Hi folks!
I thought a great way to introduce our blog would be through
education! Mine and yours!
Since this blog is all things furniture, décor, second-hand,
treasures, appliances, to name a few, I’d like to explore issues involving the
purchase of second-hand furniture.
My first stumbling blocks in this area were around the terms
Vintage vs Antique! I sense you nodding your head in agreement. We’re confused
by these terms right? Well we’re not alone!
The Words Vintage and Antique
Furniture Can Mean Very Different Things
The Words Vintage and Antique Furniture Can Mean Very
Different Things - See more at:
http://www.thefinertimes.com/Antique-Furniture/the-words-vintage-and-antique-furniture-can-mean-very-different-things.html#sthash.0wdRNyDX.dpuf
In the world of furniture, the words vintage and antique are
sometimes used almost interchangeably, though this is not the correct way to
use them. In fact, they are two separate
and completely different terms used to describe age and quality. It’s important to know the difference so that
you get what you are looking for when you look for vintage or antique
furniture.
The word vintage brings up a number of images when attached
to furniture. The first and most obvious
is one of age because this is a partially correct application of the word. It also brings up images attached to
bellbottoms, vinyl records and generally things that have been out of the
mainstream for some time. While this is
society’s definition of the word, it is not an entirely accurate true of the
word.
The word “vintage” is properly defined as something of high
quality that demonstrates styles of the past.
Because of the use that society has put on the word vintage, it is
important to note that the word applies to much more than just something you
can find in your grandma's attic.
Vintage furniture applies to many types of furniture, the most important
qualities being those that show age and
high attention to detail.
When you go to a furniture store and ask for vintage
furniture, you may find a number of styles presented to you, not all of which
include aged furniture. The store owner
could assume you are looking for a certain style, not a certain age of
furniture. This could end up with
anything from a reproduction of a vintage furniture piece to a modern piece
that has been termed vintage because it's manufacturer was hoping to add a bit
of romance to their sales presentation.
You can see how confusing the word vintage to only mean aged furniture
could get you in an entirely different type of style than you planned.
So I visited my friends on the net for some ideas on
Chandeliers make-overs. And I wasn’t disappointed
at all. The folks out there are pretty creative. 
Hanna had a one of a million light fixture before her
makeover. After inverting it, giving it a shot of spray paint and stringing
beads, now it's one IN a million:
Jen’s makeover is an example of a totally paint-less makeover. She gave her brass chandelier some class with new shades, fabric and some crystals.
