what is best for table and chairs

[elaineuk]

Hello
i have bought a table and 4 chairs i am in the middle of sanding them all down, it is oak to me this is beautiful, and i have no idea what is the best way to care for it, wood stain, wax, oil~? please any help and guidance would be greatly appreciated,
pics below if anyone has any idea of the maker or era this is again i would be very happy to find out, if you recognized the craftsman
thx in advance Elaine
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[ladylola]

I'll take your word that it's oak although on my screen it's hard to tell. Don't know about the maker but a stab in the dark I'd say 1970-80's.
Personally I always think wax gives a cracking finish although it does involve more in the way of elbow greese

By the way if the fireplace is yours too I don't really think the table will fit in with your styleing.

 

[elaineuk]

thank you for your reply, no that isn't my fire, i have a red bricked fire and that picture i was asking some advice about wanting a tunnel fire , also not gonna be my flooring either, ( just in case you noticed the state of the current one) having an oak floor

 

[Alarm]

Great table, if you ever get bored with it................i`ll have it

 

[elaineuk]

thank you, will keep you in mind