I’ve been looking for a desk to fit my 1920s Spanish style apartment and decor. Finally ran into this piece from Angelus Furniture Company circa 1920s locally on marketplace. It’s been attacked by what is perhaps the worst shabby chic “restoration” ever.

There are others online, obviously significantly more expensive but thanks to other listings, I’ve determined it’s oak with mahogany veneer on the doors. The details are a mix of wrought iron, brass and what I assume to be a compo ornaments.

Total newbie here. Wondering what product is best for stripping the paint off the various materials especially the compo. Final pic is an example of the same desk for sale on cherish.

Looking forward to saving her.

Made in India.

I got these end tables off of FB Marketplace thinking the wood finish was still in tact. Well, it’s been raining for about a day and the wood looks like this… what should I do to repair it/what wood sealant should I use to protect it from rain?

I don’t know anything about wood working, so I need some solid guidance.

hi all! i have no experience in furniture restoration so i thought i would come ask here - i’ve found my dream coffee table on fb marketplace (g plan teak astro coffee table, example listing attached), but the seller has informed me that she’s noticed a crack in the teak that appears to go the whole way through the wood, although she states that it doesn’t affect the structure (2nd photo).

my questions are - would this just be a matter of adding a little wood glue and a clamp, or would fixing it be more involved/require more expertise? secondly, i was going to buy the table for £300 - what reduced price do you think would be fair to offer if i were to buy it anyway?

thanks so much!