The entryway is decorated with flea market finds and a World Market pendant light. Erin and Zak gave this space and the living room a boost with a coat of Sherwin-Williams Soar. A full renovation wasn t in the budget for Zak and Erin, so they got strategic and repainted all of the kitchen cabinetry white to give the space a refresh. S is for Sparks. This vintage…
New couple alert! Amy Schumer is dating a furniture designer named Ben Hanisch, a source confirms to Us Weekly . The 29-year-old Chicago-based designer gushed over the Trainwreck actress, 34, in an adorable Instagram post on Friday, January 1. “Sometimes in life you get extremely lucky, and the smartest, funniest, most beautiful woman comes along when you least expect…
Metal is metal, right? Not so fast. In the context of garden furniture, cast iron is hard, brittle, and is more fusible than steel. While metal furniture also includes aluminum, steel, copper, and wrought iron, how can you identify if its made of cast iron? What is Cast Iron Made of? Cast iron is one of the oldest ferrous metals used in construction and outdoor ornamentation…
Interior decorators are always talking about the importance of balance and proportion. It applies to color, shape, texture and style. When it comes to home decorating ideas mixing modern items with antiques is a great one because it keeps a room fresh, adds contrast and depth, and ultimately creates balance. While some people prefer to decorate their home in a particular…
Freeman’s has been a trusted firm within the auction industry for more than 200 years. Our team of specialists assists you at every stage of the process, from the initial auction estimate and consignment to sale and settlement. Freeman s holds approximately 25 auctions a year spanning over 40 specialty categories ranging from folk art to contemporary design. By combining…
The Company’s Furniture and Fine Art Salerooms are located at Marshall House, a listed building in the centre of the historic market town of Knutsford, Cheshire. Auctions are held periodically with General Auctions fortnightly and specialist Fine Art and Antique Auctions held every two months. The Antique & Fine Art sales cover: Collectibles (incl. Treen…
A new chapter was written last weekend in an ongoing shaggy-paw story concerning the burgeoning value of a rare furniture style. The chronicle - involving Philadelphia furniture made for Gen. John Cadwalader, a colonial patron of the arts and Revolutionary War hero - was advanced at a New York auction when a 200-year-old wing chair with furry looking feet and a frame…
This English style brass caster is sturdy and made for heavy duty applications. The caster was popular in the 19th century. The plate gives it an added stability factor. It is a great fit to use on an antique piece that will allow for the stem or it can be used on modern furniture such as tables, sofas or stand alone cabinets. The caster is also an excellent replacement…
Door Knobs and handles are our speciality and this collection is one of the best you will find. We specialise in antique style door furniture including authentic Georgian and Victorian door knobs which play a major part in the finishing touches of most restoration projects. All of our Period door knobs are superb quality regardless of origin, but made in the UK where…
Date/Time Hornsey Town Hall Arts Centre The Broadway London N89JJ Voted ‘BEST FAIR’ by the Vintage Guide to London & the go-to place for the old-world home, The VINTAGE FURNITURE FLEA visits Hornsey for the first time! Atomic-prints to ornaments, cushions, crockery and glass – our homes are as retro as our wardrobes nowadays! Doing away with expensive replicas…
Excerpts from his article in World Furniture , edited by Helena Hayward, 1965. “It was to Classical Greek and Roman antiquity that designers first turned for inspiration. In Federal furniture, classical motifs and devices were applied to furniture forms, and while these too derived from antiquity, they were not slavish copies. The second phase of Classical influence…
Dovetail joints often hold two boards together in a box or drawer, almost like interlocking the fingertips of your hands. As the dovetail joint evolved through the last one hundred thirty years, it becomes a clue for the age and authenticity of antique furniture. The type of dovetailed joint, especially in drawers, reveals much about furniture construction and dating…
We respond to all inquiries and orders every business day. We guarantee the authenticity of all our items. About Us We are a recipient of the Best Antique Shop in Wisconsin award from Wisconsin Trails Magazine. Our expert restoration staff of 20 is constantly at work restoring and enhancing wonderful old treasures for you to view here or on-site in our large gallery…
Glazier Appraisals specializes in appraising furniture, artwork, china, all households goods in respect to settling an estate or matrimonial (divorce) situations. We also provide appraisals for charitable donations and insurance purposes. Our main appraiser Dan Glazier, has been appraising, buying and selling furniture, antiques, china, collectables and household…
You will feel the spirit of the season as you stroll through our historic neighborhood aglow with twinkling lights and luminaries. Voices of children singing Christmas carols will evoke your memories of Christmas past. Enjoy a steaming cup of hot apple cider and delicious Christmas cookies while you take a ride on our Horse-Drawn Carriage and Wagon. Then, take an…
Creating a quaint country scene is simple with our selection of home décor and furniture. You ll discover pieces featuring charmingly rustic and vintage-inspired designs that create instant nostalgia wherever they re place. Make your house a home with this wide selection of vintage decorating ideas. For a classic French country look, pick up quaint accessories featuring…
