From a Chippendale side table to an Eames chair, a valuable antique piece adds irreplaceable charm to a room. Often, in a dimly-lit furniture outlet where the amount of parts is a little overwhelming, it’s possible to buy an antique production unknowingly. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve compiled a list of 5 pointers to make to recognize an antique piece instantly.
- Explore dovetailing:
dovetail joints have been employed in furniture pieces for centuries, including drawers, cabinets, and side tables. They leave a gesture that if a furniture piece is antique, the dovetails are done manually instead of the machine.
- Examine multiple types of woods:
Years ago, it was idiotic to use valuable wood in unwanted places. One must examine the bottoms of drawers and chairs to look for a different type of woods. If it’s similar to the rest of the furniture, it’s probably a reproduction.
- Search for labels or stamps:
Make sure to look for manufacturing tags and labels that will provide the production location. Thoroughly check the inside of the drawers and cabinets for a hint. Labels can be fake, so look for the aging signs instead.
- Match the similarities:
Consider the wood used to create a piece of furniture. If all the wood details match each other, then the work is more likely to be a recent production.
- Cut out symmetry:
Antique furniture isn’t going to be flawlessly symmetrical because it was made manually and not with machines. Slightly alterations in sizes and shapes will help you know their manufacturing mode, craftsmanship done with hands always make room for imperfections.
