Looking for antique bedroom furniture but can t find a bed that strikes enough modern notes.
Vintage wooden recliner chair.
Our example aims at a distressed wood finish with a subtle charm.
When identifying antique chairs it s important to have a basic knowledge of the significant design periods and the important types of chairs.
Significant furniture design periods.
Different types of wood craftsmanship and finishing materials contribute to the individuality of each piece.
Over time wood furniture accumulates grime that can t be removed with regular dusting.
Understanding how to assess the quality of antique furniture and how to care for it can make a difference when selecting a piece.
Each piece of furniture we craft is bench made by hand by one of our skilled journeymen furniture makers production style manufacturing and modern machinery are two things you will never find inside our company.
Antique chairs made between 1900 and 1950 may be perfect for your home or office.
The original morris chair a kind of recliner was developed in england around 1866.
A good place to start when identifying furniture is often to figure out what period it s from.
Elizabethan 1520 1620 early american style 1640 1700.
Prices for most vintage recliner chairs on 1stdibs are negotiable.
You ll see a make an offer button on the item details page indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price.
Before you start looking for stylish antique chairs for sale on ebay learn a little about them.
Their sturdy construction and great style often make them highly attractive in many situations including living rooms dining rooms and home offices.
Here s how to safely clean wood furniture.
The finish won t look natural if you attempt to create an overly distressed look.
This american style which had a simple finish and unframed cushion has been widely reproduced and has become one of the most common vintage chairs.
Try painting a rusted iron table set in a wacky hue.
Looking for vintage patio furniture but can t find anything that doesn t look like it s halfway to the junkyard.
A wood four poster bed painted black and lightly distressed is a beautiful thing.
It is quite easy to antique a piece of newer wood furniture and make it look distressed by using paint and stain.
Before you clean your old wooden furniture with dishwashing soap you need to test it out to make sure it won t damage the wood or the finish.
Antique furniture comes in all different styles and pieces.
When this happens some serious cleaning is in order.
It s not uncommon for customers to get 15 25 off the list price after negotiating.
The trick to making wood look realistically weathered is to not overdo it.