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( Above Photo: Pair French Cartonnier Pedestal Stands Burr Walnut Empire )
Collectors understand the value of having a unique antique furniture piece. They don’t tire of collecting unique pieces from across the work. Antique pedestal stands are worth considering whether you’re a new or seasoned collector.
Made in all styles and sizes, they are highly decorative, providing a centerpiece in any space within your home. Besides, these pedestal stands are useful for holding pots and planters, pottery, urns, vases, sculpture, flowers, candles, books, and lamps.
( Above Photo: Pair French Pedestal Stands Empire Tables Ormolu )
Antique pedestal stands do not come from the same era – some are Georgian, others Victorian, and so on. Similarly, they are creations of different artisans. Also, modern furniture makers have produced imitations of these pieces, making it hard for you to tell the genuine apart from the reproduction.
There are several considerations you must make when buying antique pedestal stands. Here we go:
You can quickly eliminate imitation pedestal stands by looking for odd features. For example, if the top of the pedestal is plywood, it’s most likely an imitation. However, it was not until the 1930s that furniture makers used plywood for the first time.
Other giveaways include stales, chipboard, and Phillips screws, which furniture makers adapted from the 1930s. In addition, expect antique pedestal stands to have tenon, mortice, and dovetail joints.
Turn the pedestal stand upside down and closely check the top’s underside using a bright torch. You’ll likely notice a patina that’s developed over time. It comes in the form of a waxy rim on the under edge due to many hands touching it. Avoid pedestal stands with stain brush marks or a spotless underside.
Is the pedestal stand veneered? If so, then check how thick or deep the veneer is. Antique pedestal stands will likely have a thicker veneer. Before the mid-19th century, artisans cut veneers by hand. Therefore, they are coarse and thick.
The artisans used animal glue or scotch to attach the veneers for antique pedestal stands. They then sanded or polished them in situ. With time, the thickness of veneers diminished. At the dawn of the 20th century, they were primarily paper-thin.
( Above Photo: Carved Gilt Pedestal Stands Tables - French Rococo )
Did you know that screws and nails can help you date a furniture piece? After their introduction in 1675, screws were handmade until 1850. Handmade screws may or may not have a taper, and the head slot lacks central alignment. Their spirals are also shallower than those made by machines. The earliest nails were square and not rounded until the turn of the 20th century
( Above Photo: Pair Gilt Pedestal Stands - Linke French Rococo Tables )
An antique pedestal top stand should feel rough with raised grains ad original patination. It is a recent creation if it has a new finish. If you have to distinguish an antique pedestal from an imitation, ask for help from an expert appraiser. Essentially, anything that feels wrong is a no-no.
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