Antiquetables.org



Antique good within the UK are very popular and there is a thriving antiques market located within the heart of the country. Many people collect antiques whether this is for a hobby or for investment purposes. True rare and collectable antiques can fetch a very high amount of money at places such as auctions. Different collectors collect different antiques; there are often many specialists in different antique areas. The proof of just how popular antiques are within the UK is proved by the number of antiques programmes which appear on television, there are several each day located on terrestrial programmes.
Antique tables are very popular with many people and tables often sell for a very large amount of money. There are different types of antique tables which sell for different amounts, the value often depends on the era it is from and also on how rare the table is.
Antique Edwardian furniture and tables are very popular; these are antiques which date from around Edward V11s period, from 1901 to 1910. True Edwardian furniture is currently very popular, rare tables which are truly Edwardian can bring thousands of pounds. Although people must be wary as mass production of Edwardian tables to begin several years after the Edwardian period and for this reason it is difficult to asses whether a table is a one off piece. Anybody considering spending a large amount of money on an Edwardian table should first consult an expert in this area.
An antique Victorian table date to the period from 1837 to 1901 and is therefore clearly pre-Edwardian. This furniture at the time was popular with the middle classes and the royal family, it was expensive and often pieces were created as one offs. At present Victorian furniture is not viewed as being incredibly in fashion and has therefore been neglected in relation to collectors and investors. For this reason, the price of Victorian furniture has dropped considerably; this may mean that anybody looking to make money in the future may see that Victorian furniture may increase in value during the next few decades.
One particular collectable in relation to tables which has recently come into the limelight due to everything cool being retro is the dressing table. Antique dressing tables are now in demand and selling for large amounts of money. In relation to which dressing tables are in demand, the earliest possible available highlights the largest value. Often one off pieces which offer a unique design and often have a blended pattern are the most popular and in demand tables at the moment.
There are many very popular and famous furniture makers whos work is very rare. If their work is owned by anybody who is wishing to sell it, they are advised to get a valuation off several experts to ensure a true value is found. These famous producers include Killarney Ware, Samuel Bennett and William Kent. Some of the most popular furniture makers whose furniture is now antique originate from within the UK.