Post #184485 by Traderpup on Mon, Sep 5, 2005 11:19 AM

I bought my rattan bar at a flea market for $30 years ago, it was very weathered and grey. Fortunately, the rattan can be sanded down and re-varnished... I lightly stained mine a golden color before varnishing, to give it that authentic golden look that only comes from aging. I actually stripped quite a bit more off than I thought I'd have to, but it looks great now that it is done. The wood surfaces should be easy to sand down and refinish, just be careful if it is veneer, as you can easily accidentally sand right thru the veneer!