Today's Before & After Friday features photos of furniture repairs

that we've probably all needed to do at one time or another.

Let's start with a vintage Early American
end table that was scuffed and scarred:

But now it looks almost new:

Here are close-up B&A shots of one of the feet:

The project was accomplished by simply using a polishing
mixture of 3/4 cup canola oil and 1/4 cup vinegar.

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A pair of antique piano stools needed a thorough overhaul:

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 This antique Mission dresser was almost beyond saving:

 After:

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Never underestimate the devotion of a true
craftsman and wood aficionado!


It took a brave soul to undertake this project:

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Charming!


This precious tea cart had been abused:

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Isn't it wonderful that it received the caring attention it deserved? 


This antique parlor table literally was all to pieces:

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A family heirloom was lovingly restored to its former beauty.


Who would have believed that the damaged
laminate could be restored so beautifully?

 After:

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Impressive!


The back of this beautiful antique rocking chair
was in pieces and needed to be put back together:

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Superior craftsmanship!


This secretary had missing pieces and all-around damage:
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Lovely attention to details.

This chair needed a new cane seat:

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Yarn was used instead of expensive

caning material.  Beautiful job!

A pitiful thrift shop chair received

a charming makeover:

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This fancy cane dining suite chair was found at Goodwill:

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Looks like an entirely different chair, doesn't it?

Did you know that leather can be re-stained?  It's true!

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Imagine all of the old leather sofas and chairs that have
been sent to the landfill instead of being saved.


Not only did the refinishers do a great job on the frame
of this chair, the new upholstery is beautiful:
Before              After

Found at an auction, at first glance you might
think this chair wasn't worth taking home:

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Think again!

And today's #1 Salvage Project -

Only an experienced professional furniture refinisher
could see the potential in this disaster:

 After:

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Stunning results.  Simply stunning.

You're right - today's projects were done by professional furniture
refinishers.  But each piece was kept out of the landfill and will
service their owners for many years to come.  Money well spent.