tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69005891456803555372023-11-15T07:40:31.065-08:00AntiqueCabinets999axzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11003157975266616393noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900589145680355537.post-24168910404086605762012-10-15T19:08:00.000-07:002012-11-06T19:08:55.489-08:00Shop for Antique Chinese Cabinets<div style="text-align: justify;">
Next, what purpose do you want the cabinet
to serve? There are a multitude of different types of antique cabinets
out there. Some include: Antique armoires, filing cabinets, curio
cabinets, drawer cabinets, glass plated cabinets, and more. If you are
going to put the cabinet into a bedroom, you probably want to go with an
armoire style, so that you can easily store clothes in it. A kitchen or
dining room would most benefit from a curio or glass plated cabinet for
dishes or other items at the ready. You could put a filing cabinet into
an office space.</div>
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Now
you must take a look at your budget. How much money do you have to
spend on your Chinese cabinet or cabinets? If you have an unlimited
budget, you can look into authentic Asian antiques online or in
specialty antique stores. If you are working with a limited budget, you
might consider a reproduction antique piece. These are pieces that are
made to look like Chinese antiques but are actually made in the present
day. They are given a time-worn appearance, and special paints and
lacquers are used to give them an old feel. Whether you decide to go
with authentic or reproduction pieces, take the time to assess how and
where you will be using your Chinese cabinet before you make the
purchase.</div>
axzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11003157975266616393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900589145680355537.post-36571964659627949682012-08-13T19:05:00.000-07:002012-11-06T19:06:10.352-08:00Reproduction Furniture<div style="text-align: justify;">
Reproduction furniture never fails to disappoint; due to exquisite
features boasted by the charming sets, it would be difficult to make any
'mistakes' for these replicas. Not only can pieces be polished until
you can see your own reflection, but they allow people who have a
fondness of the era to feel they own a part of history.</div>
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Sought
after replica pieces would generally include cherry cabinets, antique
wardrobes and dining room furniture; these are popular for setting any
room apart from the rest. On the whole, these Regency pieces are
affordable and will not damage the bank balance; they all come complete
with many unique and distinctive features for example, clean edges and
polished wood. Many people crave the look that only antique furniture
can provide without having to pay the excessive prices. Purchasing and
restoring genuine antique pieces can be extremely costly, therefore
reproduction furniture provides a cost effective solution to this.</div>
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An
advantage to purchasing reproduction furniture is that pieces are
available from any era for example, Edwardian, Georgian and Victorian,
and in a variety of styles that would appeal to many. Materials are also
optional which enables people to design their own, bespoke pieces.
There is a vast range of furniture that can be produced; designs are not
at all limited to specific pieces. Furniture may include coffee table
designs, corner furniture cabinets and bedroom furniture sets. Generally
built with sheer quality and made from a variety of different
materials, the most common being wood, such furniture will be able to
endure the wear and tear of daily activities.</div>
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As people are unable
to notice the differences between genuine antique pieces and
reproduction pieces, you will be better off purchasing the reproductive
piece. Understandably there most certainly are differences between the
two pieces, but these are guaranteed to go unnoticed. The only way you
can notice a difference in how the pieces are different is how they will
age; genuine pieces will endure cracks and flaws, whereas reproduction
pieces will be smooth with not jagged edges or imperfections. </div>
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axzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11003157975266616393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900589145680355537.post-49105560394084717322012-07-09T19:05:00.000-07:002012-11-06T19:05:24.972-08:00Antique Furniture Cabinets<div style="text-align: justify;">
Take a walk through some of the online furniture sites in order to
help to train yourself to know various styles and to recognize antiques
in any setting. It's relatively easy to know if an antiques store has
antique furniture cabinets. That's what is supposed to be there and
chances are there won't be many reproduction pieces.</div>
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The
real trick will be to spot that at the garage or home auction or the
yard sale where someone is simply trying to get rid of grandma's ancient
furniture in order to bring in something a bit more modern and
interesting.</div>
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The designs of antique furniture cabinets will vary
according to the period in which they were made. Likewise, the materials
will quite likely be unique and not often seen. The Oaks, Cherry, Pine
or Mahogany woods that you're going to find in antiques are simply not
found in the new furniture of today in most cases. Even the most costly
modern furniture will have a great deal of veneer as opposed to a lot of
solid woods.</div>
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Although it is sometimes hard to determine if the
piece is a real one, you can learn a bit more by studying books and
online sites which will help you to find out more about the various
styles and the pieces that might be associated with them. The various
time spans, such as Pre-Victorian, Victorian, Early American, American,
English, or European will all have their own specific finish, their own
styles.</div>
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Each item may also have a maker's mark that you can find
if you know where to look. Some will be beneath the chairs and in
various places. While many won't have those marks, some will give you
good clues about the time period and the place that the item was made.</div>
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