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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →