So we made one big furniture purchase - a raw pine table from Restoration Hardware. It goes with our worn-in, semi-utilitarian vibe and we were sold on the butterfly leaf. We can sit 6 comfortably with the leaf in but the table is only 36" square for every day. Perfect for our tiny dining room.
The wood looks warm in my photos - here's a website shot, which is more accurate:
It's to die for. And it's very, very raw.
We spill wine a lot.
I was concerned.
After looking into every possible finish, I bought two pieces of laminated fabric and cut them into tablecloths with pinking shears, and we followed Restoration Hardware's advice and used only clear furniture wax to protect the table. I used a bit of Minwax Polycrylic on the underside to make sure I'd hate it (it made the ashy pale wood warmer and darker, as if it was damp). I applied Table Wax from www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com/ and after 2 coats I'm thrilled - the wood has the same soft feel, just a bit slicker. It smells nice too!
It's to die for. And it's very, very raw.
We spill wine a lot.
I was concerned.
After looking into every possible finish, I bought two pieces of laminated fabric and cut them into tablecloths with pinking shears, and we followed Restoration Hardware's advice and used only clear furniture wax to protect the table. I used a bit of Minwax Polycrylic on the underside to make sure I'd hate it (it made the ashy pale wood warmer and darker, as if it was damp). I applied Table Wax from www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com/ and after 2 coats I'm thrilled - the wood has the same soft feel, just a bit slicker. It smells nice too!
Hey,
ReplyDeleteIt is a great table, I just bought the 60".
I'm getting ready to wax mine and was wondering if you just waxed the top and legs or the underside too?
Thanks,
Bill
Hi Bill - we just waxed the top, edges and legs. We have had it since July and have waxed it twice. We often use a tablecloth so the underside didn't worry me.
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