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The Sticky Question of the Universal Secondary Wood: Pure Gum (1/12/10)
This 1940s Colonial Revival reproduction of a mahogany Hepplewhite chair is made entirely of gum.Early 20th century furniture made in America developed its own unique style, loosely known as Colonial Revival. That “style” was … More >>

Brand of Brothers – The Stickley Furniture Family (12/21/09)
There is no mistaking Gustav Stickley’s unique red decal with the joiner’s compass and his trademark quote “Als ik Kan” – All I Can Do.Anyone who dabbles in older and antique furniture knows that the name “Stickley” is an important one in American antique … More >>

Familiar But Obscure Furniture Forms – A Primer (12/15/09)
Chiffonier – This tall narrow chest is called a chiffonier. It is the beginning of an entire related line of chests with drawers and doors.This entry deals with furniture forms which are probably familiar visually but whose original appellations may escape you at the … More >>

Aging with Style – Appearance Isn’t Always the Best Indicator of Age (11/23/09)
This is a period Chippendale chair, circa 1770.Aging with style is almost everyone’s ultimate objective, immediately behind not aging at all. But in this context the word … More >>

Recording the Treasure: Photographing Your Antique Furniture (11/16/09)
The straight on shot doesn’t ell you much about this English Regency tea poy.If you really enjoy researching, discovering and acquiring pieces of older and antique furniture, not to mention repairing, restoring and … More >>

Wood Shrinkage in Antique Furniture is to be Expected (10/26/09)
In this photo the solid wood underlayment has shrunk under the veneer of the skirt of this Federal era fold over game table telegraphing the damage to the surface.The next time you visit a genuine antique furniture shop, pay particular attention to the concept of wood shrinkage. When … More >>

Regular Maintenance for Antique Furniture – a List of ‘Don’t Do’s’ (10/7/09)
If left in place long enough, this table runner and center piece will protect the color of the table while the exposed sections fade around it. The table should be covered in the long term uniformly.I hope that you caught my suggestions last time on the “common sense little stuff” that you SHOULD do to … More >>

Regular Maintenance for Antique Furniture – a List of ‘Should Do’s’ (9/22/09)
Custom made table pads have a heat resistant core, a soft “meet the furniture” side and a waterproof upper crust.Over the last 30 years of repairing and restoring antique and collectible furniture, many questions have come from my customers … More >>

Antique Furniture Marriage Proposal: How to Tell if Different Pieces Have Been Wed (9/15/09)
This contraption of a kitchen work table is the top two drawer section of an Empire-period chest, legs from who knows what, and a walnut top that has been made to fit. This is more than just a marriage! Tall bookcase secretaries are very impressive, not to mention expensive, especially if they are old and in great condition. The … More >>

Provenance Adds to the Value of Antique Furniture (8/5/09)
The signature on this drawer bottom is a good start to establishing a provenance for the piece. But is the signature that of the cabinetmaker, the owner or a hopeful heir? That’s where the fun begins.With the large number of antiques and collectibles appraisal shows on television and the increasing number of similar sites available … More >>

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