There are many things you can do. For instance, you can hand out want lists to people, telling them I collect antiques and give you're number and let them know they can call if they know someone who could help you. It may seem like a tiring tactic but it could help.

You could post different index cards on your local bulletin boards every Monday with one item that is on your list and your willingness to buy the item. If glassware is on your list, you can place “Collector will buy such old glass dishes”. You can keep posting different things that are on your list, and the want list doesn't even have to be all fancy all you need is the information.

If that doesn't appeal to you , you can look in the classified ads to see if someone is selling any furniture, go and check it out sometimes you can get a great deal or even bargain with the owner. Now that would be great getting the furniture you wanted and paying less all at the same time, you can't beat that.

Another way would be the internet, which has become more useful and easier to find things. There are many sites that cater to selling antique furniture. Or you could look up where to buy them or some good deals on antique furniture.

So go out there and fine the antique furniture you're always dreaming of, it won't come to you. With a little effort you can find what you're looking for and enjoy it for many years to come.