The Stories We Can Find In Antique Furniture.
Antique furniture is not just a collection of tables, chairs, cabinets, and desks. Each piece repres…
Explore the History and Value of Antiques
AntiqueNest Design is an online learning hub for antiques, collectibles, and decorative arts. Our educational content is intended for collectors, hobbyists, interior designers, and anyone wanting to learn about the history, authenticity, and preservation of antiques.
We provide historical background as well as techniques for evaluating antiques, identifying styles and craftsmanship, recognizing original materials and finishes, and determining values. This website offers information on how to assess antiques from various eras and geographic origins, and also provides insights into the history and aesthetics of antiques.
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The Importance of Antique Care and Preservation
Antique ownership is a privilege of being a custodian of history. An antique is an item that has bee…
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Why Are Some Antique Objects Worth More Than Others?
Collectors frequently ask how it is possible for two identical-looking antiques to be worth vastly d…
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How to Determine if an Antique is Real: A Step-by-Step Guide
Antiques are objects that date back decades or even centuries, and many people find them interesting…
Our Educational Approach
Our teaching approach recognizes that all objects have a history, and our curriculum combines lessons on the history of furniture, ceramics, silver, clocks, paintings, glass, textiles and decorative arts with practical techniques to help students recognize what makes an object authentic. Students will learn how the history of an object, its production method and the quality of its workmanship relate to its cultural significance and monetary value.
Practical Learning for Collectors
Through a combination of theoretical learning and real-world application, AntiqueNest Design will teach students about the different styles found in antiques, typical methods used for their restoration, how to determine if an item is authentic or a reproduction, and how to assess its condition. With all of these elements in mind, you’ll learn how to evaluate the items you see in stores, at flea markets, in galleries and auctions, or even in other people’s homes.
Skills in Antique Identification
Ability to identify authentic antiques based on construction, materials, marks, style, and period techniques.
Skills in Value and Conservation
Grasp the impact of scarcity, history, workmanship, condition, and conservation on the worth and continued survival of an object.
Skills in Historical Context
Awareness of the evolution of decorative arts and collecting culture in various countries and historical periods.