Here at BG, we ve been hard at work with our good friend David Tutera reviewing nearly 3, your incredible Pinterest inspiration boards to choose the five finalists of our Pin to Win a Dream Wedding Design by David Tutera contest. Then, nearly 8, 400 of you voted and helped choose our winner! As we evaluated each and every entry, we couldnāt help but notice some…
This shop is in the heart of downtown Augustaā¦so I was a little worried that it would be filled with highfalutin āfineā antiquesā¦but BOY, WAS I WRONG. First of all, they filled their huge front windows with delicious scenes straight out of a farmhouse kitchen, so I was hooked before I even stepped inside. And then my feet hit their creeky hardwood floors and…
Place the furniture over a drop cloth. You can use newspapers instead, or any other material to catch the drips. Remove old sealant with a chemical stripper (optional). If the wood is covered with a sealant, using a chemical stripper gets rid of it much quicker than sandpaper: Warning: chemical strippers are extremely caustic. Use only in ventilated areas and…
ApĀ·praisĀ·al ( noun )- An expert estimate of the value of something. A personal property appraisal gives an unbiased estimate of an item or a property that can be sold to a buyer. In order to get the actual value of an item or property, both parties (seller and buyer) can seek consultation from a certified, professional appraiser. The appraiser is required to…
Furniture Repair, Upholstery & Antique Restoration- Durham NC The craftsmen at Mumford Restoration restore your Durham, NC faded and damaged furniture, antiques, vintage collectibles and artwork into like new showpiece quality items youāll love! Whether it has sentimental or monetary value, Mumford Restoration provides quality repair, refinishing and…
This beautiful Hoosier Cabinet is a reproduction of an original that was popular in the early 1900 s. It was often called The Woman s Work Bench as no other kitchen utility in the world offered all of the ingenious Time and Work-Saving features of the Hoosier Cabinet. Placed anywhere in your home, this Hoosier Cabinet will add Country Elegance and will always…
Snook & Company Antique Dealers stock one of the largest selections of antique English, French, continental European and Australian furniture in Melbourne. All items are selected for originality and quality. Our wide range of stock includes, beds and bedside cupboards, antique bookcases, tea and fold over card tables, antique cellerettes, boxes and trunks…
03 The Ancient Manor House 38 The Bank Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8PN Tel. 38 Antique lighting restorer full restoration service and rewiring capable in-house other skills include gilding, brazing silver soldering, polishing, gold leaf, paint effects, and many more 04 Private dealer, by appointment Kings Road Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear Tel. 01 Rocking horse…
Hunt Slonem has ridden camels in the Middle East, grown orchids in Nicaragua, and bought an entire armory in Scranton, Pa. Heās explored palaces in India, visited bird sanctuaries in the Philippines, and shown his exuberant, neo-expressionist paintings everywhere from NYCās Metropolitan Museum of Art to galleries in St. Petersburg, Russia, and even the Judy Garland…
A close inspection of saw marks can help you determine a table s age. If your family has used the same dining room table since you were young, there s a chance that you ve been eating your dinner from a priceless antique. The condition and markings on the wood, the style and the hardware used to assemble the table can help determine if it s antique - more than…
Yeah, yeah, we know about IKEA. For better or worse, it s the place where many of us go to furnish our homes affordably without having to go through the hassle of going to a furniture store. However, you re not always going to live close to the mothership of First Apartment Furniture - or, maybe you just don t want to set foot in an IKEA. Your choice. If you…
I love a good furniture makeover. It s one of my favorite things. Today, I m kicking off the first of the year with this classy rustic black painted nightstand makeover that was painted and distressed without using ANY sandpaper! This natural furniture distressing technique is one of my FAVORITE go to methods to give a piece a naturally aged and worn look! This…
A century of journeys found in Omaha s Back In The Day antiques shop. By Matthew Spencer Anthony Chambers has found millions of items for his antique and collectibles store. The South Omaha store Back In The Day takes customers on a fascinating nostalgic tour, with thousands of vinyl albums and records, funky fashion and an amazing array of odd artifacts. Dave…
If you are reading this article, there s a good chance that you may have an old painting at home which is a treasured possession that you ve owned for years. Alternatively you might be curious about something you have either inherited, or found in a thrift store, charity shop, car boot sale or junk shop. Maybe you have a work of art lying unwanted in the attic…
04 Parliament Buildings and Stormont Estate Belfast BT4 3XX Tel. 0117 974 2395 The Antiques Roadshow records programmes across the UK, throughout the year, with some of Britain s leading antiques and fine arts specialists. At the recordings, the specialists are on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors who are invited to raid their attics and bring…
Old and valuableāor just plain old? It can be hard for the untrained eye to tell, and nobody wants to sell Granny s candy dish for $2 at a yard sale when it s really worth $200. But a professional appraisal costs upward of $75 an hour. If you re considering shelling out for a pro, here s what you should do first: Look for clues Label, brand or signature Check…
Todd Sigety, an antiques appraiser in Alexandria, Va., recently got a call from a woman who wanted him to look through the contents of a storage unit that belonged to her late aunt. āShe didnāt think there was anything worth keeping but wanted to make sure before she threw stuff out, ā he says. Sure enough, there wasnāt much of valueāexcept for one painting…
Don t damage the original patina when cleaning antique furniture. The wooden portions of genuine French Provincial furniture, which was produced in the 18th century, is typically solid wood, making it easy to clean with basic supplies and techniques. Extra care is necessary to preserve the aesthetically pleasing patina and the weathered appearance of the wood…
/*CONTENT*/?> Antique Furniture in Scotland Here at Country Homes Antiques, we are one of the leading antique furniture suppliers in Scotland. We stock a vast range of traditional furniture from all periods such as the Edwardian and Georgian period. We source our antique furniture from a number of places and ensure itās of usable quality before itās sold…
Hi everyone! Iām here today to share how we turned our sitting room from plain and empty to cozy and welcoming just by adding an antique dresser. Once I found the right size piece for the space (at the right price of course), the rest was easy. Just a little elbow grease, some new hardware and styling, and thatās it! Hereās the dresser when I first bought it…
Take a tour through Portlandās antiquing scene, where vintage emporiums offer troves of collectibles. Choose from stylish ā50s couches, Victorian brass doorknobs and other eye-popping memorabilia of decades past. Old Portland Hardware & Architectural This meticulously curated shop offers rarities to fulfill an antiquing hobbyistās wildest dreams. Everything…
American furniture crafted in the Chippendale style from about 1750-1780 was named after London cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale s work. He became quite famous in his day after publishing The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker s Director, a guide for constructing a variety of furniture pieces, several times between 1754 and 1762. Important pieces crafted by Chippendale…
The original shade, especially if it s glass, adds to the value of your antique lamp. An antique table lamp may carry significant value if it is rare or made by a sought-after designer. On the other hand, just because a lamp is old or even rare doesn t mean it is valuable - if it is in poor condition, not functioning properly or not of good quality, it may only…
Antique Furniture Care and Preservation The methods of care for historical or valuable antique furniture have changed over the years. No longer considered just functional, antique furniture should not be cared for or repaired in the same manner as modern home furnishings. The use of polishes, adhesives, fasteners and finishes can dramatically affect the current…
6434 Foothill Blvd Los Angeles, CA 91042 (818) 326-3321 I can not even begin to write how impressed I am with Ed & Jack. Hands down, they are the best. Took my antique vanity from the 1800 s and made it look spectacular. Kept the historic integrity, fashioned new pieces identical to the old, refinished, varnished and gave much love to my beloved piece…
Antique Walnut furniture comes in two forms, either plain or Burr in grain. It was first seen in early periods such as Queen Ann but it was mainly used in Victorian and Edwardian pieces of cabinet making. Walnut is a durable hard wood timber and was very popular in the Arts and Crafts movement as cabinet makers realized that its versatility would make it easier…
Rococo (pronounced roh-coh-coh) is also known as Late Baroque by some antiques enthusiasts and historians. While not as common, it can also be spelled roccoco referencing the same style. This type of furniture originally came about as an offshoot of architectural styles popular in the late 1600s. By the early 1700s, it was seen in all forms of artistic expression…
