Furniture

How to identify a real antique mirror?

You need to take time to recognise a real antique mirror. Currently, you can use specific sites to define the authenticity of your mirror. You will get answers regarding the period of the object. By addressing several topics, you will…

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Antiques: zoom on old Chinese porcelain

China, a unique country, is none other than the country where porcelain had been discovered and had evolved over the years. Chinese porcelain antiques are the subject of a rich and fascinating culture. Appearing more than ten thousand years ago,…

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What is the most sought-after Louis XIV furniture?

Louis XIV antiques are the most sought-after pieces of furniture today. Not only because of the quality of the wood used for their construction, but for their vintage, classy and perhaps modern style. Many people choose to renovate their furniture…

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What is a real Molière armchair?

The sale of antiques and antique replicas has become a very popular business. Unfortunately, it is common to see consumers buying the wrong item due to a lack of information and discernment. Indeed, one must know how to discern the…

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Antique: zoom on the cabinet

In recent years, antique furniture has become more and more sought-after. The older and rarer they are, the more valuable they are. One of the most popular pieces of furniture is the cabinet. What is a cabinet? Cabinet antiques are…

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Antiques: what is antique furniture made of?

Antique furniture is largely made of high quality woods such as oak, walnut, mahogany, cherry and others. Furniture is only considered truly antique if it has not been “over-restored”, which means that 80 to 90% of the furniture must be…

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The peculiarities of the antique type of crystal

Crystal is glass with a lead content of up to 40% and at least 24% lead oxide must be added to the glass. It is heavier than glass. The antique type of crystal are household objects to make light decoration…

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