Antique furniture is one of the most rewarding—and misunderstood—collecting categories. Every piece contains clues in its wood, joinery, hardware, finish, construction, and wear patterns that reveal age, authenticity, craftsmanship, and value. Without knowing how to interpret these details, collectors often misjudge period, overlook repairs, or confuse reproductions with genuine antiques.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 33 — How to Evaluate & Appraise Antique Furniture provides the complete professional framework used by appraisers, antique dealers, estate specialists, and museums to identify and value historic furniture accurately. This guide explains how to analyze wood species, construction methods, tool marks, hardware, finishes, patina, condition issues, and stylistic details to determine authenticity, originality, and fair market value.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify wood species, veneers, and historical materials
Distinguish hand-cut joinery from machine-made construction
Read screws, nails, hinges, and hardware for period correctness
Evaluate finishes, patina, wear, and surface authenticity
Recognize original vs. replaced parts, components, and repairs
Interpret major style periods such as Federal, Victorian, Art Deco, and more
Assess condition, structural issues, restoration quality, and originality
Detect common red flags in reproductions and altered pieces
Research comparable sales to establish fair market value
Determine when a piece needs professional conservation or appraisal
Volume 33 condenses years of appraisal and antique furniture evaluation into a clear, practical guide. Whether you're collecting, selling, inheriting, or managing an estate, these techniques will help you understand how furniture was made, how to identify authenticity, and how to determine true value with confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
Antique furniture is one of the most rewarding—and misunderstood—collecting categories. Every piece contains clues in its wood, joinery, hardware, finish, construction, and wear patterns that reveal age, authenticity, craftsmanship, and value. Without knowing how to interpret these details, collectors often misjudge period, overlook repairs, or confuse reproductions with genuine antiques.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 33 — How to Evaluate & Appraise Antique Furniture provides the complete professional framework used by appraisers, antique dealers, estate specialists, and museums to identify and value historic furniture accurately. This guide explains how to analyze wood species, construction methods, tool marks, hardware, finishes, patina, condition issues, and stylistic details to determine authenticity, originality, and fair market value.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify wood species, veneers, and historical materials
Distinguish hand-cut joinery from machine-made construction
Read screws, nails, hinges, and hardware for period correctness
Evaluate finishes, patina, wear, and surface authenticity
Recognize original vs. replaced parts, components, and repairs
Interpret major style periods such as Federal, Victorian, Art Deco, and more
Assess condition, structural issues, restoration quality, and originality
Detect common red flags in reproductions and altered pieces
Research comparable sales to establish fair market value
Determine when a piece needs professional conservation or appraisal
Volume 33 condenses years of appraisal and antique furniture evaluation into a clear, practical guide. Whether you're collecting, selling, inheriting, or managing an estate, these techniques will help you understand how furniture was made, how to identify authenticity, and how to determine true value with confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
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