I’ve got a few 1930’s veneer consoles, only one of which I restored myself, and two from a collector already taken care of.
No matter what the historical radio society in Aus says, I like thinned out polyurethane.
My prized amp is a Leak TL12 Plus, I can’t bring myself to change it’s caps, and wind it up slowly every now & then.
It’s a total survivor, and one day I hope to get as lucky again to make a stereo pair.