Furniture category fields
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
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| Furniture Type | Dropdown | Options: Chair, Armchair, Side Chair, Dining Chair, Lounge Chair, Rocking Chair, Bench, Stool, Sofa/Settee, Loveseat, Daybed, Chaise Longue, Table (dining), Table (side/end), Table (coffee/cocktail), Table (console), Table (card/game), Table (writing/desk), Desk, Secretary, Bureau, Dresser/Chest of Drawers, Highboy, Lowboy, Commode, Nightstand, Wardrobe/Armoire, Cabinet, Bookcase, Vitrine/Display Cabinet, Sideboard/Buffet, Credenza, Étagère, Shelf Unit, Bed, Headboard, Mirror, Screen/Room Divider, Bar/Bar Cabinet, Other |
| Style/Period | Dropdown | Options: Jacobean, William & Mary, Queen Anne, Chippendale, Federal, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Empire, Regency, Victorian, Eastlake, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Danish Modern, Hollywood Regency, Brutalist, Postmodern, Contemporary, Country/Rustic, Shaker, Colonial, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directoire, Biedermeier, Gothic Revival, Renaissance Revival, Rococo Revival, Other |
| Maker/Manufacturer | Text | Cabinetmaker, workshop, or company |
| Designer | Text | If different from maker |
| Date/Period | Text | Year or approximate era |
| Country of Origin | Text |
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| Region/City | Text |
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| Primary Wood | Dropdown | Options: Mahogany, Walnut, Oak, Cherry, Maple, Pine, Rosewood, Satinwood, Ebony, Teak, Fruitwood, Elm, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cedar, Painted (wood unknown), Mixed Woods, Other |
| Secondary Woods | Text | Interior, structural, or hidden woods |
| Finish | Dropdown | Options: Original Finish, French Polish, Lacquer, Varnish, Oil, Wax, Paint (original), Paint (later), Refinished, Stripped, Distressed, Natural/Unfinished |
| Marked/Labeled | Dropdown | Options: Signed, Stamped, Branded, Paper Label, Metal Tag, Stenciled, Chalk/Pencil Marks, Unmarked |
| Mark Details | Textarea |
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| Overall Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor |
| Structural Condition | Dropdown | Options: Sound/Solid, Minor Issues, Needs Repair, Damaged |
| Surface Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor |
Advanced fields (Premium-only)
Construction Details
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Method | Dropdown | Options: Hand-Made, Machine-Made, Mixed Construction, Factory Production |
| Joinery Type | Dropdown | Options: Mortise and Tenon, Dovetail (hand-cut), Dovetail (machine-cut), Dowel, Biscuit, Pocket Screw, Nails, Screws, Mixed |
| Dovetail Type | Dropdown | Options: Hand-Cut, Machine-Cut, Half-Blind, Through, Mixed, Not Applicable |
| Back Construction | Dropdown | Options: Paneled, Solid Board, Plywood, Hardboard, Open, Not Applicable |
| Drawer Construction | Dropdown | Options: Solid Wood, Plywood Bottom, Hardboard Bottom, Not Applicable |
| Hardware Type | Dropdown | Options: Original, Period Replacement, Later Replacement, Mixed, None |
| Hardware Style | Text |
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| Hardware Material | Dropdown | Options: Brass, Bronze, Iron, Steel, Wood, Bakelite, Glass, Porcelain, Mixed |
| Upholstery | Dropdown | Options: Original, Period, Later, Reupholstered, None |
| Upholstery Material | Text |
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| Springs/Webbing | Dropdown | Options: Original, Replaced, Needs Work, Not Applicable |
Decorative Elements
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Veneer | Dropdown | Options: Solid Wood (no veneer), Original Veneer, Replaced Veneer, Partial Veneer Loss |
| Veneer Type | Text |
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| Inlay | Dropdown | Options: None, Stringing, Banding, Pictorial, Marquetry, Parquetry |
| Inlay Materials | Textarea |
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| Carving | Dropdown | Options: None, Hand-Carved, Machine-Carved, Applied Carving |
| Carving Description | Textarea |
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| Gilding | Dropdown | Options: None, Water Gilt, Oil Gilt, Gold Leaf, Gold Paint |
| Gilding Condition | Dropdown | Options: Original, Regilded, Partial Loss, Not Applicable |
| Ormolu/Mounts | Boolean |
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| Mount Description | Textarea |
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| Marble/Stone Top | Boolean |
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| Stone Type | Text |
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| Stone Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Chips, Cracks, Replaced, Not Applicable |
Condition Details
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Joints | Dropdown | Options: Tight, Minor Looseness, Needs Regluing, Broken |
| Scratches | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Dents/Dings | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Stains/Rings | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Veneer Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Lifting, Chips, Losses, Replaced, Not Applicable |
| Veneer Issues | Textarea |
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| Finish Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Worn, Alligatored, Flaking, Refinished |
| Fading/Sun Damage | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Warping | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Splits/Cracks | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Insect Damage | Dropdown | Options: None, Old (inactive), Active, Treated |
| Water Damage | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Missing Elements | Textarea |
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Restoration & Repairs
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration Status | Dropdown | Options: Unrestored, Conserved, Restored, Over-Restored |
| Refinished | Boolean |
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| Refinishing Date | Text |
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| Refinishing Quality | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Applicable |
| Structural Repairs | Textarea |
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| Veneer Repairs | Textarea |
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| Hardware Replaced | Boolean |
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| Hardware Details | Textarea |
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| Upholstery History | Textarea |
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| Restorer | Text |
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| Restoration Documentation | Boolean |
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Authentication
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
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| Authenticity Status | Dropdown | Options: Confirmed Period, Likely Period, Uncertain, Centennial/Revival, Reproduction, Fake |
| Authentication Method | Textarea |
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| Period Indicators | Textarea | Construction, materials, wear patterns |
| Anachronistic Features | Textarea | Features inconsistent with claimed period |
| Marriage/Alterations | Dropdown | Options: None Detected, Married Piece, Period Alterations, Later Alterations |
| Alteration Details | Textarea |
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| Expert Opinion | Textarea |
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| Dendrochronology | Dropdown | Options: Tested (consistent), Tested (inconsistent), Not Tested |
Provenance & History
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Provenance Type | Dropdown | Options: Documented Original Owner, Family Descent, Dealer, Auction, Estate, Institutional, Unknown |
| Provenance Details | Textarea |
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| Original Commission | Textarea |
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| Previous Owners | Textarea |
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| Collection Name | Text |
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| Auction History | Textarea |
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| Exhibition History | Textarea |
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| Publication History | Textarea |
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| Historical Significance | Textarea |
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