What wood is this table made from?

[Sabee]

Hello,

I have just purchased an antique table, which was listed as being made from walnut.

Could anyone please be able to I.D this to confirm it?

I would like to restore it myself, but having only sanded a pine table in the past, would just like to know what type of wood this is so I can do it myself or not.

I have also attached a photo of the leg which appears to have been stained.

Any input would be appreciated!
Many thanks

“To see whether or not I can do this myself”

As its an antique i would ask at a local auction house if they know someone who deals in antique wooden furniture as they will either know how to treat the wood or know someone who does furniture restoration

Not a burr but does look like it could be walnut

It’s walnut. Don’t sand it unless you are using a proper respirator, long sleeves and gloves. It’s an allergen, an irritant, and can be carcinogenic.

Flowers500 - thank you, I only know how to recognise a few woods.

Issey - I will definitely consider this, as I can’t seem to find much online. I had wanted to save some money myself to be honest, and do it myself.

Twinkle - I had absolutely no idea! - will need to look into this - thanks

sorry when i suggested finding someone who does furniture restoration they may be willing to guide you on what to do wasnt suggesting paying someone a high price to do it

Ah ok, no need to apologise - I’ve lived in my area for a few years, and have only visited one antique warehouse - I think I’m going to need to brave lol and ask!

I have been doing a quick Google, and it appears I should strip it first, then give it a light sand…

My husband asked the lady who we have bought it from and she said French polish usually suits this wood. I’m not a fan of French polished furniture (too dark) so I’m thinking just some oil and maybe osmo or something to protect…

Although at the moment, it looks good as it is in my room - different under our light.

Thanks 💐

French polish is clear.

If nobody has attacked it with PU varnish and it still has french polish on it, you are lucky.

Supplies can be got a Mylands mylands.com/collections/shop-wood-finishes
Furniture Cleaner and Reviver should bring it up nicely and then a top coat or wax.

Nice table, well done

Ah I always thought it was dark! just googling - says using it makes the wood end up a deep colour, must have got it from the appearance

Thank you so much for the links 💐 when I was googling, there were so many different and similar products.

Thank you, it was an eBay purchase - so slightly scary but worth it

Looks like it has a lovely thick veneer on it. Be very careful if you decide to strip it.
Do you plan to colour the top up to match the leaf?

I am in the middle of redecorating the room it will be in, so it is staying as it is for now while i look up into what I should do with it.

When I placed it into our room, I actually liked the colour as it was, dents, scratches and all. And it didn’t look so glossy as I thought it would.

The less used middle leaf is much deeper, but the top is lighter - presumably lightened over time? I do like this colour a lot, and I don’t think I’ll want to do anything like sanding etc which may affect this.

Then this is your product mylands.com/products/furniture-cleaner-reviver
It should solve the polish breaching scratches and sort the water stain but won't remove the patina.

Then a clear wax to finish, very sparingly applied and buffed like mad.

Today's afternoon episode of The Repair Shop would have perfect for you OP - Will was French polishing a walnut bureau!

Ah brilliant! Thank you for the recommendation 💐

The only thing I have done previously is sand and oil a pine kitchen.

Appreciate all your help 👍

Stcharlotte - thank you that’s my evening viewing sorted, will have a watch in iPlayer.

There is a very good book called 'Furniture Restoration Wookshop' by Kevin Jan Bonner. See if you can get from your library (or Ebay) it's really informative.

It looks lovely to me.
I'd do nothing, personally.

@TwinkleTwinkleLittleStarFightr

Oh my God I never knew that about walnut.
I was actually EATING them over Christmas

Twoleftsockswithholes - t hank you for the recommendation - sorry, just noticed your post now.

Wingedharpy - just going to give it a nice clean etc. :)