Buying a piece of antique or vintage furniture can be daunting for the novice, so here are some pointers. First, ask yourself, do I love this piece? Seems silly, but if you are going to put a piece of furniture in your home, then you should love it. Second, pick it up (if you can). Look at all angles, underneath, the back, inside, pull out the drawers, and look at the hardware. Does the wood look new when you look inside? Wood oxidizes with age, so even the inside of a drawer