Choosing an old piece of furniture for your home can be a rewarding experience, but choosing the right one in the process of selection can be a huge challenge. Many antiques are unique and whenever someone snaps the one you like up, you feel you are out of luck, and for those you are lucky to get, you’re not allowed all the time in the world to try them out. The best bet is to know exactly what you are looking for before making your purchases.
Here is the list of items to consider when looking for any product made of wood. To make a good purchase, you should research properly, and the research will be more successful if you have a solid idea of one or two of the criteria you want in the woodworks, you may remain flexible for the rest.
- Oak, walnut, or mahogany, understand the difference.
Look at wood samples in a hardware store to help figure out which materials appeal most to you. Some common options are oak, walnut, mahogany, pine, teak, cherry, and other more exotic woods. Some of the pricier antiques you’ll find are made from historic old growth wood (that may even be extinct) rather than new growth wood.
- How is the surface finished?
The surface of antique wooden furniture may be painted, stained, fumed, oiled, or lacquered. A surface in original condition is always of more interest to collectors. You’ll find both real wooden furniture and wood veneer, and it’s important to know the difference.
Woods come in many finishes. Especially in wood auctions, there are almost limitless options you can choose from. So it is imperative to know the finish you want in your wood. When buying from an auction, you’re buying from a global marketplace. This means you will be spoilt for choices.
- Consider the hardware
The knobs, hinges, and drawer pull on a piece of furniture can change its whole appearance. Some historic pieces of furniture have handmade hardware and many antique furniture collectors find this quite appealing.
- Understand the design of your space
You don’t just want to buy any product you see. You must put into consideration the design of the space you want to put the product. There are some designs you can’t put in your space unless you are ready to redesign. If your space is painted with a certain type of color, and you are bringing in a material that cannot fit in (in terms of color), then you may need to repaint.
- Consider the price
There are very different prices for different materials, depending on the wood material with which your proposed product was made of. When you decide what your budget is, you would be sure on what particular range of product to look out for.
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