Antique Furniture 101 Class Outline

Table of Contents

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1. Periods/dates

Book Excerpt – Video Introduction – Video Excerpt
Identify by styles


2. Construction

Book Excerpt – Video Excerpts
Joints
Tool Marks
Drawers


3. Woods

Book Excerpt 1 –  Book Excerpt 2 – Video Excerpt
Color/Patina
Wear
Finishes


4. Care

Book Excerpt – Video Excerpt
Hardware


5. Fakes / Repairs

Video Excerpt
Reproductions or adaptations
Major and minor repairs
When and what destroys value / adds value


6. Test

Video Excerpt
”Cheat Sheet”


 

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