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Furniture Detective

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Use more brainpower when moving

By Fred Taylor
Aug 7, 2019

Common Hitchcock stencilled name. Courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers, Chester, New York.

Unfolding the saga of the Hitchcock Chair Co.

By Fred Taylor
Jul 11, 2019

Federal/Empire transitional chest.

Furniture Styles

An American history lesson at the auction

By Fred Taylor
Jun 26, 2019

The first look at the Gallery shows you panorama of American antique furniture that yells out to you “Hurry” but don’t. All photos courtesy of Fred Taylor.

Dows gifted American antique furniture to Florida museum

By Fred Taylor
Jun 21, 2019

These Federal D end console tables have drop leaves attached that would rest on a rectangular center section.

Furniture Styles

Expanding tables accommodate families of every size

By Fred Taylor
May 23, 2019

The style of this furniture, made by Henry Belter and seen in the parlor of the antebellum mansion Rosalie in Natchez, Mississippi, was the American attempt to recreate the lavishness of the 18th century French court. The style is called Rococo Revival and was THE Victorian style of the second half of the 19th century.

How to start studying furniture

By Fred Taylor
May 23, 2019

Silly me. I thought this was just a cabinet or maybe a wardrobe. The owner thought it was an armoire. We were both wrong. It turned out to be a chifferobe based on the French word “chiffonier,” which is a tall narrow chest of drawers. It in turn is based on the French word “chiffon” meaning rags.

How to speak French furniture

By Fred Taylor
Apr 30, 2019

Dispelling long-held furniture myths

By Fred Taylor
Apr 9, 2019

18th century chair blocks, like the one pictured above, usually were made of soft wood with the grain running vertically. Submitted photo

Furniture Styles

New, Vintage, or Antique? Interpreting chair construction

By Fred Taylor
Apr 2, 2019

Furniture Styles

When family furniture history is a fairy tale

By Fred Taylor
Mar 31, 2019

marble top mahogany parlor table

Care & Preservation

Functional Art: Use your antiques - wisely

By Fred Taylor
Mar 28, 2019

The restored Gregory house sits on high bluff with a magnificent view of the Apalachicola River.

Furniture Styles

Furniture Finds: Florida state park is a gem in the rough

By Fred Taylor
Mar 4, 2019

Furniture Styles

Furniture care facts & fallacies on the web

By Fred Taylor
Feb 20, 2019

RubyLane seller The Front Porch Antiques (Woodstown, New Jersey) offers this 1930s Chippendale style tilt top tea table

Care & Preservation

Wood Furniture Care: Add oil only if it squeaks

By Fred Taylor
Jan 30, 2019

Furniture Styles

Guides to American furniture periods prove valuable

By Fred Taylor
Jan 18, 2019

Lincoln rocking chairs

Furniture Styles

How appraisal types affect market value

By Fred Taylor
Jan 4, 2019

This numbered label from the Mahogany Association was the assurance that all exposed wood was genuine mahogany. Photo courtesy Fred Taylor

Furniture Styles

How to decipher vintage furniture labels

By Fred Taylor
Dec 13, 2018

This late Victorian, Empire Revival parlor arm chair is made with a wide birch frame and is stained with a mahogany finish. It sold for $71 at EBTH.com. Courtesy of Everything But The House, www.ebth.com

Furniture Styles

Furniture Fakes: When furniture isn't as it appears

By Fred Taylor
Oct 17, 2018

Furniture Styles

Auction terms novice bidders must know

By Fred Taylor
Oct 4, 2018

The gatelegs don’t leave a lot of room for human legs under the table. (Fred Taylor photo)

Furniture Styles

Expanding tables grow to suit needs

By Fred Taylor
Sep 26, 2018

A descendant of the simple chest, this slender chest of drawers was called a chiffonier in France.

Marrying functions results in new furniture forms

By Fred Taylor
Sep 16, 2018

This chair is virtually identical to the chair the reader asked about – same style, same maker, same patent date, same condition. It sold for just under $500. The reader was not happy with that.

Furniture Styles

Disappointing furniture appraisals - You can't win 'em all

By Fred Taylor
Aug 15, 2018

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Consider these points when buying an old table

By Fred Taylor
Jul 5, 2018

Learn about old furniture forms that have fallen out of use

By Fred Taylor
Jun 21, 2018

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