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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 'English Antiques Furniture' 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 English Antiques Furniture Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to English Antiques Furniture 1. 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... Featured ArticleAntiques - 18th Century English Furniture Early in the 18th Century, the bureau developed further still, incorporating mirrored doors, often domed, into the cabinet above the writing flap. The mirroring reflected light onto the writing surface so did serve some practical purpose as well as decorative. Chairs too, were changing dramatically; from the rather square shapes of the previous century, they were evolving into a rather more curved and rounded effect. The backs had moulded frames, within which was a shaped vertical ...
Read full story 2. 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 ... 3. 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... 4. 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... 5. 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... 6. 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... 7. Antiques - An Introduction - By: Michael Russell If you look up the word antique in the dictionary you will find the following definition: ”antique (noun), pronounced an.tique. 1 : a relic or object of ancient times; 2 a : a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs la... 8. 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... 9. Book Cases - By: Michael Russell Once again, I am up against the book cases dilemma. Do I buy or build or leave the thousands of books in boxes? You see, I am moving again. Each time I movewith the hopes that the new residence will provide some stasis, some sanity, some degree of permanencyI find within a few weeks of starting t... 10. The English Grandfather Clock Tradition - - By: Kristy Annely Like the storied countryside of England, grandfather clocks from that country are rich in history and tradition. The first known pendulum clock was made in 1656. Grandfather clocks got their name in 1875 from a song by Henry Work. Grandfather clocks are also known as longcase or tallcase clocks. ... 11. 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... 12. 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. ... 13. Antique Carpets - By: Uwe Matt Antique carpets add a touch of grandeur and glamour to your home or office interiors speaking volumes about your rich and sophisticated tastes! Antique decorative carpets are extravagantly beautiful home furnishings and solid art investments. Antique carpets and rugs are not just decorative items ... 14. 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.... 15. 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... 16. 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... 17. Collecting Metal Antiques - By: Michael Russell In the 17th century, the English standard for a silver coin or sterling was 925 parts of silver for each thousand parts of metal. In those days, all silver had to be made to order from the silver coins a customer brought to a silversmith. The objects that the silversmith made were usuall... 18. 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... 19. 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... 20. 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... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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| Pulaski Furniture 602120 Armoire Base Pulaski Furniture 602120 Armoire Base Pulaski's new English-inspired collection in classic in both style and tradition. The new collection will add a comfortable, yet highly functional feel to rooms, and features shaped fronts with hand-carved pilasters and swirly white ash burl. Its use of a clear, antique cherry finish allows the high woodgrain values of its veneers to show through, and is ver... |
| Pulaski Furniture 602142 Nightstand Pulaski Furniture 602142 Nightstand Pulaski's new English-inspired collection in classic in both style and tradition. The new collection will add a comfortable, yet highly functional feel to rooms, and features shaped fronts with hand-carved pilasters and swirly white ash burl. Its use of a clear, antique cherry finish allows the high woodgrain values of its veneers to show through, and is very m... |
| Pulaski Furniture 602100 Dresser Pulaski Furniture 602100 Dresser Pulaski's new English-inspired collection in classic in both style and tradition. The new collection will add a comfortable, yet highly functional feel to rooms, and features shaped fronts with hand-carved pilasters and swirly white ash burl. Its use of a clear, antique cherry finish allows the high woodgrain values of its veneers to show through, and is very muc... |