Magnussen Empire 3 Drawer Nightstand in Antique Ebony

During furniture shows, you would think that modern and new furniture that are offered in the market would perhaps garner all the attention. But apparently, there are people who have an eye out for antiques and apparently that is the case when most people paid more attention towards the antique furniture that was on hand at the Woodland Handicraft Industries’ furniture fair at Muslim library in Bistupur.

There are still some people who prefer the old-fashioned style of furniture designs and many of them are aching to get their own for their homes. Today we are encouraged to live in a space-saving manner. It just so happens that some people have the luxury and space for such classical antiques that are still available in the market today.

The furniture has been designed based on Kashmiri art, Rajasthani art, Gujarati art, Portugal art and Mughal art. The carvings on the wood depend upon the art.

“The difference in look is due to the type of carvings. The carvings for Kashmiri art are more fine compared to the Portugal ones. In traditional furniture carvings narrate a story. We have modified the designs a bit to appeal to customers who want a touch of modernism,” said Ahmed.

(Source) The Telegraph

Antique Furniture in the Limelight

They are more than time pieces. Grandfather clocks for example, will always bring you to the old century living that places your home in a level of classical home living. Though they may look expensive, they are priceless and grandfather clocks will always be in that line of appreciating their value the longer they are in your home and operational as well.

In fact, current economic trends have opened the door for any person to secure their own grandfather clock from stores such as the Antique Furniture Depot. Imagine a grandfather clock that you can get for $1,500.00? How low can you get?

(Source) The Wall Street Journal

Elevating Home Designs with Grandfather’s Clocks

As far as comfort in chairs or sofas is concerned, sitting on them could really be something worthwhile if they had the lumpy cushions that make it entirely cozy each time we get the chance to sit down. This is best exemplified by Madam Ruben, employing a thick and comfy mattress like foam cushion that make them ideal and tempting to sit in due to their unique manner of design.

The Madam Rubens chairs, currently on display at the Please Do Not Sit exhibit at the Tools Gallery in Paris (until July 26, 2008) are some of the most voluptuous chairs and stools you’re likely to see. Willems not only had the vision for these chair designs, marrying the mattress forms to the curvaceous legs and backs of antique furniture, but he created a process for recycling mattresses, removing the wires and other hardware embedded in the mattress.

(Source) Inventorspot

Voluptuous Madam Ruben Chairs from Mattresses

The traditional folks would always look at every piece of furniture they can find to place in their homes and some would even want the antique designs to really bring in some color and class to home designs today.

Price will surely be an issue. For antiques that are rare in the market, plans to acquire them and put them in homes are a definite need for consideration. Many antique furniture come in all shapes and designs and for people who want some twisted antique designs, these designs from Victorian furniture by George Hunzinger will definitely merit a great choice for antique seeking furniture lovers today.

Antiques are often part of an eclectic decorating scheme nowadays. Gardeners know that an unusual blooming magnolia or dogwood tree must be placed in an isolated spot to be admired as a “specimen” tree. And decorators and collectors soon learn that some furniture can dominate a room filled with pieces from many eras as a “specimen,” a very special to-be-admired addition.

(Source) Projo.com

Victorian furniture by George Hunzinger

We all know for a fact that these hard times will have us thinking twice on how much to spend on furniture. But the thing is, second-hand furniture which may be antique for that matter and well preserved can more than be a good bargain for people who want to brighten up their homes.

Victory Vintage Home offers a lot of these chic and antique furniture that are sure to interest most home owners today. Fairly priced and classic collections that modern home builders will surely be interested in for better laid out homes.

Prices are reasonable: small lamps start around $50, a pair of 50s caned wood chairs are going for $185, and a neat 60s buffet is on sale for $550. New items are added on a regular basis and there’s nothing as unique for you home as a piece that may be the only one of its kind (as many pieces may have slight modifications from the original such as a fresh new paint job).

(Source) Jetson Green

Going Retro with Victory Vintage Home Furniture