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Don't Fall for a Fake Antique—Pros Share How to Spot Real From Fake
17.07.2024 - 15:52 / thespruce.com
Antiques—not to be confused with vintage items—are a beautiful way to decorate your home with historical charm, but finding real pieces can be a challenge in today's market if you don't know what to look for.
It's not uncommon to end up with a fake version of a beloved antique after months and months of searching, which is why we took matters into our own hands and asked three thrifting pros for their best expert tricks on searching for real antiques over fake ones.
Here, we share the six best tips you should use on your next shopping trip.
Antiques are items (furniture, decor, art paintings, etc.) that are over 100 years old. They are often confused with vintage pieces, which are items that are less than 100 years old.
According to our experts, the best place to start when scouting for real antiques is to know what you're looking for with the help of books, which also makes beautiful decor themselves.
«The best advice for someone looking for antiques would be to start reading books on furniture and learning about different styles, periods, and what distinguishes genuine pieces from reproductions,» Willow Wright, the owner of Urban Redeux, says.
Reading on how to search for antiques not only gives you insight into specific pieces from certain time periods, but you get to learn more from the pros on their best tips for spotting a real versus an antique. If you're an antiquing beginner, this method can be incredibly beneficial for learning more about antique materials, finishes, and details that set them apart from fake counterparts.
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