Furniture 1 – Egyptian to High Renaissance

What Will You Learn?

• The primary objective of studying antique furniture is to acquire the skills necessary to identify, and evaluate historical pieces by understanding their construction, materials, forms and stylistic periods.
• Learners will gain the ability to distinguish genuine antiques from reproductions and appreciate the cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped their evolution.
• Understanding how antique furniture was created will lay the foundations for practical restoration and conservation techniques that preserve original finishes and structural integrity while adhering to museum-grade standards.