Does anyone know about Lane furniture?

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Someone was throwing this table out the other day. It had a few coffee stains and was a little worn down, but overall in good shape. I just started sanding it and realized that it's extremely well built. Never heard of the brand, and just wondering how much it's worth..... I'll take some ideas of what to do with it also. I'm probably just gonna restain it, but I'm open to something more creative.

Douglas Hunt · Answer

Lane furniture is highly sought after by midcentury enthusiasts, but I'm afraid you've probably diminished the value by refinishing it, unless it was in really bad shape.

Dorothy · Answer

They have been around for along time. I am 78 and have a Lane cedar chest that I was given for my 16th birthday. I think that is what they started out making.

Mcgypsy9 · Answer

I too have a Lane Cedar Chest that I was given for my 16th birthday. Lane has been around for many many many years! And Dorothy...yes I do believe that is what they started out making. Very well made furniture for sure!

Sandy · Answer

It is a Lane Acclaim coffee table. Mid-century modern. With the original finish it is worth $300-$500. I suggest that you stain it as close to the original finish as possible. Great find.

Sandy Pudoff · Answer

I have a Lane bedroom set from when we first got married (37 yrs ago). Nice straight lines, no carving, no do dads, nothing that dates it. It weighs a ton and it still looks great. Quality that can't be bought off the floor these days.

Mary Bryant · Answer

Lane furniture is well built. I can't understand why someone would throw this table out. This is what I would call modern style.

Lisa Johnson · Answer

I wish I would have found it in my neighborhood. Gorgeous!! Don't paint it!

Rebecca Brockway · Answer

Gorgeous! Do what you want with it. Would be nice to stain it as close to the original as possible but I can see it painted, too. It's a great piece.

Angela Bello · Answer

My Grandma had that exact table, then my mother, and I even used it until I traded it for another with a friend. I regretted that the very next day! Lane is popular and sought after. Very well made furniture.

Chris aka monkey · Answer

@Tony i normally am a paint it person but i would not paint this she is gorgeous i would just give her a polycrylic coat to let that wood shine through xx

Cynthia H · Answer

Considering that it was going to the dump, basically, I say do whatever you want with it, as you probably grabbed it for yourself, instead of to sell. I'm sure the advice for trying for an original type finish is good, if you do want to sell it. I do know Lane furniture is very well made and high quality, so this is a great find!

Shannon Grayson-Martin · Answer

I have a few pieces of Lane furniture and i must say that it is very well built. Enjoy your beautiful table.

Z · Answer

That's exact coffee table my folks had. They also had the step end tables. My niece now has them. My folks bought them in the mid sixties, but the were manufactured from late fifties to mid to late sixties. I'm drawing a blank on the exact years. Those that said they are highly sought, after are correct. You can find loads of info on them by Googling Lane Acclaim. Here's a starter link for you. I have the first coffee table shown and the desk that's about a third of the way down the page. http://retrorenovation.com/2013/05/17/vintage-lane-acclaim-catalog-48-designs/ Since you already have sanded it and want it to look closer to it's original beauty I searched and found a link that I think will be very helpful to you. Scroll down to where you see a paragraph that starts with 'I figured I could apply a stain and go directly into a lacquer and be done.' If you follow along from there he gives a detailed description of what he did. It's looks very close to the original look. http://modernwoodworking.blogspot.com/2012/10/refinishing-classic-lane-acclaim-coffee.html Here's some more eye candy in the Lane Acclaim line. https://www.google.com/search?q=lane+acclaim&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS582US582&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=FfbOU_P9IaOR8gGw4oDgDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg&biw=1600&bih=732

Z · Answer

Just to let you know, the darker wood is Walnut veneer. The dove tales are Ash Veneer. The trim around the edge, decorative bars and legs are solid Ash. I can't imagine anyone throwing this away, but gosh, lucky you for finding it!

JUDY.P · Answer

oh my gosh what an awesome find ... Lane makes beautiful furniture well built very sturdy, great variety of woods ... lucky you

Mars · Answer

Depends where you live on what it is worth. I agree with Sandy on her pricing, but again, it's where you live. Love that table, try and get to the original color. Good find. Good eye.

Barb · Answer

The top is actually a veneer so be careful -- yes it looks like the dovetailing of 2 hardwoods but it isn't. Here's an article about refinishing an acclaim table: http://jetsetmodern.com/lane.htm

MaryStLouis · Answer

Lane has excellent furniture and I love this table. What did you end up doing with it?

FULLAIT · Answer

Lane has been around for many years. My wife's 'HOPE CHEST' is a Lane cedar chest from 1959. Still looks as it did in 59 with minimal upkeep.

Linda J · Answer

I think maybe it was going to the dump because some poor person didn't know what they had. The piece is mid century modern, circa about 1960. We had one in our living room. It is made of walnut probably. If you clean it with TSP and do as little as possible to it, you may have a table worth a tidy amount. Check around before you do anything drastic. After that, do what the heck you want to do!!! It's your table!

Jonathan Ellis · Answer

Great table! I had refinished one for a customer a few years ago, though it had no stain on it, unless it was extremely light. Clear coated it with wipe on poly. This was only one piece amongst other interesting pieces.

Cindy Hagemann · Answer

I refinished this same table a few years ago and the end tables that matched it and sold them in my antique booth. I used Restor-A-Finish on mine and a polycrylic top coat - came out beautiful.

DD · Answer

What a great find!! You may find this link of interest to you

https://www.etsy.com/listing/611664906/1950s-1960s-vintage-mid-century-lane?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-furniture-living_room_furniture-coffee_and_end_tables&utm_custom1=f90ffa13-4be7-48e3-b86c-62533689bdef&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6c_V9sGm3AIVDeDICh2CdQUJEAQYBCABEgLunvD_BwE

I also found this listing

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/coffee-tables-cocktail-tables/lane-surf-board-coffee-table-from-acclaim-series-usa-1960s/id-f_3990383/?utm_content=test&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6c_V9sGm3AIVDeDICh2CdQUJEAQYASABEgIEU_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Mike Weber · Answer

The serial number is the date of manufacture, only backwards - so, the serial number 469280 translates to 08/29/64.

Elizabeth Swanson · Answer

Lane is a top brand of really nice/ good furniture. Win!

Jeff Phillips · Answer

I was in an antique store in Columbus Ohio about 3 days ago I seen the exact same table in their refinished for $400.

Robert Ingram · Answer

i need help on a older lane please. Here is serial number-277130. Iam re doing it now and like to know more about it. The year and what was used on it from when it was mad. .? Just ask if needing and other questions about it thinks .

Joe Meyers · Answer

It was made in 1964, read the serial numberIn reverse for the date. As far as lookin up the serial number I’m still trying to grind that out.

Sharon · Answer

Nice table, I would oil it myself with some Danish oil.,,, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDiN9TCZkHk

Cynthia H · Answer

Hi! Lane furniture is often expensive and always well made. I would stain and seal it. It has lovely detail. Good luck and stay safe!

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