Look carefully at the bottom, sides, and back of the drawer; if the wood shows nicks or cuts, it was probably cut with a plane, a spokeshave, or a drawknife. Straight saw marks also indicate an old piece. If the wood shows circular or arc-shaped marks, it was cut by a circular saw, not in use until about 1860.

Is there an app to identify vintage furniture?

The antique identification and value app is a great electronic alternative to the basic professional appraisal form typically used by certified appraisers. All of the information in the Antique Appraisal Form Mobile App will be saved and easy to access at any time.

Is vintage furniture valuable?

The most valuable vintage furniture is rare. A unique carving motif, less common glass color, or otherwise atypical design may increase the value of your furniture. Similarly, a piece of furniture carved by a well-known manufacturer who made very few pieces in that style may fetch a higher auction price.

Is there an app to identify furniture?

The Google Goggles app is an image-recognition mobile app that uses visual search technology to identify objects through a mobile devices camera. Users can take a photo of a physical object, and Google searches and retrieves information about the image.

What qualifies as mid century furniture?

Midcentury modern itself is a difficult term to define. It broadly describes architecture, furniture, and graphic design from the middle of the 20th century (roughly 1933 to 1965, though some would argue the period is specifically limited to 1947 to 1957).

Can I take a picture of something and you tell me what it is?

The Google Goggles app is an image-recognition mobile app that uses visual search technology to identify objects through a mobile devices camera. Users can take a photo of a physical object, and Google searches and retrieves information about the image.