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How to Restore and Refinish Antique Furniture

Old Crows Antiques

Beautiful antique furniture can add a unique charm to any home—but only if it's safely restored and refinished. Wood with a worn-through finish, broken wicker seating, and stained or torn fabrics can make antique furniture seem rundown or unsafe. There are many types of restoration out there.

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Shaker Design: An Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Serenity

Invaluable

Decorative flourishes were set aside in favor of humble presentation and maximum efficiency of materials. Universal Utility Closely aligning form and function, Shaker designs needed to reflect ultimate utility. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch.

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SAMLARFÖREMÅL: Your vintage IKEA furniture may be worth more than you think!

What Is It Worth?

IKEA furniture is ubiquitous these days. The Swedish company, founded in 1943, is the world’s largest furniture retailer, with 458 stores spread over 50 countries. However, a look at the IKEA antique furniture market may change your mind. Additionally, pick furniture that has less self-assembly.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in June

WorthPoint

The previously unseen materials from this groundbreaking movie offer collectors, film historians, and enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of cinema’s most renowned filmmakers. We tend to fill our homes’ rooms with furniture, throw pillows, art, books, and various decorative objects.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

This is the goal of connoisseurship - to identify and separate something that is superior to its lookalikes, no matter what the category: needlework, wine, cars, teapots, or furniture. The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan?

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Temporarily Storing Artwork: A Case Study

Fine Art Estates

While the workers do their thing, you have determined that the furniture can be moved to the center of the room and be protected via drop cloth, but where and how should you temporarily store your art for the next two weeks while the paint dries? Illustrated are three materials that will work as separators when stacking artworks.

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Unravelling the Allure of Brocante: Exploring the Charm of Antique Fairs

IACF

It encompasses a wide range of items, including vintage furniture, antique home décor, retro clothing, rare books, and countless other objects that have weathered the test of time. These fairs often feature antique furniture , ceramics, jewellery, art, and other unique treasures.