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How can I tell what kind of wood comprises a piece of furniture?
I recently aquired a china hutch that may have been made between 1887 and 1933. The company primarily worked in hardwoods and were considered a high-end furniture maker.
Unfortunately I have to refinish it because of multiple deep scratches on most of the surfaces of the piece.
I've sanded the top so I have a clear look at the wood but I have no idea what it could be (I don't know maple from mahogany!). The wood is pretty light and has a lot of "rings" on it. The origional varnish was what I'd consider a maple or cherry color. Aside from toting a part of it in to an expert, how might I be able to tell at home? I've tried searching for pictures but I haven't come up with much.
Thanks in advance!
This is very hard to tell unless you know what you're looking at. Was the piece made in USA, Britain? You can often narrow it down by native species. It could also be a wood that was prevelent back then like Chestnut or Elm that no longer is used.
Sanded maple will be light in color with very light, straight grain pattern. Mahogony will have a pinkish red color with heavier, curvier grain. Oak is pretty easy to identify.
The lots of "rings" you mention almost point to Pine which would have knots. It would sand out pretty light and was used widely for furniture but not so much the high end pieces.
Another option would be to try and remove a piece like a drawer or door or leg that you could take to a woodworking shop and they might be able to identify.
I would just find a stain color that you like and experiment with it in an inconspicous place (like the underside). If you like the way it looks go with it.
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