Learn how to identify Eastlake furniture and be able to tell it apart from other Victorian styles like Renaissance Revival and Rococo.
Education
Want to learn more about antiques? Our education category includes identification guides, how-to’s, notable history, and more.
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Learn how to identify majolica pottery by using the simple steps outlined in this guide. We’ll show you what real and fake majolica looks like.
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Dry sinks are a beautiful piece of history. Learn more about how a dry sink was used and how you can incorporate one into your home today.
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Do you have to store old books? Learn how antique books get damaged and also how you can prevent the aging process for decades.
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Do you love Art Nouveau everything? Explore our picks for the most famous Art Nouveau artists of all time.
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Learn how to identify carnival glass. You’ll also find out its history and how it was made.
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Depression glass is still highly collectible today. Learn more about the most sought after depression glass patterns.
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Do you have a fascination with old photographs? Learn more about types of antique photos like daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and more.
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Do you have antique table lamps in your home? Find out which styles are the most common and when they were made.
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Check out the most striking and sentimental antique photos on the internet.
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Can you tell if a book is a first edition? These are some identifying factors that can help beginners on their search.
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Painting antique furniture isn’t always the right move. Find out when it’s okay to paint and when you should leave the furniture as is.
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Do you have an antique on your hands? Maybe, maybe not. Find out what is considered an antique and what is considered vintage.