What should I do with this furniture?

My opinion I would sand it down and retain in a lighter oak color to blend with the ret of your kitchen. The metal chairs should be fine to use.

I agree! Restain the table top a lighter color. Oak, honey maple, cherry. I also would use a gel stain. Then seal with at least three coats on water based polyurethane. The chairs would work with the with the lighter table top. A bench in front of the window would look out of place, unless it was a built in with book cases on the sides on the window.

Thank you William for your ideas :)

Thank you Janet:)

I think your idea for a bench sounds great. Either wood or metal would look great. I would probably paint the bench to match the table pedestal, if you went with wood. I would sand the table top and see what it looks like after the cherry finish is gone. A tip from This Old House...after you sand, take a damp rag and wipe the freshly sanded wood. This will show you what the wood would look like with polyurethane. Let it dry, and then either stain and polyurethane or just polyurethane! Personally, I would paint the table pedestal black to match your chairs. But if you love the green, then leave it 😉

I would paint it off white and distress it. The metal chair cushions would match the table top.

Go pick up some leaves in a shape that you like and then glue them to the table. There is a thick epoxy made for tables that they use at restaurants and cover the table with thick coat. The table will be extremely unique and beautiful. I did one for outside everyone wants to steal it. I used magnolia leaves and oak leaves and made patterns.

Thank you everyone! I'm thinking of this! I found this table that looks like mine and this is a better picture of the chairs.

This is my whole look!

Gonna try to send you some pics I have saved of really cool table top redoes. Poop, need to get an app for it. Can you send an email address so I can send them to you???

So here are a few ideas! Hope it is helpful!

You could do so many things it boggles my mind! You could find an old map or any kind of wall paper or old paper signs or magazine pages, whatever would create the look you want, and essentially decoupage the table with Modpodge, I believe. Just do a little research. I happen to love the one with the French writing and motiffs. Oops, got one more idea, just from a stencil even! Here it is!

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i think the wood chairs (like the ones in the picture) go better with your new table. your metal chairs look more modern and go with the metal and glass table.

You could probably paint the top and antique it or you could stencil a design on the top. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

What I would do is sand down the table top to the wood colour, apply many coats of clear gloss Varathane. I say many because that will give you an almost mar proof top. I have done this on a pine table before and it is a wonderful surface. If you clear gloss the top you can leave the base the green you like. Your chairs are fine and should go well with the green bottom and wood top. You could replace the fabric with a matching green pattern fabric, if you sew.

If you were to paint the table white the chairs might not so as well.

I like the mix 'n' match look, as it's more interesting, adds depth and texture to a space, and allows for more design possibilities. So, I say keep the metal chairs and just update the fabric - maybe a Sunbrella-type fabric in case you ever want to use the chairs outside. Also, if it were me, I would keep the top relatively 'plain' and not do a wild pattern or anything, even as beautiful as those examples are. That way you can use table linens, candles, floral arrangements, fruit bowls, etc., etc., as your table-top 'design' which allows you to change it up as often as you like, and wouldn't overwhelm the space or compete with your dishes on the wall. But do keep the metal chairs - they're cool!

You know that cabinet shops can make you a cover out of Formica any style or color or shape. Just lay the new top over the existing top. You wont have to worry about hot pots and scratches. Just think of the possibilities and the styles. When you want to get rid of it take the top off and keep it, sell the table.

Interesting

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you can use decoupage /search on google for inspirations/i like as it is/always love real effect of woodgrain/...just needs bit cleaning and depends how the table top is done wax it till shine or varnish...

My first thought was to buy those mini tiles and apply them. They come in strips or squares so it wouldn't take as long as you might think. I do love a tile topped table and it is easy to keep clean. I do crafts on my table top so it needs to be sturdy.😄

I made a tablecloth with matching napkins and a lamp cover to match.......you can inexpensively change your look.

Google rethunkjunkbylaura.com and find a retailer close to you. You will discover some unbelievable and inexpensive options for you with this great table and chairs. I am a retailer in Jonesboro, AR and love to share this amazing product with all I meet. Once you find the website, you will find all kinds of information and youtube videos with how to use the products! Good luck! Warning this could change your life and you could become a Rethunk Junk Junkie!!!

I have just discovered this stuff called Unicorn Spit. It's a stain/glaze and you need to google it or search it on fb because it's amazing. Please please before you do anything look at there website. Your table would be the perfect project.

You could use a dark gel stain to darken the top. Would really look nice. Search stained table top on Pinterest.

Unicorn spit produces some nice results, but it's not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. Test with other acrylic paints to see if you even like the concept before diving into the cost of U.S.

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I would not put those metal chairs with this table - wood chairs would look better (and I do not like matchy-matchy furniture at all). Here is a table that we recently redid - using grey stain and white chalk paint. I think something like this would look great in your house. Have fun with it!

Very nice, what kind of stain did you use? And how many coats?

I like Old Master's Dark Walnut. It is a pure brown. The red undertone will come through still. If you want to neutralize the red, add a very tiny amount of green tint to the stain.

Great! Thank you

I would use your chairs with this table! The frames are large enough to hold their own in your room. If you like the fabric on them, pick out a cream color from them to chalk paint the top of the table and seal appropriately (I have no clue). Before you do anything with the table, live with it as is. Then put a light colored tablecloth on it for a week and then a dark color - or try bright colors. Get a feel for what feels right to you before you go to all the work of refinishing it.

Build or redo a wood bench (with storage!) that is wide enough to fill the space under your window. Paint it to match the pedestal of your beautiful new table. It would be nice (and convenient) if the bench were tall enough to use as additional seating at the table. Putting wheels and a thick upholstered pad on top would be an idea to contemplate. If it were me, I would find a paisley pattern that picks up the darker colors in your room.

The part of your home that we can see is decorated beautifully and very creatively. You obviously have a good eye for placement and use of both old and new items. It's stunning.

Thank you so much for your kind words and your ideas:)