You probably have pieces in your home that belong to love ones since departed that hold a special place in your heart. The wooden chest that held your mother's wedding dress. The writing desk your grandfather used to pen love letters to your grandmother. A coffee table that came from another country and now holds a place of honor in your living room or den. Everyone who owns an antique piece of furniture should have some kind of understanding as to how to care for it and make repairs when necessary.
Antique furniture is the most common form of collectors item.
It is the original craftsmanship, technique and tools used that make furniture a prized possession in many homes and auction houses all over the world. Most furniture is made from wood that has its own set of potential problems. Wood is a likely target for insects, splitting, distorting, bruising or breaking. But it is also beautiful to look at and lovely to touch. Upholstered furniture is a popular collector's item.