The aesthetic value of antique furniture pieces is one of the reasons why many antique collectors prefer these items. There is a wide variety of styles and era to choose from. Antique collectors have, in some ways, mastered the skills in knowing what a good buy is, but as novice, you may need more time and experience.
If you plan to buy antique furniture piece to add glamour to your home, be on the lookout for reproductions. The following helpful information will guide you on the basics of buying authentic and practical antique furniture.
Observe the dimensions. Authentic antique furniture does not have uniform dimensions since wood, which most antique furniture are made of, shrinks with age. Otherwise, there is a strong possibility that what you are eyeing for is not genuine at all. To clearly see the various angles of furniture, take the time to view it in broad daylight.
Test the solidity of the item. Antique furniture has no real value if it loses its functionality. What use is an authentic antique chair when you cannot actually sit on it? Antique shops allow buyers to sit or move items for verification. Antique experts also suggest this method.
Make sure that parts are available. Good quality antique furniture has complete functional or decorative parts as well.
Look for proof of antiquity. Since the age of an antique is one of the major determinants of authenticity, you should have the assurance that the item for sale passed the age definition of an antique which is at least a hundred years old. One way to verify this is to look for signs of depreciation in the item such as dust accumulation in its corners which are hard to reach by regular dusting. If these simple signs are not available, experts say, the item might not be as old as an antique should be. You must also consider whether a piece of furniture has been restored or refinished. Restoration on antique pieces may decrease the value of the item especially if done poorly.
Examine the surface colour. The surface finish of a piece of antique furniture is also a significant detail to observe. A quality piece of antique furniture should show flat colouring except for some shades which might have naturally occur due to age. The back side of a piece may differ in appearance with the surface but it should have unvaried shades as well.
Interview the antique shop owner. You will get more details through a one on one interview with the shop owner. Ask about the era and style of the furniture which you may later research on to be more familiar with the item. You may also request for a warranty of the item.
Consider antique restoration. While some would no longer consider unstable antique furniture, you may choose to have the item restored to its former glory through the help of a professional antique restorer.
Antique restoration is the art of restoring an antique to its natural appearance with the purpose of making it appear new. In some cases, antique restoration refers to the process of restoring an antique for preservation or conservation of its features to avoid more wear and tear.
Get a second opinion. If you are hesitant about the value of your target antique piece of furniture, you may hire the expertise of antique experts. What’s more, you may also have the furniture appraised to determine its actual value.
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Recommendations for Websites to discuss paintings, antique furniture, antiques?Hello. Please suggest some active websites and forums where I can discuss paintings, antique furniture, and antiques with appraisers/collectors/enthusiasts/hobbyists. Some websites I have found haven't had any activity since last year. Thank you.
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Arm & Hammer baking soda can take the smell of smoke, sweat, and etc from furniture. You can get a box or two and apply a thick layer of it on the surface and leave it on for an hour. Then vacuum it off, and the smell should be gone.
That is something that might be unique enough to make it on that show The Antique Roadshow. You could look them up and see if they will be touring in your area or nearby where you could visit. Regardless you could find out how much something like that would be worth. I have never heard of this person, but I am sure there might be someone out there that is a collector of chairs and would be fasinated by something like this. The more original pieces to it the better. Have you looked under the fabric to see if it has any of the old fabric left or any older more dated fabric? Anyhoo, I wish you luck on finding more information about it. Antiques roadshow site would be the first place to look and then maybe some local antique shops. They tend to rip some people off so do your research. The more information you have on the piece the better.
Antiques Collectables and Fine Art Forum
http://www.vialin.com/forum/
Antique-Shop Forum
http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/
Antiques and Collectibles on Garden Web (message board)
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/antiques/
Galleria Antiques & Collectibles 5260 Duncan Rd. (AKA US 17) Punta Gorda, Fl 33983
I've been there a few times and had lots of fun browsing around and getting excellent stuff for my house and Christmas presents.
Please get a de-humidifier or two for now I doubt your insurance will cover this. This is a maintenance problem not a property damage claim. You need to go to a Sanitation Supply store and get a mildew cleaner (industrial cleaner). Explain what you have and they should supply the proper cleaner. Usually its sprayed on, Quite simple but effective and important. Spray everywhere even if you see no mildew this mildew could be in behind your walls , ceilings, attic, anywhere. You may want to call an air quality contractor or a contractor that services the insurance companies for property losses due to flood (water damage). your insurance agent would know someone or any insurance company will have a preferred contractor list that they use for this type of damage. Have this inspection done by a specialist as I mentioned above. Mildew is very harmful to your health as well as your property so please get this done.
You could do any number of colors. Earth tones like beige, mocha, light green, yellow would all look good with browns. Do up an accent wall with a faux painting technique. I like those stamps of flowers or butterflies. I am planning on doing a room with maroon carpet and pink vertical blinds with a cream base coat and stamping blue and maroon butterflies on the wall.
I like Martha Stewart paint. I did a bedroom a color she called "goldfish." As the name implies it was quite orangey apricot. Painted the trim a dark red and put in light apricot carpet. A friend of ours painted clouds on the corner. It turned out really nice. My bed was made of rubber wood which looked like a dark reddish brown.
There's a color rule I read somewhere that the best designs are 60% one color 30% another and 10% accent. It also suggested using black for accents, like photo frames, a vase or a lamp base. With kids, you might want to consider using some kind of wood flooring and area rugs.
Hope this helped some.
http://www.craigslist.org
List an Auction on that site in your area. That'll help with advertising if you choose to do it yourself. Other than that I've never delt with an auction.
you could try and sell it on http://www.kijiji.ca lots of furniture sells on it.
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