A finish for application over an article of furniture includes an emulsion that if formed by blending together an oil-based furniture type of wax with a water based automotive type of wax. The furniture wax is limited to less than one-third the total volume. This results in a furniture finish that resists smudging, smearing, and dust collection and is also easy to apply and durable. A deep luster similar to that obtained by the use of a quality furniture wax is obtained without the disadvantages thereof.
