The cost to refinish wood furniture ranges widely, depending on the size and type of furniture. Here’s what you can expect to pay to refinish the following wood furniture items:

• Table: $150–$700

• Dining chair: $100–$400

• Rocking chair: $200–$500

• Bar stool: $100–$250

• China cabinet or armoire: $500–$3,500

• Dining set: $1,000–$3,000

• Coffee table: $150–$800

• Dresser: $300–$2,000

• Bed: $350–$2,000

• Pool table: $300–$600

• Kitchen cabinets: $1,800–$5,000

The cost to refinish a dresser ranges from $300 to $2,000 on average, depending on the dresser’s size, material, and detail. If you need to repair the dresser before refinishing it, you can expect that service to cost extra. While it’s possible to restore and refinish antique furniture yourself, we recommend hiring a professional furniture refinisher to maintain the integrity of vintage and heirloom pieces. That way, you have the peace of mind of knowing that your dresser will receive professional-grade restoration.

The cost to refinish a table is about $250, depending on the size, type of finish, and amount of detail involved in the table and the new finish. The lowest price to refinish a table is about $80, and the highest is about $700. Additional tasks like dipping, stripping, staining, and painting will add to the total project cost. Here are average costs to refinish a table by type:

• Side or end table: $80–$150

• Coffee table: $150–$250

• Dining room table: $400–$700