When collecting antique wicker furniture, there are a few things you might want to consider when making your purchases, so hopefully, these buying tips will help.
Collectors and wicker lovers alike highly seek out antique wicker furniture pieces. So, one of the most important things to know is the positives of what to look for and the negatives of what to look out for when considering purchases.
Considering purchasing an antique wicker furniture piece?
One of the biggest myths is that the older and rarer the piece is, the more desirable and highly priced it will be. But just because the piece is an antique, does not guarantee an automatic high price.
The piece must also be structurally sound, functional, and in the closest original condition with few, if any, repairs or changes made to it.
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When considering purchasing an antique wicker furniture piece, make sure you examine it thoroughly for any of these undesirable issues:
- doesn’t have the original finish
- breaks in the wooden framework
- cracked or broken spokes in serpentine or rolled arms
- missing or badly cracked curlicues
- flaking or badly chipped paint
- paint so thick it obliterates design elements
- excessively worn or poor-quality upholstery
- broken springs in upholstered cushions
If the piece under consideration does have some less-than-desirable features, be prepared to make the repairs yourself or take the piece to a qualified wicker repair person.
You may need to spend considerable money on this project because wicker repairs take significant skill and time to complete.
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Unless you buy the piece strictly for looks or display, make sure that sitting in the wicker chair, couch, or rocking chair you want is comfortable and pleasing for you to spend time relaxing in.
Hopefully, you’ve found these antique wicker buying tips and hints helpful and will use them the next time you consider purchasing an antique wicker furniture piece.
Good luck on your quest and let me know in the comments below if you already have antique wicker furniture and what kind it is.
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