Don’t refinish your furniture. Original finish adds to the value. This warning is given over and over on TV shows about antiques. But is it always true?

If you’ve recently sourced an antique or vintage furniture piece that could use a little love, but you’re not sure which ...

In the 1920s, the finish on interior woodwork — whether for pianos, furniture, floors or trim — could have been shellac, lacquer or oil-based varnish.

Tip: Leave the Finish Alone An expert appraiser reveals what she looks for in antique furniture and discusses tips for keeping it in top condition.

The warm look of rustic furniture, worn and soft to the touch, can bring a cozy country feeling to a room. Signs of wear–nicks and indentations on the wood, and bright colors, softened by yea… ...

Local businesswoman creates chalk-finish paints to make furniture feel antique By Diane Cowen, Former Architecture and Home Design Writer Updated Aug 15, 2016 5:25 p.m.

Taunton Press, his longtime publisher, printed "Refinishing Furniture Made Simple" in paperback, priced it at $24.95, and added a DVD showing Jewitt's instructions in action.

Say goodbye to ring marks and water stains on your vintage furniture, thanks to the expert advice from a Mount Vernon master restorer.

Can today's buyers of antique and vintage furniture typically make money if they choose to sell? Antiques Roadshow appraiser Karen Keane shares her thoughts.