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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 And Collectibles' 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 and Collectibles Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Furniture Antiques And Collectibles 1. 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 ... Featured ArticleThe Most Powerful Attribute In Antiques And Collectibles What can increase your sales volume and make you more productive day in and day out? You've probably heard this three word statement that seperates those who wish they could do better,from those whoreally do. Knowledge is power!This three word statement is more than just a great philosophy. The more knowledge you have about antiques, the higher the increase in your overall profitability...as long as you use that knowledge. Knowledge can literally make ...
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. Is Your Antique Priceless Or Worthless? - By: Michael Russell Generically, almost anything that we consider old tends to be described as an antique and in our modern world today, that may be true. However, to truly be considered antique, an article must be more than 100 years old or be rare enough to have considerable monetary value. To be more p... 7. 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. ... 8. 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... 9. 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... 10. Native American Art Auctions Art Antiques - By: Michael Russell Whether traditional or contemporary, Native American artwork is both highly collectible and universally appealing. Native American art forms the basis of many exemplary public as well as private art collections. People that collect Native American artwork can be very passionate about their collecti... 11. 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.... 12. 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... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
| Livorno Rope Tagre Boasting distinctive style with a functional work of furniture art, this replica Italian antique is solid hardwood hand-carved with distinctive rope spindles and filigree accents. As stylish furniture alone, or made even more beautiful by your collectibles, our Toscano-exclusive, three-shelf tagre rises as a distinctively beautiful antique replica combining period charm and practicality. Some as... |
| Livorno Rope Étagère A functional work of furniture art that boasts distinctive style, this replica Italian antique is crafted from solid hardwood and hand-carved with distinctive rope spindles and filigree accents. As stylish furniture alone, or made even more beautiful by adding your collectibles, our Toscano-exclusive, three-shelf ètagère rises as a beautiful antique replica combining period charm and practicality.... |
| Mission Mens Wardorbe Valet With Drawer - Dark Cherry The Mission Valet with Drawer in Cherry is an elegant art piece with a touch of oriental mystery. This unique and hard-to-find valet serves as a fine furniture piece and a handy way to keep your clothing wrinklefree. Antique hardware and finely crafted side supports are what make this stately Wardrobe Valet a functional furniture as well as collectible art piece. Our solid wood construction ensure... |
| Mission Mens Wardorbe Valet With Drawer - Dark Walnut The Mission Valet with Drawer in Cherry is an elegant art piece with a touch of oriental mystery. This unique and hard-to-find valet serves as a fine furniture piece and a handy way to keep your clothing wrinklefree. Antique hardware and finely crafted side supports are what make this stately Wardrobe Valet a functional furniture as well as collectible art piece. Our solid wood construction ensure... |
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