Antique furniture can be expensive, so many dealers are beginning to sell or create beautifully made antique reproductions. Many of these reproductions are difficult to tell from the originals, so customers who couldn't afford expensive antiques are happy to find quality reproductions at prices they can afford. There are also kits available so that you can create reproductions and sell them to those who want the look of antique furniture without having to pay a lot of money.
Here are some things to consider if you're thinking of selling antique furniture reproductions:
1. Get your business listed with online lists of antique furniture and reproductions sellers.
2. Consider antique furniture and reproductions wholesalers to purchase items for your store.
3. Save money by purchasing kits to create your own antique furniture reproductions that you can sell.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get customer attention by joining online lists of antique retailers
After you've done some research and decided what kind of reproduction antiques you want to sell, the next step is to find ways to let other dealers and customers know where you are. One great way is to get yourself listed with antique retailer searches online where customers around the world can easily find you.
I recommend: Get your business listed at
A to Z Antiques so that customers can easily find your business by clicking on a map for a list of antique furniture retailers in each area. Join
The Art and Antique Dealers League of America to get your business listed and receive membership benefits, such as an item and dealer search and listings of events and shows.
Purchase antique reproduction furniture wholesale
Become acquainted with businesses that specialize in selling antique reproductions at wholesale prices. Some of these businesses sell exclusively to other dealers, while some are also open to the public.
I recommend: Visit
River Forks Imports to find beautiful reproduction antiques sold wholesale. This site only sells their wholesale furniture to furniture owners and antique dealers.
Bali Exports sells high-quality antique reproduction furniture wholesale in American, French, English and Asian styles. It also creates custom furniture if you have clients who have special requests.
Use antique furniture reproduction kits to create your own beautiful antique reproduction pieces
Instead of purchasing reproductions to sell, you can try reproducing antiques yourself to sell by buying reproduction furniture kits. There are many kits available in various styles so that you can create your own reproduction antique furniture.
I recommend: Go to
Bartley Classic Reproductions to a buy a high-quality antique furniture reproduction kit at a reasonable price.
Van Dyke's Restorers sells a quality reproduction furniture kit designed to fit any budget. You can easily create everything from bookcases to cabinets and curios in many styles.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Visit antique shows and stores to see what things cost. This is a great way for you to learn about antique furniture and reproductions and also to decide how much you're willing to spend for them.
- As a dealer, you have an ethical responsibility to make clear to your customers the difference between genuine antique furniture and reproductions. Make sure to provide clear labeling and provenance, and to reflect the difference in pricing.
The official source of Antique Furniture and Reproductions is
the Antique Furniture and Reproductions page at Business.com
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