Collecting antique furniture can be quite different from collecting other antique items. It differs in that it's more a matter of personal choice and utility than in amassing a large or rare collection. Certainly you can see and admire your latest acquisition, but these are pieces you'll be using and living with along with admiring them.
It would not be common, nor even affordable, for most of us to acquire a collection of 18th century French armoires or commodes, and there certainly would not be enough room in most average sized homes for two or three large antique bookcases. Although antique furniture can be seen and admired, it is also made to be seated on, slept on, seated around or utilized for storage. Once you buy a piece it becomes part of your home and lifestyle...it is meant to be used and enjoyed.
Antique pieces of furniture can accommodate every part of a home. The best examples however would be in the living room where some of the best of the18th and 19th century was designed to be used. For example, in England, Chippendale designed some energetic and lavishly upholstered settees and sofas.
These were then revived during Victoria’s reign and would still provide stylish and serviceable furniture today. Victorian wing chairs can still be easily found and are very comfortable. Antique secretary desks and bookcases, again both period and revival, are great choices for writing on and displaying books. There are also any number of small, medium and large sized antique tables that would be perfect for occasional and dining use. Also sets of dining chairs, representative of all the well known 18th and 19th century cabinet makers, that are well constructed and have stood the test of time, would be a great addition in a home.
It would not be common, nor even affordable, for most of us to acquire a collection of 18th century French armoires or commodes, and there certainly would not be enough room in most average sized homes for two or three large antique bookcases. Although antique furniture can be seen and admired, it is also made to be seated on, slept on, seated around or utilized for storage. Once you buy a piece it becomes part of your home and lifestyle...it is meant to be used and enjoyed.
Antique pieces of furniture can accommodate every part of a home. The best examples however would be in the living room where some of the best of the18th and 19th century was designed to be used. For example, in England, Chippendale designed some energetic and lavishly upholstered settees and sofas.
These were then revived during Victoria’s reign and would still provide stylish and serviceable furniture today. Victorian wing chairs can still be easily found and are very comfortable. Antique secretary desks and bookcases, again both period and revival, are great choices for writing on and displaying books. There are also any number of small, medium and large sized antique tables that would be perfect for occasional and dining use. Also sets of dining chairs, representative of all the well known 18th and 19th century cabinet makers, that are well constructed and have stood the test of time, would be a great addition in a home.
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