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Zitan table - HELP NEEDED on restoration
Posted By: Tim
Posted Date: Dec 07, 2012 (12:00 AM)
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Just bought this great old table from a local thrift store....motifs look late 18th to early 19th c. I could use some advice on restoring the table.

I am in the process of removing old paint and polyurthane that was put on during the 20th c.

The underlying wood on the table top is black with purple highlights (photo #2) - Zitan, right?

Wood used on legs and apron vary from a lighter color (photo #3) to the same black / purple as the table top.

Underside has extensive wood and metal supports that were added for stability, all of which looks to have been done in the 1800's. The table does not appear to need the supports - Should I just remove them and fill the screw holes? Or, leave them as evidence of the age of the table?

Center panel of the table top is missing. Is there any hope of acquiring a piece of Zitan to fill the table top, or should I simply replace with white & black marble?

Table measures 58" wide x 26" deep x 18" tall. Is this a KANG table, or some other style?

Thanks!













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