cleaning antique furniture?

[Dgoligher]

can you suggest a cleaner for antique wood? without removing the patina from the item?

[mrs.pudding]

If you want to 'revive' it a little then try - 2 parts pure terpentine, 2 parts methylated spirits, 2 parts malt vinegar and 1 part raw linseed oil.  Put them all in a bottle and shake well as you use it (it separates easily).  If the furniture has a misty 'bloom' on it then probably someone has used too much spray polish on it.  Wipe it over with a cloth wrung out in warm water with a liberal dash of vinegar added.  Dry as you go.  Otherwise just use a good quality Antique wax. 

Hope this helps!