Elegant 1900s Art Nouveau Stool Restoration - Flea Market Rescue
In this video, I restore an antique Art Nouveau stool made between the 1900s and 1920s. I bought this forgotten stool from a Flea Market in Poland and worked on it with great pleasure for about one week.
The piano stool was in a state of disrepair when I got it. The old finish was almost gone; it was cracked, with a few spots of rotten wood and the top leather full of dirt and stains.
The restoration process was challenging but rewarding. I learned much about furniture and leather restoration and am very proud of the finished product.
If you want to learn more about antique piano stools or furniture restoration, I encourage you to watch this video.
More about the restoration/transformation process:
As mentioned above, I bought this piano stool from a vast flea market for about $25.
The process of restoring the Art Nouveau stool went well. I used various types of stains, made my shellac, and cleaned and restored the old leather. This part was probably the most challenging because it was the first time I had to fix such an old lather, but I think I managed pretty well.
The crack was filled with epoxy, and the wood was treated with a rosewood stain before staining.
The rotten wooden part was replaced with the same type of wood and carved and sanded nicely until it got the stool leg's shape.
I cleaned the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went quickly. If you want to learn more about this machine, www.sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198
After removing the rust, the parts were painted and nickel-plated.
I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you!
Cheers! Johnny.
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Hi folks! When I saw this beautiful stool in the rain at the flea market and, my heart said to take it home and give it a second chance! I hope you agree with my decision and you will enjoy the video! Thank you for all your support! Johnny
@amybucher5439
7 ай бұрын
Your work is wonderful. I hope to find treasures some day!
@lonewolfkmm
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for recognizing quality and saving it.
@kericue2065
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful work, I wish you would narrate, I bet you have fascinating stories and lots of wisdom to share. But I know narrating is not everyone's cup of tea.
@carol-annskinner4828
4 ай бұрын
Amazing 😮❤
@loriwinchester1517
4 ай бұрын
What brand of leather wax did you use?
Yours is the only page that when I see a video of yours in my feed I open it and click like BEFORE watching the video 😊
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Love that! Thank you!
It looks like a piano stool. You really brought it back to life. It's beautifully restored. Great work.👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the restoration process and the result. That's right, it is a piano stool. Thank you for watching and for your time!
@katiekat2270
6 ай бұрын
You're right, it is a piano stool.
Im glad you rescued the stool out of the rain and that you restored it. I’m not sure it’s art nouveau. Usually art nouveau has a lot of decoration, characterized by intricate designs and flowing curves. This stool has no intricate decoration. It’s beautiful. Thank you for saving it.
I was predisposed to like a video about restoring wood, but I love that you restored the leather too. You didn't make it look new. You made it look like a well cared for antique, Bravo!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
The laser cleaning is very interesting. This stool is worth, to got a second Life. Great Job. 👍👍👍👍👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the laser footage. Thanks! 🙂
Beautiful object ❤ Laser is giving amazing result😮
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
The way things were made back, then was just amazing. And when you think of the garbage that’s manufactured today it’s astonishing that people will paint these vintage pieces of art.
It was beautiful, Johnny. Cheers!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Alvaro! Cheers
Wow, I must say that I'm impressed. You are equally good at restoration of both metal and wood. Let me add a third one.... leather. Great job and great video as always.
Absolutely beautiful! You've restored that piano stool to a pristine condition, worthy of patina prestige.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
From junk to a masterpiece. Your skills are amazing.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Anche il gatto approva! 😍
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
🥰
Wow, I am always amazed at your work and finished product. Thank you for sharring.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. It's always a pleasure to share my work with others, and I'm glad to know that you find it impressive. Your feedback means a lot to me!
Beautiful work. The catager approves.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Teresa!
I love those old piano stools. I still have one of the same era. The leather is embossed.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Me too! They are so beautiful! 🥰
Hello Again, Glad I came across your videos again, absolute Love the way you work, and to see the finished product, Wow.😎
@rustyshadesrestoration
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, and welcome! 🙂
Congratulations! It's a new piece!🌷🌷
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
🙂
EXCELLENT WORK!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
6 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
This stool got a second life. Now it looks really good.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it! 👍
Amazing transformation.
@rustyshadesrestoration
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Thats amazing very nice. Duration of the first world war very historical.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it amazing and historically significant. The First World War indeed had a profound impact on our world, and it's always fascinating to delve into its duration and the events that shaped it.
Ну ты Джонни крутой мастер, такую красоту зделал. Уважаю рукастых мастеров. Спасибо за видос и лайкаю.
beautiful stool......should easily last another 100 years.
Кішка наприкінці прийшла перевірити якість виконаної роботи!) 👍👍👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Cat-spector!
Nice job. Not the hardest restoration but I admire your dedication to the leather work. Looking forward to your next project reveal
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, this is a project that almost everyone can do, and I'm trying to encourage the folks who may have a stool that is worth a try. The leather cleaning/restoration process took me quit a lot of time. Best, Johnny
@justkiddin84
7 ай бұрын
Yes, I was worried about that leather at first!
Original was innovative, restoration was just as good
wahooo ! very beautifull work ! this stool is awesome ! cogratulations +++
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm happy you liked it! 😊
Awesome! Love that finish Mr. Rusty Shades 👏👏👏. Restored to excellent condition, ready for a second life 👍👍👍. 😎
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 I'm thrilled that you love the finish, and I'm really proud of how this project turned out. It's been a labor of love to restore it to excellent condition, and I'm excited to see it ready for a second life too! 😎👍 Your support means a lot!
Beautiful!
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
Beautiful restoration.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@nancykilpatrick1884
7 ай бұрын
@@rustyshadesrestoration Thank you for sharing your work.
Какое качество !!! 100 лет использовали и все в порядке,: уважение старым мастерам.
@nataliakhartskhaeva7446
7 ай бұрын
Он не старый мастер, он волшебник! Показывайте нам свое видео.
Cat Approved 5 stars
I think you did really good for $25! If I saw that poor piano stool sitting out in the weather I would have rescued it, too. Old wood furniture items clean and finish up so beautiful even having been neglected for years. I could tell this stool originated in Europe by the design and leather seat insert. Very nice job giving the stool a new life! I've never seen one of those laser machines before...they really remove rust fast!
A cat spun on a stool is oddly satisfying. :)
Yeah enjoyed the video, good Restoration 👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and liked the restoration. Your positive feedback means a lot to me! 😊👍
Как всегда потрясающе, и мне нравится, что Вы сохраняете оригинальные детали😊
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
Nice restoration
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Я в восторге. Особенно впечатлило то, что практически все детали родные, даже шурупы. С нетерпением буду ждать новые видео с такими же превосходными результатами реставрации. Вы МАСТЕР.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Работа выполнена на славу! Вы молодец!🤩👍❤❤❤💐
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Congratulations, the restoration was beautiful and perfect!💜💜💜
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
You’ve done a remarkable job! It’s gorgeous. Anyone would be proud to own this piano stool!❤❤❤
Nice work. Good thing you had a feline supervisor handy to give final approval.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Cat-spector
@mala3isity
7 ай бұрын
@@rustyshadesrestoration LOL
I have the same, and restored it about 3 years ago. I didn't know it was that old. My parents bought it used in 1965. It actually is used as a piano chair.
AMAZING ❤❤❤❤❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
great restoration, great video
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😀
Well done! Great!👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
How to miss the opportunity to do a good restoration on a wonderful piece of furniture...
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
That's the title of your new video?
Genius ❤
いいですね
I love how you took the extra time to finish the leather too. You have a new subscriber! Beautiful!❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Great work...❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Beautiful job
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@mikeb5749
7 ай бұрын
@@rustyshadesrestoration your welcome anytime my good freind anytime
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I appreciate a lot your support!
@mikeb5749
7 ай бұрын
@@rustyshadesrestoration your so welcome
Very nice restoration on the stool,beautiful old piece of history for someone.great video.just keep doing what your doing.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the restoration process! 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind words!
Natural materials like wood and leather exposed at their best. Well done!👍
Great job!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
All you need now is a piano to restore and you have the complete set 🤗🤗👍👍well done !
Super jest to odrestaurowane bardzo stara krzesłko do fitepianu czy nawet pianina pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👍👍👍
Incredible work. Watching that leather revive was a joy.
I loved how you saved and restored the hardware and original leather ❤
Man refurbished, kitty approved.
Spitze 👍, gefällt mir sehr
You did a great work.That looks real good after renovation 👍👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
Wunderbar. Nur den Schleifstaub sollte man aufbewahren, kann man später mit Sekundenkleber mischen und als Füllmaterial verwenden. Spart den teuren Zweikomponentenkleber.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Es freut mich, dass du das für eine gute Idee hältst! Das Aufbewahren von Schleifstaub und das spätere Mischen mit Sekundenkleber als Füllmaterial ist definitiv eine clevere Möglichkeit, Geld zu sparen und Ressourcen zu schonen. Danke für diesen Tipp!
if that stool could talk, it could tell you a story of every rear end that sat on it.
💚💚💚 looks like my piano stool at home😘💚💚💚
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
😍🥰
Incredible amount of different processes you went through to finish this!!!!
That was a labour of love. Beautiful restoration.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Beautiful job. I love what you did to save the leather!!❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
Beautiful job. It looks great. I'm so glad you kept the old leather.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
A fantastic restoration. The only thing I would add is using some of the wood dust from the sanding process and adding it to the epoxy to add a more consistent look. Other than that, great job!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful suggestion! I appreciate your feedback and the idea of using wood dust in the epoxy to achieve a more consistent look is a great tip. I'll definitely consider that for future projects. Thanks again for taking the time to comment and for your support!
WOW!!! Beautiful restoration! That leather looks good enough to eat! 🤣
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hahaha 😁 😆
Beautiful ❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
lovely restoration.
@rustyshadesrestoration
3 ай бұрын
Glad you like it
It was cruddy. Now it is good for another hundred years, thanks to your fine work. It is a humble yet beautiful, honest little stool. You employed modern treatments to improve durability and service without compromising its vintage character. Very good.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful ❤️
Another masterpiece, Bravo!
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thanks a million!
I'd say that it was a project worthy of the effort. The ability to bring the leather back is really impressive, old leather can be tricky to revive.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you think so, Denise! Indeed, leather restoration isn't the easiest thing, but with a lot of care, patience, and knowledge, it can be done! Thank you once again for watching my work! 🙂
I would have so just bought new screws . . . good on you
Ha, ha, even the cat likes it! Got a kick out of the googly eyes on the sand polisher. And that laser cleaner was pretty nifty too. Great job!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
that came out so pretty and you did a fantastic job...love your cat too...
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. I'm glad you liked how it turned out, and my cat sends their love too! 😺
What a "Transformation" from a broken down piece of ready for the "trash 🗑️" to now in front of a Beautifully Restored Bar. Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋 🍰🎂 🥳🎉 🎊 Man". P.S Now all You have to do is find a "Bar " that needs to be restored.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'll try to find a Mini-bar 😀 Hahaha Thanks for watching and for your time Mr Severance, "The Cake Man" 🎂
The stool is absolutely stunning! What an amazing transformation! Gorgeous job! 😊
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
Хороший стул старомодно но удобно. 🎹🎹🎹
Такие табуреты делали для игры на пианино или рояле.
Johnny, the integrity of the stool is completely intact - which is true restoration. Down to using the original screws in the reassembly. Congratulations!
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
Beautiful and useful ❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
That is so pretty! Just enough work to repair the damage, but not so much as to eliminate the stool's character. Nice work!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Интересно, сколько же драк повидало на своём веку это произведение искусства? Вдруг он стоял в каком нибудь питейном заведении.
Great job❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Very nice!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
Precioso. Gracias
... very nicely done - congrats! By the way: This is a piano stool for the player. Greetings from Germany from the silver fox, David 😉🦊
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
That was more complicated than it looks. Great job and looks so nice.
@rustyshadesrestoration
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
What a beautiful piece to bring back to life, gorgeous.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
Beautiful work. Kelped it all original and that leather looks great.
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I know I'm an odd person, at least in this regard, but I absolutely loved the squeaking in the beginning.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
🥰
Beautiful result. 👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
I'm happy you like it! 👍
Looks like a piano stool. Great job!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
That's right! Thank you! 🫡