|
|
Modern vs. Antique
|
|
|
|
|
chefsRus
Just Arrived
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Location: Los Angeles, CA
|
| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject: Modern vs. Antique |
|
Which do you prefer...modern or antique?
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Netty
Chaotic Gardener
Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Posts: 3592
Location: Southern Ontario zone 5
|
| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:35 pm Post subject: |
|
I love antique. I'm not big on the modern look and find the quality much better with antiques.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
eileen
Moderator & Resident Taxonomist
 Moderator
Joined: 07 Feb 2005
Posts: 9835
Location: Scotland (Map)
|
| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:51 am Post subject: |
|
Depends on what it is but I lean towards antique as some of the modern stuff is just too wacky for me.
_________________
 
|
|
| Back to top |
|
SongofJoy57
Showing Great Promise
Joined: 20 Oct 2007
Posts: 486
Location: Foothills of North Carolina Z = 7a & 7b (Map)
|
| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:52 am Post subject: |
|
I also like antiques and the old . . . they add essence and warmth.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Droopy
Slug Slaughterer
Joined: 11 Aug 2007
Posts: 2818
Location: Western Norway (Map)
|
| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:21 am Post subject: |
|
I prefer antique if I find the right piece. New is often less well-made.
_________________
The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
-Bertrand Russell
|
|
| Back to top |
|
stratsmom
Showing Great Promise
Joined: 23 Aug 2006
Posts: 583
Location: Southern Oregon (Map)
|
| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject: |
|
Antique all the way!!!
Deanna
|
|
| Back to top |
|
CritterPainter
Knows Their Stuff
Joined: 27 Aug 2006
Posts: 1128
Location: Washington State
|
| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: |
|
Definitely antique. Far better made than modern, much more versitile, made with more common sense than things these days.
I bought some wardrobes not long ago at Ikea- nice clean lines look shabby really fast with the slightest scuff, and they already have a wobble to them. Wish I'd have held out and saved a bit more for some antique ones.
_________________
Mary
|
|
| Back to top |
|
bethie
Highly Skillful
Joined: 08 Jun 2006
Posts: 1587
Location: WestTennessee (Map)
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:46 am Post subject: |
|
Antiques. Mos def. They are better made than most of today's junk. I like that they have had a whole life that I know nothing about. 
_________________
Ready to Grow?
|
|
| Back to top |
|
monica
Just Arrived
Joined: 01 Nov 2007
Posts: 17
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: |
|
I love the look of the modern stuff. Though I wish it were made more sturdy. Would love a blend of the modern designs with the quality of the antiques.
_________________
Bedroom Furniture - Dining Room Table
|
|
| Back to top |
|
nan1234
On The Way Up
Joined: 23 Jul 2007
Posts: 138
Location: Chicago Area
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:20 pm Post subject: |
|
Antique lasts while modern fades. If you like to change, like to have different looks from time to time, go for modern. But if you like to have sometimng once forever, go for antique.
We have antique styles for living room, family room, dining room and bedroom; but modern styles for office, workshop, sunroom. We are going to remodel kitchen next year. Probablly we will go for a mix.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Biita
Knows Their Stuff
Joined: 31 Oct 2007
Posts: 969
Location: Norway (Map)
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject: |
|
I love antiques, bring on the wood, i say. the quality is so much better an usually what i love most is the character, wear an tear of the piece. BUT, if it comes to sofa's, the newer the better, only because to me the lines are built more casual an relaxing, not so stiff an straight up an down lines that when you sit you feel like your at attention. same with chairs, the newer the better, but then that only goes for living room or family room furniture. surround those with antiques an to me its comforting.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
stacy131
Just Arrived
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Posts: 23
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am Post subject: |
|
I have always liked antique but being in the business for so long and everyone screaming for antique gold and red, antique neutrals, and all those colors that almost everyone requests just to play it safe, I have to say that I prefer antique with a punch and subdued modern.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
You're looking at one of the many forums on GardenStew.com. Register for free to join in the discussion.
|
|
|
|
Bookmark us 
Subscribe
