What you are probably seeing is a phenomenon called "plasticizer migration." The way I explain it is that the chemicals in the plastic to keep it soft and flexible migrate into the finish and do the same there. There is no saving the damaged finish, it must be removed. What repair is needed depends upon the extent of damage. If it is not too deep some light abrasion to the surface will remove the damaged finish and leave undamaged finish. In (more or less) increasing order of aggressiveness: - Stain removal cloths - Polishing compound - Abralon pads in 1000, 2000, to 4000 - 0000 steel wool - Sandpaper no coarser than P400 - Strip and refinish Here is a link that might be useful: stain removal cloth

Here is a potential dining table hubby said the color maybe too dark.

Thank you JudyG and Kirsten! So that's two votes for the white with nickel. I'm starting to feel a little better for sure. Yes, we're definitely wanting a large rug under the table. Any suggestions for color? Darks, neutrals, bold? We'll probably do a china cabinet as well, but not a piece that matches too closely with the table.

I think the table works but I do not think the sofas work with the table the table is very sleek and contemporary the sofas not so much and the tables for sure not. Maybe if the sofas must stay then some glass and chrome tables and a rug that is very contemporary added to the LR and then chairs for the table in a color from the rug to keep this from too much dark in a really nice space . Are those legs on the table metal? These types of rugs I love the multi colored one and I would dored chairs with that table and the glass and chrome coffee and end tables and some really good table lamps in a very contemporary style You need art on the walls the lamps in the picture of the table would be great .