ANTIQUE FURNITURE SHOPS & DEALERS IN AND AROUND CHISWICK, GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND

Of all the categories of antique you can collect, furniture is among the most popular and practical. Many pieces offer you the alternative of using them either for their original purpose, or of adapting them to modern-day living.

Furniture differs from other types of antique in that you probably don't want to collect it by the type of object - nobody wants a room full of only chests or tables - but you may have an affinity for a particular wood or style of decoration. Whatever your preference, you need to familiarise yourself with the styles, methods of construction and types of material used, in order to determine whether the piece is 'right' (in other words, in its original condition without any major alterations or additions) or 'wrong' (some major change has been made to it, or it's a fake).

Looking after your antiques, ensuring they're displayed, stored and handled correctly is essential to preserving them for future generations. Furniture needs informed care and it's important to remember that furniture isn't just wood; the beauty of wooden furniture is often how the wood is aged as well as the other materials used.

Antique furniture shops and dealers in and around Chiswick, London