George Grotz

"...illustrated guide to identification, appraisal, and refinishing of Victorian furniture..."

Fabulous resource for anyone who owns items made of wood. I actually used it as my guide when stripping, dying and refinishing my husband's great-grandmother's dining room table. Trust him!

I probably wouldn't want to use most of his tips on my high end antique furniture, but he does have some nifty tips that could come in handy for that bookcase or chair or table you found at the garage sale or thrift store. Practice before you tackle any job, and remember that there's a lot of flammable stuff that gets used on furniture.

Absolutely hilarious reading, and some useful tips too! If you don't look at 'antiques' with a jaundiced eye after reading this book--I have a bridge to sell you.