Antique tables: interesting options in the interior

No matter what novelties and inventions do not give progress, sometimes you want something cozy, measured and well-established. Now at the peak of popularity antiques and artificially aged furniture. Today we will talk about antique tables and their modern interpretation.

Vintage interior items that carry the spirit of their era attract with reliability and warmth. They are able to beyond recognition to change the appearance of your home or harmoniously fit into the design of the room. A stylish solution are antique tables.

We present to your attention their once popular varieties:

• "Loo". This type of table was a racket of fashion in the XVIII-XIX centuries. These luxurious round tables were used for card games, and their owners today may follow the example of their ancestors. Often they were put to the wall, and sometimes even in the corner.Now this piece of furniture can become a central part of the composition and will successfully help in the zoning of the spacious living room.

• Pembroke. Custom table device makes it unique to use. His countertop when folded allows you to keep a table near the wall, placing on it luxurious lamps, beautiful flower arrangements and lovely baubles, but it is ready to meet guests and serve coffee or other beverages and treats. This model was in demand in the past, but it will also be relevant now.

• "Pier." This model was developed solely for the purpose of filling the gap between adjacent windows. He was put to the wall and just filled the space. Fortunately, the current designers have appreciated its fantastic appearance. Now this table is by right the compositional center of the room, it is decorated with luxurious living rooms.
• "Gueridon". This luxurious miniature table in the past was used exclusively as a stand for candlesticks or candelabra. Now he will fully cope with the role of a high coffee table for a flower vase, favorite souvenirs or photos in beautiful frames, bringing luxury and comfort into a homely atmosphere.

• Washing table. It is quite acceptable for washing to use an old table, the main thing is to make sure that it suits you. It is a nightstand or a miniature table with a cup built into it. In some models, the bowl is completely hidden inside and does not rise above the surface, resembling a modern sink, in others it is located outside, emphasizing the uniqueness of the washbasin and drawing views to itself. The main criterion for choosing such a table is the height of its table top. Therefore, be sure to check whether it is suitable for your morning procedures.

Antique furniture is made by several methods.

Ways of aging are much more, but described below are the most spectacular and popular for the decoration of tables:

• Patinated. This is a method in which the surface of the product is cleaned from the remnants of the coating, painted with a special paint and varnished. Then the surface of the varnish is ground and covered with a patina.After that, it is removed with steel wool from the surface and remains only in the cracks and grooves. Then a final coat of varnish is applied on top.
• Branching Not the easiest, but perhaps the most effective method of aging, in which the soft parts of wood are removed with a coarse brush, and then special impregnations, stains and varnishes are used, creating unique transitions and shades on the surface of the wooden product.

One of the ways of aging can be viewed in the next video.

The main criterion when choosing antique furniture is, above all, its size. When choosing a table, make sure that it fits into the parameters of your living room, will not be too tiny, low or too bulky, and thus will not create disharmony in space. Choosing a table for a spacious dining room, stop the choice on a luxurious design of solid wood, which will successfully accommodate all your loved ones.

Try not to stop your choice on products that have a cardinal difference in colors with your interior, only if it is not a design idea, or if using a contrast table and a few additional details of similar color you do not plan to zone the room.

If you buy modern, but artificially aged furniture, then this is the best option. It will be difficult for you to break the general stylistic direction of your housing, since such furniture fits perfectly into almost any interior.

A rectangular or oval table, aged by patinating or bleaching, will fit perfectly into the kitchen or dining room, decorated in the Provencal style, as well as shebbi-chic. Also a good solution would be a table decorated with decoupage. Light colors and scuffs will create a unique atmosphere of romance and chic. These methods of aging are simple and original, and the curtains and chairs chosen to match will create a lovely charm and a touch of antiquity.

A rough, massive table, aged by the method of branching, will perfectly complement the interior of a private office or private library. Also, this item will be appropriate in the living room, where, surrounded by suitable treatment of chairs and chairs with armrests, it will be the main detail of the room.

A laconic table made of solid pine with scuffs and cracks will decorate a classic interior, because the warmth and texture of natural wood are always appropriate.It is good, if elements from an artificial stone, for example, a decorative fireplace will be added to this room. Also one wall fully finished with stone will be effectively combined with aged wood.

Dirty gray tones, raw wood, metal - the perfect combination for industrial design. In the industrial interior will be a stylish combination of coarse lamps and untreated wood. The table in such a room should be without varnish, aged by branching and impregnation.

Another option for a loft-style table is a product covered with a maximum number of contrasting layers of paint that protrude from one another. When aging, the layers should be cleaned as much as possible, exposing the lower ones, while leaving traces of the subsequent ones. In addition, you can successfully play on the contrast.

In a gray room with exposed brickwork and ceiling beams, a beautiful accent will be a beautiful accent, smooth and even, deliberately polished and glossy.Complete with chairs of appropriate design and color, he will highlight the dining area and will be the opposite of industrial negligence.

Particularly popular in interior design is rustic style. Rough, deliberately devoid of grace and any decor, it creates a feeling of warmth and comfort, as well as romance and comfort. Light wood tones and a sleek design are best suited for cozy dining tables, whose partners will be kitchen sets and all kinds of shelves for utensils, selected in the same style.

A rather bold idea and a bright embodiment will be the kitchen, made in a modern style, with chrome work surfaces, a refrigerator, a modern stove and an extractor hood, complemented by an aged buffet, a bleached table and a pair of archaic chairs.

A beautiful table on graceful curved legs richly decorated with carvings will be a worthy decoration of the luxurious living room in the Empire style. In addition to the thread, it is allowed to use gilding and inlay. The table top itself can be either lacquered, wooden, or made of marble, if the interior allows.

A good solution would be to decorate your garden or gazebo with aged furniture.The combination of shabby wood and fresh greens captivates and captivates with naturalness. When decorating a garden sitting area with a table, put a tablecloth or floral napkins, add a couple of pillows on the sofas and armchairs. This will combine the composition into a single set.