http://antiquefurniture.finestchandeliers.com Antique Furniture News en-us Copyright 2012 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:37:39 -0700 http://antiquefurniture.finestchandeliers.com/ar/cleaning-antique-furniture.phpCleaning Antique Furniture<p>If you cannot manage to get into small crevices or intricate areas with the cloth, you can try a soft, small brush used in a very delicate manner. Furniture that is scratched, damaged or broken should be restored or repaired by a professional with plenty of experience. When displaying your antique pieces in your home, keep them away from direct light and heat as these elements could cause damage. Cleaning antique furniture is something that many collectors feel nervo... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Cleaning+Antique+Furniture" rel="tag">Cleaning Antique Furniture</a></p>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:37:39 -0700 http://antiquefurniture.finestchandeliers.com/ar/antique-furniture-dining-room-sets.phpAntique Furniture Dining Room Sets<p>When caring for antique furniture dining room sets, stay away from modern spray polishes and go for high-end polish made from beeswax. You need only polish an antique piece of furniture one, maybe two times every year. Beeswax polish should also be used for reproduction furniture to keep it looking beautiful. Today's modern polishes contain oil and silicone that can leave an unwanted film on the wood or even darken its color. You can buy beeswax polish pre-made at s... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Antique+Furniture+Dining+Room+Sets" rel="tag">Antique Furniture Dining Room Sets</a></p>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:37:39 -0700 http://antiquefurniture.finestchandeliers.com/ar/antique-furniture-french-cabinet.phpAntique Furniture French Cabinet<p>Louis XV is a popular period for many collectors that spanned 1715 to 1774. During this time furniture featured light curves and rococo ornamentation, as well as gilding. A cabinet from this time period might be bombe style with glass doors, mirrored back and marble top. Thin curved legs and inlaid marquetry would also commonly be found. The Queen Anne time period was another well-known era for great furniture. During this time, lines were delicate and distinctly f... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Antique+Furniture+French+Cabinet" rel="tag">Antique Furniture French Cabinet</a></p>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:37:39 -0700 http://antiquefurniture.finestchandeliers.com/ar/antique-furniture-dealers.phpAntique Furniture Dealers<p>There are plenty more time periods to choose from, with names like American Federal, Biedermeier, and Art Nouveau -- to name a few. If you have a preference, you may want to use the Internet to find antique furniture dealers that specialize in your preferred time period. If you're not sure what you like, visit some antique furniture centers to check out a variety of different pieces. You will often find you are drawn to a particular piece or a particular time period.... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Antique+Furniture+Dealers" rel="tag">Antique Furniture Dealers</a></p>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:37:39 -0700