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HVRob
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02/07/2021 9:43 pm  

Good day,

I recently acquired a table with a George Nelson/Herman Miller label. My concern is that I cannot find a coffee table of this size (54 inch x 32 inch) designed by Nelson on the internet. It needs some restoration so I'd like to verify its authenticity so I know how aggressive I can be while restoring. If it is authentic, I'll probably have it professionally restored; if not, I'll do it myself. Any thoughts would be helpful.

Thanks! 

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HVRob
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mark737
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07/07/2021 4:03 pm  

@user_149  The style appears to be the same as these model 5652 and 5752 tables made from 56-67,  but the 54" size was not standard.  It's quite possible HM made some in a custom size for a big client.  I'd assume it's authentic , but these rather simple tables are not very valuable, at least not yet, so I wouldn't pay for professional refinishing.  Looks like a pretty simple job.  I'd strip the top with acetone and paper towels, the method Spanky suggested to me a couple of years back.  Then some light sanding and maybe some oxalic acid on those dark stains.  Then finish with a Danish oil, such as Watco natural.  BTW, the photo is from the George Nelson Foundation website.  

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