Where I live, (NJ) some people love the old white painted look.
Yeah, this guy is a survivor and, if it took some paint to keep it in the house thats a good thing. Once a piece of old furniture gets put in basement, garage, barn, etc, it's chances of survival are greatly reduced. Besides, it may be later eastlake & hotel/cottage furniture with oak under paint and not walnut, either way not alot of value.