Which product do I use on a natural wood (1940 cabinet)?

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Hello!I asked for your help a few days ago about my 1940 cabinet.

q which product to use on natural wood 1940 armoire

I have now stripped a large part of it and I am quite satisfied with the result.

Finally, I used Smart Strip. Super product, effective, odorless, VOC free and biodegradable.

Now that I have stripped and sanded my pieces, I would like to know what product you suggest to keep the natural color of the wood, while giving it a high gloss finish to keep the style of 1940.

Thank you so much!

Fab

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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage on Apr 09, 2019

You did a great job on this piece! I would use tung oil to finish it. I used it on a dressing table and was very pleased with the results!

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- [re]FɄB19 on Apr 09, 2019
  
  Thank you so much! I was thinking oil, but I had no clue on what to look for.
  It is my 1st time... and I am so excited! I feel like the wood whisperer! Loll
  
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- Ann|The Apple Street Cottage on Apr 09, 2019
  
  I am very pleased with the tung oil finish. It does have a nice shine. Here's a link to the post:
  https://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/2019/03/dressing-table-makeover.html
  
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- [re]FɄB19 on Apr 09, 2019
  
  This is beautiful! And... it looks glossy enough. I read a bit on this oil since your last reply... It seams a bit difficult... Was it?
  
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- Ann|The Apple Street Cottage on Apr 10, 2019
  
  Not difficult at all. I used Homer Formbys Tung Oil and it went on like a dream. After 2 coats I started to see the shine.
  Here's a link to info on different finishes:
  https://www.homedepot.com/c/buying_guide_to_clear_wood_finishes_HT_BG_PA
  
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Gk on Apr 09, 2019

Tung oil will give you a beautiful finish but I am not sure you are going to get the glossy finish you sound like you are looking for. https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Tung-Oil

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- [re]FɄB19 on Apr 09, 2019
  
  Thank you! Any suggestion on how to get the glossy finish?
  
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