In other words, you could have some idea about assorted styles, methods of construction, finishes and range of woods used. When checking the goods, don't hesitate in pulling out drawers, getting down on your knees to take a look at the underside of tabletops or lifting chairs to take a look at their legs. If you do not get down and mucky, you may never learn. At the beginning, furniture was made from solid wood but with improvement in cupboard making methods, furniture decoration by applying veneers was developed. This provided a cheap strategy of making ornamental effects from different grains and patterns. It was also a cheap system that made cheap woods look like dear hard woods. Such furniture had a solid body called a body that is made from a different, sometimes more cost effective wood, like pine.
The following features are serious when deciding the age, genuineness, quality and worth or cost of antique furniture : I Color and Patina : Patina is the glow of the wood after a period of accumulation of wax polish and dust. A rich delicate color is also a very important characteristic of antique furniture. II Proportion : An exaggerated piece of furniture may be a wedding of different parts from different furniture. IV Condition : don't ignore pieces with marks or blots as the wood hasn't been damaged. A good restorer can undo surface spots. Antique Furniture in it original pristine condition is really worth the highest cost.
V adjustments : changed furniture is always less fascinating than the first piece. Now you know what to search for, the issue is where to go looking for antique furniture? Well, aside from auctions and dealers, you can always check the adverts section in the paper to determine if anyone's selling furniture and go examine it. You may even find a good bargain this way. Also, you may find many sites that sell antique furniture online or you might use the web to discover where you might go to get great deals on antique furniture.
