Antiques on Old Plank Road include Country French, English, Spanish and Italian furniture which can be shipped to any part of the world. Old Plank Road has been importing and restoring European antiques and vintage furniture since 1992. In January 2011, Old Plank Road moved to a new location in a beautifully restored vintage building in Chicago with 31,000 square feet of showroom space as a fitting backdrop for their spectacular inventory.

Old Plank Road staff makes frequent trips to Europe, particularly to France and England for antiques and vintage furniture. Own a truly imported French and Italian antique that will make a value statement wherever it is placed – possibly in the master retreat for enjoying morning coffee, in the formal living room for family gatherings, or anywhere you require a spectacular focal point in your home. Old Plank Road has shipped antiques to their clients, as far as Hong Kong and Australia. Old Plank Road has also highly gifted team of artisans working full-time in their on-site workshop and who have specialized in restoring vintage and antique furniture.

Following is a short list of imported French and Italian antique collectibles for you to choose from:

Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Settee with Original Needlepoint

This original 19th century antique French walnut Louis XV style settee has retained its original needlepoint upholstery. This antique French walnut Louis XV style settee is in its original condition and it means that it has had a lifetime of care and was treated with utmost respect. It is beautiful, comfortable, and stunning, in any way you look at it.

Vintage Italian Gilt and Crystal 6 Light Chandelier

This original 1930 antique Italian chandelier shimmers in its opulent bead-work and glass bobbles is held in a gilt finish frame. This antique Italian chandelier is fully restored, but one crystal and will add not only illumination but also, a new dimension of glamour, glitter and glitz to your home.

18th Century Antique French Figured Cherry Buffet or Console

This remarkable antique French buffet is built in figured cherry-wood. This antique French buffet has a fine patina and the an unmistakable old French charm. This versatile 1710 antique French cupboard is with a shallow footprint and has undergone a loving restoration, making it structurally sound. This remarkable antique French buffet has doors and drawers which function smoothly. A fresh coat of wax has brought out its beautifully aged patina. This extraordinary 1 over 2 antique French buffet would fit well in an entry foyer, behind a sofa, or on a landing of a flight of stairs.

Antique French Walnut Henri II Bibliotheque

This 19th century antique French Walnut Henri II Bibliotheque is built in solid walnut. The four doors of this 19th century antique French bibliotheque are carved in fine details. This antique French cabinet would be perfect in a kitchen, a reading nook on a landing or a stairwell, or a dining or living room for showcasing your favorite curios. This antique French cabinet is in its original condition and well constructed with carved drawers which dovetail into each other.

Antique Italian Painted & Gilded Bench with Arms

This 1780-1800 antique Italian painted & gilded bench is breathtakingly beautiful with six water gilded legs and arms. This exquisitely restored antique Italian bench is structurally sound and is waiting for you to pick it up. This antique Italian bench is a perfect choice for a foyer, as an end table for your bed in a master bedroom retreat, or as a unique side table in your formal dining room.

Antique French Solid Oak Medieval Style Two Drawer Writing Table

This 18th century antique French writing table will be a bold and dramatic statement for your home, office, or castle. This antique French writing table is created in solid oak. It comes with two medieval style drawers with a modern functionality. This antique French writing table is in sturdy and solid condition and would be a classic addition to a European style home. This one-of-a-kind antique French writing table comes with a craftsmanship and style you do not generally find in today’s furniture.

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 .