There has always been a taste for antique furniture. Nowadays a largely acquired taste. Antiques are in vogue in part because of supply chain delays and higher prices for many custom or consumer pieces. There is also the public’s shift towards sustainability: environmentally conscious shoppers are opposed to disposable furnitureRead More →
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As supply chain issues continue to plague many Americans, dozens of people are turning to antiques to furnish their homes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that inflation hit a 40-year high in March, rising to 8.5% a year. Consumers have sharedRead More →
(AP) – There has always been a taste for antique furniture. Nowadays a largely acquired taste. Antiques are in vogue in part because of supply chain delays and higher prices for many custom or consumer pieces. There is also the public shift towards sustainability: environmentally conscious shoppers are opposed toRead More →
There has always been a taste for antique furniture. Nowadays a largely acquired taste. Antiques are in vogue in part because of supply chain delays and higher prices for many custom or consumer pieces. There is also the public’s shift towards sustainability: environmentally conscious shoppers are opposed to disposable furnitureRead More →
By KIM COOK, Associated Press There has always been a taste for antique furniture. Nowadays a largely acquired taste. Antiques are in vogue in part because of supply chain delays and higher prices for many custom or consumer pieces. There is also the public’s shift towards sustainability: environmentally conscious shoppersRead More →
5 expert tips for buying antique furniture May 24, 2022, 5:45 p.m. 2 minute read Antique furniture is something that is 100 years old. (Photo credit: Rawpixel) If you want to give your home a vintage look, here are some expert tips to help you buy the best antique furniture.Read More →
“It’s a piece of Bradford history. … I spent weeks and weeks tarring the floor, sanding, hand staining,” says the shop owner Hidden Beauty Vintage, an antique furniture and home decor shop, opened in Bradford town center last week. After spending all winter renovating the space at 67 Holland St.Read More →
Lorraine Schmidt of Hidden Beauty Vintage Antique Furniture opened her shop this week in Bradford town center Hidden Beauty Vintage, an antique furniture and home decor shop, opened in Bradford town center last week. After spending all winter renovating the space at 67 Holland Street West, store owner Lorraine SchmidtRead More →
Aquamarine-colored molded glass panels from the Art Deco era are inhabited by naked nymphs in this sterling … [+] Bijoux Pontiel bracelet in silver. Pontiel Jewelry Houston-based designer Shelley Marks Weathers and her company Pontiel Jewelry have carved a place for themselves in the history of sustainable jewelry by repurposingRead More →
The 19th century was a time of innovation in wooden furniture. New inventions, such as the jigsaw, and construction methods, such as mass production, opened up previously unseen possibilities for architects and designers. One of these designers was Stephen Hedges of New York, whose patent for a “tableRead More →
AT Beautiful house we’re all about invest in furniture that will last for generations. And especially with the current supply chain delays, vintage and antique options are often the best way to get a piece without wait a month for it to happen. But once you have the item, what’sRead More →
It is unlikely, if not impossible, that Sydney Sweeney Euphoria Cassie Howard’s character would be familiar with the transmission of a 1969 Ford Bronco or would be an expert at finding really good antique furniture. But, as the 24-year-old rising star has revealed in numerous interviews, Sweeney doesn’t look muchRead More →
Mark Geenen of the Harp Gallery pads a footstool Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 in Appleton, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin FOX CROSSING – A longtime Fox Cities business is moving across town later this year. Harp Gallery Antiques & Vintage Furniture at 2495 Northern Road in Fox Crossing plansRead More →
christian | Adobe Stock Say goodbye to dark circles and water spots on your vintage furniture, with expert advice from a Mount Vernon master restorer. Our dog spilled a scented diffuser on my antique desk and my husband cleaned up the spill with a damp cloth. The wood is darkRead More →
Actress Rupsha Guha has completed filming her second movie titled How Are You Feroz?. “We started shooting the movie from January 8 and finished it on January 15. We were worried about the third wave but luckily we were able to finish the movie without anyone being affected by theRead More →
STEVE CAHALAN For La Crosse Tribune Jessica Waller-Simdars and her husband, George Simdars, breathe new life into vintage and antique furniture (at least 100 years old) that they buy, refurbish and sell at their Abracadabra Refurbished store at 1355 Caledonia St. on the North Side of Lacrosse. , The storeRead More →
The cabinet has been reported as “one of the finest quality cabinets to be produced by the Antwerp workshops in the 17th century”. A rare 17th-century Antwerp collector’s cabinet and a gilded George II side table have returned home to Norton Priory in Runcorn – a century after they areRead More →
Likewise, the luxurious Christian Village showroom features artistically iconic interior and exterior decorations, along with antique furniture, high-end wallpapers, and ceiling patterns. For more than 20 years, she has worked hard to define luxury for the slimmer. As a luxury and antique house for furnishing, they do this by producingRead More →
Africa’s leading licensed manufacturer and exporter of Italian and French antique furniture dealers, Jamila Home has been making its debut in Ghana’s capital, Accra, just over a year ago. After satisfying his targeted high-end clients with quality antique furnishings from his elegant building in West Legon, he gave birth toRead More →
Antiques collected by Kim Ji-yeon during her travels abroad are for sale at Ace Four House in Euljiro, Seoul. (Ace Four House Instagram) Nicknamed the ‘House of Treasures’, Ace Four House in the Euljiro district is frequented by people looking for unique antiques as well as casual visitors browsing theRead More →
Some of the books damaged by fire and water The extent of the devastation at Cosmo Books stunned not only owner Robert Downie but also firefighters who managed to prevent Wednesday’s blaze from spreading to other units in the industrial area. Mr Downie is committed to rebuilding the business, sayingRead More →
While the old craft of chair caning takes years to learn and perfect, Emily Uphill can’t help but think her skills in the craft could be a bit genetic too. After all, she learned to weave cane and other materials into seats as a child while watching her father, BillRead More →
“Things are moving very, very quickly,” says Duane Scott Cerny, co-owner of Broadway Antique Market in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood, where revenues have increased 20% this year. The tight supply of new furniture continued an upward trend in antique sales that started last year as nesting shoppers spent money onRead More →
Courtesy of the Vancouver Downtown Association website. Getting into Birdhouse Books feels a bit like magic. The Used Bookstore, located in Vancouver’s downtown arts district, specializes in selling used and antique books. Owned by Sarah Summerhill and Lucas Gubala, it is one of Vancouver’s newest businesses. The boutique officially openedRead More →
The property We talk a lot about mixing styles. For us, that’s what makes a modern home, it’s what adds interest, quirk and personality. Bringing together different styles and eras creates eclectic pieces that appeal to you, and the more you look around the space the more it surprises you.Read More →
news, local news, steve archer, antiques, steven archer antiques, art, orange nsw Steve Archer was a happy man on Monday. He had only given himself one day to auction off the hundreds of antique furniture and art objects that were stacked to the ceiling of his large Glenroi hangar andRead More →
Last year, the family went in search of a workshop space and found the South Second Street space in Miamisburg to be working well. “After speaking with the building owner of our Tipp store, what we offer and our vision for Simple Craftsmen, he mentioned the store space available atRead More →
When decorating a room, it’s fun to include something that is out of the ordinary. Maybe you can find an unusual lamp or a modern picture, or a piece of furniture in a unique style. Try something new and go to an auction to see what is selling. The recentRead More →
Rare 19th century European furniture will go on sale at the Art and Soul gallery in Muscat this weekend If you dig antique furniture crafted from mahogany, satinwood and walnut, which have stood for almost two centuries and each of which has interesting stories associated with their existence, a uniqueRead More →
Nick Emigh spends his days working in the same building his ancestors worked in four generations ago, Shady Lawn Antiques, formerly the Shady Lawn Creamery. His family has been in the Walla Walla Valley since 1870. Emigh is a co-owner of her family’s antique business with her parents, Dave andRead More →
Rosenblatt also liked to see Krimper’s furniture in his friends’ homes. About 25 years ago, a dining room he first coveted in a friend’s house was auctioned off. “I didn’t think about the money ($ 10,000). It was the fulfillment of a dream, ”says Rosenblatt. However, it wasn’t until laterRead More →
Edward G. ‘Goodman’ Mitchell Jr. YORKTOWN – Edward G. “Goodman” Mitchell Jr., 81, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and is now reunited with his nearly 60-year-old wife, Barbara Wells Mitchell. Goodman was born and raised in Dinwiddie until he moved to the peninsula in 1963. His career asRead More →
Showcasing items from the Eirfield Art Studio Lodge at The Curragh, artwork from a private collector and contents from a Limerick home are among the lots that went under the digital hammer on February 27. Taking place online at easyliveauctions.com, the complete catalog is available on seaneacrettantiques.ie before the auctionRead More →
The entire contents of a country house are now on sale – including antiques and sought-after artwork – with all items starting at just £ 5, meaning you can grab a bargain The incredible property is filled with heirlooms ( Image: Hansons / Birmingham Live) The full content of anRead More →
From the Continent, there is an antique style of dresser called a weekly. “Semaine” is the French word for “week”, and the weekly contained seven drawers, each containing clothes for a day of the week. Examples of weekdays Furniture designer / builder based in Canada Heidi earnshaw produced a modernRead More →
If you’ve ever dreamed of joining Alice in Wonderland on her trippy adventures, you can get the next best thing right in your own backyard. Georgia’s eccentric Paradise Garden is packed with interactive art and obscure installations that are sure to make your Mad Hatter dreams come true. It’s easyRead More →
Foodies and coffee lovers alike have lined up outside a new cafe in Edinburgh that is hard to miss with its quirky interior. Passey’s Coffee Company, in Portobello High Street, is a new boutique-style cafe serving a full menu that caters to all types of diets, including vegan, vegetarian, andRead More →
Installation view of “APMA, Chapter Two” at the Amorepacific Museum of Art (APMA) The Amorepacific Art Museum – a museum run by Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific Group – unveiled its collection of ancient art for the first time since it opened in 2018. The exhibition “APMA, Chapter Two” features aRead More →
ULRIKA Jonsson gave her Instagram followers a glimpse of her impressive Instagram heap of countries, which looks like the perfect place to be entertained. The Celebrity Big Brother alum, 51, lives in a beautiful Oxfordshire mansion with her two bulldogs Leo and Nessie and four children. 13 Ulrika Jonsson livesRead More →
Around the world, governments, charities and individuals have launched a wide range of fundraising efforts to ensure that hospitals and doctors have the resources they need to fight the coronavirus. In France, however, fundraising for hospitals will soon come with the unprecedented opportunity to own truly rare and historic furniture.Read More →
Like all of the first ladies who have inhabited the White House in the past, Melania Trump used her distinct taste in interior design to remake parts of the monumental building that were falling apart – something foreign dignitaries will be able to do. be witnesses when they arrive. Friday,Read More →
A unique antique piece of furniture, a mirrored sideboard belonging to the Larios family, has been restored and is now on display in the Town Hall of the Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery. The restoration was commissioned by the Department of Environment and Heritage following the discovery of the pieceRead More →
An old fashioned look in your home would create an ambiance that feels grounded and nostalgic. Besides being excellent in its design, owning an antique piece of furniture would also make your home look rich with its intricate and one-of-a-kind design. Finding antique furniture in their best shape can beRead More →
sponsored content Mastering the art of antiquity takes research, practice and patience. But finding the perfect antique piece of furniture for your home is well worth it. To guide you in choosing the ideal antique for your home, we turned to the experts at Lolo French Antiques and More toRead More →
Independence War guns and powder horns, 18th-century furniture and paintings will be among items displayed by a Lancaster County auction house later this month. Morphy auction will offer a sale of 220 lots “from an extraordinary collection of Pennsylvania”. According to Morphy, “The Susquehanna Collection” has been amassed by aRead More →
Qing dynasty blue and white pot Owning the work of a master of modern or contemporary art, fine jewelry, antique furniture, ceramics and porcelain, luxury watches and rare works of art has become easier thanks to Leonexchange, the digital auction platform of the leading auction house León Gallery. To openRead More →
DENVER, Pennsylvania, January 6, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Enabled January 16, Morphy Auctions will launch its 2020 gallery event listing with the sale of 220 lots of an extraordinary Pennsylvania collection. Called “The Susquehanna Collection”, the unique assembly of furniture, decoration and visual arts, Kentucky Long guns, powder hornsRead More →
Extremely rare neoclassical brass and gilt bronze mantel clock, Dubuc (Paris) for the American market, depicts George Washington with an American eagle. Signed on the enamelled dial. Estimate of $ 40,000 to $ 80,000Morphy auction DENVER, Pa .– On January 16, Morphy Auctions will launch its 2020 list of premierRead More →
Courteney Cox dressed in her aviator-shaped glasses for shopping on Wednesday at the Galerie Half antique furniture store in West Hollywood. The Golden Globe nominee easily defied her 55 years in a black knit sweater, gray jeans and b & w sneakers as she stepped out on Melrose Avenue withRead More →
Laura Chester November 19, 2019 British Association of Antique Furniture Restorers The British Association of Antique Furniture Restorers (BAFRA) has welcomed two new members and appointed a new president. Clive Payne succeeded Jim Broughton after two years at the helm. Assuming the role of president of the association founded inRead More →
On the bustling main street of Insa-dong – which once symbolized traditional Korean culture, but now teeming with souvenir shops – visitors casually pass a store that contains centuries-old treasures. Tongmunkwan, South Korea’s oldest bookstore, keeps its door closed most of the time. Front of Tongmunkwan (Park Hyun-koo / TheRead More →
Colonial Williamsburg is all about dressing for the 18th century, with perfect period details, right down to the chairs. Meet Leroy Graves, the remarkable man who for more than three decades curated Colonial Williamsburg’s famous 18th-century furniture collection beautifully and properly dressed, and along the way revolutionized the way museumsRead More →
The books that were seen thrown in the back of a truck outside the Franciscan Convent in Valletta had “no particular value,” said the man who ordered their removal. “The general content of the books was religious in nature. They have no particular value. They are neither Melitensia nor ofRead More →
Practical, stylish and often surprisingly affordable, antique furniture remains a popular area for both collectors and buyers looking to furnish their homes. The fact that antique furniture is also a “green” option compared to buying a modern flat cabinet has also drawn additional attention to the region. A key componentRead More →
Moorthy’s, mainstays of the antique trade, have now launched Pooranawalla, an online vintage furniture concession that features iconic designs by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. The couple explain how collecting, restoring and, above all, appreciating antique furniture is an art that must be preserved. Antiques are like assets, which mustRead More →
If old or rare books appeal to you, you can pick up a firsthand scoop of Kenneth Gloss on Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at the Oak Bluffs Library. Gloss, owner of the historic and internationally renowned Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will show us some of his favoriteRead More →
Everything has a name, but in the antique world a lot of things have more than one name. This table was offered for sale as a “guard room table”. It’s a name coined for a table that appears to have been used by guards for eating, drinking, and playing inRead More →
Five Chandigarh antique furniture items were auctioned for Rs 66.47 lakh. The five items included a bookcase which was auctioned for Rs 5.05 lakh, a bench for Rs 11.66 lakh, lawyer chairs for Rs 21.77 lakh, a table for Rs 21.77 lakh and four chairs which cost Rs 6.22 lakhRead More →
Romeo Jorge’s “Kamagong Aparador” from the second quarter of the 19th century The exquisite 19th-century hardwood furniture that was part of the famous Romeo Jorge Collection is among the key lots of important antiques and art objects at the spectacular León Gallery Mid-Year 2019 auction, June 22. The highlight ofRead More →
This May the Sydney Fair returns to the Royal Randwick Racecourse and is the largest showcase of antiques, jewelry, art and some of the country’s most important and rare artifacts in New South Wales. The fair runs Thursday May 30 through Sunday June 2 at Kensington Hall and tickets areRead More →
Steve Reinke’s reflection can be seen in the mirror which is part of an older shaving stand likely only available to the wealthy, he said. Photo by Ken Sury Story and photos by Ken Sury There are many hidden treasures to be discovered at Cedar Chest Antique Mall. And thenRead More →
Photo by Consuelo Marquez / INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines – Eleven stores for antiques, art, souvenir and other collectors opened on Friday on the upper ground floor of the Ali Mall in Cubao, Quezon City. The stores are located in the ALI X Mall or the Mall’s Arts, Lifestyle, Interests andRead More →
Terry kovel | Wisconsin State Farmer It is sometimes difficult to know the proper name of an old piece of furniture. Names may change. A chest of drawers can be a chest of drawers; a cupboard like a sideboard; or a small bedroom dressing table, usually with a drawer forRead More →
The office of Dublin lawyer Gerald Kean has been taken over, and a large amount of property taken from him, by the Dublin City Sheriff in what appears to be linked to debts of over € 280,000. Shortly after 8 a.m., staff from the sheriff’s office and a locksmith arrivedRead More →
One of our favorite places to hunt for furniture is at auction houses, antique stores, and flea markets. But how do you tell the difference between a hidden treasure and something best left alone? We spoke to furniture appraisal expert Andrew Holter to find out. Look closely to see howRead More →
It’s no surprise that designers look to big box stores, like Anthropologie and West Elm, and discount home decor websites like Wayfair to find cheap pieces to make up for all the custom furniture they’ve got. still use. But that’s not the whole story. In fact, designers have very vagueRead More →
CHICAGO – The city of Chicago is home to many specialty businesses, but few businesses are as specialized as Bernacki & Associates, Inc. Founded by owner Stan Bernacki on July 4, 1988, the company focuses on the restoration and conservation of fine antique furniture, upholstery, artwork, clocks, artefacts, sculptures, pictureRead More →
The South African Antique, Art and Design Association will be holding their annual fair from November 10-12 at the Killarney Country Club. The show, now in its 54th year, will host 15 local and international exhibitors. Paul Mrkusic, the association’s CEO, said not all exhibits were strictly antiques, as thereRead More →
American week, which takes place the third week of each January, is in full swing. For tips on how to tackle this antique marathon, CGV consulted Andrew Holter, specialist and head of department in American Furniture & Decorative Arts at Christie’s. Below, Holter’s tips on what to look for atRead More →
A book thief who stole two old texts worth thousands of dollars from an Upper East Side store got cold feet after the crime and tried to clear himself of responsibility by sending the books back in the mail – but cops still arrested him on Wednesday, sources said. GabrielRead More →
In Renaissance Italy, a piece called the studiolo was a sort of cabinet of curiosities, filled with intriguing novelties accumulated by great collectors. In England, a similar space has been called the withdrawal room. “To put it in modern terms”, explains the interior designer Patrick mele. “It was an escapeRead More →
There are plenty of places to go in Los Angeles to see celebrities, but if you prefer your stargazing with some of the city’s best antiques, head straight to Big Daddy’s Antiques. Shane Brown’s showroom, which he opened 25 years ago, is popular not only with celebrities (Taylor Swift isRead More →
True North Interior Design and Antiques owners Dan and Cathy Zondervan hope customers find inspiration in the range of unique items at the Petoskey store. The Zondervans left their lives in Grand Rapids to bring their love for antique remodeling – and a whole host of artistic abilities – toRead More →
A man has been convicted of possession of 67 stolen antique books, including a very rare King James Bible. Andrew Shannon (51) has been charged with illegally handling books from the Carton House library in Kildare, the historic seat of the FitzGerald family. The books, including a 1660 edition ofRead More →
Joseph Ziemba is proof of the old adage: “One man’s waste is another’s treasure. In the age of electronic books, Ziemba searches for old books with broken bindings and soiled pages and restores them in his workshop at Saint-Luke Episcopal Church. “I’m the old bookbinder in the attic,” Ziemba sneered.Read More →