Buying Antique Chairs: Advice For Beginners

By: Patrick Slater

Many people like to buy antique furniture, including antique
chairs, because of the blend of style and history. Antiques have
a story to tell about the people who owned them and how they
were used, even if you have to imagine what that exact story is.
Whether you buy antiques because of their style, as an
investment, to preserve a piece of history, or for sentimental
reasons, beginners should educate themselves about the pieces
and the time period they come from.

One of the biggest issues for beginning antique buyers is that
it can be hard to know when you're getting the real thing and
when you've come across a reproduction or imitation piece. In
addition, pieces that have been fixed or changed in some way can
have a reduced value if the fix wasn't done correctly or if the
piece wasn't restored properly.

Beginners should try to learn as much as they can about
particular areas of antiques. If you are interested in antique
chairs, do as much research as you can about the period or style
that you're interested in. It's often easier to start with one
particular item and increase your knowledge from there. Study
how the antique chair was made, what materials were used, and so
on. In addition, research the issues that individuals can run
into in buying the particular style or chair so that you'll have
a better idea of what to watch out for.

Sometimes you can find a class or workshop covering the antique
chair period that you like which will help you learn not only
about its construction but also its history. Check with local
universities, community centers, or larger auction houses to see
if they offer any classes on the topic. Buy a few books on the
topic and read online sites as well. The more knowledge you
gain, the better able you'll be to buy good pieces.

Hands on looking will greatly improve your skills at spotting
the real deal. If you know of an expert in the area, have them
help you. Otherwise, try to find a good dealer or restorer that
knows the topic and will work with you. Although books and
research are helpful, you'll need to be able to work with and
recognize actual pieces.

If you focus on pieces that you love, you'll be less frustrated
when you find that you've paid more for something than it's
worth. Even with the most careful research, sometimes it will
happen and you need to be ready for that. Do all you can to
ensure that you're getting an authentic piece, but recognize
that sometimes you'll miss something, particularly as you're
starting out.

Finding antique chairs can be great fun for treasure hunters.
When you start out, it's important to gain as much knowledge
about the topic as you can and to practice looking for good
pieces. Soon, your hard work will pay off in amazing finds.

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