The Collectors History of English Antique Furniture

The collectors history of English antique furniture.
The changing fashion of English furniture was governed in general by the materials available to actually make it, and the publics demand for change. If you visit antique shops or auction rooms today, many of the surviving antiques found there will be furniture.
English furniture in particular has gained a reputation for durability and fine craftsmanship. The value that is put on such pieces has accrued over many years, and will continue to do so.
The earliest types of furniture were simple in construction, with practicality being the number one concern. However as furniture became more skilfully crafted and decorated it began to be regarded as an early status symbol.
This led to wealthy home owners being able to display their status by the grandness of their furnishings.
Antique English furniture is usually collected because of its age, beauty, rarity, or condition. The term antique is usually applied to pieces of at least 100 years old.
You may intend to buy English antique furniture for your own pleasure, or to sell at some stage for profit. Either way it would be wise to have some knowledge of the subject that you can draw upon.
This book looks into the makers of English furniture, the styles, decoration and the materials used. It will also list the type of English antique furniture pieces that can be found today.

Table of content.
Introduction
Furniture Woods
Decoration
Makers and designers
Furniture styles
English pieces