What is one difference between valuable and priceless? I suggest that many more of us will, at some point, possess priceless furniture rather than extremely valuable furniture. Confused? Consider the following:
Recently, I have been tasked with restoring a broken rustic chair from a treasured family cabin, circa 1913. Separately, I am also restoring a failing finish on a modern desk that goes for the same price as a small car. Both pieces have value, but for differing reasons. Some pieces are extremely valuable simply because they are genuine period antiques or were crafted by famous furniture makers. However, furniture becomes priceless when infused with memories and emotions.
Most will never possess an original Thomas Chippendale or Duncan Phyfe or need restoration on such genuine antique notables. Yet, I regularly am asked to restore furniture that is uniquely priceless in the eyes of my client and, nearly always, I enthusiastically agree to help. These clients reminisce about their own experiences with this furniture when they were themselves young. They fondly tell me how they will be passing this furniture on to their children and grandchildren, how they want their family heirloom to be as beautiful as they remember, and for its continued happy memories in the family.
When questioning whether or not to have a piece in for restoration, don’t forget to consider how furniture can continue to provide comfort and nostalgia, for generations to come. While the wealthy can afford valuable furniture, all of us can enjoy the priceless, if we just invest in care.
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