WOW! Trena, as you know, this old rocker belonged to my great-grandmother. She loved that chair and used it daily for many decades. I'm sure that when it got loose and wobbly at times, one of her sons would do a little patch job just to keep it going. Of course, those little "repairs", while keeping the chair functional for my great-grandmother, did no justice to the chair and in the long run, contributed to its problems. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job on this old beauty, which I estimate to be around 90-100 years old. My great-grandmother would have been thrilled with the end result. I'm sure she would have been deeply moved by the transformation. Your hard work, attention to detail and obvious love of old furniture, is greatly appreciated. I am proud to hand this now lovely beauty down as an heirloom piece to my daughter. Many thanks, Trena.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Hi there! So glad to see your comment. And Thankyou for trusting me with its restoration. It was a pleasure. Thanks for sharing its stories. I think the repairs were what they could do to keep it together and thank goodness they did. Can’t wait for you to see it in person. Cheers

@rickseyeview5345

Ай бұрын

And to get the history of the chair is great! Thanks for sharing!

Love this girl, her work is on another level , anyone aspiring to be a furniture restorer should watch this channel religiously.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰

I’m sorry, but this is not a repair, THIS is a total rebuild. Simply amazing !

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰💪

@sevenravens

21 күн бұрын

As a furniture repairman I often get requests for fixing wobbly chairs like this. Customers are always wanting an easy and cheap fix. Sorry. Not happening.

Trena takes a chair repaired by a blacksmith, and restores it as an expert cabinetmaker. Top class , Trena as usual and thank you for a wonderful demonstration.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Lol thankyou

Really enjoyed this and learnt loads! I like the minimal commentary and very clear shot angles. The shop and museum sequences were a unexpected pleasure too! Thanks for sharing.

She amazes me when she brings out the hammer and tools to take furniture apart the creaks and cracks, yet the victim survives to be another beautiful piece of antique furniture. As usual.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

😉

Wow! Just WOW! What an amazing transformation! It never ceases to amaze me how much care and effort you put into these pieces, Trena.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

From let’s keep that in a back bedroom to let’s put this in the family room. Beautifully restored.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰

Your talent just blows me away.

Nice work. I wish my wobbly old joints could be repaired that easily. I'm getting old.

The patience, vision of craftsmen of times past are hard to imagine! Some of those pieces had to take thousands? of man hours plus skills we don't have!! Keep honoring our history!! Thanx!!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I love to watch a craftsman at work. You show so much care in the quality of what you do. Just wonderful 👏

I love seeing your dad in videos! You are so wonderful to learn from, Trena! Thank you ❤

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Do not listen to any price complaints from the customer!! If they complain at all, show them this video. They could not find anybody else that would put all the work into it that you did. In addition, thank you for video recording your work for us adding to your repair labors!! You are truly amazing!! THANK YOU!!!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰

Absolutely lovely! Lots of time consuming little fixes but well worth it with the results. Thank you for taking us along on your journey to the furniture shop and the museum. Some really nice furniture WOW!

@johnsfurniturerepair

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I saw a number of museum pieces that could use your talent and skills to restore them to their original glory. The rocker, while not my cup of tea, was beautifully restored.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰

Oh my gosh, that museum was loaded with gorgeous pieces. It is not my style but so pretty to see. To think of all the artists who made them.wow !!!

Thanks for taking us out w/ you. Very enjoyable time.👍🏼❤️

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure; and sharing your wonderful craft Trena. Beautiful!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome

That is a really nice chair. I thought Trena's face looked especially happy in the shopping scenes and that made my day (which I say in a fatherly way.)

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thankyou🥰

that chair came out great. I really enjoyed the museum trip, those carvings were incredible.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Wow! Loved the Museum visit you did showing off all of old/vintage furniture. It was stunning admiring the craftsmanship that went into making each one of those pieces and trying to image the hours it took to make them by hand. Really appreciate you sharing that. Your skills at restoring that rocker was amazing from beginning to that gorgeous end. From the problems it came in with to your love and care of repairing and restoring it to it's former old glory was amazing to watch.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!🥰🥰

Absolutely beautiful. Great job Trena!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

If you don't make mistakes, you are not doing anything. You recovered quite nicely from those minor flaws from "being human". Outstanding!!!!

@johnsfurniturerepair

11 күн бұрын

Thankyou!!🥰

The effort you put in each project makes you a true artist.

This project is like where many cynics would easily utter, "Cor blimey you could've built [buy] a brand new one in the time [money] spent repairing that tired old thing!" and you most probably could. Then again, you can't put a price-tag on preserving a piece of history and old craftsmanship can you? So kudos to the owner. What a stunner of a precious beautiful piece, and whomever rocked herself away on that thing for decades on end in front of the fireplace certainly got her money's worth and a lot more. So well done once again Trena👏👏👏

Your attention to detail is astounding. Just the amount and variety of plugs and dowels you use is remarkable. Kudos.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Back in the 80's we did lots of furniture repairs at the Park Slope Craftsman shop in Brooklyn N.Y.Robert Boily was the proprietor.Great job Trena.

@johnsfurniturerepair

13 күн бұрын

Thankyou!

I find the dirty water down the drain shot strangely satisfying It's hard to believe how dirty a rocking chair can get

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Yea. It is

Mama got a facelift! lol. It’s gorgeous. You can’t even see the repair on the split rocker. Great job as always. I love the Sunday videos!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thankyou!

Along with your usual restoration, seeing the furniture in the basement of the store and the museum, proves what I meant when I said you are a giant among your pears. It illustrates your passion for the work you do. There is no doubt in my mind the rocker you are doing in this video, will be better than it ever was.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰thankyou

I've been doing furniture repair for about 7 years in preparation of retirement which I finally did August.First of twenty twenty two.i wish I had seen your videos earlier,I would have probably done things differently. But I've always made sure they were sound.you have inspired me to do better.although,I have always did the best I could.you have shown me better ways.thank you.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

The finger nails really popped on this episode. Loved the visit to the museum. It looked like you gave more shape to the top of the arms - they are great.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thankyou! Just the color making the design stand out again

This will probably be an odd comment, but you might see the relevance referring to 14:12. My best friend, my father, died in 2021. I was his caretaker for a few years before he passed. But, it was such a joy learning from him those last few years, great conversations. BUT, at 14:12 of this video, I gave a huge smile. Something so small yet so significant to me. My dad taught me that little trick,some 60 years ago. Funny, he taught me as a child and it continued my entire life. Thanks for allowing me to reminisce on this fine morning, and for bringing a few tears. I always love your videos.

@johnsfurniturerepair

15 күн бұрын

🥰perfect

That was one helluvan ornate chair! Never seen one like it before, and not likely to see another, either. It probably took as long to repair it as it did to actually make the chair in the first place. Katherine, the owner is really happy with it. It will last her family another hundred years, or even more if there’s someone like you around to keep it in good condition! ❤️😊🇦🇺🦘

That finish and the wood look amazing. Great job bringing this back to life.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

What an impressive job... so much going on in this project!

Hey Trena, you have an amazing ability and very talented in your work . Love you...Dad

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dad❤️❤️❤️

Really beautiful examples of mid-century Scandinavian modern furniture in that shop in Toronto. Rosewood! Teak! Simple, perfectly scaled elegant curves and straightforward designs. The real stuff. I cringe to think what those pieces must cost these days.

@LewHarriman

Ай бұрын

...And that short section of 18th century English furniture really gets one's blood racing. It would certainly pair nicely with that tall case clock and clock face restoration you did a couple of years ago.

You young lady are a absolute genius!!! fantastic job on the chair, as always your work is second to none other!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Love working with oak furniture. So forgiving when matching stain and color.

Love the fact that at 4:54 you are using a hive tool as a pry-bar! Recently have seen a lot of woodworkers "discovering" hive tools and their uses- I carry a different model for pry/wedge operations at my shop as well! I have bees so the tools were around- and have found a useful place in my wood/metal shop!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

They just sell them in the hardware store as pry bars but I’m sure they are the same tools😉

My mother and I worked in apostery for 15 yrs. Loved it. This is a lost art ❤

A solid table, a big tray, and decent rolling papers would be a good start.

WOW Trena, that chair looks magnificent, I bet it looks even better than the day it was made, thanks so much for the tour of the museum and the beautiful pieces therein, stay well and love to all the family, cheers!!!🥰😘👌👍👍🙏💕hi to shop dog also!🪛🔨🪑

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thankupi. I’ll pass it down to her🥰

Now that was an incredible transformation

Always good to see the products of craftspeople, either in a museum or in a workshop. Two for the price of one in this video.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰

Very nice! You always know just where to tickle the wood! Can’t tell you were ever there doing any repair work! Beautiful! Thanks Trena!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Perfect

The flat head screws speak to how old these "repairs" are. Really nice work as always Trena!👍

@johnsfurniturerepair

16 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Dang, that chair looks comfortable, and sturdy. Excellent work, as I've come to anticipate.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thankyou!

Your dedication to doing high quality work shines through every video. Your customers are lucky they found you to work on their pieces!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I drool over tiger oak! That chair is gorgeous!

The finished chair looks stunning. It should last another 100 years. Your work is just amazing, Trena. You take the time to redo it right. Your desire to make it better than it was really shows through. Thanks for sharing. I always look forward to your next project.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

What a great job you did on this lovely old rocker. It looks wonderful

@johnsfurniturerepair

17 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Looks great. I realized how much I like furniture watching this video.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Thank you for showing us your work. You are truly amazing,

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Awesome job on this chair, Trena. Your work and craftsmanship is amazing.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

We have similar taste in furniture, thanks for the tour! Spindles are almost always a chore, very nice repairs, I can’t believe how beautiful the arms turned out! I cleaned our teak side tables channeling my inner you and they came out looking new, thanks for that!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

🥰🥰

The chair glows again.

What a treat, shopping with Trena! It’s so good to see what you like and admire. Then the furniture museum…. Wow! A total delight. On top of a superb repair. Just love these vlogs.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love your background music Trena! 🎶🎶

Restored to her former glory. Beautiful piece. 😊

The construction on old furniture is beautiful art.

I didn't expect it to look this fantastic! Silly me! I should know by now that your work is always superb!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Trena, you’re a real pro! Beautiful work on this ancient rocker.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Surely that's not the same chair! Excellent work as always. PS A long while back I lived in Orillia and used to love visiting Toronto. Go Leafs!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Very cool. I’ve been🥰

The rocker rocks! Lol.

I do think it would be more nice if you had your workshop in Denmark. I have some antiques needing repair and you are definitely the best furniture maker on KZread!

@geralyn-mm

Ай бұрын

Fly her there and cover her living expenses !!!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Lol

What an elegant lady! Thanks for bringing us along.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

You bet!

Well young lady, you are pretty brave to be setting in that rocker on your opening, especially after you showed all the joint damage ( loose joints as you say). A most excellent restoration, as usual, I’m never disappointed in your finished product. Thank you for the old furniture tour, found it very interesting, appreciate the effort you put into your videos and projects.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I was hoping something exciting would happen but she held together 🥰

Stunning rocker, beautiful restoration. I see that rocker displayed in a music room. 😊❤ thanks for sharing chair repairs, not many are seen on YT

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

the result is absolutely astonishing.

Man, I used to go to Bungalow all the time! For those not in the know, they have vintage clothing on the main floor, along with some new items and some vintage housewares. Most of the furniture is downstairs, though they'll sometimes have a piece or two in the window. Guff is another store that specializes in MCM furniture pieces, though they're a bit out of the way on Queen St. East, just past the Don Valley Parkway. Well worth the trek if you're looking for some great furniture or house accessories like lamps, mirrors and artwork. Sometimes I miss living in Toronto, but then I go out onto my front porch and look at the Atlantic Ocean and realize I'm fine where I am. Thanks for sharing!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Lol yes it’s beautiful but I like space too.

Resplendent! Very well done.... Simply beautiful!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Few tools more satisfying to work with than a very sharp chisel.

complex chair with a LOT of repairs. Very nice. You are so accomplished with those. PS.. I was excited to see that teak table at Bungalow. It is identical to the one I refinished last year (my mother's) that now is in my dining room. Funny how furniture can have so much meaning. Cheers.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Yes🥰

I didn’t think it looked too bad in your intro but then I was gobsmacked by how it flowed afterwards. Thanks for the tour of Kensington and the ROM too. Nice bonus!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Trena, dear, Andy here from Chile 🇨🇱 . Thank you so much for sharing those beautiful historic pieces on your visit to Ontario. How spectacular. I watched it twice!! And, as always, your art shines through your work ❤❤

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!🥰🥰

Amazing work as always...thanks Trena!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Another beautiful job well done! Thanks for the tour of the museum and the shop in Toronto!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Your welcome!

Tak ok. 15 min - taki piękny poetycki kawałek... nastrojowa muzyka.. delikatna robota ... pomalowane kobiece paznokcie ... - wspaniały nastrój .. a później bez muzyki i takie typowo robocze :) Piękny mebelek i dobra robota. Zdrowia Szanownej Pani, Pani Treno życzę.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thankyou!

Only a human being? No, I don't think so. Your work is angelic! A beautiful restoration. Thanks for the video.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great job. You do an amazing job of blending the finish back to original. I love these old rockers, I grab up every one I come across

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Cool, thanks!

Absolutely stunning restoration! Beautiful work, as always. I restored a 150 year old Danish grand piano many years ago, and more recently 9 severely damaged doors in the19th century abbey that is our home, and I was delighted to see you using many of the methods that I intuitively used in my projects. I always enjoy your videos and appreciate your marvelous craftsmanship. Greetings from Germany.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Many thanks!

That makes them so special translation a pain in the rear. You did such an excellent job on a pretty chair. Great video young lady thank you for sharing.👍

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From Portugal,for you mi dear!Good work.👍

@johnsfurniturerepair

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

That is some of the best repair work I've ever seen! Or should I say, not seen after you were finished with it! You did such an amazing job. That is a gorgeous old rocking chair, I would love to have one just like it! ❤❤❤❤❤

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Soooo many fixes and now it is as good as new. Well done.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

It sure is!

Lovely! I must confess I was a bit dubious when you started sanding and staining -- I have learned to never doubt a master. The finished piece is just marvelous. I also really love the Zen of watching you work your magic.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Love to watch Trena work,she very talented, makes it look so easy, she should have classes bet she would have lots business 😊

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Yes, in the future I’m planning on it

This rocker went from tired, old but loved to a museum piece. I always hold my breath when Trena comes out swinging that mallet!

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Lol

Way to go Trena. Another fabulous repair and finish. You are one amazing woman👏👏👏👏

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hey Trena, another banger! You never cease to deliver. Thank you for sharing! 🎉

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

As always...great skill with both the refinishing and the video editing.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

💯💥✔ Trena , you continue to amaze me. I'm still in awe of the job you did on the grandfather clock. Amazing woman you are. Thank you for posting your videos.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that

Beautiful work as always….👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Wow, beautiful repair. The Museum tour was really nice, too.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I've been a collector of mid century furniture for many years. I was surprised you like it too? I would never have guessed it. You'll have to show your house some day.

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Yes I will

That repair/refinish job is beautiful! You say you aren't going to go too deep on the project and then reach a level of perfection that is admirable. *Trena! Leaving no surface unfinished!*

@johnsfurniturerepair

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I do love quarter sawn oak! Beautiful!! 😍