refinish them if they are the style you want.

Can you take some pictures to let us see? What do you mean about "out-dated" finish? Is it the stain color? Or paint vs stain? Or lacquer vs oil-rubbed?

And French Country style? Is this the style you want in your room? Is the finish part of the style? What would you refinish to? And what new pieces would you consider buying?

? do you think it would be helpful if we could actually see the tables? and where they fit in w/your decor?

we aren't clairvoyant here