Perhaps one of the most sought after types of antique furniture is the desk, and the demand for these pieces of furniture just becomes greater every year. This may be because an antique desk can turn an ordinary space into something very special, even romantic. They bring a feeling of importance with them that can give a space a sense of elegance and charm. So where can you find antique desks for sale?
Fortunately, there are many places for you to start looking. Start by shopping around your hometown. I recommend checking out used furniture stores, flea markets, garage sales, antique furniture stores, and maybe even some of the second-hand stores.
There are also auctions and estate sales to consider. Sometimes at these you can get a better price for an antique desk than you would at a store. Antique auctions are also a good choice, and can often be fun as well. One of the antique dealers in your area should be able to tell you about any upcoming auctions. You can probably also find out about them online.
Which brings me to one of the best ways to find antique furniture today, it's online. You would be surprised by how many antique desks for sale you can find online. However, there is a major drawback to buying antique furniture online. Even the best pictures are no substitute for being able to check a piece out in person. Be especially careful of online auctions, and make sure the seller has a very good reputation.
Opinions differ on how old something must be before it is considered an antique. This is generally considered to be over a century old. Some people place as much importance on the style, as well as the quality and rarity of the piece of furniture then on its exact age. But if you truly want an antique desk, you'll probably want to look for one that was made at least 100 years ago. The most important thing though is to find one that meets both your design requirements and is well-made.
The most common woods used to make these grand old desks were oak, walnut, cherry wood, mahogany and sometimes pine. During the eighteen hundreds the use of highly decorative woods tended to be reserved for the better quality furniture pieces and attractive veneers also started to be used. Book matched veneers are something to look for when trying to assess the quality of the wood veneers. These are veneers with very good mirror image of themselves. In the better quality pieces the parts that are not veneered are mostly made from solid woods like walnut or mahogany.
Provenance is a major factor affecting the value of any antique. Provenance is the known or documented history of the manufacture and ownership of an antique. A great provenance that has good documentary proof is quite rare but does exist with antique furniture.
People love antiques for many different reasons. Some love the quality others love the look of the old wood and brass. Others love the unique designs and the fact that they are often hand-crafted. But nearly all antique furniture lovers have an appreciation for the history of a piece and with it the atmosphere that it brings to a room.
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