Refinishing a Table

Q: I have this table and I’m currently re-staining the top. I’m curious about what era the table is from and its value. It is 34 inches in diameter and has tiny metal wheels. Thank you. A: We’re sorry to hear about the staining. Refinishing antique or vintage furniture often destroys its value. This table […]

Tips for Dating Furniture

1. Check the back or bottom of furniture. If it is made of plywood, that means the furniture was made during or after the 1930s when plywood was invented. 2. Drawers and other parts were put together with mortise and tenon joints by the 1700s. 3. From 1871 to 1900, new furniture was made with […]