The English Refinisher refinishes mid-century and solid-wood furniture in Dallas, TX — burl credenzas, walnut dressers, and teak tables — restoring natural wood grain instead of covering it up. If a piece deserves to stay wood, we keep it wood.
Mid-Century Modern & Wood Furniture Refinishing
Dallas has a strong appetite for mid-century modern furniture, and most of it needs real refinishing work before it’s ready for a living room — sun-faded tops, water rings, worn veneer, and dated brass hardware are common. We refinish these pieces to bring back the original wood tone and grain, not a generic “gray-washed” look.
What We Refinish
- Burl wood credenzas — preserving the natural burl figure while repairing veneer and refinishing case tops
- Walnut & teak case pieces — dressers, credenzas, and tables refinished to their natural tone
- Brass-hardware furniture — cleaning, polishing, or replating pulls and hinges to match the refinished wood
- Two-tone tabletops — natural wood tops paired with a painted or stained base
Recent Refinishing Projects
Burl wood credenza. This 3-door burl credenza went from a dry, sun-damaged surface to a rich, glossy finish that lets the natural burl grain do the talking — styled here with brass-and-glass accents.
Mid-century 3-door credenza. A classic tapered-leg credenza refinished from a rough, stripped state (photographed mid-project in the garage) to a deep walnut-tone finish with polished brass pulls.
Walnut dresser with brass pulls. A straightforward walnut dresser refinish that brought back the wood’s natural warmth and let the original brass hardware shine.
Our Wood Refinishing Process
- Strip & assess — old finish is fully stripped so we can see the real condition of the wood and veneer underneath.
- Repair — veneer lifting, water rings, and dents are repaired before staining.
- Stain match — stain is matched to the wood species and your preferred tone, from natural walnut to deep espresso.
- Topcoat — a hand-rubbed or sprayed topcoat is applied for a smooth, protective finish that still shows the grain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my mid-century furniture worth refinishing?
If it’s solid wood or a quality veneer (walnut, teak, burl, rosewood), refinishing almost always costs less than buying a comparable vintage piece already restored — and you keep the exact piece you have.
Can you match my existing wood tone?
Yes. We custom-mix stain to match existing furniture, flooring, or a reference photo whenever possible.
What if the veneer is peeling or damaged?
Veneer repair is a normal part of mid-century refinishing. We re-glue lifting veneer and can patch small losses before staining, so repairs blend into the finish rather than standing out.
Do you refinish brass hardware too?
Yes — we clean, polish, or arrange replating for original hardware so it matches the refinished wood instead of looking dull or mismatched.
Have a mid-century piece that needs new life? Send us photos for a free refinishing estimate. [Phone] | [Email]