From the joints to the fasteners to the finish, every piece of furniture offers clues about its age. Here’s how to read them.

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Julia Reinert, The Lifestyle Historian (Photo by Catherine Nguyen Photography) Antiques are once again enjoying a golden age in the world of design, but as with most things, they too have experienced ...

When you’re downsizing or decluttering, it’s easy to part with furniture that feels bulky or outdated. But sometimes, those ...

According to Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner auction house and an appraiser on the Antiques Roadshow, the top tier of the market will increase in value. But she points out that the market goes up and down ...

With a bit of research and a close inspection of wood and hardware, you can roughly determine the age of antique furniture. Hunting for antique American furniture is a popular pastime, but how do you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to vintage furniture pieces passed down through generations, it's easy to convince yourself ...

There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...