It's All About the Wood

Have you ever thought about how important wood is? It is what defines a piece of furniture. The style and artistry can only be as good as the wood used. People want the color and grain of the wood to reflect their style and add to their home.
At Aardvark Antiques, we offer only the finest furniture and antiques made of the best wood. With so many different types of wood to choose from, you are bound to find what you are looking for. Let's take a look at several types of wood and their characteristics.

Mahogany
Many people think of mahogany first when they think of fine furniture. The appearance of the mahogany can change from piece to piece due to changes in the color, grain and cut of the wood. Look carefully at each of these pieces made from fine mahogany to see how the appearance can vary.

 American Empire Mahogany Dining Suite

 Antique English Chippendale Solid Mahogany Chest on Chest Ca 1770

 Drexel Robinson Large 11 ft Long Mahogany Dining Table

Rare Antique Large Size Oval Tilt Top Dining Table, Victorian, Flaming Mahogany, Circa 1880's

EJ Victor Large Mahogany Scallop Corner Banquet Dining Table 

American Made Large Long Flaming Mahogany Dining Table

The appearance and color of oak can also vary quite a bit. Here are some beautiful examples of a couple of different kinds of oak. 

Large French Carved Oak Cabinet with Ornate Bronze Panels Circa 1890

 Antique Oak Dining Table Seats 4 - 10, Almost 9 Ft long Ca 1890

Large Square Golden Oak Era Paw Foot Table Circa 1895

Antique Pennsylvania Dutch, Oak, Dining Set, 1940's Dinette Table Chairs, Rare!

Walnut

Here are some of our beautiful walnut wood pieces. 

Queen Anne Style Double Dome Blind Door Walnut Secretary

Walnut Leighton Hall Round/Oval 1 Leaf Table

Starbay Square Walnut Dining Table, Nautical, Cabinet

Large Antique French Walnut Mirrored Armoire Circa 1870s

Cherry

Traditionally a favorite, cherry wood looks great in almost any setting!

  Laura Ashley Keswick, Cherry King Size Bed, By Kincaid. 

Ethan Allen Solid Cherry Early American Style Chest On Chest 8 Drawers

Ethan Allen Early American Style Solid Cherry Dresser 10 Drawers

Cherry Blanket Chest, Solid Cedar, Hope Chest Lining By Lane Furniture

Pine

Pine gives a rustic earthiness to any space. 

Exceptional Early American Pine Corner Cupboard Cabinet, Late 18th Century

Period 18th Century Large Pine Plank Solid Wood Chest of Drawers Circa 1790

Solid Pine Slant Front Secretary Circa 1930

Cedar

Lovely and fragrant, cedar remains a favorite

Antique Hand Crafted Solid Cedar Hope Blanket Chest Circa 1900

Vintage Solid Cedar Vanity Dresser with Round Mirror Deco Style

Maple

Hardrock Maple Dropleaf Serving Cart

English Birds Eye Maple Armoire Wardrobe, Closet Circa 1940

Who's Your Daddy?

Who's your Daddy and what does he mean to you? We offer you great gifts and collectibles you won't find anywhere else. Make it a gift he will treasure forever. We have a large selection of manly art, furniture, collectibles, coins, and much more.  Vintage Large Size Folding Hunting Pocket Knife By Western USA This is a Vintage Large Size Folding Pocket Knife By Western, perfect for hunting as it has two blades one which is a saw blade that measures 5 inches. The main blade measures 4.5 inches from top to bottom. This knife is stamped as WESTERN USA 932 G. 2 American Colonial Iron Andirons George Washington Sculpture 1800   2 American Colonial George Washington Sculpture Cast Iron Andirons. Early 1800's. This decorative pair of andirons is made of heavy cast iron. They are in good condition with slight oxidation due to age and a fabulous patina due to use.  Each figure has the marking "19" on the back. They are a great piece of Americana that would make a great decorative addition to any a home. Nautical Art Two fine original paintings. On the right, a fine original oil on canvas by Bruce Braithwaite is another exceptional example of his mastery with the eye and brush. this is part of a series entitled "Jess Casting for Mullet Cumberland Island Ga. Very rich and real. On the left, a Robert Genn Original Signed Acrylic Painting On Canvas.  Fabulous Sculptures  Each of these sculptures come from finest collections from the most exclusive estates.  On the left, a fabulous nude lady and peacock. Excellent condition ready to grace your home or garden. This piece is a very expensive item offered for a fraction of the cost. We are selling the contents of an incredible non-smoking estate and putting the items at very low pricing. This is from a spectacular 25000 sq ft mansion in Atlanta. Check it out at www.mcphersonmansion.com to see them at this fabulous home. Will not last long   On the right side a fabulous sculpture, solid bronze, of a very finely shaped nude young woman in a tree. This is signed by a Russian artist.    Below a fabulous relief sculpture by Bill Mack in our Gallery. For those who have followed the American Contemporary Art Movement over the last 20 years or so, Bill Mack needs no introduction. For those unfamiliar with his work, Bill Mack sculpts in what is referred to as "alto-relief," which is a variation of bas-relief but incorporates even much greater depth and three dimensionality with portions of sculptures rendered in the "full round," similar to classic Greek and Roman sculpture and statuary. Until recently, this incredible interpretation of God's most beautiful creation hung over the bed of a very prominent executive and art lover. Isn't she spectacular?

The Aardvark Makes the Difference

Have you ever compared our prices to other furniture stores? If not, then you are in for a big surprise! Remember, when you see the Aardvark, you can be sure that are getting the best price around. Not convinced? Keep reading and you soon will be! Mahogany Demilune Table- Save $1,500 with the Aardvark Spectacular Formal Demilune Console Table Swirl Mahogany Hepplewhite Our Price: $995 Mahogany Demilune Game Table Their Price: $2,500 Federal Sideboard- Save $3,500 with the Aardvark! Federal Style, Hepplewhite, Sideboard, Leighton Hall Our Price: $2,495 American Federal Antique Sideboard Their Price: $5,950 Antiques Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers: Save $4,700 with the Aardvark!  Antique English Chippendale Solid Mahogany Chest on Chest Ca 1770 Our Price: $3,495 Chippendale Antique Chest of Drawers  1770-90 Their Price: $8,250

Golden Deals

It's been said that everything that glitters is not gold, but at Aardvark Antiques all of this glitter means Golden Deals for our valued customers!           Promotion Title  Gold Silk Brocade Queen Anne Cabriolet Wing-Back Chair Promotion Title Beautiful Antique Rounded Corner Mirror with Ornate Gold Gild Gesso Frame Promotion Title Monumental French Rococo Gold Gilt Curio

2001 Porsche Boxster: Just Reduced!

Just Reduced $9,250 

Check out my 2001 Porsche Boxster. It has been garage kept, adult driven, and mostly weekend driven by myself and the past 2 owners. It has had synthetic oil its whole life and burns no oil. It runs like new. Very minor wear. It is shiny as heck and looks great. There is some leather wear on the driver's seat and a couple of cracks in the passengers seat. The tires are good with Michelin APS on the front.. This car has 99K miles and handles like new. The top is in great shape. New Battery. It also has a air bag light on. The bag is connected and ready to fire. I did just replace the brakes and rotors at about $800. One cool head turner. Call me at 770-540-1939 Thanks! Charles

Fantastic Tama Imperial Star Drum Kit For Sale

Fantastic Tama Imperial Star Drum Kit For Sale. 1980 Call Charles at 770-540-1939 Thanks for looking. 

A little about the difference between the vintage Imperialstars from the 80s (mahagony 9ply,zola-coated) and the newer ones (poplar 6ply).

Most of the drummers say that old vintage models has better sound,and higher quality.

No comparison really. I don't think it's a good idea that Tama is reusing the Imperialstar name on these new drums. The vintage Imps were hardcore, heavy, high-quality drums that sounded great and held up under heavy use in long tours, etc. They miked up well and sounded great, whether tuned low, medium, or cranked up tight like Stewart Copeland's kit. I had a new 13" Imperialstar recently, made in China, that I bought to go along with my Stagestar kit; it looked fine, but it sounded not so good. No matter how I tuned it, no matter if I put a Remo Emperor or Ambassador on it, it sounded dead - no tone, no resonance. The wood in the new drums is not real good wood. I'd rather have a vintage, entry level Swingstar in good condition than a brand new, shiny set that doesn't sound very good. My advice would be to buy a well-made, quality vintage Tama set, unless you have the bucks to purchase a high-end Starclassic.

This is what I have. If you know good drum sound the above information is redundant. 

Fantastic Tama Imperial Star Drum Kit For Sale. 1980

A little about the difference between the vintage Imperialstars from the 80s (mahagony 9ply,zola-coated) and the newer ones (poplar 6ply).

Most of the drummers say that old vintage models has better sound,and higher quality.

No comparison really. I don't think it's a good idea that Tama is reusing the Imperialstar name on these new drums. The vintage Imps were hardcore, heavy, high-quality drums that sounded great and held up under heavy use in long tours, etc. They miked up well and sounded great, whether tuned low, medium, or cranked up tight like Stewart Copeland's kit. The new Imperialstar recently, made in China, looks fine, but it sounded not so good. No matter how it is tuned , no matter if u put a Remo Emperor or Ambassador on it, it sounds dead - no tone, no resonance. The wood in the new drums is not real good wood. I'd rather have a vintage, entry level Swingstar in good condition than a brand new, shiny set that doesn't sound very good. My advice would be to buy a well-made, quality vintage Tama set, unless you have the bucks to purchase a high-end Starclassic.

This is what I have. If you know good drum sound the above information is redundant. Here is a video that will let you see the set in action yet the video sounds like crap. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztEPeT2wk1o

Tama Imperial Star

Minor wear

13", 14", 18" Toms

6"Snare

24" Bass:

Iron Cobra double base pedal with hard-shell case:

Tama and Gibraltar Hardware:

Dark K Cymbals,

22"ride, 

18"crash, 

17"crash, 

16"crash

16" Zildjian Rock Crash

14" Zildjian Top Beat Highhats

20" Paiste Crash

6" Sabien slash

Hard cases for bass toms, snare, and some hardware.