Design & Furniture,Gifts » Other – Arts & Humanities http://www.egyptdecorates.com Aesthetic. Pleasing. Economical Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:51:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Will there be antique furniture in the future? http://www.egyptdecorates.com/2009/05/will-there-be-antique-furniture-in-the-future/ http://www.egyptdecorates.com/2009/05/will-there-be-antique-furniture-in-the-future/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 07:34:32 +0000 http://www.egyptdecorates.com/?p=112


Given that furniture these days all seems to be made from veneered particle board or mdf; no mortise and tenon or dovetail joints – just plastic fixings, which loosen and fall to bits if you move it too much. (Ikea – please take note.)

In fact, nothing that makes for a lasting piece of furniture that will improve with age, care and polishing.

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My father died in 1997. He was an antique dealer in the Maryland/DC area for years, and upon his death I inherited a collection of antique furniture, mostly 150 – 200 years old, all in the “original painted finish”. Most of the furniture is colorful, and it all looks well-used, but from what I’m told, that fact simply makes this type of furntirue more desireable to collectors.

I’m currently in the midst of what’s going to be an ugly divorce, and I’m having to use all available sources of funds, so it’s time to sell Dad’s stuff.

Any advice on how to go about doing that? What’s the best way to proceed?

Anybody know any contacts in Mississippi?

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What is the difference between Duncan Pfife and Duncan Phyfe antique furniture? Is one worth more than the other? I’m looking a drop leaf table in great condition, but I know nothing about antiques. The tag says Duncan Pfife, but on ebay I only see Duncan Phyfe. Is there a difference? Thanks in advance.

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