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Where to Sell my Antique furniture?
March 19, 2023

Where to Sell my Antique furniture?

Steps Establish what your piece of furniture is worth in order to set a fair price for it. Give it a standard price, but have an idea of what you will settle for. For example, you might decide your Heywood Wakefield armoire is worth $3, 500, but you may need to be willing to sell it for around $2, . Look for evidence that your piece of furniture was made by a…

Antique Furniture Pieces
March 15, 2023

Antique Furniture Pieces

Antiques are hot. And anything that is hot is probably being reproduced. Not knowing how to tell the difference between something that was made a hundred years ago and something similar that was made last year can result in a buyer getting burned. With the prices being paid for many antiques, it could be a serious burn. Here are a few ways to tell if it s a real…

Antique Chinese Furniture Appraisals
March 11, 2023

Antique Chinese Furniture Appraisals

We are not certified appraisers and we do not provide appraisal services. If you have an item you would like to have appraised, we recommend that you consult one of the following websites to find an appraiser in your geographic area: * Appraisers Association of America - * American Society of Appraisers - * International Society of Appraisers - * Appraisers National…

Antique Furniture Manufacturing List
March 7, 2023

Antique Furniture Manufacturing List

Startup Costs: $2, - $10, Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? No Online Operation? Yes Starting a business that buys antique furniture and resells it for a profit is a terrific new venture to set in motion. The following information describes three various methods for starting and operating an antique…

Antique Furniture Alexandria Virginia
March 3, 2023

Antique Furniture Alexandria Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia art appraisal is our specialization, and our passion. You have found an art appraiser dedicated to giving you an accurate and fair valuation. Whether you want a “trash or treasure” opinion, or to have the value of an entire collection or estate measured, we offer the foremost, most reputable art appraisal service available. Professional replaces…

Making Furniture Look Antique
February 27, 2023

Making Furniture Look Antique

Antiquing is a common practice where people make newer pieces of furniture seem old, like antiques. One of the easiest ways to make furniture look antique is with paint. Below are directions how to make painted furniture look old. Materials: Satin or eggshell finish paint Brown or tan eggshell finish paint Glaze painting liquid Paintbrush One of the following:…

Antique Furniture Company
February 23, 2023

Antique Furniture Company

Moving a household is hard enough; however, relocating antiques can add to the challenge that moving companies face. Not only do antiques usually have a higher monetary and sentimental value than modern furnishings, they can also be more delicate and breakable. Owners of vintage furniture need to notify their moving company that they will be relocating antiques…

Antique Furniture London
February 19, 2023

Antique Furniture London

Nothing beats the thrill of finding a bargain and markets certainly allow you to indulge your obscure tastes. Antiques, bric-a-brac and flea markets are great places to get your kicks. London’s Best Antique and Flea Markets attract all sorts of people, from all warps of life. Whether you’re a collector, historian, stylist or design fanatic, antiques and flea…

Antique Furniture Appraisals
February 15, 2023

Antique Furniture Appraisals

An antique furniture appraisal can be a little overwhelming to most people. We offer antique furniture appraisals for our clients in our showroom or in their homes. We often meet with people right in their homes to appraise antique furniture and other large pieces. An antique china appraisal is one of the most requested we preform. These appraisals offer their…

Art Deco Antique Furniture
February 11, 2023

Art Deco Antique Furniture

We specialize in the finest European Art Deco furniture, completely restored and ready for your home and office. In our showroom as well as our website, you will find beautifully crafted pieces for every room of the house: Bedroom, Dining room, Living room and the now popular “screening room or entertainment center”. Our restored art deco sofas and art deco chairs…

Antique Living Room Furniture Sets
February 7, 2023

Antique Living Room Furniture Sets

So, of the 3 pc. set I ve received the loveseat and the chair today which are together and in my living room. It couldn t have been easier to assemble! Assuming the sofa will arrive shortly I am satisfied with this set. Not thrilled but will live with it. Mainly due to the color being nothing like the photo, not even close. I purchased the Tawny Port color and…

Old Furniture Companies
February 3, 2023

Old Furniture Companies

110 4th St Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 575-8287 There was a problem with the price quoted. The owner was more interested in good customer relations than a money dispute and was very accommodating - more than fair really. The products and services were superior. I recommend. We love the furniture. It s beautiful and well made. We purchased our hutch in Vacaville…

Antiquing Furniture with Paint and Stain
January 30, 2023

Antiquing Furniture with Paint and Stain

Antiquing cabinets using stain or glaze is a good look for a country kitchen or for kitchens decorated in a Tuscan, French or Victorian style. The antiqued cabinets give the room a warm, homey feel. People will want to gather around the kitchen table. Using stain or glaze to produce an antique effect is done on painted cabinets. Additional effects can be added…

French antiques
January 26, 2023

French antiques

“Always I am thinking about the guy who built the spiral staircase. It was necessary to get up, and so he built it for his purposes. How would he feel if he were to see it today, a piece of art, a sculpture in an American Living room.”Jan de Luz By necessity and by design, the architecture of an environment is usually one reliable indicator of the socioeconomics…

Duane antiques
January 22, 2023

Duane antiques

GalleryBusiness DescriptionDuane & Christine Hill Duane Hill has been actively involved in the buying and selling of antiques since 1967. Since Mr. Hill has had over 35 years of accumulated experience, you will find him very competent in helping you with the acquisition or disposals of antique furniture. With our worldwide contacts Duane s Antique Market…

Fine Antique Furniture
January 18, 2023

Fine Antique Furniture

Antique restoration of mostly European and American aniques from any century. Restore antiques damaged by fire, flood, neglect, improper storage, simple usage, or other. Restore wood, brass, paint, plaster, leaf gold and silver, and any other antique material. Also available for antique reproduction. History Established in 1975. My business of Excellence in Restoration…

Retro Antique Furniture
January 14, 2023

Retro Antique Furniture

3419 Fremont Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 329-4460 I love getting lost amongst all the stuff! There are some real gems and deals to be had if you have the time to poke around. One of my favorite shops to browse in the Fremont neighborhood! Awesome collection of cheap records - $1-$2 range, mostly stuff you would actually want to listen to, not just Goodwill…

Louis XVI Antique Furniture
January 10, 2023

Louis XVI Antique Furniture

Louis XVI, 1760-1789 French Furniture Styles During this period, ceremonial rooms and townhouses of large cities were abandoned in favor of small, rustic retreats. Fussy elegance came to be less favored than spontaneous grace. Furniture was shorn of superfluous ornament, rococo tendencies and baroque excess. The floral bouquets that replaced them seemed artificial…

Antique Liquor Cabinet Furniture
January 6, 2023

Antique Liquor Cabinet Furniture

Korean Antique Style Liquor Cabinet Wine Bar 20 Saves $2, 989 Free ShippingShipping & Seller Information$3, 124 Quantity: 1 Only 1 Left! Add to Cart Product Description Stunning handcrafted dry bar in a beautiful Elm wood finish with etched oriental brass hardware, a portable liquor or wine cabinet for any occasion. Top opens to double the serving surface…

Chettinad Antique Furniture
January 2, 2023

Chettinad Antique Furniture

The town of Karaikudi is located in the hinterland of Tamil Nadu and is a three-hour ride from either Madurai or Trichy where the nearest airports are located. This town along with its surrounding dwellings makes up the Chettinad region. The Chettiars are a trading community that was initially located along the eastern port city of Poompuhar where they traded…

How to Get Antique Furniture appraised?
December 29, 2022

How to Get Antique Furniture appraised?

Families acquire furniture and furnishings throughout lifetimes and sometimes through generations, some is purchased and some may be inherited. However it came to be in a household these antique items have value. In order to discover the true value of the pieces, you can obtain an appraisal from a professional antique appraiser. While hidden treasures are uncommon…

Identifying Antique Furniture Style
December 25, 2022

Identifying Antique Furniture Style

QUESTION: Some friends of my mom’s gave me what looks like a Chippendale desk. They didn’t know anything about it, so I’ve had to do some research on my own. The only problem is that I can’t seem to find out much about it. Can you please help me out? ANSWER: Not only will I try to tell you something about your desk, I’d like to give you and others some tips on…

Auctions Second Hand Furniture
December 21, 2022

Auctions Second Hand Furniture

The irrepressible British interior designer Nicky Haslam was telling me recently that it’s now officially uncool to buy endless mass-produced furniture. Old Etonian Haslam talked wittily about personality-free “rooms by the yard”. Furniture that has been pre-loved or which has been bought second-hand can, he says, inject, “oomph and individualism” to your house…

Antique Reproduction Furniture Kits
December 17, 2022

Antique Reproduction Furniture Kits

I have a number of Furniture Kits in my basement far beyond practical. Interested? 703-780-1505 or e-mail, larryled@aol.com. My list includes Small QA Lowboy in Tiger Maple, (still in box), last sold 8 years ago for $589, sell for $489 plus shipping. Hanging Corner Cupboard (Wal), Penn. Spice Chest (C), Shaker Candle Stand (C) and several other pieces. NOTE:…

Antique Furniture From India
December 13, 2022

Antique Furniture From India

Home furnishing help you to make your dream house come true. Every person wants their house to be a reflection of themselves, but don t know how to go about making it real. We will help them realize their dream of having a beautiful home. You have no control on the outside world. You cannot change anything there. But when you come to your house, you come to a…

Best Oil for Antique Furniture
December 9, 2022

Best Oil for Antique Furniture

Be extremely cautious the finish on a true, high-value antique furniture piece might be harmed by anything you do to it. caAugust 30, 2007 Question I would like any information on oiling expensive antique furniture. One is a Wharton Esherick piece. I thought of using some naphtha to clean first and then using a reduced coat of tung oil followed by a full strength…

Antique Furniture Catalog
December 5, 2022

Antique Furniture Catalog

Established in 1983, Kennedy Hardware is a family owned and operated wholesale business providing antique furniture restoration hardware and supplies to antique dealers and furniture restorers throughout the United States. Our sales, distribution, and manufacturing operations are located in a small industrial park in Zionsville, Indiana just northwest of Indianapolis…

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