Antique Wooden Furniture

Wood is a solid substance that is derived from woody plants. Wood commonly means, the secondary xylem of woody plants. Wood has been used for many purposes since many millenia. The main use of wood used to be as fuel. Later it started to be used as material for making artwork, furnitures, tools and weapons. It also started to be used as construction material. Antiques are collectible items which are at least a hundred years old. They are collected because of their age, rarity, condition, utility or other unique characteristics. Antique objects are usually objects of a previous era in human society. Antique objects generally show a high degree of craftsmanship or some attention to details. In today's consumerist society, the atypical construction of antiques and their age give them a market value which is a lot higher than similar objects manufactured in the present time. The value of an antique is determined by its appeal and social acceptance. Antiques can be bought in antique shops, or they can be passed down as heirlooms. A few valuable antiques are bought from antique dealers and auctioned off or sold online through websites and online auctions.

Collection of Antique Wooden Furniture:

Collecting antique wooden furnitures is very popular due to the practical characteristics of the antiques. Antique wooden furnitures include dining tables, chairs, bureaus, chests, beds and cabinets and wardrobes. The most prized antiques are made of mahogany, oak, pine, walnut and rosewood. Each of these woods have their own distinctive grains and color. Many modern furniture manufacturers use laminates or wood veneers to achieve the same effect at a cheap price. The styles of antique furnitures vary greatly depending on the region and time of its