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Collecting 18th Century Chairs

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Learn how to find and collect 18th century chairs, including the different types of antique chairs, in this free video on collecting antique furniture collectibles.

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Summary: The 18th Century was something of a golden age for the chair. As manners became less formal after the reign of Louis XIV, chair design changed from a more formal, upright posture to one which allowed the weary aristocrat to recline in leisure. As neoclassical designs became popular in Paris, the armchair in America was undergoing a transformation as well. Many New England furniture makers were influenced by the designs of Queen Anne, Windsor and Chippendale styles, and many created unique variations, like rocking chairs and writing chairs with often included drawers.

In this free 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.

About the Expert

Contact: SheaAntique.com

Expert: Sue Shea has been dealing in antiques since 1979, and has her own shop, Shea Antiques, located in Shelburne Falls, MA. Her passion is early American 18th & 19th century antique country furnishings. Her collection is housed in a mid-19th century carriage house off the Mohawk Trail in Western Massachusetts. Her shop is open on weekends and by appointment. She also does estate appraisals.

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