Aunt Minnie, bless her heart, put you in her will. Thatās the good news. The not-so-good-news is that you donāt have clue whether that purple velveteen settee is a valuable antique or just a really ugly piece of truly uncomfortable furniture. The following tips will help you take the guesswork out of dealing with furniture and other items left to you by the dearly…
Car enthusiasts, mark your calendar. On May 20, the first Bassett Highway 57 Cruise-in of the 2017 season will be held. From 4 to 8 p.m. that day, hundreds of antique and vintage vehicles are expected to fill the Bassett Furniture Industries parking lot to launch season two of the cruise-ins. The Bassett Highway 57 Cruise-in Committee announced its schedule for…
Your #1 North Shore Furniture Upholstery Expert Antique wood furniture and upholstery are our specialty at Karzen Restoration. Not only will we restore the wood to a brand new shine, but we will amaze you with our talent to reupholster your furniture and give it a complete make-over. Nobody needs to know how often you use your chairs! Your family heirlooms are…
Lamar Dodd Gallery Henry Eugene āGeneā (or āShortyā) Thomas (1883-1965) worked from his home in Athens, Ga., as an antiques dealer and furniture maker for more than four decades. Because he relied on locally found antiques for inspiration and because he favored local woods such as walnut, cherry and maple, his furniture has a distinctly regional flair. In particular…
Unique things from the seven seas Annapolis Maritime Antiques is the premier shopping destination for the worldās largest collection of authentic World War II Liberty ship and Victory ship hatch covers in original condition, which we turn into one-of-a-kind nautical furniture in our woodworking workshop. Most of our furniture is made to order. We stock a large…
Years after opening in the Junction, Smash is still the city s favourite destination for salvage items, thanks to a pitch-perfect mix of reclaimed industrial furniture and irreverent design finds like men at work signs, vintage mugshot posters and light-up electric Jesuses. Reclaimed doors are just an entry point to this shop in the Castlefield Design District…
The look of the moment? A carefully calibrated mix of styles, offset with the perfectly weathered and storied vintage object as a statement piece ā such as a midcentury-modern armchair placed just so or a retro turntable displayed in a built-in bookcase. Small retailers are increasingly responding to this trend, stocking specialized boutiques with well-curated…
Hi everyone, a question landed in my inbox last week about my favorite paints for furniture, here it is along with my answer: Dear Miss Kate, I can tell you like to paint furniture and you have been doing it for a few years, and Iām very thankful for all our tips. I see you use a lot of different paints, but Iām trying to decide which one I should use on a dresser…
Freemanās auction house services clients in the buying and selling of fine art, antiques, and jewelry. With international experience and comprehensive knowledge of market conditions, the specialists at Freemanās, work closely with consignors and collectors to offer unparalleled service in the sale and purchase of fine art, antiques, jewelry, books and more. A…
Painted furniture seems to be all the rave lately, right? Chalk paint, Milk paint, latex paint, so many different types of paint. BUT, how do you create that antiqued Chippy paint look? What paint should you use? How do you apply it? Iām going to try to answer all these questions and show you how I painted my fireplace mantel with the easiest chippy paint technique…
What is That Piece of Furniture Called? by Bob Brooke Do you sometimes get confused with furniture names? If youĀre a collector of antiques, you probably have found that the same name can often refer to several different kinds of furniture. If youĀre just starting to collect antiques, youĀre probably just downright confused. Furniture was named in two ways: After…
Alichia van Rhijn of Hearth Collective in Victoria hand crafts beautiful spoons, bowls and serving boards from wood. She is also an avid vintage and antique collector with an appreciation for the importance of makersā marks, not only in identifying a pieceās provenance but the impact it can play on its price. āI find this fascinating and hope that my mark will…
Where On Earth Did You Get That 325 Edmonton Trail SE, Airdrie, AB T4B 2C2, Canada (403) 948-3669 Where On Earth Did You Get That Antique Mall with 15, sq ft of antiques and vintage items located 12 minutes north of Calgary. Alberta Beach Ever After Antiques and Collectibles 4823 50 Ave, Alberta Beach, AB T0E 0A0, Canada (780) 237-3528 Ever After Antiques and…
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. āSometimes in life you get extremely lucky, and the smartest, funniest, most beautiful woman comes along when you least…
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…
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…
Freemanās 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…
The Companyās 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…
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…
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…
Date/Time Hornsey Town Hall Arts Centre The Broadway London N89JJ Voted āBEST FAIRā 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 ā our homes are as retro as our wardrobes nowadays! Doing away with expensive…
Excerpts from his article in World Furniture , edited by Helena Hayward, 1965. āIt 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…
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…
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…
