The term "antique" refers to a single previous era and generally refers to pieces that are more than 100 years old. It shows a certain degree of craftsmanship and attention to design, and can be purchased from antique dealers, auction services, or through websites and online auctions.

Antique furniture is one of the most popular areas of antiques because of its practical features that allow it to be used as well as appreciated. Antique furniture includes dining tables, chairs, chests, and bureaus. The most common materials are mahogany, oak, pine, walnut, and rosewood. English antique furniture comes in a variety of styles, depending on the time and place where it was made.

Tudor and Elizabethan period. Early English furniture was made from oak and other woods such as beech, chestnut, and cypress. The Tudor period in England, during the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, and Edward VI (1485-1558), was a time of great progress in furniture making. Henry VIII brought not only English but also foreign craftsmen and furniture makers to England. Then, from 1558 to 1603 was the reign of Queen Elizabeth, known as the Elizabethan Age. Queen Elizabeth encouraged artisans to design and make furniture for the royal court, and introduced various styles to classical furniture, including Gothic designs and the addition of ivory, box, cherry, and ebony.

William and Mary period and Queen Anne period.In the early 1600s, oak was still the primary wood used by craftsmen. Also, the use of mirrors became more prominent. During the William and Mary period (1689-1702), walnut, olivewood, and lavrum were also used. During the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1727), the Windsor chair made of elm and fruitwood appeared, creating a style of its own.

Georgian and Regency Periods The Georgian period (1727-1820) is best known as the age of classical furniture. The new wood used in this period was mahogany, and talented designers such as Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton attracted to this period. The Regency period (1800-1830) reflected Empire design, and the furniture of this period was more delicate. The predominant wood was rosewood.

Victorian Period The Victorian Period (1837-1901) is recognized as the period when English antique furniture became more heavily designed. Mainly mahogany, rosewood and satinwood were used. Famous cabinet designers such as Holland & Sons and Gillows used superior materials to create furniture of the highest quality. In the end, the furniture of this period became the best ever made.
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