Dark furniture!

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  1. Nia

    Nia New Member

    Any tips please on how to lighten oak antique French furniture (19C) that is very dark due to a build-up of many coats of black wax? Lots of nooks and crannies from which to clear the gunk! Thanks!
     
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome! :)
     
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  4. Nia

    Nia New Member

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  5. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    If it is just wax, mineral spirits should cut it without touching the finish. It may leave a hazy residue so you would want to clean with lemon oil or similar product and apply a new coat of paste wax afterward. If it is old darkened varnish, you would need to strip it with a stronger solvent.
     
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  6. Nia

    Nia New Member

    Thank you. Will try. I’ve never come across lemon oil before!
     
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