All about ; Antique Bedroom Dresser

An antique bedroom dresser is the culmination of many collectors bedroom. Since these pieces of furniture were usually robust and was not the main living area many of them have survived in excellent condition.Style
Most antique dressers you will find is the Victorian era or later. Bedrooms in the colonial period were often blanket chests for storage and no dressers. There were some very wealthy Colonial families that owned a chest Bombe, round dresser on short legs; But these are expensive and somewhat rare.
Here is a quick guide for identifying antique style dresser.Victorian Dresser Style
The Victorian dresser were often small and delicate looking. He generally does not exceed three drawers. The body of the dresser often sat at the feet and ended with a mirror. Some of the later Victorian dressers had marble tops, and heavy carving in the same style as the Victorian era in which it was produced.
The Victorian style was popular in the 1920's. You can read more about Victorian interiors in Victoriana.Arts and Crafts
The Arts and Crafts style came to be recognized as a style of furniture in the last decade of 1800. By 1915 it was popular and was found in many homes. This style is determined by the broad drawers and forged or cast metal detail around the keyhole. The dresser usually sat on the ground.Art Deco
Art Deco dressers imitated everything the Art Deco style. The sculptures were accurate and rounded with a very modern look. The wood was often lighter than in previous seasons. The drawer pulls were also stylized.
Art Deco was popular from 1920 through late 1940 despite the fact that it has changed slightly during this period.Eames Era
The Eames era midcentury modern furniture and got into an elegant style. Blonde woods were often used as pieces streamlined and smooth. Charles and Ray Eames, who was the man and the woman is not, as some brothers say, caused a revolution in furniture with the ability to transform into fanciful shapes plywood furniture.
Midcentury furniture was popular in some form since about 1940 through 1970.Choosing an Antique Bedroom Dresser
Choosing an antique buffet can be difficult. There may be many options in your area. Here are some things you'll want to consider.Style room
What is the style of your room? Is Colonial, Victorian, or country? While you do not have to choose a cabinet that matches the season completely, it is important to get one that compliments the room in which they will be placed. While an eclectic mix can work well in some rooms, some forms of interference, such as the high Victorian style with a dresser Eames era probably will not work because the vast differences in style.Budget
How much you spend? There are many simple turn of the century dressers that can be found for less than $ 200 in local antique shops, thrift stores, even on eBay. Decide how much money should be spent before you put your heart into an expensive dresser, as a piece Eastlake costing a small fortune.Status
Look at the piece carefully to determine the situation. Take the drawers out and look at the dovetailing. Check whether repairs have been made or if the piece has been refinished. If repairs or new dresser has been painted or refinished may lose some importance.
On the other hand, an old dresser should look antique. If it looks too perfect it may be a reproduction. Some of the things we have to wait on antique dressers are:

    * Irregular discoloration in the wood
    * Mirror with spots or reflect paradoxes
    * Sculptures that can not be exactly the same as it is difficult for handmade pieces
    Mark ends
    * Normal wear and tear