Antique And Collectible Furniture

Choosing and Caring for Antique and Collectible Furniture

Collecting antique and collectible furniture is a rewarding pursuit. One reason is because there are so many interesting time periods to select from. Another reason is that many pieces will increase in value over the years, making them ideal investments. Antique furniture is beautiful and timeless, and can even be handed down as a family heirloom. Many people display their antiques as functional pieces in their homes, while others go with antique furniture reproductions for everyday use. Many reproduction pieces are just as gorgeous as the real thing and often more durable and lasting.

The first thing you should do when entering the world of antiques and collectibles is to do some window shopping. Visit some antique furniture centers in your area and see what catches your attention. You will find that you may be drawn to certain pieces, and if so you should learn more about the pieces and where they came from. Once you understand what you like and dislike, you'll know which time periods you want to learn more about. There are lots of books and websites that can provide you with lots of information about antiques from particular eras.

Some examples of popular types of antique furniture include things like French antique furniture, English antique furniture, Chinese antique furniture, oak antique furniture, old hickory tannery furniture, painted antique furniture and Victorian antique furniture. As you can see from these few examples, there are lots of options for collectors. Collecting antique furniture is a bit different than collecting other things because you will want to go by time period rather than item. After all, no one wants a room filled with just chairs, or just tables.

Caring for your antique and collectible furniture should be done with great care. For wood pieces, always use a good quality beeswax polish and a lint-free soft cloth. You will only need to apply this polish one or two times per year. Stay away from spray polishes or other types of cleaners as they may damage the furniture. Even a feather duster can scratch a piece of antique wood furniture. The antique furniture dealer that you purchase the piece from should be able to tell you exactly how the piece should be cleaned and cared for. For furniture that is broken or damaged, the services of a qualified professional should be used.

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Downtown Alliance has thrift, antique and consignment stores - Canton Repository

Downtown Alliance has thrift, antique and consignment stores
Canton Repository
Within a short two-block stretch of East Main Street in downtown Alliance, you will find thrift shops, antique stores, consignment shops and flea markets. EURœPark, walk, shop and eat,EUR says Marilyn Kuntzman, owner of Main Street Memories Flea Market, .

Garcia ran a North Side antiques store - San Antonio Express

Garcia ran a North Side antiques store
San Antonio Express
She had an eye for early American antiques and dolls of the 1920s and '30s, her niece Patricia Villarreal said. After her parents' deaths, Garcia lived with a sister in Houston and went to secretarial school, working in that field for a few years.

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"Stuff" Vintage-Modern Collective Throws Anniversary Bash and Announces . - MarketWatch (press release)

"Stuff" Vintage-Modern Collective Throws Anniversary Bash and Announces .
MarketWatch (press release)
Over their first year in business, Stuff has been called the "anti-antique mall" because of their unconventional approach to vintage furniture and accessories. Wanting to create a hip, fun environment for all ages to be able to shop for vintage things, .

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Antiquing with the American Pickers
My love for antiquing has its roots in my upbringing. My dad loved old things. He had a vast collection of hand tools, saws, cultivator seats, singletrees and about anything that reminded him of his growing up days in the river bottoms east of Tulsa, Okla. My mom had a large collection of ice tea [.]..

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Antiquing in Urbanna - The Virginian-Pilot

The Virginian-Pilot

Antiquing in Urbanna
The Virginian-Pilot
In the rear, a roomy antiques mall wowed with its collection of folk art. Well-priced curiosities included a patinaed cigar press marked $45 and a pair of decorative wood panels painted with soldiers that reminded me of the ragtag band in "Les .

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Le Stuff
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CIA Past of Jim Thompson Revealed - The Irrawaddy News Magazine

The Irrawaddy News Magazine

CIA Past of Jim Thompson Revealed
The Irrawaddy News Magazine
BANGKOK EUR” Forty-five years after vanishing into a jungle without a trace, "Silk King" Jim Thompson remains a daily presence in Thailand: Shoppers crowd his elegant stores and the American expatriate's antique-rich residence is one of the capital's top .

Catonsville store captivates midcentury modern crowd - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun

Catonsville store captivates midcentury modern crowd
Baltimore Sun
The business quickly took off. "We got a sense immediately that we stood out from what the other antique stores had to offer," Degenhard says. In 2002, Americans were retreating to the nest, seeking the familiarity and comfort of a bygone era.

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