One of the greatest telltale signs of a chairs age include the markings or tags left by the manufacturer. Modern upholstered chairs may feature a tag listing both manufacturer and serial number or design name, which can be looked up on the manufacturers website or on collector websites.

What are the different styles of antique chairs?

Know Your Antique Chair StylesBergère chair.Chaise longue.Corner chair.Curule chair.Fancy chair.Fauteuil chair.Gondola chair.Hitchcock chair.More items •21 Nov 2019

How old is my antique buffet?

Look on the back of the buffet/sideboard or under it. Often company names and dates are engraved, burned, etched, or inked on a back or under section. Company names, cities or dates can help you establish the date of your furniture. Examine the construction of your antique buffet or sideboard.

How does baking soda and vinegar age wood?

Cover the wood with thick coats of the baking soda paste using a standard paintbrush, then leave the wood in the sun to dry for at least six hours. If you want to either intensify the reaction or speed it up, spray the wood with white vinegar soon after applying the baking soda and water mixture.