Antique Furniture

The Love of Antique Furniture

Why are there so many antique furniture lovers? There are many reasons. For some, the craftsmanship and beauty is what draws them to pieces from ages past. Others enjoy the historical significance of collecting furniture from long ago. Still others may think of buying old furniture as an investment that could pay off in the future. No matter why you choose to enter the world of antiques, you are sure to find plenty of fulfillment shopping for and purchasing beautiful pieces of furniture.

Being different from other types of collectibles, furniture is normally collected according to time frame rather than particular item. For example, no one wants to have just tables or just chairs from different time periods. The most popular way of collecting furniture from ages past is to choose your favorite time period and look for items from that period. There are plenty of different periods from which you can choose. For example, the Queen Anne period dates back to 1702-1714 and is characterized by delicate lines, excellent balance and a lack of excessive adornment. This is in contrast to the later Louis XV period which features gilding and intricate scrollwork.

In addition to time period, you may find that you have a particular building material you are most fond of. Most antiques are crafted from wood, although there are many different types of wood that you may come across. Rosewood is one such wood that was popular in Victorian times for many different types of furniture. Walnut was commonly used in the 17th and 18th centuries. Beech was used from the 17th to 19th centuries as a popular wood for framing and for furniture that was to be painted. Once you know how to recognize different woods and their patinas, you will be more adept in spotting fakes.

On the subject of fakes, this is something that anyone wanting to collect antique furniture needs to know about. Unfortunately, there are reproductions that are sold as the real thing to unassuming customers. Sometimes, the seller is not even aware that the piece they are selling is not a real antique. Before you go shopping, it's a good idea to do some reading and research about the time period of furniture you are in the market for. By understanding the characteristics that define real antiques as well as fakes, you can often distinguish a real antique from a reproduction.

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In the Trade: Susan Silver of Sheffield, Massachusetts - Maine Antique Digest
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Books of The Times - New York Times
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Craftiques combines mall, antiques and art - San Antonio Express

Craftiques combines mall, antiques and art
San Antonio Express
A craft and antique mall where antique dealers, artists and businesses set up individual booths, Craftiques offers everything from jewelry, both handmade, .

Getaway: Sights to see on the road (The Times of Acadiana)
These mini-trips are just a short drive from home. The fun of Mardi Gras may have died down, but the kids are still out of school. Why not take a quick road trip and enjoy some family time?..

An eclectic collection at Natick's Historical Society Museum (The MetroWest Daily News)
Arnie doesn't exactly scream "Natick!'' like a box of Flutie Flakes or John Eliot's bible. The century-old anteater isn't as popular with young visitors as his neighbors, the 16-foot python in the throes of squeezing the life out of the boar who died far from South Natick a long time ago...

Brandywine in Bloom - Baltimore Magazine

Brandywine in Bloom
Baltimore Magazine
Not far away, the Pennsbury Chadds Ford Antique Mall (610-388-1620) is vast and deserves an hour or so of exploration, offering the wares of about 80 .

This weekend: New Century, others - San Francisco Chronicle

This weekend: New Century, others
San Francisco Chronicle
Nugent's drawings on worm-eaten pages of an antique botanical compendium stand out. 10:30 am-5:30 pm Tues.-Fri., 11 am-5 pm Sat. Through March 20. .

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Dash for Gold:Treasure Hunters Road Show in Ukiah - Ukiah Daily Journal

Dash for Gold:Treasure Hunters Road Show in Ukiah
Ukiah Daily Journal
says Cindy LeNeave, proprietor of the Ukiah Antique Mall. "Are they here simply to appraise? I don't think so. They have to pay their wages, their travel .

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Days Gone By offering a wide selection of merchandise - Oelwein Daily Register

Days Gone By offering a wide selection of merchandise
Oelwein Daily Register
She said she also plans on offering Native American pottery and Navajo blankets and pillows. EURœI've also got a collector bringing in 50 antique porcelain .

Days Gone By offering a wide selection of merchandise - Cedar Valley Daily Times
OELWEIN EUR Everything from guns, to glassware, to antiques to ammo, to . said she also plans on offering Native American pottery and Navajo blankets and pillows. EURœIve also got a collector bringing in 50 antique porcelain dolls,EUR she pointed ...

Cantwell House a return to Colonial elegance (The News Journal)
Just east of Middletown on Del 299, past the strip malls, fast food restaurants and drive-through banks, the historical village of Odessa appears like a step back in time...

Vintage charms (Chicago Tribune)
The 'where, what and how' guide to buying and collecting vintage jewelry Shopping adviser Ellen Warren has the 'where, what and how' guide to buying and collecting vintage jewelry..

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