How to buy an Antique Furniture ?

Most people get started collecting antique furniture through inheritance -- You know, an older person in your family passes on and their furniture is passed on to the relatives. Most of the time the passed on goods are not quality antiques, but on occasion great pieces can be procured this way and it is absolutely the cheapest way to get started.

Once you have decided you may have an interest in antique furniture, feed that interest. Visit all types of antiques shops and auction houses. Listen carefully to other people as they discuss a particular piece. Don't' just glance at furniture - watch as experienced people turn it over, feel it and examine it. The more you LOOK and LISTEN, the more you learn.

Becoming knowledgeable about antique furniture takes research, even if you’re focusing on only one aspect of this wide-ranging subject.

• Establish value: Many collectors prefer specific eras, styles, and makers, while others have more eclectic tastes. In either case, an authentic piece’s value is most influenced by its condition, rarity, and history.
• Get an expert opinion: A trained eye is more likely to find an undervalued treasure (or a clever masquerade) than a novice. Stay informed about trends in the antiques market by consulting important trade publications.
• Consider practical matters: Carefully review the size and weight of each antique furniture piece you consider purchasing. Shipping furniture can be a pricey proposition. To reduce these costs, search for eBay sellers in your region. Also, look for sellers who use blanket-wrap shipping services.

Find a reasonably priced piece and BUY IT! This definitely helps feed one's interest. People are often reluctant to become involved in a purchase, but this is the best way to build interest and accelerate the learning process for the next purchase.

Remember, buy what you like and chances are that someone else will like it too when and if the time comes to sell.

This is a list of a few places to begin your search for antique furniture. Our other pages in this area cover these in greater depth.

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• Auctions
• Antiques Shops
• Online Store or Mall like eBay
• Junk Shops
• Fairs & Markets
• Flea Markets

What is Antique Furniture ?

If we want to complete our home’s interior with style and valueable things, a fine antique , especially a carefully selected piece of antique furniture that's both functional and beautiful, will ring o’ bell in our mind. We can imagine if we will see our comfortable home decorated not only with a good interior design, but also with the elegan and high taste antique furnitures.

What is the antique furniture ? is the old carved wood furniture or a piece which the old man inherited to their child and grandchild. So what is anyway ? The Antique furniture is the term for collectible interior furnishings of considerable age; often its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features makes the furniture desirable. Antique furniture may support the human body (such as seating or beds), provide storage, or hold objects on horizontal surfaces above the ground. Storage furniture (which often makes use of doors, drawers, and shelves) is used to hold or contain smaller objects such as clothes, tools, books, and household goods. Furniture can be a product of artistic design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to furniture's functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic furniture works to create, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, comfortable and convenient interior spaces. Furniture can be made from many materials, including metal, plastic, and woods, but mostly wood. Cabinetry and cabinet making are terms for the skill set used in the building of furniture