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Viennese chair restoration / repair by yourself. 00:00 Viennese chair restoration • The author talks about his old chair, which he found in the attic. • The chair was in good condition, but with a cracked plywood seat. • The author decides to restore it using a heat gun and a spatula. 02:38 Disassembling and repairing the chair • The author disassembles the chair to remove old paint and repair broken parts. • He restores the round crossbar using beech patches. • He also replaces a chip on the back of the chair and restores the side rail. 09:51 Assembling and painting the chair • The author assembles the chair and installs a new seat. • He chooses oil stain for painting and wax for the finish. • The author explains that oil stain emphasizes the history and characteristics of the wood, and wax gives the furniture a natural look. • At the end, the author talks about how Viennese chairs were popular in the last century and remain popular in our time.