I have an old (about 90 yrs) dresser that I am repairing - the finish
was a badly alligatored shellac, which I have disolved off with Methyl
Hydrate. There is still some of the "stain" left and the wood is still
sealed, but it needs to have a durable finish and could stand to be
darkened a bit to make it look more "original"

What kind of finish should I use that is compatible with the shellac
and that would give the same kind of colour as the, what I suspect
was, orange shellac?

Can a wipe-on poly be used?