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…
The underside of a New York sideboard drawer, 1795–1805, is identifiable on a macroscopic level as tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) because of the greenish band of color that is the tree’s 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…
South African holiday overview Duration: 1 day Distance: 110km Destinations: Cape Town centre, Groot Constantia, Kalk Bay, Simon s Town Introduction Anyone who loves digging and delving in dusty corners on South African holidays, from the ardent antique dealer to the cheerful junk collector, will find something worthy of a little light shopping along this route…
Russian Furniture Styles - 1780-1790 This history of furniture manufacture in Russia is closely linked to the construction of new palaces built in the second half of the eighteenth century in Russia. The influence of European furniture in Russia certainly did not suddenly disappear, but it became a secondary rather than a major source of inspiration. Four groups…
Antiques Fair Started in 1989, Lostwithiel Antiques Fair is Cornwall s longest running antiques fair, with stalls selling antiques, paintings, ephemera, postcards, stamps, jewellery, silver and collectables. Antique Fairs are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Antiques and Collectors Market The Lostwithiel Antiques and Collectors Market is held monthly on Fridays…
Dovetail Furniture: Blending Rustic Elegance with a Modern Touch Finding all the right pieces to fill out a room is an adventure in its own right. Sure, just about any furniture can furnish a home, but only a handful truly exude style and personality while offering the comfort and allure you’re proud to call your own. No matter how many hours you spend scouring…
Jacobean (1603-1625): During the reign of James I of England, this style was noted for the 3-dimensional fullness of its design. Wood was deeply carved, particular elements were accentuated. Marine motifs were popular. Exotic materials such as mother-of-pearl were used as embellishments. Wood was also painted black to imitate Asian lacquer. Beds and cupboards…
Long prized for its sturdiness and craftsmanship, wrought-iron outdoor furniture is bent and hammered into shape by hand — unlike mold-made cast-iron items, whose parts are bolted together (and whose seams are sometimes visible). Blacksmiths in America popularized wrought iron during the 1920s, and it remained in vogue until the Eisenhower era, when lighter…
The Lebanon Antique Mall features a wide range of antiques, collectibles, home decor, furniture and handcrafted pieces right off of South Cumberland Street and within walking distance from the downtown historic square. The Lebanon Antique Mall currently has around 25 vendors with room to take on several more, according to Williams. “Anybody who is looking to…
As a child, you voraciously turned the pages of Gulliver s Travels,you adored the Smurfs and the Oompa Loompas, and you could disappear into your dollhouse for hours on end. You are a lover of the diminutive, an avid collector of antique miniature dolls, portraits, furniture, and other tiny delights. Feed your colossal obsession with wee things. Pick out finely…
Decor Direct has a fine collection of vintage servers, dining room cabinets, display cabinets and bar cabinets for your entertaining needs. From Scandinavian servers to fifties styles. Vintage China Cabinets Authentic and charming! Check out the antique cash register that is still functional. Enrich your environments with whimsical vintage decor. Furnish vintage…
Franchise operator: Bryan Davis Fax: Austin, TX Location Hours in Austin Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Navis Pack & Ship of Austin is an independently owned and operated business in the expanding Navis network. Navis is the premiere provider of packing and shipping services for difficult-to-ship items in North America. The proprietor of this location…
Jacobean (1600-1690) An English style of furniture, which is medieval in appearance with straight lines, rigid designs, sturdy construction, ornate carvings and a dark finish. Much of the early American furniture was patterned after this style. Early American (1640-1700) Rudimentary utilitarian furniture made from local woods. It was brought from or modeled after…
It’s Easier Than Ever to Hunt for Your Favorite Antique Pieces Buying antiques online may not be quite the same as digging through shop after shop, but it’s certainly less exhausting—and you have a much better chance of finding that certain Herman Miller or Gustav Stickley chair you’ve been searching for than in all the antique stores you’ve visited. From antique…
Antiques Atlas is a unique location based antiques directory that uses maps and photographs extensively. Plan your next antique buying trip in the UK using Antiques Atlas - it is an excellent resource to check out an area before you go. Why not check out what s in your own area? Just click on the UK map. Wilkinson Antiques Period Furniture UK, Antique Furniture:…
Dan Coble is from the small town of Wabash Indiana. His interest in art started early. His father, Max, built the house where Dan grew up. Max built a small apartment over the house. They rented to young couples just starting out. The wife of one of the couples was a painter and encouraged Dan’s artistic interests with gifts of paint and brushes. She encouraged…
YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. These factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local Yellow Pages directory, including proximity…
The old philosophy in furniture restoration was to strip the antique down to the bare wood. Today we want to preserve as much of the original finish and color as possible. Often what people perceive to be an old, worn finish is just dirt and grime. In such cases, all a piece needs is a good cleaning. Wipe it with a rag loaded with a cleaner specifically made…
Antique furniture gives homes a rustic look, but finding a piece of real antique furniture is a difficult and expensive task. Rather than hunting in vain for an already-worn piece of furniture, distress a modern black dresser to make it look vintage and not break your budget. When you distress a dresser, you get the sturdiness of a newly-crafted piece of furniture…
By Nancy Hiller From Issue 66 In an out-of-the-way corner of Tottenham in northern London, a narrow footpath leads across a meadow from the banks of the River Lea to a row of brick industrial buildings that clearly have seen better days. The buildings’ current occupants are the sort of businesses most of us take for granted: a manufacturer of decorative cake…
Antique furniture is one of the most in-demand collectible items today, as these pieces can bring both aesthetic and practical value to a room. Furniture has been around since man shifted from living a nomadic lifestyle to settling down into stable communities. When people first started building permanent homes, they began building furniture to help with their…
Since 1992, Cite Deco Meubles has been recognized as one of Montreal city s best vintage furniture store. We specialize in furniture from the Art Deco period and from the years 1950 to 1980. We offer a great selection of mid-century and Art Deco furniture, lighting and accessories from Eames, Panton, Jacobsen, Prober, Knoll, Herman Miller, Paulin as well as Danish…
Dark brown wooden furniture – that tribe of low-value, clunky pieces dating from the late-19th and early-20th centuries – suffers from an image problem. With today’s preference for light, airy and uncluttered interiors, ordinary brown furniture can be hard to work into a room scheme. As a result, perfectly serviceable pieces of Victorian, Edwardian and early-20th-century…
If you discover missing veneer, chipped wood or a damaged molding, you can fix it easily with epoxy putty. Kevin showed us the process he uses (watch a video of him patching a piece of chipped veneer with Quickwood), and the resulting repair is so realistic that it’s hard to spot. When it’s hardened, the epoxy is light colored and about the density of wood. You…
We’ll Market Your Atlanta Consignment Furniture And Collectibles Like They’re Our Own Consignment antique furniture sellers in Atlanta know: There may be many antique furniture stores that sell furniture on consignment, but only Aardvark Antiques markets and sells your merchandise like it is our very own. Experience the Aardvark difference when you list your…
