by looking at your pictures it seems the buffet mathes the table. Good quality pieces. Although a refinishing job is expensive if done correctly, these pieces are worth it. Are the chairs original to the set? The picture included , similar cut different veneer top

Thank you for responding to my question! The table, chairs and buffet are a set that I've had for 30+ years. It's mahogany wood and turned out beautiful after the refinish. Yes, the table has knotted (??) wood in the interior panels. And you're right, refinishing is expensive but I believe worth the money for an all wood quality pieces. I'd love to add color to the room besides throw pillows, etc. It's a fairly large living/dining room and I feel there's enough wood (no real color) and I really have never cared for the Asian-type front on the buffet. But color, I have no idea! Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I'm STILL looking for a color to paint the buffet. Dining room table refinished but basically the same color, only rug in the area is gray, brown and ivory, no TV on the buffet, it was only there because we moved. No other color in the living/dining room so I'm completely open. Please don't ask me "what suits my taste", "what color I like" or any other question. Just tell me a color! I hate design, I'm sick of thing about it.

Thank you so much.

Don't paint quality wood like that. You will way regret giving in to that 5 minute fad that ruins it. Stripping all of that glop off never comes out of the pores in a carved piece like that. Have it refinished too.