05/26/2026
This dining table is the second piece my client had me refinish for her. It came to me with a very dark solid finish. Once it was stripped, sanded, stained, and sealed, the parquet-style top finally became the feature it was meant to be. I love when refinishing doesn’t just “change” a piece, but actually brings back the detail that was hiding underneath.
(Before starting this project, I let my client know that the veneer was swollen on one of the leaves. I told her it’s going to be a darker blemish in that spot. She said she only uses one leaf anyways no worries.)