How to Start Collecting Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Collecting mid-century modern furniture can be fun but takes time. Knowing what you are looking for before you start your collection can save you money. You could find furniture for your collection almost anywhere so always keep your eyes open whether at a yard sale or an antique store.
- Research the beauty and designers of mid-century modern design furniture. Learn what is usually in this type of style so you know when you have found one. Study the designers and their styles. A few of the more famous designer are Arne Jacobsen, Harry Bertoia and Eero Saarinen. Make sure you learn how to tell the difference between an authentic piece and a reproduction. You don’t want to pay authentic prices on reproductions.
- Try antiques stores that carry furniture. Pieces here can be expensive so be sure you know for what you are looking. Being familiar with the style and designers will help greatly during your search of antique stores.
- Check the printed newspaper and classified ads on the Internet for pieces that are for sell. You may be able to find a great deal from someone that is trying to get rid of a piece he or she does not realize is valuable.
- Visit estate and garage sales to find cheap deals. Auctions with furniture are another place you can look for pieces to add to your collection.
- Search the Internet. Just about anything can be found on the World Wide Web, so you may find furniture to add to your mid-century modern collection there also.