The Antique Journal

3 Easy Tips to Identify Antique Furniture: A Beginner's Guide

January 12, 2026

I’ve spent years learning the secrets of antique furniture identification. Here are the 3 things I check immediately to tell if a piece is a genuine antique or a modern... Read more...

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