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under a Clear Blue Sky, Side Table
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
of 4mm black-painted glass.
Category
2010s German Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Round side table model lacquered dark blue, biege fibreglass, painted glass top
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Laquered fibreglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass table top.
Born in Madrid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass, Wood
H 18.12 in Dm 23.63 in
Heritage Chinoiserie Hand Painted Scene Carved Gilt Wood Glass Insert End Table
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage chinoiserie hand painted and carved gilt wood end table with glass insert by
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie End Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 17 in W 25.25 in D 18.25 in
1970's French Floral Glass Hand-Painted Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning French 20th-century vintage rectangular coffee table composed of slender metal legs and
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Dichroic Glass Side Table, Rona Koblenz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichroic side table, Rona Koblenz
49 x 50 x 30 cm
"A spectrum (plural spectra or spectrums) is
Category
2010s English Modern Gueridon
Materials
Glass
Dichroic Glass Side Table, Rona Koblenz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichroic side table - Rona Koblenz
Measures: 49 x 50 x 30 cm
"A spectrum (plural spectra or
Category
2010s English Modern Gueridon
Materials
Glass
Dichroic Glass Side Table, Rona Koblenz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichroic side table, Rona Koblenz
Measures: 49 x 50 x 30 cm
"A spectrum (plural spectra or
Category
2010s English Modern Gueridon
Materials
Glass
Italian Painted and Gilt Tea Table. Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian carved wood, painted , and gilt tea table with decorative landscape under glass top
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Tray Tables
19th Century, Italian Polychrome Paper Painted Centerpiece
Located in IT
This centerpiece, or surtout de table, was made in the Tuscany, Italy, in neoclassical era at the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Centerpieces
Materials
Paper
Italian Black Lacquered Wood Coffee Table with Inset Glass & Steel Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian black lacquered wood coffee table with inset glass and black painted steel legs. Inside
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 14.625 in W 39.375 in D 39.375 in
Pair 19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Wall Platters Signed Vivien
Located in Dallas, TX
farm table, with fresh cut lemon and a carafe of local white wine with a crystal glass surrounded by
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Carved and Painted Wooden Buddha Head Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved bleached wood table lamp with Buddha head on a square giltwood base with a giltwood
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hollywood Regency Octagonal Eglomise Glass & Iron Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1950's early 1960's Hollywood Regency cocktail table of octagonal form with clear inset glass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Late 20th Century Pair of Brass & Transparent Glass Water Lilies Side Tables
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Pair of eclectic water lilies side tables / coffee tables with glass tops & leaf venation in gold
Category
1990s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18.9 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Side or cocktail table "Explorer" by Jaime Hayon, black fibre glass, glass top
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Lacquered fibreglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass tabletop.
Hayon forged his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
German Rococo 18th Century Glass Bead Decorated Centre Table with Exotic Parrot
By Johann Michael Van Selow
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very rare 18th century German Rococo table. Oak and pinewood with historical paint in black and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine, Beads
H 30.12 in W 31.11 in D 21.46 in
Monarch Table Lamp with Glass Dome, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Monarch table lamp with glass dome - Carla Baz
Dimensions: ø 24 x H 50 cm
Weight: 8.5 kg
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Italian Table from 1960, Original in Walnut, with Turned Leg, Brown Glass Top
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian table from 1960, original in walnut, with turned leg, brown glass top with gold-colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
No Reserve
H 31.11 in W 76.38 in D 37.01 in
Baleri Italia Roundel Table with white Glass Top, Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
table top can be made of extra clear tempered glass with concentric red or white circles painted on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Coffee Cocktail Table Glass Red Enamel Brass Ball
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Coffee / Cocktail Table With Clear Glass Top And 4 Triangular Inset Tuck Under Side
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wonderful Coffee Cocktail Table Glass Black Enamel Brass Ball
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Coffee / Cocktail Table With Clear Glass Top And 4 Triangular Inset Tuck Under Side
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Florentine Glass Gilded Bronze and Porcelain Table Lamp by Mangani, 1970
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
Mangani Firenze porcelain and ormolu table lamp, circa 1970, a circular porcelain table oil lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Multileg low Table by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Multileg Low Table is made in natural ash with a gloss lacquer topped with glass or with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash
French Art Deco Style Serving Tray with Flowers, Oak and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely French Art Deco style oak serving tray with hand painted floral and foliage motifs under
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Paint, Glass, Oak
Forties Italian Green Glass and Wood Tray
Located in New York, NY
green under painted surface with additional angled glass bordering panels.
Dimensions: 20" handle to
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Tray Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinoiserie Dining Table Distressed Red Asian Pedestal Base & Round Glass Top
By Raymond Sabota
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chinoiserie dining table with distressed red painted carved wood Asian pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA . Early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Paula Meizner "24 in a Square" Glass-Top Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Wood and Aluminum Glass-Topped Coffee Table. Provenance: From the estate of the artist Paula Meizner
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Neo-Classical Style Painted Coffee Table W/ Gold Leaf In The Manner of Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian painted neoclassical style coffee table with a gold leaf glass table. It has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 20.5 in W 47.25 in D 21.5 in
Apollo Dining Table by Chinellato Design
Located in Geneve, CH
available in Chabin Gold or Matte Black Paint finishes. Tops are available in Smooth Smoked Tempered Glass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Table in Aluminium, Smoked Glass Top
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern design, the T69 is a table with a strong visual identity: its elegant curved legs are indeed a nod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
Mushroom style Table Lamp, Unknown Artist, Steel and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
painted steel structure with an opaline glass shade. The authorship is still under research by our team
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Baleri Italia Roundel Table with Red Lacquer & Glass Top, Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Baleri Italia, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Milan, IT
table top can be made of extra clear tempered glass with concentric red or white circles painted on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in Dm 63.19 in
Side table model "Explorer" by Jaime Hayon green lacquered fibreglass glass top
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Lacquered fibreglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass table top.
About the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Fortuna Green pattern" Table Lamp
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Fortuna Green pattern" table lamp
#2124 impressed on bottom in the
Category
20th Century Hungarian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary cocktail table by Jaime Hayon, light grey fibre glass matte & gloss
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Lacquered fibreglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass tabletop.
Explorer family
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Super Elegant Dining Table, Black Metal Hairpin Legs and Glass Top, circa 1960
By Arnold Bueno de Mesquita, Walter Lamb
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
like the black base lost some painted has rest spots which adds 'character' to the table. The glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 60.04 in D 32.49 in
Mushroom Style Table Lamp, Unknown Artist, Iron Steel and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
black-painted steel structure with an opaline glass shade. The authorship is still under research by our
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Handel Co., Arts and Crafts, Palm Tree Table Lamp, Art Glass, Bronze, 1900s
By Handel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
glass panels under a wavey design painted green. The Handel signed tree base is a great original
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Ridgway Pair Noma Pattern Table Plates 4317 Chinoserie Style
By Ridgway Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
perfect and often the ink is smudged: this is their characteristic. A hand-painted plate service could
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Pair of Signed Kaiser Table Lamps Crystal Glass Silvered Metal, 1960s
By Kaiser, Doria Leuchten Germany, Kalmar Lighting, Kinkeldey
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
silver oxidation lines under the protection paint. Both high quality table lamps comparable to Kalmar
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Brass, Metal
H 33.08 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian Art Deco Style Coffee Table in Wood with Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
.
There is a glass plate on top.
The paint has flaked off in two places under the glass plate (see
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian 1950s Circular Dining table Att. to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Circular dining table att. to Ico Parisi.
Cream under painted glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Bleu Royale Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning large antique French Sèvres "Bleu Royale" hand painted porcelain and ormolu
Category
Antique 1870s French Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Cobalt Blue Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning large antique French Sevres cobalt blue hand painted porcelain and ormolu
Category
Antique 1880s French Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Art Deco Ape Perfume Lamp Figural Table Lamp German Ceramic Goebel Glass Eyes
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Goebel Company, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
: Art Deco, midcentury, Vintage, Retro
Origin: Germany, 1950s
Description porcelain figural table
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Side Plate in Table and Flower Pot Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand-painted Mason's ironstone side plate, in the Table and Flower pot gilded pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Table and Flower Pot Ptn, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand-painted Mason's ironstone jug or pitcher, in the Table and Flower Pot gilded pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
H 0.63 in W 5.5 in D 6.38 in
Contemporary oval dining table ivory, dark green gloss lacquered fibre glass
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Interior painted steel structure. Central leg and base in breglass with a gloss (strengthened gel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.94 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Pair of painted wooden wall consoles in the style of Venetian Rocaille.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
to a drawer on the front,
painted tray fixed under glass decorated with flowers,
circa 1900, Italy
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 23.23 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Sober Round Dining Table
Located in Paris, FR
Dining table Sober Round with glass top, 12mm thickness, painted below
glass top in blueberry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Sober Oval Dining Table
Located in Paris, FR
Dining Table Sober Oval with glass top, 12mm thickness, painted below
glass top in blueberry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
White Modern Faux Horn Lamp Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A white lacquered and faux horn painted accent table, the square glass inset top with stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
English Low Cocktail or Coffee Table with Chess Board Top
Located in Austin, TX
An English low coffee or cocktail table with a games top, featuring a square reverse faux marble
Category
20th Century English Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Paint, Glass
Art Deco Side Table
Located in New Haven, CT
This beautiful kingwood side table has a hand-painted floral wreath and is protected under a glass
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Oval Dish in Table & Flower Pot Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good hand painted Mason's ironstone small oval dish, in the table and flowerpot gilded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ironstone
H 0.85 in W 6.75 in D 5.23 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ironstone
H 1.3 in W 14.25 in D 11.15 in
Apollo Dining Table by Chinellato Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Paint finishes. Tops are available in Smooth Smoked Tempered Glass, Extra Clear Tempered Glass, and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Apollo Dining Table by Chinellato Design
Located in Geneve, CH
available in Chabin Gold or Matte Black Paint finishes. Tops are available in Smooth Smoked Tempered Glass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Ceramic
English 19th Century Walnut Occasional Table with Watercolor Top
Located in London, GB
, and having a serpentine shaped tilt top platform, inset with a watercolour, under glass. The
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Center Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass, Paint
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- Can glass lampshades be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
- Can a glass window be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.
- How do I reverse paint on glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good color to paint on the kitchen table is a matter of personal choice. Most of the preferred colors are brown, black, green, white, or blue. These hues give a calm shade to the kitchen and can coordinate well with the flooring and style of decor in the kitchen. Shop a range of antique and vintage kitchen tables on 1stDibs.
AutomatonMarch 10, 2021The best paint for a dining table is with a lacquered finish, and a French Polish being the best type of lacquered finish. A French Polish is extremely labor intensive which also makes it the most expensive of finishes. It involves many applications and layers of lacquer - each layer laboriously hand polished to a hard and gorgeous sheen often times resembling a sheet of glass. This thick beautiful lacquer will protect your dining table's paint for many years of regular use. Without this, your table will be more susceptible to scratches, dings and liquid stains from your plates, silverware and glassware.