What to do with handmade (almost) antique table
E D
3 years ago
We don’t really have the space for it but this fairly simple wooden (side?) table was made by my granddad around eighty years ago.
He made wooden furniture for a living but also did some beautiful more arty carving.
I remember as a young boy I loved being in his workshop. In my mind I can still smell the lovely smell of timber. :-)
So I’m finding it hard to get rid of the table.
I also like the way it’s standing fairly high on its slender legs.
It does need work though, however I don’t think it’s right to paint it, it’s a nice wood.
Any thoughts on what it could be?
What do you guys think it needs doing to to be restored?
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3 years agoLook at those cute feet! It’s lovely. I would lightly sand the top, then apply a beeswax finish. YouTube has lots of tutorials on how to do this. It looks tall but it could make a great side table next to a sofa, or between to sofas that sit at right angles. Like this, assuming your layout is suitable.
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