In a world where a good story sometimes overshadows the facts, furniture lexicon has it’s own history of misnomers, misunderstandings and more. Read More +
Furniture Detective: What’s in a name? Furniture lexicon clouded by misnomers
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Furniture Detective: Don’t be led astray by ambiguous antique furniture terms
A piece of furniture described as having a “broken pediment” may cause confusion or concern on the part of those unfamiliar with antiques-related terminology. Furniture Detective Fred Taylor clears up this and more antiques-related terms. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Having an old style doesn’t guarantee that it’s antique furniture
It is tempting to date a piece of antique furniture by looking at a book with pictures of antique furniture and find one that is like the piece you are considering purchasing. But the style doesn’t guarantee the age or that it’s antique. Read More +