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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Furniture Antiques' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Furniture Antiques Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Furniture Antiques 1. Cabinets: Tradition And History - By: Michael Russell Broadly misunderstood, the term “cabinet” didn’t stand for cupboard or dresser in the past. Cabinets were used to store important documents; other valuables and they were particularly used as escritoires, or writing desks. There were also wall cabinets, collectors’ cabinets and archive cabinets, all... Featured ArticleSpotting Fake Antique Furniture If you love antique furniture, but you are not an expert, you are probably hounded by the fear of buying a fake. Your fear is shared in the antique-buying community; even experts and auction houses get fooled into buying fakes every now and then. There are several ways to protect your money and your reputation by observing the following recommendations made by antique furniture collectors and sellers. Before you buy a number of pieces from a time period, it is advised to work only wi ...
Read full story 2. Finding And Buying Antique Furniture - By: Michael Russell Have you ever been on vacation and you're passing through a small town that just feels like stepping back in time? You stop to find something to eat and there isn’t a hamburger or pizza place anywhere that you know exactly how your meal is going to taste. You walk down the boardwalk in f... 3. American Antique Furniture - By: Michael Russell I have always loved American antique furniture more than anything. When I was a kid, there was an antique furniture store that specialized in American colonial furniture. While most owners of furniture stores would have balked at the idea of a rambunctious little tyke like I was running around their... 4. Oak Coffee Tables - By: Michael Russell Oak coffee tables are great pieces of furniture to have in your house. Oak coffee tables, which come in many different varieties, can be practical as well as beautiful additions to any home. There are many types of oak coffee tables to buy whether you want an ornate antique or one just on... 5. Spotting Fake Antique Furniture - By: Michael Russell If you love antique furniture, but you are not an expert, you are probably hounded by the fear of buying a fake. Your fear is shared in the antique-buying community; even experts and auction houses get fooled into buying fakes every now and then. There are several ways to protect your mo... 6. Details Of Fake Antique Furniture - By: Michael Russell The best way to protect yourself from losing money on fake furniture is still your own study and familiarization with the materials, construction styles and the styles of your chosen period. It is also important to get into the nitty-gritty details to be absolutely sure of your purchase. ... 7. Hickory Chair - By: Michael Russell When you are looking for a comfortable chair to enjoy a nice afternoon on the porch consider purchasing a hickory chair. It not only adds a relaxing place for you to unwind, its beautiful to look at as well. An American tree which has edible nuts, the hickory tree is used in making sturdy... 8. Collecting Antique Glassware - By: Michael Russell For hundreds of years, skilled craftsmen have made beautiful silver, furniture, glassware and pottery. You may see them in historic museums and houses where period rooms show the way homes looked so many years ago. You may also notice quaint plates and glasses in shops and private homes.... 9. Furniture: Veneer, Inlay, Marquetry And Boulle - By: Michael Russell Their artistry fell into four main categories: veneers, strips of mahogany or walnut, waxed and polished to enrich their grain and colour; marquetry, patterns and pictorial designs built up from a variety of different woods; inlay, which achieved a similar effect using pieces of tortoiseshell, mothe... 10. Choosing Fireplace Mantel Shelves - By: Eric Morris Stone and wood shelves are the preferred choices of material for fireplace mantel shelves. Stone and wood shelves are quite popular these days and both have quite a history with its association to fireplaces. Wooden mantels, for instance, were widely used up until World War I, paire... 11. Antiques - An Introduction - By: Michael Russell In the mid-18th Century, Roman antiquities became popular by way of home decoration. Pots, bronzes and statuary recovered from archaeological sites were all sought after items. In order for the gentry to accommodate these (it was only the gentry who could afford to), their houses and or ... 12. Furniture Restoration: Gilt, Ormolu And Painted - By: Michael Russell Gilding is the fixing of gold leaf to a prepared surface and rubbing it into place. Gold leaf will not tarnish: it lasts for years, giving a true gold look to any wood, metal or plaster base. The lavish and decadent lives of yester year found the need to have almost every piece of furnit... 13. A Look At Antique Fireplace Mantels - By: Eric Morris So your home is decorated with fine furniture passed down from two generations of your family. You're thinking about setting up a fireplace with an effective mantel, but don't want to sacrifice the traditional feel of your living space. An Antique Fireplace Mantel will allow you to m... 14. Bamboo Bathroom Vanities - By: Max Bellamy Bamboo bathroom vanities improve the style and beauty of bathrooms. A bamboo bathroom vanity serves as the focal point in a bathroom and is in great demand when people remodel or decorate bathrooms. Bamboo bathroom vanities are remarkable in their variety, with significant variations in ... 15. French Country Decorating - By: Michael Russell French country decorating will never go out of style. This classic look has graced homes for generations and it continues to gain popularity today. The secret behind creating the most attractive French country dcor for your home lies in a few simple tricks. These little secrets are very valuable for... 16. Getting A Grandfather Clock At A Discount - By: Kristy Annely Whether it is a basic bong-bong-bong or a thrilling symphony,the sound of a grandfather clock faithfully chiming the hour ismusic to the ears for many people. However, the high price tagmakes the clock strikes flat for the majority. Most people aresimply unable or unwilling to spend thousand... 17. Decorating With Bamboo Room Dividers - By: Lee Dobbins Bamboo Room Dividers can add elegance and a touch of the exotic to any decorating theme. You can use them in most any room of your home to add a decorative touch to corners as well as divide a large room into 2 cozy spaces. If you have one large room that serves double duty a... 18. Bamboo Fly Rods - A Timeless Tradition - By: Margarette Tustle You have probably seen or used bamboo fly rods if you know a fly-fisherman or if you are a fly- fisherman. In a throw-back to a simpler time, bamboo fly rods are still just as popular today as they were a hundred years ago. You can find brand new ones online or beautiful antique models... 19. Decorate Your Home With Shabby Chic - By: Johann Erickson Are you ready to redecorate but have a limited budget? Do you have some great furniture but nothing matches? Do you love antiques but not stiff formal decor? Then think Shabby Chic, a fun decorating style that solves all these dilemmas and more. Shabby Chic is one of the hot... 20. Cottage Style Decorating - By: Michael Russell Cottage style decorating is the perfect style for homes that have small children as well as homes that are occupied by very busy individuals who do not have time to maintain a complicated living environment. This classic style is always in vogue and you dont need to fear the occasional knick or scra... 21. Bargain Lover Flea Market - By: (see Article) Paris has a very famous flea market. It is called Le march aux puces de Saint-Ouen. It was inaugurated in 1885 and extends over six hectares. It welcomes every week 70 000 visitors during its opening days. The Puces de Saint-Ouen has 2000 shops selling everything from stylish furniture t... 22. Furniture - Functional Vs. Stylish - By: Michael Russell Sure, lots of furniture is made to be looked at. What it's for, or even how well it's made is sometimes secondary, especially if it's an antique. But there are some folks who prefer to have furniture that is not only nice to look at but something that isn't going to fall apart within a year. Sometim... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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