My new old Weiman

What say the experts?
I picked up this table a few days ago. It's such a pretty thing, I couldn't pass it up for $25. I hesitate to restore it, but I really want to see that beautiful wood shine through again. Unfortunately I'm not sure I can save the leather for lack of experience. And I'm not sure if replacing it with something I could inlay would reduce the value. It could easily be worth hundreds if done right. But more importantly, it could be beautiful again and I really want to keep its original integrity as much as possible.

 

Hi,
I would try Old English Scratch Cover. Shake a lot on it, wipe it gently, let it sit on it for 15 mins and wipe and polish it off. It should help a great deal. Let it dry for a few days and then rub it with a GOOD shoe polish burgundy or dark brown.
greg

 

I admire your intention to make the piece glow again. However, don't expect to retire on the results; these days it just isn't happening for brown furniture. Other than that, listen to Gregsglass.......that's good advice.

 

Doubtful in most markets. Here in the Midwest, we sell similar at retail in good condition at around $50.00, give or take. You may do better (or worse) in your market. This is 1940s mahogany traditional furniture and just not in demand. If fixing for yourself, have at it. Gregsglass gave good advice for a quick sprucing that will improve appearance quite a bit.

 

Oh. Thank you!

 

Thanks Greg! I certainly will try that.

 

Thanks Ghopper

 

Indeed Brad. Thank you very much. Never thought I would see the day that people weren’t excited about Mahogany. Lol. I intended to keep it either way. Thanks for the knowledge!

 

Make sure to post a photo once you have spruced it up, we’d love to see it

 

Welcome, @theonlychris -- Yes, please do update this if you do some work on it. We like to see the results!

 

Unfortunately if you got a new leather inlay for it it would cost way more than you could ever hope to get for it. Agree with Brad on the value. We just sold the same Weiman in very good condition and were happy to get $60.00 for it.