I have experience with nicotine and cigarette smoke damage from moving into
an incredibly polluted cottage.  The person who owned my house before smoked
multiple packs for over 30 years.  I was successful even with a piece of
furniture I bought with the house.  However, I DID NOT  use museum quality
conservation practices.

I used diluted Lestoil and it was the ONLY thing that worked to get the
cigarette smell and the stains off the antique I bought with the house.  It
turned out great.

Please do this at your own risk.  As I said before this was my own
furniture. Good luck.

What experience does anyone have in removing cigarette smoke smell from wood
furniture?  The furniture in question, a recent donation, was owned by a
life-long smoker. The upholstery was cleaned, removing most of the "scent,"
but the wood is permeated and still exudes a very strong odor.  Any
recommendations?

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