Cleaning & nourishing antique furniture

Try rubbing coconut oil on the furniture with a micro fiber cloth

Yes. Buy “Minwax wax” at Home Depot. It is used like waxing a car. Wax on wax off. It is a lot of work but very nice results.

Here are some links for you!

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/stories/articles/2004/2/23/tips-trade-leave-finish-alone/

http://www.antiquetrader.com/featured/is-tung-oil-safe-for-antique-furniture-no-not-really/

http://www.furniturecaretips.com/antique-furniture.htm

http://www.fiskeandfreeman.com/PolishingAntiqueFurniture.aspx

I would go by the consensus of antique dealers. I my self use Murphy's, Old English, and lemon oil depending on the piece that I am doing.

I would add Danish Oil also as the choice of antique houses, selected by species of wood for the right color..... adds beauty to any old piece. https://vintagerevivals.com/2017/02/mysterious-magic-danish-oil

Because antique has a varnish finish, furniture paste wax is what I use on all my antique furniture. Before I apply, I use a cheap paint brush and clean out all the nooks and crannies. Apply a thin coat and buff dry. In between waxes, I use a feature duster sprayed with End Dust. Hope this helps.