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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →