Victorian furniture Articles

How to care for antique and period furniture

Jul 22, 2024

Category: Victorian furniture

Our latest how-to guide shows you the best way to care for your antique and period furniture pieces, to prolong their life and protect your investment.

Antique furniture wood: an antique dealer’s guide

Jul 1, 2024

Category: Victorian furniture

From the mahogany pieces so beloved in the Georgian era, to the clean, teak lines of mid-century furniture, period furniture is made from a variety of woods. Here, we look at the most popular.

How to date an antique chair: an antique dealer’s guide

Jan 23, 2024

Category: Victorian furniture

Determining the age of an antique chair requires skill and expertise. Here, our dealers share their tips to help you date your antique chairs.

Antique chair styles: an antique dealer’s guide

Feb 20, 2023

Category: Victorian furniture

Antique chairs represent a huge area for the collector and there are many different types, each with a unique appearance. Here, our expert looks at the features of the most popular styles.

English Antique Furniture Periods – a collector’s guide

Sep 15, 2021

Category: Victorian furniture

What are the different periods of antique furniture? And how can I tell the period of my furniture? Our collector’s guide has all the information you need to recognise and identify the different styles of period furniture.

A closer look at: Antique stools

Mar 10, 2020

Category: Victorian furniture

Antique stools are probably one of the oldest types of seating, standing the test of time for thousands of years. With so many varying in style, maker, purpose, quality and value, learning to identify specific types of antique stools will make sure you only invest in quality.

A closer look at: Antique screens

Nov 25, 2019

Category: Victorian furniture

Antique screens were originally crafted for functional purposes, to protect sitters from draughts or heat. They quickly became stunning decorative items in their own right - and still are today.