The armoire is a large piece of furniture that traditionally is used to store clothes. But what did the first armoires look like? Which country invented them? What was their original purpose?

Besides the differences in their original purpose, what else distinguishes armoires from dressers? The answer mostly involves differences in appearance and differences in function.

The modern aesthetic is an effortlessly elegant look, with some furniture pieces even appearing futuristic. So how does vintage furniture, with its dark woods and ornate carvings, stay relevant?

The experienced vintage furniture collector knows when a piece of fabric doesn't match the historical period of its vintage piece. To avoid making this collector's faux pas, here are some tips for making sure you choose the historically correct fabrics to match your French Provincial, Victorian, and Chippendale furniture.

We started using tree stumps for chairs around 30,000 years ago, and now we feature grand armoires in our Victorian-style bedrooms. Have you ever wondered why solid wood furniture has always been so popular, even since the creation of furniture itself?

The original use for a nightstand might shock (or even disgust) you, so if you're reading this while you eat, maybe come back after you've finished.

Whether you plan on moving to a brand new home or refreshing the space you already live in, knowing how to safely move reproduction furniture can save you a lot of grief and frustration.

Dust build-up is a common problem in every house. While establishing a regular (even daily) cleaning routine is one of the most effective ways to fight dust, there are also measures you can take to prevent dust from reaching your furniture in the first place.

If you have small children or grandchildren, you know that messes happen, especially when there are liquids involved; however, accidents happen to adults too, no matter how careful we try to be.

To help in the event of any unwanted accidents, we've gathered some cleaning tips so you can know how to safely and efficiently clean your glass reproductions.

It can be hard to determine the exact weight capacity of reproduction furniture; after all, each piece is created to serve a different purpose. A wooden bed frame will hold more weight than a plant stand, for example.

Mahogany is considered one of the most luxurious and beautiful woods in the world, and because of that, it tends to cost more money than other woods like oak or pine. Is it worth the higher price, though? Our answer is yes, and we're going to give you a list of reasons why.

In today's world of technology, it's easy to get stressed about happenings in the world that we have no control over, not to mention the stressors we face in our personal lives, in our families, and in our jobs. The world of interior design allows us to escape from all that chaos by creating quiet little worlds of our own; but how do we make sure we choose pieces and colors that promote the worlds we want to create?

Decorating your home office with vintage reproduction furniture can create a refined workspace within your home that reflects the importance of the work that you do. Not only does furniture have an effect on the room's mood and atmosphere, but it can also either promote or limit your productivity level.

Today, a dining room table seems like an absolute necessity in any home, but you might be surprised to learn that tables haven't always been as popular as they are today. We all know a table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs; it's usually used to work on, eat from, and place items upon.

The history of bookcases is a long and interesting one. Originally, books were written by hand, so they couldn't be produced in mass quantities like they are today.

With the warm summer months approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how to make your home feel more light and airy. There are some easy things you can do around the house to bring more light and color into your home, and if you’re in the market for some new furniture, there are a few styles you should keep your eye out for.

Coffee bars seem to be the thing of young first-time homeowners, but a coffee bar made with antique reproductions can help make the most elegant, vintage home feel even more timeless. Here are some tips on choosing furniture for an in-home coffee bar and personalizing your coffee bar with decorations, pictures, and other furnishings.

In general, buffet hutches are used to store and display beautiful collectibles like china, pottery, and tea sets. However, now that the art of repurposing has permeated every area of the furniture world, it can be fun to try and think of new ways that a buffet hutch could be used.

The word “feng shui” translates to “wind-water” in English, but what feng shui represents is the mystical Chinese art of aligning yourself and your energy with the energy of your environment. In general, feng shui promotes balance and teaches you how to invite the energies you want into your home.

The term ‘man cave,’ may recall some dubiously decorated areas of the home filled with devices as well as electronics whose main function is to serve a gentleman that is rather fanatic about watching sports. Perhaps you might envision a dark basement of a home with incomplete walls, a few overtly large chairs with a table, and scattered team emblems upon the walls.

When thinking about French antiques, it is relatively easy to immediately picture the opulence of design found in places such as Versailles, meant for the members of the monarchy. Not every piece of historic and influential French design came solely from that heavily gold gilt, Rococo-like piece of art, however.

Throughout history, it is not unusual to find several distinctive styles of architecture, literature, fashion, and furniture trends associated with, or identified by the name of the monarch that ruled during that period. For an example of eras recognized in this manner, we have Queen Anne, Victorian, and Louis XIV to name only a few.

The adoration and beauty found within antique and antique furniture are impossible to deny. Traditions and undeniable styles that have transcended the years prevail, allowing homeowners to choose décor that will outperform anything mass-produced today.

The sofa has long been part of a traditional set of furniture for homeowners around the world. It is one of the key pieces that bring an entire living room together, more so than any other piece.

Carpenters, cabinetry crafters, and woodworkers around the world will often say that Mahogany is their wood of choice when it comes to making furniture. Mahogany wood in furniture has been one of the prevalent choices for not only years but centuries.

Moving into a new home should be an exciting experience. A new place to decorate, a new place to make yours. Unfortunately, moving can also be a stressful experience, filled with scheduling, address changes, and of course, packing your belongings to be moved from your old home to the new.

One of the many reasons why antique furniture is such a beloved décor choice for many homes is the absolute ageless quality these pieces hold. No matter what theme, what era, style, modern or retro, or minimalist—an antique can fit in any interior concept of the home.

The mortise and tenons are most likely one of the most used, most popular woodworking joints more than any other around the world. It may be the most basic of all joints, but it has proven over centuries to be one of the most durable and strongest means of building a wooden structure that will last for years.

Roughly in the 12th century, Chinese woodworking artisans perfected an ancient joint that is still used today. This joint allows us to maximize gluing surfaces while also permitting a more mechanical approach to joint making.

Outgassing (sometimes referred to off-gassing, in regards particularly to indoor air quality) has become a growing concern in the furniture industry. Most especially, off-gassing of new furniture that has been mass-produced in a factory, possibly and most notably from countries outside of the United States.

It is without a doubt, one of the more heated debates in the vintage, antique, and handmade wood furniture communities today. Some experts will concede that there are times when doing this is appropriate and may even improve a piece.

Colonial furniture style has its roots deep within British and American Puritan cultures, reflecting many influences from all over the world, especially from the British Empire. At one point, the empire encompassed parts of Africa, India, Asia the South Pacific, and North America, exposing early colonists to a wide range of artistic expression.

A large master bedroom is indeed a wonderful thing to have. The bedroom is one of the most essential places of retreat, where we often find ourselves relaxing after a long day of activities or taking time for ourselves in the morning to prepare for those activities.

While the master bedroom is a key room for your home, there is no denying that it is the master closet that helps make the rest of the space, and your life, appear clean and organized. Master closets are often much larger than other bedroom closets in a home, allowing for the most storage and decoration options.

In today’s changing times, sustainability has been a crucial concern for many of us. Antique reproduction furniture for your home is ultimately the most sustainable.

There are a few types of furniture that are as timeless as mahogany furniture. Mahogany is known for its deep red-brown to gold color ranges that have attracted buyers for centuries.

Whether you love mahogany furniture or are considering buying it for the first time, you probably want to know more about it. We will take a look at mahogany wood, where the trees grow, their ideal seasons, and more.

Mahogany furniture has long been a popular choice for interior decorating, but can mahogany furniture be used outdoors? We will take a look at all the advantages of using this hardwood furniture outdoors.

When purchasing furniture, you want to be sure your pieces will fit as expected in your space. To get a better idea of how each piece will fit, it is important to consider their standard heights.

Whether you discovered it on social media or at a friend or relative's home, you have probably heard about cottage core. This aesthetic has been increasing in popularity in recent years, and is based on the idea of living in a countryside cottage.

We have all seen or had an odd-shaped room or space. Something about the shape and size of the room makes it feel unnatural or disconnected from the rest of your home.

Whether you are decorating your home office or your space in an office building, you want the room to reflect your personal aesthetic. Creating this look is different for everyone, but using vintage pieces can go a long way towards creating the perfect aesthetic.

How is it that many interior designers can mix elements from differing periods so successfully? In design, occasionally the struggle in how to balance a room or home with beautiful antiques and contemporary, modern elements becomes a challenge.

The coffee table has become a staple of furniture around the world. Most homes around the world have some sort of low table in their living room, placed before a sofa or upholstered chairs meant for comfort.

The history of tea tables begins with the history of tea. Between 1600 and 1760 the consumption of tea in Britain made tea become one of the world's most popular drinks.

You may think that a clothes valet stand is something directly out of a Victorian romance novel, not something that would fit into your busy mornings of checking emails and then getting ready for work.

Every piece of furniture, regardless of era and style, holds a piece of history and a reflection of its time. The sofa table, also known as a console table, has had a substantial place in the history of furniture throughout the ages.

Derived from the Latin word, tabula, the dining room table was not yet part of our lives until the 16th century. The dining room table as we know it today looked much different during the 16th Century as for the longest time, there was no general set place to eat in a home.

A home decorating style is not always clearly defined. Modern, minimalist, farmhouse, boho, or contemporary for example can all be mixed with your heirloom or antique reproduction heirloom furniture.

For many centuries, the term and thought behind a desk implied something portable, small, yet made large enough to store several books and important writings. The origin of the word desk is rooted in the Modern Latin word, "desca," which translates to, "table to write on," from the mid 14fh Century, and has been used as a word figuratively since 1797.

Secret compartments and drawers that can be hidden away by a drop-down or roll-down panel, and exquisite hand carving details with finishes that age beautifully as time wears on are all key indicators of a vintage secretary desk.

The allure of the past can be wistful and romantic, as well as appreciative of the history that came before us. Not everyone, however, can find and purchase a true Chippendale desk or an authentic Empire table.

Having your own home is a special place. Whether that home is owned or rented, being able to have a space that is uniquely for you is comforting, and being able to express yourself through home décor, furnishing as well as small personal touches add value—not only to our lives but the home itself.

Congratulations on your newest piece of reproduction furniture. You no doubt placed much thought, care, and effort into choosing the exact piece to bring a room or your home, together in a theme and individual style that is simply perfect for you as well as your family.

You have found an exquisite antique. Perhaps it was placed away, forgotten in an attic of a family home, perhaps your sharp eye and expertise caught a glimmer of it at an estate sale or thrift shop and you were able to add it to finish your collection.

Thomas Chippendale’s furniture became so well-known for its undeniable elegance and beauty that his incredible furniture style, as well as design, was named after him. Which was at that time, a first in English history. Chippendale has become synonymous with the greatest works of timber art with the celebrated and historic book, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director.

Probably one of the most distinguished British cabinetmakers of the 18th century, Thomas Chippendale launched a furniture style that is still one of the most sought-after antique furniture for collectors and admirers today. Echoes of Chippendale's unique styles remain even in more modern furniture.

Some antiques have names so synonymous with beauty, grace, and elegance they've become near-legendary in collector circles. With good reason, as these famous antique furniture makers created furniture and furniture styles that not only lasted centuries, it can still be seen influencing modern furniture creation to this very day.

Collecting and building your home’s beautiful décor using antiques or precise antique reproductions can elevate your favorite space into an entirely new dimension of comfort. Antique decor offers luxury, elegance, as well as a subtle refinement that can be enjoyed daily for many years.

Selling your antique furniture is vastly different from selling smaller antiques. The process of preparing a piece as well as what you need to know about it might seem obvious, but there are other not so obvious details.

The chair is one of the most useful and can often be one of the most beautiful focal points of an elegant room. The evolution of the chair with its broad-ranging, stylistic trends as well as changes has a long-ranging, centuries-long colorful history across countries.

In Central Europe between 1815 and 1848, an era of the middle class grew. Arts at that time began to appeal to not just the nobility but common sensibilities. Influential German styles of furniture design evolved, extending into Scandinavia and beyond.

Depending on if you have kids or pets, even just time can take its toll on furniture, and you may discover cracks or gouges in your beautiful hardwood. What can you do to fix this?

Care and preservation of precious, antique furniture is entirely different than that of modern furniture. Polishes, adhesives, fasteners and finishes can all dramatically affect the look and value of antiques.

Mahogany wood is coveted for its reddish to pink hues and being straight-grained, prone to fewer knots and free of gaps. Over time its distinct reddish-brown color darkens.

Is this furniture solid wood or is it an excellent veneer job? What is veneer, anyway?

What brings your perfect living room together? A balance of style, comfort as well as coziness should be as effortless as sitting down after work to watch your favorite series with your family or catching up with close friends.

Picking the right furniture for your budget, your sense of style, matching already purchased furniture or antiques as well as fitting it into your home and being long-lived is a lot to think about when shopping.

You’ve gone through the gauntlet of emotions, research, and investigation to pick the perfect sofa for your new or newly decorated living room. It’s newly arrived and it is everything you’ve ever dreamed of.

The dining room table where family and friends get together is always a precious addition to any home. It’s one of the few pieces of furniture where memories are born, kept, and shared as well as traditions, old and newly created can come to pass.

Your dining room table plays an important part in your everyday home life. From family or friends gathering to quiet mornings with tea and sunrise—your table could tell such wonderful warm tales if it could talk.

One of the most crucial additions to building an impeccable dining experience for you and your guests is having the extra storage on hand in order to handle any unexpected arrivals or family-gatherings. If you adore the art of entertaining guests often, this is especially important for you to build a beautiful impression.

You’ve spent hours, possibly days and maybe even weeks to create a bedroom that you have dreamed of for years. Grounded in comforting linens, sumptuous or relaxing velvets or perhaps even bronzed finishing touches—you realize you need the one last detail to even out the entire room.

We spend a very large portion of our lives sleeping. The bedroom is one of the most important rooms of any home.

Perhaps it’s a chair with a yoke back, pierced splat, cabriole legs with claw feet. It might be that you’ve kept your grandfather’s favorite desk with Rococo influences and fluted legs—or perhaps found a delightful small sofa that consists of two seats sharing a common back.

Occasionally, designers and expert woodworkers choose to skip the addition of, or creation of a slip seat cushion for their wonderful chairs—whether reproductions, antiques or modern contemporary furniture. While there are many good reasons not to add or have a slip seat cushion for aesthetic reasons, there are as many compelling reasons as to why having a slip seat cushion is not only a bonus to furniture but a benefit.

Interior decoration allows you to express your creativity in numerous ways. By choosing to decorate your home with upholstered furniture, you have even more creative liberties when it comes to picking fabric patterns that add personality and pizzazz to the room of your choice.

Some will lead you to believe that a coffee table plays a necessary part in the grand scheme of interior design. You might need a central location to place drinks, kick up your feet, and anchor the room, but that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be a coffee table.

Accidents happen in every home and we can also be forgetful when it comes to cleaning upholstered furniture on a continual basis. Whether you are trying to remove a couple of stains from your sofa or you want to perform a deep clean to restore your sofa to pristine condition, this guide will point you in the right direction.

Are you in the process of furnishing your home? Decorating a room with upholstered furniture allows you to pick pieces of furniture with personality and show off your discerning taste.

One space in your home where you can have the most fun decorating is the dining room. Whether you use your dining room every night for eating a well-balanced meal with the family or you only use this space for formal occasions and parties, the dining room is one area where nothing should be left as an afterthought.

At the heart of every timeless design are little details that transform a room from functional to fashionable. In a traditional home, the focal point of a room is usually the seating you choose.

Over the last several centuries, there have been many woods used to build antique furnishings. From one time period to the next, certain woods were favored due to coloration, grain, and quality. It was not at all uncommon for cabinet and furniture makers to use woods that were readily available to them or abundantly traded in port cities.

Over the last several centuries, there have been many woods used to build antique furnishings. From one time period to the next, certain woods were favored due to coloration, grain, and quality.

Without the ability to join two pieces of wood together, furniture would have to be carved out of a single piece of wood. This would take too long and possibly result in a less dimensionally stable product.

Have you recently come across or inherited what appears to be an antique piece of furniture? You don't have to be an experienced collector to know how to tell an antique from a reproduction.

Of all the furniture styles you have likely come across in your search for antiques, Chippendale is one that you probably see quite often. Chippendale is a name that's synonymous with some of the greatest pieces produced during the 1700s, yet they are still widely esteemed and collected to this day.

There is nothing new about nostalgia. In fact, Victorian furniture has been perennially popular with collectors and decorators alike for many years.

Does your home reflect the refined elegance of the French countryside? Beyond the rolling vineyards, pine forests, and lavender fields of Provence, many provinces in France set the tone for a popular decorating style now known as French Provincial or French Country.

Are you in the process of redecorating your home? Incorporating antiques and faithful reproductions into your home can be very gratifying. After all, you are preserving a piece of history.

Are you dreaming of an upholstered bench, chair, loveseat, or sofa to complement your beautiful home? When making an investment in an antique reproduction or custom furniture, you want to ensure good design, quality materials, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Are you in the market for an upholstered armchair, bench, chaise lounge, settee, or sofa? Navigating a vast selection of upholstery materials may seem confusing and daunting, especially to the untrained eye.