Antique Furniture Info

Antique Carpathian Burl Bedroom Furniture -- A Stunning Choice

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:50:02 -0500

Are you looking for the best and finest bedroom furniture. If so, you should consider antique Carpathian burl bedroom furniture. You may not have heard of this type of wood as it is quite rare. Carpathian burl comes from the elm tree. It is a light brown wood that was popular especially for English provincials. Burl means spotting or mottling of wood which is often caused by a rare growth or less commonly a tree disease. Carpathian burl elm furniture is beautiful a... Tags: Antique Carpathian Burl Bedroom Furniture

Choosing and Caring for Antique and Collectible Furniture

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:50:02 -0500

Some types of antique furniture include the likes of French antique furniture, English antique furniture, Chinese antique furniture, oak antique furniture, old hickory tannery furniture, painted antique furniture and Victorian antique furniture. As you can see from these few examples, there are lots of options for collectors. Collecting antique furniture is a bit different than collecting other things because you will want to go by time period rather than item. ... Tags: Antique And Collectible Furniture

What You Should Know about Cheap Appraisal Services Antique Furniture

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:50:02 -0500

A great way to get a cheap appraisal is to do the work. If you are not buying an antique for resale purposes then you may not care about a formal appraisal. In this case, simply buying some books on the subject might be enough to tell you what you've got and how much it is realistically worth. Now, if you've got a family heirloom that you are thinking of selling, a professional appraisal is definitely a good idea. Without one, you are likely to be a target for ... Tags: Cheap Appraisal Services Antique Furniture

Understanding French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:50:02 -0500

The infamous Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France as emperor in the early 19th century. He was succeeded by Napoleon II from 1811 to 1832 who was in turn followed by Napoleon III who reigned as the President of the French Republic from 1848 to 1851, then as Emperor from 1852 to 1870. He has the distinction of being the last French monarch to rule and inspired a popular furniture style. French antique Napoleon III furniture, also commonly called Second Empire furniture... Tags: French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

German Antique Furniture: Charm and Craftsmanship in One

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:50:02 -0500

However, timepieces are not the only antique item to come out of Germany. There are plenty of incredible pieces that are prized by collectors for every room of the home. First, let's talk about the time period known as Biedermeier. The Biedermeier era of furniture design spanned from 1815-1848 and was in direct contrast to the dominant rococo style of France and England. During this time, furniture was rectilinear with very few curves or ornamentation. Woods u... Tags: German Antique Furniture