Any moderatly experinced woodworker can refurbish existing top. Depending on what damage veneer has, it might be salvagable.. If veneer is beyound help, new veneer can easily be overlaid. Look for a store that caters to hobbiest woodworkers, they can usually reccomend people interested in doing this type work. Also check with hardwood supply outlets.

We’ve already discussed with some woodworkers. Veneer is beyond help and replacing veneer is $$$$ …. way more than a new solid wood table. I will check hardwood supply outlets though for recommendations. Thank you. Was hoping to find an interested party here.

The dining table/chairs are from the glazing era. Which is fine, as long as you like the look. IMO, trying to replace the wood look top is very dated. I would keep everything as is and paint the top/leaves in the dark glaze accent color.

An experienced furniture restorer/painter can do it by removing the veneer from table top and leaves and

• Separating the two leaves from the main table.
• Placcing all three pieces flat on sawhorses in a well-ventilated area.
• Painting all pieces in the exact same environment at the same time to ensure the color, texture, and sheen match perfectly.

How do you know veneer is way more expensive than solid wood if you haven't been able to find anyone that can build a solid wood top? Were I still doing proects for hire I'd love to veneer that table for same price as cheapest soild wood you can find. I could easily do it in half the time at half the material cost as solid which means my profit would be over the top.

You might look on sites like Facebook Marketplace or consignment shops to see if you can find a table that has a top that you could use with your base

You're close to Amish woodworkers in PA.

What does the damage look like to the top of the table? Please post a photo showing the damage.

Question - do you want to keep the table with the existing finish on the base? Does the top need to be stained wood?

There are options that aren't super expensive. My sister had the old veneer stripped from her table and new veneer added. The cost was around $500. Initially she wanted to have the veneer repaired in a few places - however, the quote to repair the veneer was basicially the same as having all of the veneer replaced. She was able to change the stain color of the table top by having new veneer added also.

Hi, I saw your update and understand that you are specifically looking for someone interested in making a solid wood solution rather than repairing the existing veneer.


This is something we could potentially make for you. We are GREYGE, an Italian furniture design company, and we work with Italian craftsmen specializing in solid wood and custom-made pieces.


The only point I would like to make clear from the beginning is that we are based in Italy and you are in Connecticut, so shipping alone would be approximately €300. If that is acceptable to you, we would be very happy to look at the project.


If you can share the exact dimensions of the existing top and leaves, a few photos of the table and the underside hardware, and your preferred wood or finish, we can evaluate the best solution and give you a more precise proposal.


We work with solid mahogany, walnut and ash, and custom dimensions are possible.