Antique Furniture

Adding a few pieces of antique, vintage or retro furniture to your decor will give the room a little style. Whatever your tastes, whether it's Asian furniture or 19th century Eastlake style, you will learn about it here, from its history to today's values.

Here, you will also learn how to care for your antique furniture, where to buy it, and how to restore it.

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Collect and Restore Antique Furniture in South Asia and Elsewhere

The article is on collecting, recognizing and restoring rare and antique furniture in South Asia and in other parts of the world...

Nov 7, 2011 – raaja bhasin

Antique Upholstery: Quarantine and Heat to Eliminate Bedbugs

Don't let the rare possibility that the antique sofa you want could be hiding bedbugs stop you from making the purchase. Quarantine and heat will fix it.

Oct 31, 2011 – Lorraine Syratt

The Origin of Eastlake Style Furniture

Common in antique stores today, 19th c. Eastlake-style furniture, originally designed in response to mass production, soon ended up being mass-produced!

Aug 7, 2011 – Jennifer Wilson

"Hoosier" Cabinets Have Timeless Appeal

Early 20th century homemakers felt liberated by "Hoosier" kitchen cabinets. Today these antiques can add a touch of history and charm to your home.

Apr 27, 2011 – Marty Monroe

Rural Chippendale

Hunting examples of rural Chippendale-style furniture adds another aspect to the antiques hobby.

Feb 22, 2011 – John Lindermuth

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