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While antique lovers frequently boast about the quality of specific furniture pieces - referring to wood, joints and
overall design - it's quite often the style of decoration that sets them apart as works of art. Carving, gilding, inlay, veneer
- these are just a few decoration methods that give antique furniture pieces their signature style.
Finding antiques decorated with any of these styles can be a most enjoyable experience. Some pieces might contain various
types of decoration together - a Marquetry tabletop later coated with lacquer, for instance. Personal taste will ultimately
determine what decoration appeals to you - some styles like gilt work are quite showy, perhaps even gaudy for some tastes.
However, when the artistry is first rate, the value of the antique will doubtlessly be apparent upon close inspection.Finding
antiques decorated with any of these styles can be a most enjoyable experience. Some pieces might contain various types of
decoration together - a Marquetry tabletop later coated with lacquer, for instance. Personal taste will ultimately determine
what decoration appeals to you - some styles like gilt work are quite showy, perhaps even gaudy for some tastes. However,
when the artistry is first rate, the value of the antique will doubtlessly be apparent upon close inspection.
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