when is restoration ok for an antique to keep value

[talesofthesevenseas]

I do like the lions, they look very cool! In the photo it does look pretty shiney like it has been refinished. You might specifically ask the seller about that, it is hard to tell from the pictures. It's a beautiful bed, no doubt about that, definitely a head-turner.

[sapphire]

Well I have to say if I was looking for a bed for me (and close up it met my approval) that's one bed I'd love to have. If you are happy with it once you see it and the price in in your range I'd say go for it.......I'd sure kick myself for falling in love and walking away!   

[talesofthesevenseas]

That's a good point Sapphire, nothing worse than walking away and regretting having not bought it for years to come!

[KC]

Agree....I have walked away too many times and would really loved to have been flexible enough to kick myself good!

Check it out in person!

[jacon4]

Generally speaking, i would say professional restoration/refinish will increase the value of most antique furniture. The only exceptions would be, if it is paint decorated and still has some of its paint intact, the other would be if it has its original finish and has lived most of its life in a dark room and been used very little. 

[olecanalantiques]

I agree, when it comes to furniture, restoring and refinishing doesn't hurt a bit..