Antique Furniture Terminology Accent colors: Contrasting colors used to enliven room schemes. Adaptation: Furniture capturing the flavor of the original design or period, but differing in some details....
Woods and Finishes Glossary Alder: A hard strong wood resembling maple easily stained to imitate darker woods. Antiquing: A process to make wood furniture look aged by applying a glaze of color, then...
Removing Buildup Sometimes all it takes to bring furniture back to its original look is a simple removal of the build up that has accumulated over the years. The original finish is simply hiding beneath...
Restoring Antique Furniture Restoring Antique Furniture Points to Consider Before Refinishing Antique Furniture Is your piece out of the ordinary? Is it a masterpiece or classic example of craftsmanship? Make...
If the wood has a good finish (don't try on bare wood), mix equal parts of baking soda and regular white, non-gel toothpaste. Lightly dampen corner of a clean, soft white cloth ...
Wood Varieties Distinguishing one wood from another can take time, but is necessary when it comes to purchasing and restoring antique furniture. Many antique pieces are covered with veneer, a precious layer...
Tips for Finishing Your Own Furniture There is no doubt that furniture is a major investment, often costing many thousands of dollars and taking lots of time to choose. It just makes sense then to keep your...