Antique American Furniture
One of the most intriguing aspects of collecting american furniture and antique furniture in general is that it often isn t considered collecting at all when one thinks of a collection what generally springs to mind is a conglomeration of similar objects with no real function or purpose except to satisfy the interests of the owner.
Antique american furniture. Understanding furniture made in american usually makes more sense starting at the beginning. American woodworking styles have been through a number of periods and each was heavily influenced by the available materials of the region as well as the pieces being built by english and french craftsmen. American antique furniture periods and styles.
American furniture styles and tips on collecting. This type of furniture incorporates several american symbols to celebrate the first 100 years of the united states. Understanding how to assess the quality of antique furniture and how to care for it can make a difference when selecting a piece.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. As a starting point for new collectors and a refresher for connoisseurs here are nine important american furniture styles explained. 50 years of experience in collecting dealing in quality americana.
There are 12 predominant periods of american furniture styles although many have sub genres which may have been popular but short lived. The mission of carswell rush berlin is to bring to the market important high style examples of furniture designed and made between 1800 and 1840 the years when the classical style was popular in america s leading fashion and furniture making centers salem boston new york philadelphia and baltimore. English georgian america offers a large curated collection of custom furniture reproduction antique furniture and fine antiques.
Different types of wood craftsmanship and finishing materials contribute to the individuality of each piece. American country furniture folk art paintings accessories welcome to linda rosen antiques the largest americana inventory in western massachusetts located in sheffield ma in the berkshires. Today the early american furniture style is considered one of the most important furniture movements in america as this style set the precedent for the american furniture movements that followed.