Antiquing

The Shakers were a religious sect who left England in 1774 to seek freedom in America. They are best known for building furniture that was clean-lined and unadorned. Shaker boxes are one of the...

Although there are examples of a few early antique rocking chairs in England, they were not commonly made and used in England or America until the mid 18th century. An antique rocking chair is one...

Antique hardware comes from furniture, windows, doors, trunks and other objects. Much of it is made of brass, but silver, bronze, pewter and metal composites were sometimes used. These antique...

Antique dressers began as very simple chests in the medieval era (fifth to 16th centuries). Dressers reached the height of sophistication with 18th century American Philadelphia-made...

Furniture design and production developed according to social, cultural, political and economic issues. For example, peasants during the Middle Ages owned a few, simply made pieces of furniture...

When you buy cloth furniture for your home, you will quickly learn that buying fabric sprays in bulk is a smart investment. Fabric sprays can be very helpful in removing odor and stains from your...

Simplicity, quality and usefulness were hallmarks of Shaker furniture from the religious sect's beginnings more than 200 years ago. Although the Shaker sect has died out, the distinctive furniture...

"Shakers" was the nickname given to the followers of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, which branched off from the Quakers. Shakers were self-sufficient in order to...

If you've ever studied magazine photos of classic room furnishings, you know that chic, opulent rooms are built using leisure artifacts, traditional furniture and timeless fabrics. These rooms...

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...

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...

One of the most popular misconceptions about antiques is that they should never be refinished or restored. Antiques Roadshow executive producer Peter J. Cook firmly debunked that notion when he...

Antique wicker furniture can make a lovely addition to any home, bringing warmth and comfort into any room. Although it is often available at flea markets, antique stores and garage sales, it may...

By strict definition, experts say a piece of furniture is not an antique unless it's more than 100 years old. However, objects valued for their rarity and workmanship are often called antiques...

The earliest American-made furniture is believed to date back to about 1650. Consider that the pressing need to provide food and shelter often left little time for settlers of the New World to...