
Restoring a Piece That Seemed Beyond Repair

Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine takes the unusual step of restoring, rather than remaking, an antique chair's broken backsplat. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at http://www.thomasjohnsonrestoration.com, or write us at [email protected]. And for those on the east coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, https://www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).
Video Summary
AI GeneratedTom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration demonstrates the detailed process of repairing a broken back splat on a mahogany Chippendale-style armchair. Rather than replacing the piece, he restores the original using a combination of epoxy, hide glue, and a structural spline to ensure durability and aesthetic consistency.
