WHAT TO LOOK FORwhen buying Antique Furniture

Antiques are timeless and priceless treasures that will definitely spruce up any home. Unlike new furniture, which decreases in value

over time, your antique furniture will hold its value and even increase over years.

Where to start looking?Explore good resources to buy antique home furniture. Visit auction sites,

antique shops, junk shops, fair markets, advertisements, etc.

Repurpose antiques for today’s needsBefore choosing the antique, make sure you can repurpose the furniture. For example, a small table can be used as nightstand,

book shelf and more.

Look for gently-used furniture To qualify as real antique furniture, it should be more than 100 years old. Solid

wood pieces such as dressers, cabinets, and chests hold up well. Upholstered furniture can be refurbished for a reasonable price,

so long as the wood is in decent shape.

Don’t worry about brand namesWhile searching for antique furniture, don’t look to buy

furniture from familiar brands. Focus your search on well-made pieces rather than well-known names.

Look for quality materialsDon’t be swayed by the look of the furniture. Instead, look for

the best quality pieces available. Avoid furniture made with inferior materials and poor workmanship.

Inspect for imperfectionsInspect each piece of furniture for scratches, chips, cracks. Unless

you absolutely love the piece or you can get it professionally refinished, we would recommend moving on.

Use imperfections to bargainTake advantage of these defects and start negotiating for a

better price. But before doing that, make sure the defect can be fixed. If not, then you might end up spending a lot to refurbish a

piece that is worth nothing.

Visit: www.linderspgh.com

Whether you enjoy light woods, heavy finishes or ornate decoration, the perfect piece of antique furniture is waiting for you at Linder’s, the unique

antique furnishing store at Pittsburgh.

Visit our Showroom:701 Yunker Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136