Picture an antique cameo and the first image that probably pops into your mind is a woman s profile carved out of white shell against a coral background. That certainly describes a cameo, but cameos come in a much wider range of materials and designs. In fine jewelry, the cameo is defined as an ornament carved in relief from a high-quality material such as stone…
Today s parents are looking for more than just function (although that is highly important) when it comes to picking out their child s nursery furnishings and decor. Modern nurseries have become a way for parents to make a statement on parenthood, on who they are as a couple, or just to create a warm and inviting space to spend all those sleepless nights where…
It’s the Bob’s Way to be open, honest and clear! So here’s our simple refund and return policy… You may cancel your order for a full refund at any time up until you take possession of your furniture. Once you receive your furniture it cannot be returned with a few exceptions Rugs Rugs may be returned for a full refund within 3 days of purchase minus the cost…
By choosing Mahogany By Hand, you ll receive a friendly, personalised service. We will take care of all your requirements and assist you in selecting the best design and custom finish for your project. Using antique reproduction furniture for your Melbourne home or a commercial business property, such as a restaurant, is a great way of creating a charming mystique…
Pickwick has spent years developing and refining a carefully selected stock of fine-quality English and French antiques. In order to specialize in 18th, 19th, and early 20th century paintings, porcelain, clocks, and furniture, our inventory has been developed with a diverse and unique selection of objects appealing to a wide range of collectors, interior designers…
The confusion began when I inherited my father’s original Eames lounge chair, the sort that has cushioned psychiatrists such as him for decades. He’d bought it with his first big paycheck back in the 1960s, when Charles and Ray Eames, arguably the most famous of American industrial designers, were at their peak — and still living. Renovating a house this year…
Between the famous Cours Saleya Brocante and the vast Antique District around the Nice Port, you won’t go home empty handed! The Antique District in the Port boasts over 100 antique stores: it’s the 3rd largest cluster of antique dealers in France! Antique hunters have been drawn to this area for over 50 years, where you can wander the endless backstreets and…
56 Lakeview Dr Daly City, CA 94105 (415) 587-3416 I took an older Eames chair that had failing shock mounts on it. I searched high and low, but eventually found Boris. I m very thankful that I did, because his expertise has no bounds. I m writing this review with a smile on my face now that I m finally able to sit in this chair that has been in disrepair for…
Vancouver has some excellent antique stores. The Antique Warehouse In the business since 1989, the Antique Warehouse receive accolades from dealers, designers and long time collectors as having the best selection of furniture in the city. 226. S. W. Marine Drive Vancouver, BC 604-872-3131 Baker’s Dozen Besides its excellent toy collection, Baker’s Dozen sells…
MycoBoard™ products are a biofabricated, certified sustainable, form of engineered wood. They are grown using mycelium – “nature’s glue” – which is formaldehyde-free, safe, and healthy and produces panels that are strong, machinable and fire-resistant. This makes MycoBoard™ panels an ideal solution for the home, office, or school. Current Applications Furniture…
Michael Varese restores antiques for dealers and collectors. By MICHAEL VARESE WHEN surfaces of furniture are said to belifeless,the word usually refers to tabletops that are dull, with the pattern in the wood darkened into obscurity. This is not a rare condition with old mahogany dining tables that have stood in a room shielded from rough usage, cleaned, dusted…
While custom orders are a large part of what we do, we love it when we get to just build something from our own inspiration. We found this beautiful wood along with some amazing beam stumps. We turned the stumps for legs and created this. The curved corners on the table top, and really the whole table itself, were inspired by a trip we had taken to the U.K. where…
Carmit Bamberger is proud to be the third generation at the helm of Miller’s Antiques. Eighty years since it was founded by her grandfather, Simon Miller, the landmark furniture store is still located in its original premises on Siemert Road, Johannesburg South Africa and is very much part of the vibrant commercial landscape of Doornfontein. When Carmit took…
News & Events Regular Features Directories & Classifieds Archived Features The main component in this Depression Era mahogany gossip bench is gum, not mahogany. arly 20th century, furniture made in America developed its own unique style, loosely known as Colonial Revival. That style was characterized by the resurrection of themes and elements…
Furniture & home decor from Asia. Modern and traditional styles. We are a specialist UK retailer featuring authentic modern and traditional wooden furniture, furnishings & art from around the world. Buy quality European, Asian, Oriental, antique style Chinese and Indian furniture; hand built from solid oak, ash, sheesham, elm and mahogany from…
We initially chose to sell mid-century modern furniture because we had a passion for the design of that era. Over time, we have added several lines of new modern furnishings, because they complement that style. mid2mod started as a booth in an antique mall, but we quickly knew we wanted a location of our own, so on a shoestring budget of $5, we rented a 1 sf…
Stickley Arts & Crafts Rocker, with broken rocker and back before restored Stickley Rocker- Arts & Crafts Period with Broken Back Stickley Bros. Arts & Crafts Rocker with Original Back, before refinishing Stickley Arts & Crafts Rocker, disassembled to repair each broken element, and rebuild entirely French Empire Fauteuil, suffering…
Your Shipping Solution in Hartford & Manchester Navis Pack & Ship in Hartford & Manchester has earned a reputation for excellence for our packing, palletizing, crating, boxing and shipping services. Location Hours in Hartford & Manchester M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm Navis Pack & Ship of Hartford & Manchester…
Antiques on Old Plank Road Phone: 312-714-3 1750 N. Springfield Avenue Fax: 773-278-5389 Chicago, IL 60647 Hours: M-F 10am- 5pm, Sat. - by appointment only We have been importing French Antique Furniture and restoring European and French antiques and vintage furniture since 1992 . In January 2011 we moved to our Chicago Antique Furniture location in a beautiful…
Who doesn’t want to decorate their house with the most expensive furniture brands in the world ? Well, it’s free to dream of it anyway, at least. Our home is where our fridge is. I mean, its where our heart is. It’s where we sleep, eat, drink, piss, relax, recreate, live, and love. A house should be kept simple yet comfortable where you can rest and be who you…
Shop for antiques in Lancaster County, PA sold by thousands of local dealers in antique shops, galleries, malls and markets. Shopping for antiques in Lancaster County, PA begins before the sun even begins to shine. At a ntique malls such as those in Adamstown, you ll find unique treasures of the past from more than 3, antique dealers. The locals know that the…
1. May be the world s most expensive small antique object It s called an Olyphant and was a horn used in ancient battles. Typically carved from ivory and inlaid with gold. This one dated from the 11th century. How expensive is this antique? Went last sold for $17, , That figure remains the highest price ever paid at auction for a piece of American furniture…
Paste Wax, Furniture Polish Or Oil, Which Is Best? With all the sprays, polishes, oils, cleaners, and waxes available today, its no wonder that this is one of the most asked question by far. My response is always the same; Do you just want a shine or do you want protection also ? Spray-on polish and oils, time savers , give a quick temporary shine in just minutes…
N 1521, Hernan Cortes and his Spanish invaders conquered the Aztecs in Mexico. Fourteen years later, Francisco Pizarro and his troops conquered the Incas in Peru. The events marked the beginning of the Spanish Colonial Period in the Americas, a period of Spanish rule that was to last nearly 300 years. A new architecture reflected Spanish styles and the new culture…
Almost every auction of Americana includes one of the ubiquitous wooden boxes called a “mule chest.” What does a small wooden chest with a lift top lid and a drawer or two below the main compartment have to do with a mule? There are at least two explanations, both plausible, but one more likely than the other. The first explanation is grounded in the evolution…
Tables can be used in a variety of ways, but most of them share the same basic characteristics: They are mostly comprised of a flat surface and legs that hold that surface up horizontally. The table is one of the oldest types of furniture in the world, and the earliest tables were found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Antique tables are quite popular among…
Looking for a new look? In the market for a one-of-a-kind gift? Vintage furniture is durable, long-lasting, and, best of all, often comes with a long, storied history you won’t find in by-the-box stuff. The furniture on offer at these shops might not be new, but it’s most definitely new to you. By Jessica Allen. More: Brooklyn’s 5 Best Vintage Stores Brooklyn…
