Antiques are one of the most sought after collectible items, since, that represents the charm of the bygone era. Detailed work reflects the craftsmen skill with unparalleled beauty. Antiques are known so simply because of their classic beauty & age old designs & patterns bringing alive the lost years. Found in innumerable types, shapes, sizes & used for varied purposes, there is absolutely no dearth of antique products.
Much attention is paid to bring forth the finesse & the detailed carvings & engravings which are skillfully done keeping them in sync with the timeless beauty & vintage design pattern. The antique industry is booming with every passing year & is making the art connoisseurs world over carving for more antiques with unique designs & look. Be it for decorative or functional purpose, antiques have found their way in every department without losing its flawless charm. Be it an antique clock, watch, furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting, weapons etc. all have their own niche market & fan following among consumers believing in decorating their personal space with the most archaic beauty.
Meeting certain parameters is a must in the case of antique products which needs to be properly cared to maintain the enigmatic aura of these out of ordinary items. Invaluable in nature, these are bought with immense care as well focusing on the key areas. The industry has made a marvelous growth especially with the beautiful blending of both antique & contemporary designs.
The collecting of antique furniture is a particularly popular area of antiques due to the practical characteristics of these antiques. Antique furniture includes dining tables, chairs, bureaus, chests etc. The most common woods are mahogany, oak, pine, walnut and rosewood. In Chinese antique furniture the most common wood is elm a wood common to most regions able to sustain trees. Each wood has its own distinctive grain and colour. Many modern pieces of furniture often use laminate or wood veneer to cheaply achieve the same effect. There are a number of different styles of antique furniture depending on when and where it was made. The most common include Arts & Crafts, Georgian, Regency and Victorian.
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