Where to Find Antique Tables For Sale
Every beautiful home deserves to be graced with a beautiful antique table within their formal dinning rooms. Can’t you just imagine all of the treasured family holidays unfolding around your gorgeous antique table? If not for the beauty, then maybe you are interested in an antique table for the structure or size. It is sometimes very hard to find the right furniture that not only goes along with the decor of your home, it is sometimes very hard to find the right size that you need for your room.
But, finding an antique table can also pose a problem if you don’t know where to look. First, you should look to purchase an antique table locally. You will want to have the opportunity to take a good look at what you are considering buying. You want to make sure that the table is still in good condition. A quality antique table will have all of its joints intact and even through the years of its use, a well made table will still be sturdy. Obviously, and signs of wear and tear will reduce the price of the table. Look it over really well to make sure that there are no cracks in the wood and that the wood is not overly dry or warped. The underside of the table can tell you things about it as well. Is there any markings printed on it that might indicate that it is an antique reproduction? Are there any signs that the table has been repaired?
Some local places that you would be able to find antique tables are antique shops. Antique shops have a habit of pricing their items a little bit higher then some other sources of antique tables but, if you purchase an antique table from an antique shop you are more likely to purchase an item that is in better condition. You can also try shopping at thrift stores for an antique table. You will be able to save a lot of money but, it would really be up to you to determine whether the find was really a true antique or not. You can also try your luck at local garage sale or estate sales. Again, it would be up to you to be knowledgeable enough to know whether the piece you found is an antique or not but, usually this is where the bargains can really be found. Online is a real asset to finding an antique table as well. Websites like Craigslist will put you in touch with people in your area that are selling an antique table. Plus, Ebay has an option on their site that allows buyer to look for items that are within a certain distance from their home. Articles like Value of Antique Furniture aids in assessing the item.
If you are looking for an antique table to use for functionality rather then for profit, you will be able to acquire a real bargain if you find a table that needs a little work done. Sometimes the table you find are in really bad shape but potential lies underneath. You can either take it to be refinished or do the work yourself. Sometimes it takes time to go through all of the layers of old paint to find the beautiful wood underneath but, once you do find it, you find the real treasure.
James Smith is an expert in Antiques Collection. He has been very active in the Antique Collecting society. For more information on his guide and tips please visit www.antiqueshobby.com.