Perfect furniture can look beautiful. Lived-in furniture can feel beautiful.
Taking Care of an Old Mahogany Table
If you own an older mahogany table, aggressive cleaning isn’t necessarily the best approach.
Avoid soaking the wood with water.
Use appropriate furniture-care products and follow the manufacturer’s or conservator’s recommendations when possible.
If the piece is genuinely antique or valuable, it’s worth getting professional advice before sanding, stripping, refinishing, or making major repairs.
An overly aggressive restoration can remove part of the very history that makes the furniture special.
