Collect 18th Century chairs

Collect 18th Century chairs

In this video guide to collecting antique chairs you'll learn what to look for when shopping for 18th century collectible armchairs. Furniture expert Sue Shea shows you the characteristics of many chair designs, including banister back chairs, slat back chairs, Queen Anne side chairs, arm brace back Windsor chairs, comb back chairs, pigeon hole chairs, Windsor-Sheraton chairs and rockers. She offers tips on evaluating the condition of these antiques, how to examine the seat for wear, for example, where to buy 18th century chairs, and how much you should expect to pay for a collectible piece.

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