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Home  Articles Antiques What Are the Antiques of Tomorrow?
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Written by MariahSimms
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Monday, 03 August 2009 |
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Antiques are typically defined as a collectible or utilitarian item that is 100 years old or older. An antique may be desirable due to age, utility, rarity, condition or some other interesting or unique feature. The item may harken to a bygone era or may be a relic of human civilization.
by MariahSimms
Antiques are typically defined as a collectible or utilitarian item that is 100 years old or older. An antique may be desirable due to age, utility, rarity, condition or some other interesting or unique feature. The item may harken to a bygone era or may be a relic of human civilization.
Many antiques are considered collectible due to their high degrees of craftsmanship and attention to detail that give antiques their unique identity. Many early automobiles and furniture pieces like chairs, tables and desks are good examples of antiques. Antiques are often passed down through families. Very valuable antiques can now actually be purchased online from dealers and from many online auction websites, notably eBay. Antique dealers are typically members of national antiques associations and organizations.
The Vintage Style
It is being observed in recent times that the vintage style has made a kind of comeback. The look is being found in new items. Often it is becoming difficult to differentiate between the vintage and the new fashion. The vintage items not only have the appeal of memorabilia, they are at the same time antiques of tomorrow. It is only natural then that value can only grow with proper care.
Antique Items
The antiques of tomorrow can include furniture, dolls, fabrics and other items. Their particular characteristics make the antique furniture a particularly popular item of collection. Dining tables, chairs, bureaus, chests are examples of antique furniture. The commonly used woods are oak, mahogany, pine, rosewood and walnut. Elm wood is the most common variety used in Chinese antique furniture. These woods are marked by their distinctive colour and grain. Some modern furniture pieces use wood veneer or laminate to achieve a similar effect, but in a cheaper way. Styles of antique furniture differ depending on where and when they were made. Some common examples of such furniture are Georgian, Arts & Crafts, Victorian and regency.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 03 August 2009 )
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