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Antique and Vintage Cabinets



August 9, 2019 1 Comment

When discussing cabinets, you could be talking about freestanding cabinets such as Larders (Pantry Cabinets), Display Cabinets, Storage Cabinets; or you may be talking about fixed cabinets such as kitchen cabinets or wall mounted cabinets. In either case, these antique or vintage pieces of furniture can complement any home or work space, or serve as an inspiration for new design ideas and concepts. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture Tagged With: Antique furniture, Antique furniture joints, cabinets, Collectibles, vintage furniture

Are Antique Dolls and Carved Furniture Considered Collectible?



March 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Diane asked Are antique dolls and carved furniture still considered a collectible? This question can be taken two ways. What makes an item an antique or a collectible? Or. Are these antiques still sought after? So for our readers that have read this question in either manner, we will be answering both interpretations here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collectibles, Furniture Tagged With: Antique furniture, Dolls, vintage furniture

Antique Cedar Chests



November 21, 2018 2 Comments

Finding a gorgeous handcrafted cider chest that was made before the 20th century, would be a lucky find indeed. Anyone fortunate enough to come across such a rare piece, could easily expect it to fetch a price tag that's in the thousands of dollars. Most cedar chests on the market however, were made no earlier than the 20th century, and were not handmade but were instead machine produced in a factory. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture Tagged With: Antique, Antique furniture, antique storage, cedar chest, Collectibles, Collecting, Ed Roos, Furniture, Lane Furniture, Roos chests, roos manufacturing, vintage furniture

How to Tell If Your Rocking Chair is An Antique



October 24, 2018 Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to determine if your rocking chair is an antique, a reproduction or a replica. Is to not just looking at its design, but to also by look at the materials it is made from, and the techniques used in its construction. This approach can be used to determine the age of many types of furniture. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Authentication, Furniture Tagged With: Antique, antique rocking chair, Auction, Authentication, Buying Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture

The History of Queen Anne Furniture



May 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

Queen Anne style furniture is one of the most recognized and popular style of antique furniture. Have you ever wondered how it came about and got its royal name? In this article I will explain the history of the furniture style and its name. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Furniture, Vintage Tagged With: Antique, Antique furniture, Furniture, Queen Anne Furniture

The History of Black Forest Carvings



October 10, 2013 5 Comments

Today I am going to cover a little history on Black Forest Wares (carvings). This is one of my favorite types of antiques genres. You might be wondering what a Black Forest Ware is. These are carving that usually depict forest animals (mainly bears), forest trees, branches, and leaves. Black Forest Carving History In the 1800's the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800's it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Furniture Tagged With: Antique, Black Forest Carvings, Collectibles, Collecting

How to Identify the Wood Used to Make Antique Furniture



April 10, 2009 1 Comment

There are many different woods used to make antiques. It can be difficult to tell these woods apart and if the wood has been stained or painted it can be even harder to identify them. Many times lesser value woods will be stained to look like expensive woods. In this article I have provided some information to help you identify the wood used regularly to make antiques. Here is some basic information about wood: There are two kinds of wood, soft and hard: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Authentication, Furniture Tagged With: Antique, Authentication, Collectibles, Furniture

How to Care for Antiques and Collectibles



March 26, 2009 5 Comments

As an antique appraiser I get asked many questions about caring for antiques and collectibles. The proper care is essential to maintain the value of your antiques and collectibles. Once your antiques and collectibles have any condition issues the value declines. In this article I have provided some tips on how to care for popular antiques and collectibles. Antique and Collectible Furniture: Dust antique furniture frequently. Use a soft cloth to dust and polish antique furniture. Polish … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture Tagged With: Antique, Clock, Collectibles, Furniture, Silver

Antique Furniture Styles, the Last 200 Years



October 13, 2008 3 Comments

There have been many types of furniture styles over the years. When a style would make it's entrance into the market it was almost immediately reproduced. There are many fake antiques out there and your best line of defense against them is to know the product you are buying and to do your research or to ask someone that does, to help you. In this article I have explained the different styles of furniture from 1700s - present. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Featured, Furniture Tagged With: Antique, by Korin Iverson, Furniture

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