Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Get Beauty And Function With Swedish Antiques

By Nita McKinney


People are, more and more, embracing the beauty of pieces of furniture that were created in the past, better known as antiques. Unfortunately, many of them are not necessarily functional in modern times, or they are too fancy or ornate to accommodate the modern family. Enter Swedish antiques and people get the best of both worlds.

Their simple lines were key in the creations of these Nordic designers. Because they are so simple, they can easily be brought into a modern home and work with other furnishings. And that's just the beginning!

These were very innovative people who designed according to their needs. They took function and understood it in every way, rather than focusing on intricate detailing. This is not to say that their work was not top-of-the-line, because it is. However, when comparing these designs to others of similar times with French or Italian designers, the difference is very evident. Space-saving solutions were always key to the designers thought of the future even though they designed for the present.

Having said that, these great fines are available in many places around the world. As the people of this country emigrated to other parts of the world, many took their furniture with them. Others that are imported may be quite expensive, but overall, many of these great finds are well within reach, financially speaking, of the average consumer. If they are not, one can also turn to accessories created by the designers which will still add that sense of beauty people want.

The fact is that they're simple lines just allow them to work with other antiques from other parts of the world or even present-day furnishings. This can give him the opportunity to have more eclectic designs themes through mixing and matching. As most people already know this, Swedish furnishings almost always had the natural tone, but these can be easily changed.

With careful preparation involving sanding and repainting or staining and then finished with a sealer, the piece can be personalized. Of course, no one recommends doing this with very valuable pieces. Restoring old pieces should be left up to professionals, in order for them to maintain their value.

Many cases however are more common in the us, not as valuable. As a result, it's likely that they will need some retouching. A tired piece can look new and interesting again regardless of the application. At least the items purchased and refinished will still have some value, unlike many designs that lose value instantaneously. That's because many of the modern pieces are just poorly constructed and lacking in quality materials.

Swedish antiques will warm your home and keep it functioning along the fast-paced life most of us are known to live. They are charming and often, within reach of most consumers, so they aren't reserved just for the affluent. After all is said and done, one can even sell the pieces and they will have maintained their value, unlike most new furniture purchases. So, it's safe to say that they most definitely are investments and not expenses.




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