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Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Prints :: Decorative - Crafts :: Furniture :: ANTIQUE FURNITURE, MÖBEL - KUNSTTISCHLEREI,1894 Original Antique Wood Engraving

ANTIQUE FURNITURE, MÖBEL - KUNSTTISCHLEREI,1894 Original Antique Wood Engraving

Most of the early furniture from the 17th century was made from oak because it was readily available and abundant in most parts of the country. Middle class growth gave rise to a demand for furniture not only for domestic purposes, but also for showcasing the wealth and prestige of the individual to the outside world. This resulted in an increasing quantity of high quality furniture which was quite often designed in a localized form peculiar to the area. Many items were custom made to order and would reflect the specific requirements of decoration and size and also would be dated and initialled. Most often these would commemorate a birth or marriage in a family. Initials and brands are often found on furniture and sets of different initials indicate a change of ownership. Antique furniture covers a wide range of styles, designs, types and historical periods--American, English, German, French and Oriental. All of these have their respective following and within each of these classifications are subclasses that indicate style and historical periods. The predominate types of wood are oak, mahogany, pine and walnut and these different types significantly affect the value of antique furniture. The construction details, type of furniture, hardware and provenance are also important in determining value as is having all the original components. Many pieces of antique furniture have had components replaced or hardware changed and this results in the decrease of the value of the piece. How does one know if they have a collectible piece of antique furniture? There are characteristics and qualities which define and determine collectibility.

Published for Joseph Meyer Meyers Konversations

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