Antique Identification Guides & Expert Tips

How to Identify Antique Furniture: A Complete Guide for Collectors

That dresser at the flea market whispering of history, is it a treasure or a clever reproduction? The difference lies in details invisible to the untrained eye: the cut of a dovetail, the shadow of a hand plane, the story told by a single nail. This guide equips you with the detective's toolkit to uncover the truth. Learn to decode construction clues, identify period styles, and verify your finds, transforming uncertainty into confident discovery. Plus, discover how modern technology can bring a portable expert to every hunt.