Is it solid wood? A lot of people have the "retro" look in their house, like the red ditchen tables and the plastic living room furniture that made the 50's the "modern" era. It looks like it would be a nce piece if it was touched up and the small dings and scratches were removed. If nothing else, call the Salvation Army or another charity and they will even come pick it up for you and then you get a write off. If you burn it, it will smoke like crazy because of the varnish on it.