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Apr21Choosing The Right Antique FurnitureApril 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment Beautiful furniture adds elegance and style to your home and sometimes in unexpected ways. There are numerous decorating styles to choose from but now it is acceptable to mix styles assuming it is done tastefully. Pick up any interior design magazine and you will see contemporary pieces juxtaposed with antique pieces. The most important thing when buying antique furniture is to buy the best quality you can afford and make sure it is appropriate for the overall look you are going for. Always buy from a reputable source and choose something you like that will fit in with other favorite pieces you already have. Antiques on Old Plank Road is the best source for antiques in the Chicago area and their comprehensive web site www.oldplank.com enables customers to shop from any location in the USA. Antiques on Old Plank Road has a full restoration shop on site which enables them to guarantee all their restoration work. Reproductions are a viable alternative to genuine antiques and are usually less expensive. Some reproductions are almost indistinguishable from the real thing so it is important to have something in writing stating the aproximate age of an antique. When choosing antique furniture, look for the wood type. Walnut, oak and cherry were very popular woods used to make furniture in Europe prior to the 1940s. The craftsmanship was outstanding, especially compared to today, which is why antique and vintage furniture stands up so well over the years. Wooden peg construction was often used which allows the joints to expand and contract without loosening. Antique furniture of superior quality was usually made of more exotic woods like mahogany, rosewood, satinwood etc. Antique furniture has a timeless charm and will increase in value over the years if it is taken care of, so choose carefully and use only a reputable dealer or antique store. If you are interested in buying antiques over the internet, try Antiques on Old Plank Road at wwww.oldplank.com .  If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed! |
