subject: English Antique Furniture [print this page] All interior designers from every walk of life are fond of antiques, and are quick to urge their clients and friends to invest in a piece or two. Some people love the idea and some conjure up images of dusty, depressing, cluttered houses of days gone by. What is the reason for a designers obsession with incorporating antiques into a home? The answer has to do not only with style, but with substance, history and roots and also the fact of owning a piece of history and of tremendous value. Antiques also carry a charm with them which anyone can incorporate into their home and office.
Antique pieces are not only valued for the way they look, but also about the way they feel. On a very old piece of wood furniture, for instance, by feeling the surface and the low, smooth indentations where the boards were hewn by hand it is possible to see the different woods used for drawers, framing, and front panels. If you study the woods you can tell where the piece was likely to be made and sometimes even by whom and when. This gives the story of the piece, and through this, it is possible to learn the history and beauty of antiques. Antiques are special either for the collector or for a person who is just looking for some glamour and mystery in their home or office.
Antiques obviously are a good and wise investment to make and they more often increase in value as they grow older of course depends on their condition and state of storage in times past.
When purchasing antique furniture, make sure you do so at a reputable establishment to ensure that you are investing in the real thing.
Ronald Philips Ltd is one of the most renowned and finest antique dealers that specialize in English antique furniture.
