ChineseAntiqueFurnitureShop.com #4 in a series of video tutorials from the Chinese Antique Furniture Shop. John and YuQing examine an antique chest and demonstrate how to look for restoration of the doors, drawer, top, and wings.
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With a large range of antique dining furniture, you can choose a fine antique dining table or a rustic dining table. We stock everything from fruitwood farmhouse kitchen tables to elegant mahogany dining tables. We also stock a wide selection of antique buffet (sideboard/dresser) to compliment the antique dining tables collection. For antique bedroom furniture, your French bedroom could be finished with gilded antique mirrors, French antiques chairs, a beautiful painted French antiques mirror, a Louis XV antique chest of drawers and of course one of our fabulous French antique beds ! Our antique office furniture range has beautiful antique desks and occasionally we find antique writing desk chairs to match. Not forgetting our French antiques furniture sofa and chaise collection. We guarantee our pieces will be of a superior quality and better price than anything else you will find in Australia. Trading since 1989, we have sold antiques through interior design partnerships, retail showrooms, trade & private fairs, auction houses, and most recently, the internet – which we now focus on exclusively. Every piece is hand selected in France by ourselves, before being shipped directly to Australia for certification by customs. We really hope you enjoy our current collection and should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone or email. Urban Maison works closely with Allied Pickfords, Wridgways and various other international and local firms, who offer very reliable and cost effective solutions for delivery. Whether you require a dining table delivered to Perth or Sydney or even container shipping to America, Asia or Europe, Urban Maison can arrange a quote on your behalf. To give you an idea of price, the average cost of shipping most pieces of furniture with Allied Pickfords to all Australian Metro destinations is $350 (with the exception of Perth, which is $450). However, single chairs, some beds and other smaller items can be delivered by courier. For example, the average cost of shipping a single chair to all Australian Metro destinations is $120 (with the exception of Perth, which is $180). When you have decided which piece(s) are of interest, please provide us with the product number(s) plus your postcode, so we may provide you with an exact quotation.
No outdoor area is complete without a picnic table. Picnic tables have been an outdoor staple for generations for many reasons. They are comfortable, convenient, serve many purposes, and are very durable. Picnic tables can be made out of many types of material.
Picnic tables are convenient because they can seat several people. With tables, extra chairs are need when more people are around. Picnic tables are simply benches attached to tables, so seating can vary. In a location where there are lots of children, picnic tables are especially convenient. A large group of children can sit a picnic table and be comfortable, and when they are done, clean up is easy. And, no one has to ask then to push their chairs in.
Picnic tables are very durable because they are always outdoors. Typically made of wood, the materials used to make picnic tables have changed over time to increase their durability. Now you can find picnic tables made out of metal, recycled plastics, and fiberglass. Some picnic tables are constructed as two benched on either side, while more modern picnic tables feature a round table design equipped with an outdoor patio umbrella in the middle for picnicking convenience.
Because picnic tables are always outdoors, they can serve many purposes. Not only do they get used for eating, but they can also be used for doing outdoor projects and crafts. It’s much better to spill a little glue or paint on a picnic table than on your indoor kitchen table. Picnic tables can even be used as a sawhorse.
The decision is not whether or not you need a picnic table, but what kind of picnic table do you need, and how will you use it? The possibilities are endless.
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To survive rain, wind and sun outdoor furniture has to be tough–and no material is as prized for its rugged beauty and legendary durability as teak.
Made to last for decades with absolutely no maintenance, upkeep is more a matter of personal preference than a requirement. While some people prefer the golden color of new teak, others prefer the distinguished silver-grey that teak becomes as it weathers.
Regardless of your preference, just a few steps will make sure your teak furniture stays in tip-top shape for decades. Here are a few tips from Jeremy Smith, president of Wood Classics, a U.S.-based teak furniture manufacturer:
• Make sure you have a top quality product to begin with. Pay attention to the wood quality and construction techniques used in the furniture, as this can affect furniture’s longevity.
• When looking at teak products, make sure they are really teak, not “teak-like” or “as good as teak.”
• Consider the grade of teak being used. First European Quality (FEQ) is the top grade without knots, cracks or pits.
• If you prefer the natural look of weathered teak, you can look forward to virtually no maintenance. If your furniture is left outside, you will want to clean off mildew, sap and pollen annually with Olympic® Deck Wash.
• If you prefer the original rich honey color of teak, there are several steps you can take to preserve this golden color. After thoroughly washing the teak you can treat it with specialized teak cleaners and restoration products. However, using these products is time-intensive. We usually recommend that our customers either allow the teak to age naturally, clean it with a deck wash or hire a professional teak maintenance service to apply the more specialized products.
• If you’re using the furniture indoors, consider finishing it to protect it from stains by sealing or varnishing it. Don’t use teak oil, varnishes or sealers on furniture if you’re using it outside, since this may cause it to turn black with mildew.
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If your furniture is starting to look old and dingy, perhaps it’s time to try giving it a makeover with some new upholstery fabric. Overtime, fabric can start to fade or get damaged. Instead of buying all new furniture, reupholstering furniture can save time and lots of money. Whether for indoor or outdoor patio furniture, there are many options to make your furniture new and beautiful again.
Outdoor patio furniture upholstery fabrics have come a long way. They are now made with UV blockers that help keep out the suns rays and greatly reduce fading. The materials used are also naturally stain resistant. Another great thing about patio fabrics is they do not promote the growth of mold and mildew, an often common problem with outdoor patio furniture fabrics. Simple cleaning with soap and water will keep outdoor patio furniture fabric clean.
Indoor furniture has a great range of fabrics available. Upholstery fabrics can be chosen in all types of materials. Some are just prints, while others can be woven, double woven, tapestries, damask, silk, chenille, and many, many more. These types of fabrics vary greatly in price, with very intricate fabrics becoming quite expensive.
Both types of material offer lots of variety. Indoor fabrics have numerous materials and designs to choose from. Outdoor fabrics also come in a variety of colors and patterns, so you can get a definite match for your room or patio.
There are so many options for fabrics, so be sure to shop around when selecting a new look for your furniture. Look for a fabric that suits your needs, whether it be low maintenance for outdoor furniture, or timeless elegance for indoor furniture.
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Decorating your home for the maximum space you can get out of the rooms that you have could include the use of a sectional sofa in the living room or in the family room. A sectional sofa is one that will be a long couch, a long joining sitting area. A sectional sofa will be delivered to your home in pieces, and then bolted together when it arrives at your home. A sectional sofa will include the use of ten foot, or even up to sixteen foot in length. The longer the sectional sofa, the more immobile that sofa is going to be.
If you have child, you know that you need more seats and more space in your living areas. The sectional sofa is going that is going to give you at least three seats at one time without feeling you are crowded at all. if you have an even larger family you could invest in a matching loveseat to go along with your sectional sofa, so you will create two more seats in the living room. The sectional sofa can include up to eight seats if you arrange it properly. One of the best things about the sectional sofa is that you are not going to have mismatched patterns, as the material over the sofa is going to be the same.
Sectional sofas are created for living spaces that you can enjoy. A sectional sofa can include an ice chest between seats, or it can include an armrest that will be a beverage holder. Some types of sectional sofas now include two or three reclining chairs all in the same sofa. This is a great way to relax, enjoy your home, and without having to have four different recliners in the same room.
A regular sofa does not seem to give you the same big cushions or space that a sectional sofa does. The sectional sofa is going to give you seating areas, without taking up more than the space along the wall. If you have two regular sofas, you find you need space or an end table between them, but with a sectional sofa you can have the corner connected, and it will also be another seating area for those in your home.
A sectional sofa can be created from any type of material that you want. From the corduroy to the soft fuzzy feeling of velour, your sectional sofa is one that will complete your home while giving you a feeling of comfort and relaxation in your home.
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For any hotel or resort owner, furnishing and decorating rooms is a very important task. Owners want to be assured they are receiving the best quality furniture at the best price. It is also important that they purchase all the necessary furnishings to guarantee a pleasant stay for their guests.
Soft goods upholstered furniture comes in many different styles. Depending on the atmosphere of the individual hotel or resort, the type of furniture chosen can greatly vary. Owners can choose from traditional upholstered furniture in traditional floral fabric patterns. A more modern or tropical type resort may go for rattan style furniture with contemporary fabrics.
To properly furnish a resort or hotel room, there are several essential pieces. There are of course the beds, but it is important to also furnish rooms with an upholstered sleeper sofa to accommodate extra guests. Rooms also need to be furnished with coordinating upholstered chairs and tables. These can all be ordered together, and in bulk, to ensure receiving a matching set from the same dye block.
Another great piece to include in a resort or hotel room is an upholstered lounge chair. These take up more space, so they are ideal for large condos or larger rooms, such as the lobby or lounge.
Purchasing quality commercial upholstered furniture is a excellent way to assure guests enjoy their stay at any resort or hotel.
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Enter almost any home today and you are immediately hit with a number of air-borne pollutants that you cannot even see. This occurs in any home, office or other space where furniture and fabrics are used. Over the last few years, a new method of furniture making has been occurring.
Green furniture or eco-friendly furniture is a new buzzword for a new type of furnishing product. Those who make and manufacture green are committed to producing products that are non-toxic, environmentally friendly and safe enough to eat off of without contamination.
One of the first steps to green furniture is to use wood in the construction that comes from a sustainable forest. Gone are the exotic woods found only in the few remaining rainforests, instead these woods are found in areas managed by silviculture techniques. For every tree taken, another is either planted or left to grow to full maturity.
Second, is the use of non-toxic bonding agents. Many types of glue, especially used in imported furniture, off gas formaldehydes and other air-borne chemicals into the home or surrounding area. By using non-toxic glues, green manufactures give their customers a product that can be eaten off of safely and produce no off-gasses in their homes.
The third step to green furniture is the finish. Many chemicals are used in lacquers, varnishes and other methods of finishing a furniture piece. By using FDA approved oil and water based finishes, green builders guarantee non-toxicity of the woods surfaces.
For those concerned about any of the above problems, going green in your home is the perfect solution. Green furniture may cost a bit more, but the piece of mind you receive is priceless.
Kitchen tables are the throwback from yesteryear. From a time when people would congregate in the kitchen to enjoy the company and warmth. To all sit down at the table and enjoy the daily feast with the family. They would all sit together to enjoy the meal and discuss all the events of the day. Today, the kitchen table is making a comeback. It may be the family gathering for a meal or friends gathered to chat and snack along the way.
Kitchen tables in a variety of styles and shapes are now being made to fit almost every space, budget and lifestyle. From the farmhouse traditional cermaic tile top to the elegant granite countertop tables, all are ready in a variety of sizes and styles. You can buy a durable laminated table top or go for the timeless look of wood. There are many wood types to choose from and a variety of finishes available for you today.
The table was originally a place for family meals but has since become a place where people can just socialize around food. Friends come to visit are looking for that home type feel that comes with sitting and chatting in the kitchen. This arrangement also keeps the cook involved with the guests and allows everyone to join in the work. Food preparation is indeed a time of friendship and socializing.
You want to have a table that is inviting to your friends and family. You also want your table to be sized the way you need it. Too large a table isn’t as inviting as a small one. Make sure you have enough space for your family and a few extras just in case. And remember your table is more then just a place to eat your meal.
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