Buying antique furniture online should be an exciting experience, not an uncertain one. In this dealer's guide, Pearl City Antiques shares practical advice on evaluating authenticity, understanding condition and restoration, identifying quality craftsmanship...
We have pulled together these articles to help you identify pieces by period and increase your appreciation for the historical context, craftsmanship and design motifs. Use this as a pocket guide for your picking adventures!
Modern and Post-Modern Period (1950 to Present)
21 Apr, 2024
A brief overview of Modern and Post Modern Period furniture design motifs, construction and identification
Traditional Revival Period (1920 to 1950)
21 Apr, 2024
A brief overview of Traditional Revival Period furniture design motifs, construction and identification.
Art Deco Period (1919 - 1939)
21 Apr, 2024
A brief overview of Art Deco Period Furniture design motifs, construction and identification.
Art Nouveau Period (1890 - 1910)
21 Apr, 2024
A brief overview of Art Nouveau Period furniture design motifs, construction and identification.