Saved From the Dumpster
Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine . restores this antique American "Fancy Chair" that was bound for a dumpster! 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 restoration of an American \"fancy chair\" from the first half of the 19th century. Rescued from a dumpster, the chair is restored using traditional methods, focusing on structural repairs and a conservative finish to preserve its historical character without over-stripping the original surface.