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Let Your Life Shine With Antiquity

By Sarika Kabra

Antiques are the buzzword when it comes to exquisite home decoration. Antiques might have lost momentarily to the instant charm of modern furniture but they are surely making a strong comeback and making their presence felt in the extremely competitive furniture market. Antiques, however, have a niche market that does not feel the heat of competition because the art lovers are present in sufficient numbers to appreciate the pristine glory of antique furniture.

Antique furniture makes for a perfect drawing room or bedroom. In fact, antique furniture is available in such diverse forms and content that the antique dealers have almost everything for every part of the home. The artistic touch of Amish handcrafted furniture is, in itself, a sight to behold. The Antique Oak furniture can be a piece of decoration as well as the normal utility item, like beds. Such is the grace of Amish furniture that buyers often have to wait for their turn to buy Amish made furniture. This is because the Amish artisans take a long time to finish just one piece of furniture due to the craftiness involved in the process of manufacture.

Possessing antique furniture is a matter of pride for the owners. It took the care and maintenance by generations to preserve their beloved furniture article. And why not? After all, their antique furniture still shines bright amidst the cacophony of modern day furniture. Who can forget the charm of grand pianos and old billiards tables?

Antiques present us with an opportunity to connect with history. Our grandparents have memories and stories attached to the antique furniture items. Each story is worth a million dollars because it is associated with someone you love � your grandparents and of course, the antique furniture. The entire nostalgia surrounding antique furniture is mesmerizing. An antique furniture piece can easily establish a bond with even the one who is not so familiar with its history. Every antique tells its own story, the story about its maker and the story about its origin and journey. The markings on these pieces such as dates, signatures, embossing, embellishments take us back in ancient times. The feeling is close to reliving the history and trying to, somehow, relate to our ancestors.

The importance of antique furniture is often realized from the adornments of official government buildings. It shows the amount of respect the nation has for its history and the historically relevant furniture items. It might seem absurd to our generation but antiques, contrary to popular belief, can never be said to have lived their lives. Their lure is forever etched in the memories of those who want to preserve the golden memories.

Fortunate are those who possess antique furniture. But the non-possessors need not lose heart. Exquisite antique furniture is available with antique dealers as well as online antique furniture shops. Due to a higher value attached to the antique furniture, it has been observed that certain tricksters have started duping the vulnerable buyers who cannot differentiate between an antique and a fake. Extreme caution should be exercised while buying antique furniture, either online or offline.

The author has antique Amish furniture in her home. Amish oak furniture can be purchased easily from an online store. Online wholesale Amish furniture dealers offer better prices and discounts.

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Practical Decorative Uses for Antiques around the Home

By Allen Lewis

Decorate your home or office with antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th century including antique world maps, brass and silver plates, art deco lamps, brass telescopes, porcelain vases, collectable compass sundials and vintage lace doilies.

Decorate your home or office with an antique world globe, map of the world, model sailboat, ship wheel clock, brass oil lamp, brass telescope or compass sundial. The beauty of French Antique furniture is found in the diversity of styles, materials and accompanying history that add sophistication and charm to all interiors. Antique metalware Antique metalwork or metalware comes in many forms, from magnificent bronze sculptures to humble pewter utensils.

Furniture

There are a number of different styles of antique furniture depending on when and where it was made. The collecting of antique furniture is a particularly popular area of antiques due to the practical characteristics of these antiques.

Books

You can even transform your living room into a museum with Buddha statues, ancient coins and antique books.

Glass

Find beautiful antiques from around the world including Chinese statues, Japanese samurai sword sets, handmade Tibetan flagons, porcelain vases, depression glass, pottery and more. Handmade glass objects are taking the craft world by storm with their great variety and beauty.

Jewelry

Antiques and collectibles: The outlook is bright for antique jewelry collectors.

Map

Decorate your home or office with an antique world globe, map of the world, model sailboat, ship wheel clock, brass oil lamp, brass telescope or compass sundial. Decorate your home or office with antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th century including antique world maps, brass and silver plates, art deco lamps, brass telescopes, porcelain vases, collectable compass sundials and vintage lace doilies.

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There are two major categories of antique silverware: Antique flatware: Antique flatware includes utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons. Antique metalware Antique metalwork or metalware comes in many forms, from magnificent bronze sculptures to humble pewter utensils.

Vintage

A true vintage item is anything that is from 1950s, 60s and 70s and is 'retro' to the time it was made. Whether youre searching for antique furniture, an heirloom quilt, or vintage bottle caps, eBay is sure to have the greatest selection available.

Century

American Art Pottery was created in large quantities during the mid-19th century and is now widely collected.

Pottery

Expand your horizons by adding antiques from distant and exotic locations, including Chinese antique porcelain, Japanese pottery, French ivory, Persian rugs, Egyptian art, Canadian gold coins and more. Collection of antique garden ornaments, farm antiques, garden antiques, old millstones, old stone troughs, antique flat stone, grinding stones, heritage pottery. American Art Pottery was created in large quantities during the mid-19th century and is now widely collected.

Rugs

Enhance the ambience of your living room with fine persian rugs and oriental carpets.

Clocks

Antique clocks There are many varieties of antique clocks, including tall case clocks (or grandfather clocks), carriage clocks, mantel clocks, wall clocks, and pocket watches. Antique Buddha figures are quite common and are made of varied materials like bronze and wood.

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Where to purchase antiques? For most people the only way to get involved in collecting is simple to collect. Get a good set of antique books, price guide information, and dive in by shopping for antique furniture, antique hardware, or other collectibles. Antique dealers can spot "newbies" so be careful not to get in over your head. Start slow.
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Get a Good Look. Move the piece away from walls and other items so you can get a good look at all sides, including the bottom. Study the piece under bright light or ask to take it outside if the weather is not inclement. If the dealer is offended, Rhoda says, �walk the other way.�
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