of pace and glad to see you getting to do something for yourself. Keep the fire burning up there.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks! That tray in excellent condition (not repaired like this one) goes for $1250.

@ruthamsbaugh7837 6 лет назад

I appreciated the wood replacement on the tray, especially. Beautiful, and also clear. Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@carolinejane8145 Год назад

Beautiful. I learned so much watching this. Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration Год назад

You're welcome!

@RichAdamsFineArt 7 лет назад

Nice set of items and range of skills demonstrated. It's a good primer for breathing new life into slightly dingy or damaged items.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@bobkins270 7 лет назад

Wonderful job. It makes you kind of wonder how many people passed them trays up at the flea market. And I always eagerly await your next video because repairing furniture is a passion of mine. Thanks Brad

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

I know! what's ending up in the dump? I hate to think about it.

@8fishee 7 лет назад

Can't teach an old dog new tricks....wait what? Much respect for changing your ways at your level of mastership

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thank you, and yes, I am always learning. Making these videos has forced me to be better, and more creative.

@maryannknox7158 Год назад

Beautiful restoration I have a infinity for wooden trays but this large teak tray is exceptionally beautiful

@johnsonrestoration Год назад

Thank you! 😊

@markfirth1926 4 года назад

Once the virus thing is over, I'm heading out to the flea markets and thrift store for some teak to restore. I thought all three turned out really nice. I bought a mid-century mirror at a church sale and restored it for a Christmas gift for my boss. She loves it and it's such a great feeling that something you put your heart into makes it into someone's home and admired. You have such a great job!

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks! Yes, and there's a lot of good stuff out there!

@timjackson8928 5 лет назад

absolutely magic your fill in pieces great job.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@kaylenehincks8456 3 года назад

That tray is Absolutely Lovely ❣

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thanks! I think so too!

@frejlevbanenfrejlev9643 4 года назад

Hi Tom. Love your projects. You mentioned that the tray likely wouldn´t be in direct contact with food. Original this Danish Design piece (Dansk Design) by Quistgaard was often used for serving cheese and biscuit, so it´s good you used non-toxic oil. Greetings from Denmark.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks! You're right! I think I was thinking of food preparation, but of course it's a serving tray and food could go directly on it.

@maggiesue4825 5 лет назад

Your work never grows old!

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@ZackSeuberling 7 лет назад

wow, that tray came out looking fantastic! thanks for making these videos

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You're welcome!

@phoozchic 6 лет назад

I’ve watched this twice...amazing skill. The teak pieces came out beautiful and the the 3 different levels of restore were helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@michaeltreadwell777 4 года назад

It's lovely to see you 'fixing up' small objects - the sort of stuff we can all pick up in charity shops etc. Your videos are all so inspiring, and your skill is brilliant :-)

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Yes! Thank you!

@user-bs2zz2rt4b 2 года назад

Отличная работа! Спасибо Томас, что делитесь опытом.Great job! Thanks Thomas for sharing your experience.

@johnsonrestoration 2 года назад

Пожалуйста!

@mr.morgan5643 3 года назад

Great work Tom!! They look better than new Sir!!

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thanks! 👍

@airingcupboard 5 лет назад

Lovely. The tray was deceptively tricky. I liked the technique cutting the wood in half and then taping and drilling. Such an elegant solution.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@johntrim7169 6 лет назад

Good job. I enjoyed seeing how you think things through and admire your skill.

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@SuperMan-xy8ui 3 года назад

Admirable restoration on the Jens Quistgaard tray!! It's always a pleasure to observe your thought processes and restoration work.

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thank you!

@cristinacp8720 6 лет назад

Beautiful work! You are an exceptional craftsman, sir.

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@bloggalot4718 4 года назад

Excellent job again Tom.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks!

@cathfragment 7 лет назад

Great restoration. You make it look so easy, but anyone that has done any wood working knows it's not. Thanks!

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You're welcome!

@AmyJeanation 7 лет назад

Beautiful restoration! They look amazing! Thank you. I'm going to tackle a much easier project- restoring a teak desk.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks! and good luck!

@jglow8337 5 лет назад

My goodness , that last dansk tray turned out MAGNIFICENT

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@SparrowStockwell 3 года назад

I love patchwork projects!

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thanks! Me too!

@sethbracken 7 лет назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I've got a large box of bowls and serving trays similar to those shown in the video. They're now on deck for my next restoration.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You're welcome! Good luck on the restoration!

@rosemcginty5119 7 лет назад

Beautiful work! I love to watch you work so confidently.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@maryperner9625 2 года назад

I have the Dansk tray shown here, so this presentation is particularly interesting to me.

@johnsonrestoration 2 года назад

You're lucky! Thanks!

@phooesnax 7 лет назад

Nice job. Look great. Always enjoy the openings and closings by the way. Been meaning to mention them for a while.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@philipmartin4341 4 года назад

your work is brilliant and very helpful... thanks so much for sharing

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

You are so welcome!

@campidor 5 лет назад

Now those objects are beautiful things, well done on bringing them back to life. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

You're welcome!

@maryimhof 7 лет назад

wonderful videos and delighted to see your solutions. keep em cumin! a great relief from the daily news.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks! Yes, don't watch the news. I feel better if I don't watch

@mggcomputers 7 лет назад

the color of that teak is amazing with just linseed oil

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Yes! it was some of the best I've seen

@fredbach6039 3 года назад

Good work. They look lovely.

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@Graysail0r 5 лет назад

They look great. I have a ton of Dansk peppermills and other things I've inherited that need work. I the wax I use but it would be great if you mentioned what kind of detergent and other things you use to clean because I like to try to get what I know will work. I hope to be successful in my projects - thanks to your patience making this video!

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks! And you're welcome. Dawn detergent (mixed the same as for doing dishes) will clean these objects right down. Then use any oil finish, there are many products out there, all good. After 2 or 3 coats and well dry, wax

@Graysail0r 5 лет назад

@@johnsonrestoration Thank you - I thought you would say that - which is great because that's what I use. I also use Howards products for waxing and finishing - it looks like you do also!

@chucklitecky6890 7 лет назад

Lovely project with DIY implications for a slow midwinter day and quite encouraging to us flea market and DIY persons. Thanks again for your detailed sharing of your expertise!

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You are welcome!

@annw1395 4 года назад

That large tray looked amazing -- I can't even see the patches! But in the future, can you show the "after" more close up so we can see better? Thx.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

You're welcome! Yes, we've been lax in that aspect, we'll try to do better

@ecologicaladam7262 4 года назад

My goodness, that tray brings back memories - we had a similar one when I was growing up in the late 50s/60s... My brother may even still have it... !

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks! You should find out - those trays in good, original condition are worth a lot

@ecologicaladam7262 4 года назад

It turns out he does... have suggested he treat it with some respect! Lol

@marchu50 3 года назад

Great restoration!!!

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thank you!

@michelkriek2382 6 лет назад

Many thanks, Thomas, extremely helpful vid. And what an awesome job you have!

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

You're welcome! Yes, I'm very fortunate

@patriciapflum6898 7 лет назад

I have a teak sewing machine cabinet that needs full restoration, and your video is very helpful. Thank you so much! Could you please show us how to deal with deep cigarette burns sometime?

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You're welcome! Cigarette burns are really tough. Sometimes the only way is to dig out the burned material with an exacto knife and fill with wood putty, sand and refinish

@solodriozola9574 Год назад

! UFFFF !!!! Sin palabras me he quedado....

@johnsonrestoration Год назад

Gracias!

@ronmack1767 5 лет назад

Real nice job. I wouldn't have thought the tray with the metal rod through the handle could be repaired but you did a great job. Thanks for the video. Take care and God bless.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@erasuretim 4 года назад

Thanks, I really enjoyed watching that - great to see a craftsman at work!

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

You’re welcome!

@jimdee5003 3 года назад

Useful suggestions on refinishing flee market finds

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thanks!

@ronaldann8729 4 года назад

Beautiful work! We just found some great wooden bowls from Goodwill and needed your restoration guidance. Thank you and were a new subscriber!

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks! That's great!

@consideredwhisper 4 года назад

Looking good. I restore lots of mid-century stuff too here in Old England. I must try and get some of that beeswax/orange oil. I bet it smells delicious.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks! it's good stuff www.howardproducts.com/product/feed-n-wax-wood-polish-and-conditioner/

@wahinenuiloa 7 лет назад

I learn so much little tricks from your videos. Thanks for posting.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

you're welcome!

@andreawalker2535 4 года назад

Beautiful.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks!

@JanMuell42 7 лет назад

I am a big fan of your work and I am always glad to see new videos of yours in my subscription box!

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@paulblackman3936 4 года назад

Beautiful job as always Tom. Just wish we had such treasures available in the UK. I look in charity shops regularly but no luck so far. Thank you for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks! Keep looking! That's the fun of it!

@jeffgraha842 5 лет назад

Loved the fact that your missing saw teeth issue was done by a "former employee"! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

You're welcome! And thanks for watching!

@yan01232 3 года назад

Amazing job

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thanks!

@andybyerly5629 5 лет назад

BRAVO! BRAVO!

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@davidredden8361 6 лет назад

Your work is amazing. And I loved the cardinal at the beginning. You remind me of my grandfather and cardinal was his favorite bird.

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thanks! (although I'm still reeling from the "grandfather" comment. You never realize how old you look)

@MrJurissmith 7 лет назад

Top Shelf Workmanship. Thank you for sharing it.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You're welcome!

@scottanderson9656 2 года назад

Nice work!

@johnsonrestoration 2 года назад

Thanks!

@robertdominicanrepublic 4 года назад

Bravo! Very impressive restoration. Job well done.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thank you!

@paulstanding7267 5 лет назад

Hi Tom nice repairs on what is old items from a boot market one thing I do love is the beautiful scenery you show outside ☀️ days or winter ❄️ weather it must be nice just to sit and what life outside 👍👍

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yes, it's great here - I just have to work on the "sitting" part!

@paulstanding7267 5 лет назад

Thank you for your reply yes that is one down side to it all we have to work but at least you have some fantastic wildlife to watch

@pchelka_c_chelkoi 5 лет назад

Great job!

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@riversmart 4 года назад

Just simply fantastic sir! Thank you for sharing with this wonderful video.

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! You're welcome!

@JesusChrist-kl3wk 4 года назад

Amazing art job....well talent

@johnsonrestoration 4 года назад

Thanks! Coming from you, Jesus, is quite an honor

@QueenCityHistory 7 лет назад

great job as always Tom!! love the videos!

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@healthnut3433 7 лет назад

Congrats on the serving tray- I would probably have just cut off the two ends and redesigned it!

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Not a bad idea! But that tray in original condition is $1250! So it was worth repairing

@healthnut3433 7 лет назад

Holy Woodwork!!!

@arnoldedgell1172 6 лет назад

Thanks Eric, last l spring when I stopped by to see you, I had a 5' slab of beetle kill blue pine, and I forgot to ask you if you had ever carved any. Now I know. Thanks again.

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@jgm2626 7 лет назад

You sir are a true artist. Thanks for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You're welcome!

@edwardhendersen5643 6 лет назад

I'm glad you found that tray cause l would've made a skateboard out of it,nice work!

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@Cloudburst2000 7 лет назад

I have that exact same tray. I must say that you did an excellent job restoring it. I am going to have to get those pens you used for filling in nicks on that teak plate. I have an MCM table with a black cast iron base and a top that looks almost exactly like that plate. It has a few small nicks in it and those pens look like they might do the job nicely.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching! Those are Brush Tip Graining Markers from Mohawk

@randyattwood Год назад

Pretty good, indeed!

@johnsonrestoration Год назад

Thank you!

@Weesperbuurt 5 лет назад

I’m in awe.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks! I'm in awe that so many people watch my videos!

@bluekingfisher1416 6 лет назад

Fantastic work as always, Tom. I have picked up so many tips and tricks from you, which I have already been using in my own shop. I note you use 'nail boards' to suspend your work while drying. I used to use the large nails you do until I impaled myself on one. Now I use carpet gripper strips, tacked to 2x4 material. It leave less marks on the work, easier to orientate and hold the piece and I do not have to worry about wearing steel soled boots. Just a thought!!!

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thanks, I never thought of that. I'll check it out

@timshanahan1 2 года назад

I use jacks, the toys from long ago.

@likeOMFGitsJONNY 5 лет назад

beautiful job on that tray. thanks for sharing!

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

You're welcome!

@graziameo-colombo7703 7 лет назад

Amazing, True master

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm so sorry I missed your comment so long ago - I'm trying to go back and find the ones I missed. I appreciate you watching and commenting

@crabbyhayes1076 5 лет назад

It is great to see that even a master like Mr. Johnson can always learn new things. Great work, but I still don't care much for mid-century modern design.

@johnsonrestoration 5 лет назад

Thanks! I like it - and I try to learn something new every day!

@gianluigimarino8264 3 года назад

Great again!!!

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thanks! Do you live in Italy? (just going by your name) We love Italy and wonder when we'll be able to return! I think things are getting better there, we hope so

@gianluigimarino8264 3 года назад

@@johnsonrestoration Yes, I live in middle Italy .... I love your job. I wish you to return to Italy soon!!!!

@hardnox6655 7 лет назад

Wow Thom, those turned out great. That tray really looks fabulous. Well done. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

You're welcome! Merry Christmas!

@jazziered142 7 лет назад

You have mad skills, and that tray is phenomenal.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks! yes, the design is amazing

@jazziered142 6 лет назад

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration I came back and watched it again, because I thought about that tray today and I just love your work. Your daughter is very lucky to get to be trained by you.

@tminceb 6 лет назад

Skills I can only dream of. Great end product

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@scottanderson9656 3 года назад

Nice work

@johnsonrestoration 3 года назад

Thank you!

@mvred100 6 лет назад

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing. You inspire me to do more restorations!

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@jerryhammond2730 2 года назад

Bravo!

@johnsonrestoration 2 года назад

Thank you!

@marionky3249 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. Your work is wonderful.

@johnsonrestoration 7 лет назад

Thanks

@julla1416 6 лет назад

For the clamping blocks on the handle, did you use wax paper so you could get the blocks off after gluing? Also, could you ever use a brown Sharpie marker pen to make touch ups to furniture grains/flaws?

@johnsonrestoration 6 лет назад

The blocks were covered in packing tape. And yes, I use markers all the time, ones made for furniture touch up

@julla1416 6 лет назад

Thanks!