Old Charm

Furniture that has an old charm and an antique look has a market of its own. This furniture is imported from various countries across the world, especially Asia and other Middle Eastern countries. Generally made from wood, these types of furniture have an elegance and look that sets them apart from the contemporary range. There is a wide array of furniture having an old charm ñ mostly comprising of closets, dining tables, upright chairs, reclining chairs, dressing tables, showcases, bookcases and writing desks. Oak wood is one of the most widely used raw materials for antique and old charm furniture.

Most of these furniture items have been prized possessions of many people who love collecting them. The craftsmanship of the furniture reveals the trend prevalent during the era to which that particular item belongs. For example, the medieval era had more rounded arches, whereas in the Elizabethan era the furniture was mostly plain. During the Jacobean era, furniture portrayed geometric moldings, split balusters and bobbin-turnings. The variety of furniture in the ’old charm’ genre makes them fit in with the interior dÈcor of houses across the world.. There are manufacturers who study the trend of a particular era and develop furniture items accordingly. Some old charm furniture may have a region-specific design.