Buying furniture can be very costly, so more and more people are opting for used furniture. When buying used furniture, people are looking for not only the specific pieces they want, but also for furniture that still looks stylish and new at a great price. All of the stores on this list offer something unique in the way of used furniture that comes with agreeable…
WASHINGTON — You may want to reconsider throwing out grandma’s dining room set this spring. in Leesburg, Virginia, says you can bring your old furniture up to date instead of throwing it away. Eblen cares deeply about furniture waste. “We are throwing away the really good furniture that you could never even buy today, ” Eblen said. It’s a growing problem in the United…
Antique desks were once utilitarian furniture pieces that served multiple functions, such as storing pens, papers, books, and papers for writing. Now, they occupy revered space in homes and businesses as showpieces, more often shown for display than used daily. Antiques are objects more than 100 years old, so these desks and secretaries were made before the advent…
Even with their key details and unmistakable characteristics, immediately identifying an antique chair that you know you’ll love can be difficult-and while we love a good mix and match, sometimes finding pieces that live in harmony is important. Chairs designed and built in the last three hundred years in the USA and Europe are the most popular antique chairs sought…
Werry: Herter Brothers, Allen and Brother, John Henry Belter, and J & JW Meeks are the names that are selling in the market and garnering the really big bucks these days, as well as Alexander Roux and R.J. Horner. My favorites are Merklen Brothers, John Henry Belter, Allen and Brother. Those are my top three. My favorites styles are Renaissance Revival, which…
Received my two doggie dens today. They arrived early and Bethany was great answering questions and helping with add ons and changes during the process.They really are beautiful pieces of furniture. Definitely worth the wait! 5 stars — we love our doggie den. The quality is great, as well as the customer service. I love that they send you the legs that you can attach…
There are a number of factors to consider when you need to get an antique or collectible appraised. Sometimes it s a matter of just knowing how much something is worth before you attempt to sell it. Or, in the instance of a family heirloom, finding out how much it s worth for your own information. Other times you may need a more formal appraisal for insurance or other…
Should a bathroom vanity look like an antique piece of furniture? Aren t vanities supposed to be hulking solid, one-piece, legless monoliths? No, not always. From Wash Basins To Full-Fledged Vanities Antique-like, furniture-look vanities are closer to historical antecedents than the monolith-style vanity of today. At one time, you cleaned up with a pitcher, bowl…
To make it easier to glaze, I have put all of my glazing videos below to demonstrate the glazing techniques! If you prefer glazing instructions in print, scroll down past the videos. 1/4/2012 Do you want to learn how to create this look with paint and glaze? If so, here is GLAZING Furniture 101. I’m going to keep this simple. Simple is good. 🙂 Step 1. Prime the furniture…
The trend for eclectic collecting and the rise in popularity of mid-century modern design is also a factor. Successful fairs such as Frieze Masters and Masterpiece London have been welcoming exhibitors selling a broad range of items for some time now, so the more traditional fairs could simply be following suit. According to the, many fairs have stopped using datelines…
In the 1950 s, every little boy s dream was to be a cowboy, Davy Crockett and westerns were big on the small and big screen, and vintage wagon wheel furniture came into fashion. Using wagon wheels to create a western, rustic, or lodge look in furniture went hand in hand with a country enjoying the great outdoors, camping, and a land-buying boom in summer homes in…
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The underside of a New York sideboard drawer, 1795â1805, is identifiable on a macroscopic level as tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) because of the greenish band of color that is the treeâs heartwood. Image courtesy of Sumpter Priddy , Inc. Microscopic wood anatomy and identification are often used to help authenticate antiques and determine their origin…
The work is easy. The brand ((Value City) is well known and is an Ohio based company, though their competition is strong. Kontras Alarming lack of ethical behaviors from the top down. Unprofessional behaviors are not addressed in mgmt., including basic topics like personal hygiene and appropriate behavior. . Steady cuts in commission rates so that mgmt. can increase…
There are several Asian specialists in Wendy s New York Armory Antiques Show, which opens on Tuesday at the Seventh Regiment Armory on Park Avenue at 67th Street and runs through Saturday. (Information: (212) 472-1180.) The Fifth Avenue Asian Art Fair, at the Sinclair-Fletcher Mansion on Fifth Avenue at 79th Street, runs from Thursday through Sunday, with a benefit…
In the world of furniture, the words vintage and antique are sometimes used almost interchangeably, though this is not the correct way to use them. In fact, they are two separate and completely different terms used to describe age and quality. Its important to know the difference so that you get what you are looking for when you look for vintage or antique furniture…
