Antique Wooden Furniture

Any furniture piece which is 75-100 years old qualifies as an antique. The antique wooden furniture has varied designs, carvings, styles from one period to another and also based on the country of origin.



Range of Antique Wooden Furniture Wooden Chairs Wooden Desks Wooden Beds Wooden Dining Table Wooden Sofa Sets Styles and Designs

The styles of antique wood furniture varies according to the era and the country it belongs to. The Early American furniture was made using Walnut and Ash, Mahagony with more emphasis on sturdiness than design. The main ornamentation in the earlier times was done by using relief carving. The Europeans made extensive use of Walnut, Pine and Maple with lacquer, veneer and heavy moldings for a heavy look. Over the years, antique wooden furniture was given basic finish, including oil or wax finish, high tech coatings. The French furniture has always been given the famous French polishing for restoration and maintenance of furniture.



Market for Antique Wooden Furniture

There is worldwide growing market for antique wooden furniture with countries like Indonesia exporting traditional antique furniture and reproductions to a number of countries. Antique furniture with Oriental influence is also in demand.