Refinishing the dining table

When we lived in Hales Corners, Mom gave us her huge dining room table set which seats 6-10 people. It included 3 leafs, 8 chairs and lots of fabulous 70s style. We have absolutely loved it for years because we like to entertain, but we finally decided to go for a different look. Instead of investing a thousand dollars for a new set, we decided to refinish the really nice wood, be creative in what the new table "legs" would be, opt for the bar height, and add new parsons chairs. I think that it turned out excellent, since we really had no idea what it would really end up looking like. And Mom, sorry but there is no way we can give it back to you now. Too much sweat equity :)
Here is the BEFORE.......

And here is the AFTER......