Recently purchased (in Massachusetts) and refurbished this coffee table. No makers mark or tag. Google Lens thinks it’s a G Plan table but I have yet to find it in their old catalogs. Anyone have an idea?
Thanks in advance!
I inherited my grandparents midcentury couch and chairs a few years ago. I’ve finally found side tables and a coffee table from the same time period. My mom and I worked really hard to refurbish them. Here is the before and after pics!
My mom and I bought a Lane side table for $50 and refurbished it. I like to think we brought it back to life! It took lots of research and planning to get to the finished product. Here are some before and after pics.
Edit 1: I will hopefully post the steps and supplies used tomorrow!
Edit 2, Steps:
Table was in good stable condition , only required refinishing
Separated top tier from bottom level
Youtube for most research: DashnerDesignRestoration
- Sanded all surfaces to bare wood/veneer using 220 grit sandpaper, using light to no pressure to avoid sanding through the veneer
- Three coats oxalic acid to remove stains and even out wood tone/color, rinsed after final coat
- one coat stain (general finishes satin oil based wipe on gel, antiquewalnut) - watched Manufacturers youtube video on application instructions
- Watco lacquer satin finish - two coats using foam brush followed by light sanding and two coats of spray on lacquer
- Waited 72 hours to reassemble
- Waiting for one full week before regular use
Tools used: 220 grit sandpaper, screw driver, heat gun, metal scraper, foam brushes, shop towels, tack cloths, mallet, painters tape, small paint brushes, cotton clothes
We took our time and watched so many YouTube videos for each step. Great experience working with my mom on a piece of furniture I hope to have for many years!
** Definitely do any work with staining or lacquering outdoors because of strong fumes