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Can oak furniture be refinished?

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Can oak furniture be refinished?
Yes, oak furniture can indeed be refinished. First, clean the oak, then sand down the existing finish with coarse sandpaper, then apply a coat of sealant. Finish your DIY project by staining or painting the wood. You can also save the hassle by shopping a collection of oak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Stripped Oak Furniture on 1stDibs
French Large Stripped Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Faversham, GB
supports and united by moulded ‘H’ shaped stretchers. The table was stripped back to natural oxidised oak
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Stripped Oak Mirrors
Located in London, England
Pair of oak framed mirrors with bevelled edges. Circa 1920. H 62cm x W 52cm x D 3cm
Category

Vintage 1920s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

19thC Stripped English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC Stripped English Oak Dresser Base sku 1590 W188 x D44 x H81 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

French Mid-Century Stripped Oak Dining Table
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) stripped oak dining table with parquetry inlaid top supported on carved
Category

20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Corner Cabinet
Located in TOURCOING, FR
18th Century Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Corner Armoire Dimensions: 145 cm W × 74 cm D × 275 cm H
Category

Antique 1780s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Louis XV style stripped oak Liège sideboard
Located in TOURCOING, FR
19th Century Louis XV-Style Stripped Oak Buffet from Liège, Belgium Circa 1880 Dimensions: Height
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

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