all about Antique : Antique massage table

The art of giving a good massage has long been, as you can see from the many examples of old massage table. Learn how the tables were changed over the yearsHistory of Massage Tables
Massage has been around for thousands of years. For almost as long as people have given massage tables are used to support their customers. massage tables as we have only been around for almost 100 years, and older ages used similar furniture to achieve the same goal. While you probably will not find an ancient Greek massage table at an antique shop in town, it's fun to know little about the evolution of this piece of furniture.

    * The ancient Greeks used a version of the massage table from about 800 BC in about 150 BC These tables were made of marble or wood and used in gyms. These early massage tables, called pedestals.
    * Among the approximately 300 BC and 475 AD, the massage was popular in the Roman Empire. Piers also used this practice, and massage were often performed in the royal baths.
    * The Victorians also held massage. They used furniture such as massage tables called "sofa." These couches were very heavy and were generally upholstered with leather or fine fabrics. It was usually filled with horse hair or sawdust.
    * In the early 20th century, massage tables began to look more like the traditional medical exam tables. It was made of wood, often oak, and featured a padded top which was usually stuffed with horsehair and upholstery with leather. Some of the first massage tables featured a vibrating surface.
    * The next generation of massage tables, used in the years following World War II, was usually made of domestic hardwood and stuffed with cotton, sawdust or straw. The table is usually covered by an easy to clean early form of plastic.
    * In 1930, the first portable massage table was created. These early portable tables were heavy, but featured high-quality materials and excellent workmanship. Until the 1940's, lightweight, portable tables have become popular. Many of these were made of aluminum and plastic.
    * It was not until 1940 that later began to massage tables have holes cut face. It took decades before the current horseshoe cradle person came into existence. portable table today with a horseshoe cradle was created in the 1980
Tips on Buying a Massage Table
If you decide to buy an old massage table, keep the following tips in mind:

    * If the table is covered, check the stuffing. The wallpaper will fill your help to update the table from the beginning of the tables used natural materials like horsehair and sawdust. Make sure the filling is in good condition or they can be replaced without harming the value of the piece.
    * Consider the table are estimated from another source. The older antique pieces, such as massage tables can be very different in value. It is important to confirm that you are getting a fair deal.
    * You may want to use an old table as a monitor in clinical massage. These tables can be a fun and nostalgic way to decorate a modern enterprise.