Restoring a hallstand

tagz

I was given an old hallstand (1920's or 1930's I'm not sure which) by my neighbour. It was covered in years of dust so I gave it a quick wash and apart from a couple of white marks it's in brilliant condition. Is there anything I can do to bring up the colour of the wood on these white patches. When you run a damp finger over the patches they disappear so I know that it's a prob with the varnish/lacquer or whatever was used rather than something on the wood. I don't want to ruin it but I can't afford to send it to someone. Thanks for any help.

Tagz

Avoriaz

It probably is the varnish. One option is to strip the varnish, stain the wood if necessary or desired and then re varnish but this will be time consuming.

Try ring remover designed for removing marks from hot tea cups etc.

Most hardware stores stock it. There are various brands.

Test a small area at first and, if it works, do it bit by bit. Don't try a large area in one go.

Debt_Free_Chick

I've just restored an Edwardian hallstand, but I opted to strip off all the old varnish/wax with Nitomors and then gave it 4 coats of Danish Oil, applied with 0000 wire wool.

betheebee

Hi Tagz, if the white marks are on a vertical surface it may be due to heat marks, an easy way to get rid of the marks is to use cigarette ash mixed with water(tiny drop) to a paste thickness. Rub it into the stain, leave to dry then polish with bee's wax. I do this when renovating furniture. It works on antiques, inside tip. Hope it helps.
p.s. If you don't smoke then it's a good excuse to go to the pub and collect some