Antique furniture collectibles

Antiques furniture has come a long way and its development can be seen from furniture collectibles to vases and other artifacts. One of the most common of antiques is the one classified in the Victorian era. Antiques furniture from this era reflects the novelty and the style of these times. The prosperity of those times can clearly be reflected in the artistic and beautifully crafted antiques that have survived from those times. The Victorians seem to have been fascinated with novelty and Gothic styles can be seen pitted against the Classical styles.

Structural reflections of the Gothic and Rococo styles can be seen in churches, spires and crockets. Victorian furniture of this period has also not escaped these popular styles of back in the days. Furniture of this period is characterized by certain elements that can help you identify these types of furniture. One of these unique features is the sinewy curved lines, S and C scrolls and nature elements with such things as flowers, leaves and vines. Victorian antiques furniture is closely connected with the Eastlake era that seems to be less showy and les complicated designs. However, its reflections in its elements show similarities with Victorian furniture. Eastlake antiques however have more stylized natural elements and have more shallow incisions and turnings.

When looking for antiques furniture from the Victorian age, it can be a tricky business if you are a novice collector and are not aware of the styles of the antique Victorian furniture. Since this furniture is rarely labeled, its attribution is largely a matter of opinion. If you are going to start collecting these antiques it is highly advisable to consult some good books on the subject and pick the brains of people who know the business. It would also be advisable to find and get to know of any local auctions that would be auctioning or displaying antique Victorian furniture. Another good way to find out about antiques furniture is by visiting blogs that allow people to post articles and comments on antiques. These are great ways of knowing of auction events, details about antiques and other information that can prove invaluable to a collector or an enthusiast. Antiques, especially Victorian furniture, give us insight and tastes of people of past generations and can shape our current tastes, sometimes in ways we cannot even begin to imagine. As with all things, take your sentiments far, but too far.