There are particular pitfalls to avoid if you’re restoring a piece.
Loved for their ability to bring character and age into a scheme, antiques have long been incorporated into interiors. While many of us may envision fine chinaware or gilt Florentine furniture in a ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to vintage furniture pieces passed down through generations, it's easy to convince yourself ...
Julia Reinert, The Lifestyle Historian (Photo by Catherine Nguyen Photography) Antiques are once again enjoying a golden age in the world of design, but as with most things, they too have experienced ...
A question about one of the most common names in antique furniture came to my attention recently. At one of my antiques-appraisal shows, I was asked about a Duncan Phyfe dining-room set. First, I had ...
There’s always been a taste for antique furnishings. These days, a widely acquired taste. Antiques are hot partly because of supply chain delays and higher prices for many custom or mass-market pieces ...
The Outsunny Garden Bench features a pretty rose pattern and is made from cast aluminium - shoppers say it's 'lovely' and ...
Explore Illinois’ best antique shops: hidden gems, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind treasures waiting in every corner of the ...
In the early 1990s the Smiths decided to make a wedding gift of a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) wardrobe to their Chinese friend. Upon consulting her she told them she would prefer a Western style wardrobe ...
A question about one of the most common names in antique furniture came to my attention recently. At one of my antiques appraisal shows, I was asked about a Duncan Phyfe dining room set. First, I had ...