Different Antique Coffee Tables and Styles
Choosing the perfect antique coffee table for you home, office or apartment may be tricky. With the different tables available in the market today, you will surely get confused as to which style or design is best for you. Here are a few antique coffee tables types, styles and designs that may help you figure out what exactly you are looking for.
There are actually just two kinds of antique coffee tables. One is the contemporary and another is the faux. Be very careful when purchasing this piece of furniture because these two kinds actually look very similar. A contemporary antique table is an original antique, but it may not be in the best condition it could be in. Nevertheless, it has been part of history and has been passed on from generation to generation.
The faux version of antique coffee tables may look exactly like the finish of an authentic one. The difference is faux pieces are chemically treated.
The price will also tell you which is which. Of course real antiques come with a more expensive price. Unfortunately, there are sellers who may trick you into buying a faux antique thinking that it is an authentic piece. Be very careful with this.
As for the style and designs, there are so many antique coffee tables that vary in more than one way. To begin with, the wood may affect the overall look of the table. There’s cherry wood, dark wood and mahogany, among the more famous ones. The carvings can also vary and tell you about which era they came from. English Gregorian designs are very curvy and have intricate patterns and carvings. There are also small Chinese tables that are hand painted with scenery from nature. Chest boxes with beautiful patterns from China and other Asian countries can also make great antique coffee tables. There are round tables and square ones with soft sides. Some coffee tables are long while some are short with drawers. There are also those with metal legs and those that come with shelves or storage compartments below the table itself.
Look for something that best suits your personality and the look of your home. Of course, being antique, it doesn’t have to match the other furniture in your home so much. Just make sure it does not look very odd among the other pieces.
You may find these beautiful antique items on eBay or other online antique listings or auctions. Prices can range from 100 USD to about 3000 USD depending on the condition of the table and its overall style. If you are not a fan of purchasing things online, you might opt for garage sales or estate auctions available in your area. Check out newspaper announcements and flyers that people sometimes give out to advertise their sale. You can also visit thrift shops and antique shops to see if they have what you are looking for. Prices are usually not fixed and you can even negotiate with the seller for the best deal.
Looking for the perfect piece entails a lot of patience and time. You will find that it is worth the time after seeing your table accenting your house.