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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
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

Antique Rustic Stripped Oak Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Stripped Oak Coffee Table combines a straightforward design with wonderful hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Rustic Stripped Oak Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Stripped Oak Trestle Table was crafted on a grand scale from thick timbers of old
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century Rustic Stripped Oak Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Country house table made of solid oak. circa 1st Half of the 20th century. Frameless table frame
Category

20th Century European French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century Stripped Oak Dining Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Country house table in the style of an antique French monastery table. Made of solid oak wood
Category

20th Century European French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Stripped Oak Bookcase
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
been stripped of the old wax and completely sanded, revealing the beautiful matt texture of the raw oak
Category

Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

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