Describes the restoration of an 18th-century mahogany dressing table. There are two basic approaches to the restoration of eroded film finishes on furniture: applying a new finish or restoring the existing one. Conservators prefer to save the old finish if possible. Infrared spectrometry or other techniques can be used to identify the eroded finish. The next step is cleaning. On crazed pieces with thick finishes, the crazing can be abraded off while leaving part of the original finish. Finally, the cleaned piece can be polished. Recommends carnauba and microcrystalline paste waxes. Brand names for appropriate waxes are provided, as are the application methods.