Should I Strip & Refinish or Paint?

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Posted by jonsar1
15 years ago
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Description This is a side table/harp table looking piece. It looks to be made out of cherry or a lighter mahogany. Under the table it has a gold plate indicating the following: Brandt Furniture of Character; 50th anniversary 1901-1951; 4705 51-493; Hagerstown, MD. It has a rectangular top that looks to be as if it is some sort of magazine holder (kind of like an old school desk). There are three legs that have a banana looking shape. It also has gold/brass claw like feet. I apologize for the butchering of this description, but as you can tell, antique furniture is new to me.
Category American Furniture
Medium Cherry?
Distinguishing marks Gold plate on bottom, 50th year anniversary, Brandt Furniture of Character, 4705 51-493
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 36" tall x 28" wide x 12" deep
Date Period 1951
Weight 5 - 10 lbs
History I inherited this from my grandparents who lived most of their life in Baltimore, MD
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) inherited
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Submitted by barbarakempen

Hi It sounds like a beautiful piece of furniture. Even with the "butchering" discription. If I were you, the last thing on earth I would have done is painting it. I would recommend only to strip and polish it. Not even a varnish. But at the end it must be to your liking.
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