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Every culture has designed its own furniture, which provides insights and information about history. Most of the art of handmade furniture, however, has been lost with the coming of the industrial age. This is one of the reasons why antique furniture continues to appreciate in value. Today, even furniture no older than 25 years old is... more »
Antique furniture is used to decorate a home or space, and is a possession that appreciates in value. Many times collectors seek to buy antique furniture to complete collections and start new ones. Often times families inherit antiques from deceased relatives and end up storing or using the furniture to showcase in their own homes and... more »
Many of us have antique furniture sitting around our homes, and the pieces are usually things that were passed down to us from our relatives. Most pieces have stories that add to their character and value. Some people buy antique furniture because they feel it was better built and is often more beautiful than modern furniture in their... more »
Removing that old musty smell from antique furniture can be difficult if you want to preserve original look of the furniture and maintain the value. Obviously this is not one of those times that you can just throw it in the wash. Because of the delicate nature of antique cloth, it is best avoid most commercial cleaning products.... more »
These days, it seems there’s an “antique shop” on just about every corner. It’s pretty easy to tell when the sign outside really means “purveyor of junque.” Sometimes, though, you stumble into a very nice store with what seems to be lovely antique furniture. Its pedigree isn’t all that... more »
Bring the past into the present with beautiful antique furniture. Learn how to find hidden...
Restore old or antique furniture made of wood or wicker. Use furniture restoration tools and...
Learn the basics of antique collecting along with resources for finding antiques to compliment...
Antique furniture is beautiful and can be a work of art. However, buying true antique furniture is challenging because many seek to make... more »
Choosing furniture is a very personal decision, as each person's taste is a little different. If you want to start an antique furniture... more »
Many people enjoy the look and style of antique furniture, but not the price tag. Genuine antique furniture is often extremely expensive to buy or... more »
Antique furniture is not always beautiful and pristine--in fact, some of the most valuable pieces show wear and fading. Whether or not to restore... more »
Antique furniture can be difficult to restore, and attempting can reduce its value. Even the best restoration work can reduce the value of unique... more »
Antique furniture is the term for collectible interior furnishings of considerable age; often its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features makes the furniture desirable.
Antique furniture may support the human body (such as seating or beds), provide storage, or hold objects on horizontal surfaces above the ground. Storage furniture (which often makes use of doors, drawers, and shelves) is used to hold or contain smaller objects such as clothes, tools, books, and household goods. Furniture can be a product of artistic design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to furnitures functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic furniture works to create, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, comfortable and convenient interior spaces. Furniture can be made from many materials, including metal, plastic, and wood. Cabinetry and cabinet making are terms for the skill set used in the building of furniture.
The earliest furniture was understandably very primitive and only practical, but gradually the furniture also began to have more importance and it became decorated. At this point, furniture became an early status symbol. Wealthy homeowners became more refined and demanded that their furnishings reflect their status and lifestyles.
See also
*Furniture
*List of furniture types
*Tallboy (furniture)
*Bergere
*Knoll sofa
*Watchmans chair
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