Antique Furniture | How To Identify AND Shop For Genuine Antique Furniture | Amitha Verma

[@FarmhousebyAmitha]

When it comes to antique furniture, it can be tricky to know how to identify and shop for it wisely. Some sellers aren't aware of the different structural differences that replicas and authentic antique furniture can have. Do you have any tips for finding true vintage/antique pieces? Please share them in the comments! I'd love for us to all learn from each other ❤️

[@DaveFer]

Hey there. Great video. Thank you. One quick note I’m 75% confident on: 4:56 I believe some simple wood inlays were done well-prior to the introduction of veneers. Of course, you’re right that the beautiful floral “inlay” you show could only be done with veneer clippings. But lines and other simple shapes could and were easily be accomplished with actual pieces of wood using chisels, saws, and router planes. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this in works from the 17th cent. and prior in museums in Spain & Portugal. I myself have done this (without veneer). Best wishes. - DaveFer

[@lajoyceneafus3021]

Thanks for info on identifying antique furniture. You have several beautiful pieces. You are so helpful.

[@FarmhousebyAmitha]

I'm glad you were able to find this useful, LaJoyce! Thanks as always for watching ❤️

[@alexisenchanted]

Hi there. Thanks for the awesome video! I'm trying to learn more about how furniture is made with a focus on antique and vintage. :) You mentioned that the detail on one of the pieces could only have been done due to it having a veneer front. Why is that? Pardon my ignorance.

[@christineribone9351]

Excellent information. Thank you. I'm sorry that woman was misled. I'm sure you broke the news to her in a kind and thoughtful manner. You have a way of presenting the facts realistically and with grace. The armoire looked nice in the photo. It can still be worked into the woman's decor and she can enjoy it just as well. It just didn't hold the value that she expected and paid for. It's a learning experience that we've all fell into sometime in our lives.

[@FarmhousebyAmitha]

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful take on this situation, Christine! I always want people to know the value of what they are getting before they buy anything that has "antique" slapped on the tag. Hopefully this video helps to prevent overpaying mistakes 😊

[@adelitavlogs692]

Hola Amitha muy bonitos esos muebles antiguos me gustaron mucho ,saludos 🤗

[@deborahblack9564]

Thanks for the information 👍

[@FarmhousebyAmitha]

Of course! Thank you for watching, Deborah ❤️

[@shirleylumpkin5114]

Need to sell a shilarow and antique ciro

[@csipawpaw7921]

Plywood was invented and was first used in furniture around 1790-1800. So it could be late 18th century and have plywood.

[@timgarland9217]

Just come across your video. I must be honest, I know you are generalising to cover the basic, but you used some very old connoisseurship theories which are out of date. One of the main problems is American has been a mixing pot of Cultures, Designs influences and manufacturing methods which can be found integrated into one piece. This can be seen clearly with Colonial made American furniture having British, Dutch, French, German even Swedish influences but not the mechanics of those countries. 3 Ply did exist ( fro fret work mainly)from 1760 onwards, but plywood is a late 1800- early 1900 manufacturing material(used for drawer bottoms, backboards, even drawer sides) Solid timber doesn't always show quality, and veneered work also is better made and more valuable. Education by examination of the antique piece is more important than its value. You are the buyer, and if it ticks your boxes, then the right piece for you.