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A few Tips for Antique Bedroom Dressers

The centrepiece of many collectors' bedrooms are the antique dressing rooms, yet fans of antique furniture may find antique dressing styles a challenging endeavour to identify.

By Kevin TaylorPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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The centrepiece of many collectors' bedrooms are the antique dressing rooms, yet fans of antique furniture may find antique dressing styles a challenging endeavour to identify.

These sculptures have been created to be robust outside the main living spaces of historical homes, and many examples from a variety of design eras remain in outstanding shape. Take a closer look at how these styles of antique cloakrooms changed over time and how one might best add one to your own collection.

Styles of ancient dresser

During the Victorian period or later were made most of the antique dressers you'll find, partly because the bedrooms of the eighteenth century didn't have the same kind of furniture as the current bedrooms.

Instead of traditional dressers, many colonial families use blanket chests to storage. Here is a simple guide to recognise antique mobilizer styles to allow you to search your own via antique shelves and on-line classifieds.

Dressers of Victorian style

The victorian cloakroom often looked little and fine and usually had only three clothes. The dresser's body often sat on his legs and was surrounded by a protovanity-style mirror.

Some of the Victorian dressing rooms were even filled with marble, while others displayed the ornate graving of the period. Victorian dressers were generally produced until the 1920's when cultural developments caused a change in design and led to an Art Deco style development.

Dressers of art and craft

The furnishings of arts and craft actually started in the 1890s and were made as a consequence of the overly decorated Victorian decorations. Dutchers have been purchased by many regular American families, thanks to their use of household wood and robust and unobtrusive construction.

In particular, this style is characterised by its large drawers and the metal accents hammered or cast around the keyholes. Indeed, a number of current craftsmen are still creating artificial and crafted furniture settings.

Art Deco Dressers

Art Deco's design focuses on elegant lines, complex curvatures and sophisticated materials. Dressers of this period sought to reflect this modern style by turning around their edges and adding details around their handles and drawers.

The wood used to create dressers of Art Deco was frequently lighter than in previous ages, making it far easier for families to move their furniture about so they did not need much assistance to design their spaces.

Modern dressers of mid-century

Modern furniture from mid-century has an immensely distinctive appearance, generally due to the use of blonde woods, conical legs and low-lying furniture.

With their ability to turn plateaus into fancy furniture forms, Charles and Ray Eames have revolutionised furniture manufacturing, and Eames' dressers are some of the most sought-after modern cloakers on the market.

Selection of an antique dressing room

Choosing an antique dresser can be difficult. There may be numerous choices in your area. Here are some things you that you'll want to consider when looking to add an antique dresser to your home.

Budget

Unfortunately, modern furnishings are one of the most expensive home furnishings you can buy. While in your local antique stores – generally for under 500 dollars - you definitely find relatively cheap furniture, the bulk of quality antiquarian shirts are worth thousands of dollars, if not tens of thousands. This Mid-century Modern Marble Top Clothes dresser, for instance, is available at around 13,000 $ and is listed at an auction at $1,250.

Condition

Look at the part to check its condition thoroughly. Take out the drawers and look at the ties. See whether repairs have been carried out or that the part has been completed so that its value can be depreciated.

For antiquity furniture, however, evidence of wear and tear are normal and a part that looks too finished could be a high quality replica. These are some of the features you could expect to discover in an old dresser.

• Irregular fading in the wood

• Mirrors that have spots or reflect oddly

• Carvings with irregularity and inconsistency

• Chips to the edges and corners

• Signs of wear and tear

Preference

Above everything else, your own preference is the most important factor to consider. It makes no difference if you desire a Victorian dresser in your ultra-sleek modern industrial bedroom; the most important thing is that you like it. As a result, pay attention to your gut instincts and choose something you enjoy.

Where to Find Antique Dressers

Most folks may not be able to pay to ship an antique dresser because of its size. When it comes to large furniture pieces like dressers, tables, and cabinets, you should shop locally wherever possible.

This also allows you to see an item in person, giving you the unique opportunity to assess any discrepancies between its listing and its actual condition. Here are a few areas where you can begin your search for an antique bedroom dresser.

Furniture auction

• Antique shops

• Thrift stores

• Furniture resale shops

• Garage sales

• Craigslist postings

• Newspaper ads

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