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Monday, February 6, 2012

The Decoration on Antique Furniture

The decoration of a piece of antique furniture usually gives a good indication of its period. From the 16th Century decoration became more elaborate and as fashions changed, earlier plainer furniture was often later decorated in line with changing tastes ie. heavily carved. The decoration of a piece of antique furniture is often a basic way of determining whether a piece has been altered or decorated at a later date.

Posted by james On October - 25 - 2008 under antiques

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