Antique Hall Table
When deciding on furniture items for one’s home, it’s important to consider the period of the house’s architecture. For contemporary homes, sleek and minimal is the way to go. For older traditional or Victorian style homes, many homeowners choose classic pieces mingled with antiques and other transitional pieces. For the front entrance of one of these beautiful old homes, a stunning antique hall table will welcome guests and beautify the entryway.
An true antique hall table is at least 100-years-old. Of course, at 50, 60 or 70-years-old, the value of the piece may still be as high as a much older one because it’s the demand and popularity amongst collectors that ultimately sets its worth. No matter the market value of an antique, one thing is true, it has stood the test of time and with proper care, will continue to do so for generations to come.
An antique hall table will usually be quite ornate in design. It may feature intricate painting, detailed hand carvings, stunning wood inlays or brass carved figurines and other accents. The tables themselves may be half round in shape so as to lay flat against the entry way wall or they may be rectangular in shape. Some will have marble tops and still some will feature matching ornate mirrors that may even be attached to the antique hall table.
Most antique hall tables are hand crafted from solid wood such as mahogany, walnut or oak and are created with elaborate hand carved designs. An antique hall table is surely going to be a large monetary investment in comparison to the mass produced furnishings of today. Depending on the condition, quality, ornamentation, manufacturer and popularity of the period, one can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000 and up. While the investment may seem high, one thing to keep in mind is that this table will become a treasured family heirloom to be passed down from parents to children to grandchildren and so on.
When shopping for an antique hall table, the best place to start is online. Online shopping makes it easy to find the widest selection of antiques being sold by both retailers and individuals. When buying, be sure the table comes with a certificate of authenticity or have the seller write a complete description of the table including it’s age and condition. Also, to be on the safe side, ask the seller to include their name or business’s name, address and phone number.
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