That is the question, as Shakespeare’s Hamlet might have said. Collectors and experts have debated the question for many years. The popular PBS “Antiques Roadshow” has brought wonderful attention to the world of antiques - explaining valuation, condition, fakes and discouraging the damage done by overzealous amateur cleaning and refinishing. Unfortunately, this has discouraged many […]
If you are looking to fill your home with antique gems and provide a viable nest egg for your future then you have many options. There are various styles and eras of antiques just waiting to be explored. The accessories are beautiful and can really add a little decoration to the room. An antique furniture […]
We all need a sink to clean up in, and the proliferation of great designer vessel sinks has opened a world of possibilities to recycle all manner of antique cabinets, chests and tables as vanity cabinets. Endless design possibilities can create a truly unique bathroom in almost any style. Juxtaposing historic pieces with contemporary fittings […]
Antique beds are rarely set up for today’s queen and king sized mattresses and box springs. Most people want standard queen or king bedding, or at least the old standard, a full or double size.
Between 100 to 150 years ago, before fitted sheets, the exact size of a bed and mattress wasn’t so important. The […]
Here’s a reference guide of some popular items you might have come across but were unsure of what they actually were.
Drop leaf table
It is a two-flap table with sides that can be extended with under-stretchers.
Dumb waiter
Designed to hold plates, desserts and/or cutlery, this type of furniture has a central shaft and circular trays. Older versions […]
Some of our furniture, fixtures and home decors at home have been passed down to us as heirlooms: divans, grandfather’s clocks, carpets, rocking chairs, chests, and others. More than their price value, these items have accumulated intrinsic and sentimental values as well. Therefore, it is important that we know how to take care and maintain […]
When it comes to furniture, antique is glorious word. If you are wondering how to know if it is antique furniture, we have your answer here.
For the modern collector looking to decorate their home with antique furniture, there are many different types and styles to choose from. You can choose from the various styles of […]
If you happen to be looking for a wonderful investment in the beauty of your home, you should seriously consider antique furniture. This sort of investment, however, doesn’t come inexpensively. As a result, you should take great precautions to properly care for your antique furniture. In addition to the beauty and tradition that is part […]
For many people, antique furniture creates a special, unique theme for their interior decorating. Of course, you need to know how to select antique furniture first.
Furnishing your home with pieces of antique furniture is a decorating option that has always been popular. And now, with all the instant and global methods of communicating and sharing […]
Antique furniture can carry significant value for its owner. The television show ‘Antiques Roadshow’ has taught us that seemingly worthless pieces of furniture can actually hold much more than just memories. It has also taught us that a bad refurnishing or restoration job can diminish its value. With the exception of century-old pieces, for which […]