"With so little time (and so much to browse!) it's always a good idea to arrive with a shopping plan. For some, that might be deciding on decor styles ahead of time. Then, of course, there are those who are simply looking for the best value: items made with high-quality materials and excellent craftsmanship that are built to last."
"While Verderame says wooden rocking chairs can be particularly valuable, she recommends keeping an eye out for decorative touches. "Look for dovetails, peg wood construction, solid hardwoods, burl wood or feathered wood decoration," she explains.These details can speak to quality craftsmanship; they can also give you some insight into their era of origin. Ornamentation, like scrolls and ribbon garlands, hint at Victorian styles, while some cutouts may have stemmed from the Arts & Crafts era."
Arrive at antique stores or flea markets with a shopping plan and priorities to narrow extensive browsing. Prioritize items constructed from solid hardwood and displaying construction features such as dovetails and peg-wood joinery. Look for decorative veneers like burl or feathered wood and ornamentation such as scrolls and ribbon garlands to identify Victorian pieces. Recognize cutouts and simpler forms as potential Arts & Crafts indicators. Seek furniture with high-quality materials and excellent craftsmanship because such pieces are built to last and tend to retain or appreciate in value. Mid-century modern designs often command collector interest.
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