Paint a Hickory Chair company sofa table?

Carol
by Carol
I bought what I thought was a cheap sofa table off CL. After getting it home I realize it is a Hickory Chair company table. It is a nice mahogany stain but I wanted to paint it antique white. My family is up in arms ! They think it is too valuable to do such a thing! It is from the Plantation series. Probably 1980-1990's ?
So the big question: Is it valuable or common? Paint or leave it in its natural finish!
Thanks!

  5 answers
  • Kim Kim on Aug 28, 2017

    See if a family member has a cheap paintable one and wants to trade. That way everybody is happy and you get what you want!

    : )

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Aug 28, 2017

    Please, do not paint a fine piece of furniture. Painted furniture is a fad. Find a cheap piece at a thrift store if you want the painted look.

  • Dysko7710 Dysko7710 on Aug 28, 2017

    Doing some quick research, it looks like it is a pretty prestigious and pricey series of furniture. I honestly think you should clean up the best you can and leave it in it's original condition. If you wanted to add some antique white vases on top or other white decor to brighten it up, but I would be afraid to paint it!!

  • Kay Kay on Aug 28, 2017

    Your house, your look. Hickory is a hard wood, when you get tired of the painted look you can strip it back to natural color. I once got a painted table from the curb. It had multiple layers of paint. When I finished stripping it was a beautiful cherry wood. It has so far been passed to 3 family members, it is a much loved piece. And yes one did paint it again and another stripped it. So I say go for it! You love the lines right😎

    • Carol Carol on Aug 28, 2017

      Yes I do! It is a gorgeous piece. I wanted to use it as a bed side table/desk.

      Thanks!

  • Carol Carol on Aug 28, 2017

    Sometimes you just need a nudge in the right direction. Deep down I knew it was probably valuable and should not paint it! That is why it has been sitting staring at me for months! So I am taking Dysko 7710's suggestion !

    Thank you all for your thoughts and suggestions!