Web Directory

» American Decorative Arts - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
   Outlines their vast collection of American decorative art, including furniture, silver, glass, pewter, ceramics, and textiles.
   http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_Of_Art/department.asp?dep=1

» Andy's Antiques
   Features pictures of the antique furniture he has collected and tips for collectors.
   http://members.tripod.com/a.whitton/web_page.html

» Bent Ply
   Photo gallery of 20th century furniture, available for purchase.
   http://www.bentply.com

» Furniture and Woodworking
   Examines early Mennonite furniture and cabinetmakers. Includes a bibliography.
   http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/F88ME.html

» Gustav Stickley and Stickley Furniture
   Brief history of their impact on the Arts and Crafts movement.
   http://anc.gray-cells.com/p_gs.html

» History of Furniture Timeline
   Timeline of furniture styles ranging from the 17th to 20th centuries.
   http://www.maltwood.uvic.ca/hoft/timeline.html

» Identifying Period Hardware
   Illustrated examples and descriptions of antique furniture hardware.
   http://www.win.net/~larrivee/hardware_history.html

» Masterpiece School of Furniture
   Teaches the philosophy and classic form of 17th and 18th century furniture making. Overview of school and courses, photos of students at work, portfolio and instructor biography.
   http://www.masterpieceschool.com/

» Material Culture
   Guidelines and questions when studying antique furniture. Includes lists of resources and use of marks.
   http://www.stfx.ca/people/lstanley/Material/Guidelines.htm

» Purchasing Antique or Reproduction Chinese Furniture
   Information for purchasing Chinese furniture in China. Includes style categories, types of wood, and tips for buyers.
   http://www.imperialtours.net/furniture.htm

» Thames Valley Antique Dealers Association
   Antiques and fine art dealers in the Thames Valley area of Oxfordshire selling a diverse range of English, European, and Oriental antiques.
   http://www.tvada.co.uk

» Tribu-Design
   Database of 20th century furniture, lighting, interior and industrial design.
   http://www.tribu-design.com/

» Windsor Chair Resources
   Includes Windsor chair references, chairmaker tools and tips for the chairmaker and collector.
   http://www.windsorchairresources.com/