One of my favorite things to do on the weekend is to go treasure hunting in antique stores and second hand shops. However, sometimes it can be hard to distinguish junk from treasure. There are some items you should never pass up in an Antique shop. So let’s get started with the 9 things you should never pass up while hunting for antique treasures. … [Read more...]
Antique and Vintage Cabinets
When discussing cabinets, you could be talking about freestanding cabinets such as Larders (Pantry Cabinets), Display Cabinets, Storage Cabinets; or you may be talking about fixed cabinets such as kitchen cabinets or wall mounted cabinets. In either case, these antique or vintage pieces of furniture can complement any home or work space, or serve as an inspiration for new design ideas and concepts. … [Read more...]
Best Wood Polish for Antiques
While the value of an antique piece gradually increases over it's lifetime, however the condition they are kept in can vastly effect the value of an antique. Polishing wooden antiques should be completed correctly to ensure the item isn't damaged or devalued. *Note Conditioning the wood with wax will protect the wood from surface damage, drying out and cracking, it will also keep the varnish or stain in good condition. … [Read more...]
Are Antique Dolls and Carved Furniture Considered Collectible?
Diane asked Are antique dolls and carved furniture still considered a collectible? This question can be taken two ways. What makes an item an antique or a collectible? Or. Are these antiques still sought after? So for our readers that have read this question in either manner, we will be answering both interpretations here. … [Read more...]
Antique Joints and Joinery Techniques
Ever since we first started to build structures and objects out of multiple pieces of wood, we have had to find innovative ways of binding the pieces together. Enter joinery - various joining methods that utilize shapes, wedges, and bindings to apply enough force/pressure to hold two or more different pieces of wood together. Skilled carpenters of old were able to craft beautiful structures and objects all by hand. Many of these carpenters were skilled enough to even be able to create works of … [Read more...]
Antique Cedar Chests
Finding a gorgeous handcrafted cider chest that was made before the 20th century, would be a lucky find indeed. Anyone fortunate enough to come across such a rare piece, could easily expect it to fetch a price tag that's in the thousands of dollars. Most cedar chests on the market however, were made no earlier than the 20th century, and were not handmade but were instead machine produced in a factory. … [Read more...]
Reclaimed Antique Wood and Antique Wooden Items
Reclaimed antique wood has grown in popularity in the last few years. Previously a staple building material in America due to its strength and abundance, an array of different woods were used in barns, mills and general construction. These days, people seek out once popular woods such as long leaf pine, red wood, oak, chestnut, maple and white pine to create new age creations with antique heritage. Why Use Antique Wood? Antique wood and lumbar (wood processed into beams and planks) is used … [Read more...]
The History of Queen Anne Furniture
Queen Anne style furniture is one of the most recognized and popular style of antique furniture. Have you ever wondered how it came about and got its royal name? In this article I will explain the history of the furniture style and its name. … [Read more...]
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