We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Veneers have been used in furniture making for around 5000 years, and examples have been found in Egyptian pyramids. The technique has long ...

LANCASTER - Even though Feigley's Furniture Repair and Refinishing Shop is busy repairing antique furniture, it has added antique sales to its services. "When I bought the shop off my father, I bought ...

Condition is important when determining the value of a piece of antique furniture — we have all learned this from TV shows about antiques. Condition is also important when deciding the value of ...

A growing number of homeowners are embracing antique furniture restoration, driven by sustainability, nostalgia, and rising market values. Experts highlight that proper restoration preserves ...

This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...

correction An earlier version of this story mistakenly reported that joints repaired with hide glue are weaker than wood. In general, using hide glue results in joints that are stronger than wood. The ...

Michael Crenshaw, owner of the Little Rock Repair Shop, works his magic on an antique table lamp. Credit: Brian Chilson Tucked into an inconspicuous strip mall, the Little Rock Repair Shop seems to ...