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I personally don't like the idea of having antiques in a non-temperature controlled environment. I put an old deco night table in my shed and I can't even open the drawers now. A collector friend I know keeps many of his sets in an out-building and every wood one I bought from him had separating veneers and panels that I had to glue down. Also very stiff and nearly seized controls. I also believe that the severe contracting and expanding causes finish crazing/cracking. This especially true with these pieces becoming 80-90+ years old.
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