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. ...
Determining Value Determining the value of an antique means more than locating an item in a price guide or auction results. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding how much your antiques...
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...