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Furniture Detective

Slumber chair exhibits Oriental influence

World fairs and expositions introduced large numbers of people to new innovations, and that exposure went on to influence design and inventions, including the slumber chair, explains Furniture Detective Fred Taylor.

Wood grain patterns depend on cutting process Fred Taylor

Find the best tool for dissolving wood glue in the kitchen Fred Taylor

Just Say No to Restoring Antique Furniture with Linseed Oil Fred Taylor

Purpose of features aids in identifying wood chest Fred Taylor

Larkin side-by-side exhibits functional charm Fred Taylor

‘Dumbwaiter’ handy aid for proper hostess Fred Taylor

Saving lives by replacing vintage Lane cedar chest locks Fred Taylor

What Not To Do: Finding the right furniture guy Fred Taylor

Empire Revival vanity probably dates to 1920s Fred Taylor

Furniture Detective: Elaborately carved chair may be one-of-a-kind Fred Taylor

Furniture refinishing using guides and experience Fred Taylor

Furniture Detective: Depression era furniture terms Fred Taylor

Dressing table displays classic Art Deco lines Fred Taylor

Golden oak server is actually a soap premium Fred Taylor

Reproducing chairs may prove to be lofty goal Fred Taylor