<p>I have my grandmothers dinning room furniture, a Duncan Phyfe mahogany table and china cupboard and regency buffet. While traditional I did want to update. The rectangular double pedestal table did not fit my dining room so I had a round table top cut and just had one pedestal attached. The buffet is substantial and has a serpentine front and looks pretty cool. I use the china closet for display in my living room (not dishes) I lined the back with red and white toile and put three of those little stick up lights under each shelf for lighting and it looks good. I think sometimes, unless, your taste are very modern you can jazz things up a little, and use them in completely different ways and continue to enjoy your “heirlooms”.</p>