One of the most interesting things about antiques and collectibles is their value. There are many factors which can influence the value of an antique or collectible and affect its price.

Some of them are as the following:

• Availability: If antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture are hard to come by, they will have limited value as a collectible. On the contrary, if antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture are freely available it limits their value
• Reproductions: If the reproductions of antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture are freely available in the market, the price of genuine antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture falls
• Shrinking dollar: A shrinking dollar also inflates prices of imported antiques just as it would with other commodities
• Cycles of changing trends: Certain antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture become high demand pieces by the turn of every decade or half of it. This is generally prompted by various media, various marketing strategies, high auction prices or simply by the word of mouth
• Provenance: Original condition of antiques and collectibles are the primary key factors in the quality, value and price of antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture
• The environment of the outlet of antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture plays a great role in influencing their value. Sales environment varies with an antique showroom, on-line sale or auction of the antiques
• If a buyer is an enthusiast of antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture with taste and judgment, he is carrying with him the single most subjective factor that can tilt the prices
• Economy: In a state of poor economy, demand of certain antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture decreases while in good one, increases

Antiques on Old Plank Road have been importing Antiques and Collectibles since 1992. Antiques on Old Plank Road make frequent trips to Europe, particularly France and England and regularly ship containers full of Antique Furniture, Vintage Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles. In January 2011 Antiques on Old Plank Road moved to their new location in a beautifully restored vintage building in Chicago with 31,000 square feet of space – a fitting backdrop for their spectacular inventory.

Antiques on Old Plank Road have highly gifted team of artisans working full-time in their on-site workshop. Antiques on Old Plank Road also specialize in restoring antique furniture and vintage furniture make special order pieces for clients. Antiques on Old Plank Road can arrange shipping for customers and use only tried and trusted shipping companies.

Here are a few selected pieces of antiques, collectibles, imported antiques and antique furniture for you to choose from, at Antiques on Old Plank Road:

Reproduction Antique Bench with Distressed Paint Finish: This reproduction of an antique country French bench with rubbed-off green paint has a very authentic antique appearance. This bench would be perfect as part of a country French design scheme and can be used for casual dining, or in the entry hall, mud room or porch.

1880 Antique French Hand Carved Solid Oak Three Drawer Desk or Table: This exquisite hand carved antique French solid oak writing or console is a table with three drawers. It is in fully restored condition and can be used as a writing table, a sofa table or a reception table in the foyer. Its craftsmanship is outstanding which has made this antique an exceptional piece.

Large Scale Reproduction Venetian Style Mirror: This Reproduction Venetian style mirror can be used vertically or horizontally. The frame of this mirror is made of individual curved and scrolling mirrors, all beveled. At 82″ width, it can be used over a wide buffet or vanity. It would be elegant as a dressing mirror in a luxurious bathroom or dressing room.

Handmade Reproduction Italian Style Dining Table: This Italian style dining table has some similaritiers with Catalan style. It is an exact copy of an authentic 13′ Italian antique table sold before, with iron braces which are connected through the top. An ebonized banding and Fleur-de-lys carved into the top eliminate shrinkage issues. This table is made from 2″ thick boards of kiln-dried reclaimed white oak for a very authentic aged patina and this is further enhanced with many coats of sealer coat and a final coat of wax.

20th Century Vintage Italian Sherle Wagner Luxury Carved Marble Toilet Cover: This magnificent vintage Italian Sherle Wagner commode cover is still on sale. It is ingeniously designed to slide over a wall-mounted commode. It has a scroll and flourish casing as the ultimate in luxury. Designed in an Aurora Marble Rose Quartz and offset with a gold leafed cover, you soon realize that this is a perfect throne. It is priced around $20,000.

20th Century Pair Vintage Gilt and Faux Marble Floor Lamps: This pair of striking vintage floor lamps with faux green marble posts is decorated with carved and gilded highlights. They are in their original unrestored condition with a heavy patination to the base. The diameter of the shades is 22.25″. One of the shades has small tears in the inner lining. Unusually tall, these lamps would be great for reading. They can also be used together or separately for accent lighting.

1900 Antique Swedish Limestone Garden Armillary Sundial with the Signs of the Zodiac: This Classic antique armillary sundial is from early 1900′s. The sundial is situated atop a tapered four sided carved limestone column with beautifully carved flora and foliage on each corner. This piece is in its original condition and would be perfect on lawns, out on the patio, in a library, dining room or an entryway. Its metal armillary base is engraved with the Zodiac signs and the word “Sweden”.

Antique coffee tables are more than just random pieces of furniture if they are rightly chosen. Coffee tables are some of the most overlooked pieces of furniture, but a well chosen antique coffee table would increase the elegance of your house. Since your living room can be a comfortable haven for you to host tea parties, card games or just to settle with family and friends for some quality time, with an antique coffee table as the focal point, choose it wisely.

Antique tables and antique coffee tables are rustic, yet elegant. An antique table or an antique coffee table in your living room will just look amazing, with its rustic beauty and gorgeous designs. Used extensively during the 18th and 19th centuries, these coffee tables were much bigger than modern coffee tables, as they were used for serving suppers and other meals. When purchasing an antique coffee table, look for a table for design or era. Victorian antique coffee tables are the most commonly sought after antiques, as are French Rococo ones. Antique tables and antique coffee tables are available in a variety of wood finishes like Ash-wood, Rose, Cherry, and Oak.

Antique tables and antique coffee tables can be used in your bedroom, library, living room and practically anywhere in your house. Their functional designs make them immensely useful as both centerpieces and a storage facilities. For instance, you can use the lower storage area of an antique table and antique coffee table to stow away books, souvenirs, crockery, or even wine while the upper deck can be used for serving drinks, coffee, snacks, lunches or suppers. Antique tables and antique coffee tables are the best conversation starters. Available in wood, glass, wrought iron or metal, antique tables and antique coffee tables are amazingly versatile.

It can be very frustrating trying to find a perfect antique table or an antique coffee table for your home or office. Following is a list of antique tables and antique coffee tables of the highest quality and customized coffee table bases that are most reasonably priced.

Custom Made Gold Covered Bronze Coffee Table Base: Created by the Old Plank workshop, this spectacular coffee table base is 24kt gold over solid bronze and can be created in any size to fit your requirement. The design is a free-form so every base is unique.

Custom Contemporary Bronze Console Table: This stunning contemporary bronze console table was created by the craftsmen in the Old Plank workshop. This table can be created in any size.

Custom Bronze Coffee Table Base of Any Size: The road custom bronze coffee table base is yet another Old Plank Road creation. The legs on this table are exact copies of the legs on a vintage French ’40s coffee table. This octagon shaped coffee table can be created in any shape or size. This coffee table can be customized with a top of your choice material or use the one you already have.

Custom Bronze Rectangular Coffee Table Base: This spectacular bronze coffee table has a base with fluted legs which are exact copies of the legs on a French ’40s antique coffee table purchased in France. This table is made in Old Plank workshop and can be customized for any size.

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Tea or Hall Table: This late 19th Century antique French Louis XVI style side table comes with its original paint and marble top. This antique table is in its original condition and is a superb example of old-world craftsmanship at its absolute finest. This antique table has intricate hand-carved details highlighted with spectacular original paint. It has its original Italian marble top that make this table a spectacular find. Use this antique table in the foyer as a hall table, as a charming console, for serving tea or coffee to guests in the front parlor, or even as a unique writing table.

Vintage French Forties Eglomise Coffee Table: This breathtaking original vintage French 1940 coffee or cocktail table comes with a spectacular scrolling gilt iron base and a phenomenal original eglomise mirrored top. This antique table is in its original condition and is a great example of French Forties’ style and craftsmanship at its best.

An antique cupboard is a closed piece of antique furniture with one or more doors and possibly shelves. An antique cabinet is more like an antique closet, and might be built into a wall or a separate piece of furniture. Antique cabinets are typically considered general-purpose storage, while antique cupboards are more for food and dishes. The two are somewhat interchangeable, and you might say that an antique cupboard is a type of antique cabinet. An antique confiturier is a small chest with one door and sometimes a drawer. An antique confiturier was originally intended to store confit, the fruit preserves or jams. Confit pots were glazed yellow or green earthenware that were stored in confituriers.

An antique confiturier can be a cost-effective way of increasing storage space in your kitchen. If your home is older and more established, antique cupboards give you more storage space, while adding to the traditional charm of every room. Most home remodels of antique confiturier add value to your house. Antique cupboards add a personal touch to your children’s room, kitchen, sitting places, bedrooms and dining rooms.

You can choose from the following antique cupboards, cabinets and confituriers based on your need:

Vintage French Oak Confiturier or Cupboard:

This 20th century antique French Oak confituriercomes with an unusual lift-up top. Originally used for storing preserved fruit and meat, this cupboard can be used in almost any room providing useful storage and great visual appeal.

Vintage French Solid Oak Confiturier:

This 1930 distressed vintage French confiturier is made in solid oak with one drawer over one door. This antique French confiturier was put to use for storing preserves (confitures). This antique cabinet is in very good condition and has a wonderful 18th century appearance with a full door hinge and a spectacular diamant decorated, gem-cut paneled door, in one stunning case. Antique confituriers have ample storage space and are often used as nightstands, sink bases, and foyer cupboards.

Antique French Carved Oak Confiturier:

This 1875 solid French Oak Louis XV confiturier comes with some of the finest hand-carved details ever seen in quite some time. These versatile antique cupboards can be put to many uses as powder room vanities, nightstands next to the bed in a master retreat, and a s foyer cabinets for storing extra shoes, boots, and keys near the front door. Full hinges and beautiful carvings make this antique confiturier a very special piece of furniture.

Antique French Mahogany Art Nouveau Fitted Dry Bar:

This 1910 antique French mahogany art nouveau is fitted with a dry bar in the choicest hardware and has a beautiful shape. It has a carousel for decanters or wine bottles, cutouts for glasses, heavily patinated copper top, and a drawer for knives, openers and napkins. Due to its petite size, this fine bar would be well suited in a living room, an extravagant master bedroom suite, or in a lavish executive office. This antique French Mahogany dry bar may also be modified to hold a coffee maker in a self-contained guest room.

Antique French Gothic Style Cabinet:

This 1850 antique French Gothic Oak confiturier (jelly cupboard) comes with a drawer. Unmistakable in design, this Gothic furniture is highly sought after by the collectors. This confiturier is a special find as it takes up a relatively small footprint and offers lots of storage including a useful drawer. Use it as it was originally intended for storing extra food and spices in the kitchen, or use it for storing extra toiletries and towels in the bath. Lovely thistle carved details adorn each side of this cabinet allowing it to easily float against a wall while being seen from either side.

Antique English Decoupage Cupboard:

This 1760 charming handmade country English pine découpage cupboard comes with its original backboard attached by hand-cut nails. Its interior is fitted with its original shelves and pigeon holes. One side of this antique English cupboard has découpage the other side is faux grained. This antique English decoupage cupboard is in its all-original condition.