What type of paint should i use to paint furniture?

Is it solid wood? If so,

You can use a liquid de glosser or liquid sanding solution to take of the varnish.

You then have a couple of options.

1. Use a semi gloss latex paint in black. Paint it on and rub it in and wipe of excess going in the direction of the wood grain with a soft rag.

2. Use a minwax gel stain or water based stain in Ebony. Use a paint brush to apply the stain and a staining pad to drag off the excess.

the more coats you use the darker it get. The wood grain and original color will peek through a little for a weathered look.

If you can get a piece of scrap wood, do do and try these techniques out before you start on the furniture.