DVD Reviews “Is that nice old chair you bought at the auction from this century or could it be a real antique? Fred Taylor presents the basics for the furniture-buying neophyte who wants to venture forth armed with a little knowledge. Buyers should be aware of three variables that help determine the age, and thus the price of old and antique furniture: construction…
From Professional Refinishing Magazine “Antiques Roadshow” and Refinishers By Peter Cook “Antiques Roadshow generally agrees with this notion: Well-conceived and well-executed refinishing and restoration usually enhances the value of just about any piece of old furniture”. A while ago, we at Antiques Roadshow received a letter from Professional Refinishing editor…
Founded in 1945, Henredon is one of the more recently minted of the top-tier North Carolina furniture makers. Among collectors, Henredon is admired both for its sleek, sexy furniture of the 1970s and for its partnerships with noted designers, a program that started in the 1950s with decorating icon Dorothy Draper and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. From the start…
Hailed as “The Furniture Hunter” by the New York Times, Andrianna Shamaris is viewed as the authority in modern organic furniture among architects, interior designers, stylists and celebrities around the world. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in high quality organic furniture, serving the architecture, design and hospitality communities, as well…
A Second Time Around Shoppe 1736 N. Glenstone Ave. 417-831-1 Alley Katz Antique & Flea Market 2510-B S. Campbell Ave. 417-885-0028 Bridgefield Galleries Catfish & Crystal 225 E. Commercial St. 417-864-8393 1950 S. Glenstone Ave. 417-887-3025 The Cottage 1047 S. Glenstone Ave. 417-865-4203 Commercial St. Used Furniture 436 W. Commercial St. Country…
Franchise operator: Steve Maggied & Laurie Maggied Gillen Fax: Kent, WA Location Hours in Seattle Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Navis Pack & Ship of Seattle 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…
I have had a few readers of this site ask me the following two questions about auction houses: Which are the best auction houses to use? Are there any auction houses located near me? So I decided to compiled a list of the good auction houses in the United States and publish on this site. I have either used or have heard good things about these auction houses…
When Tory Colvin headed to Georgetown to earn a master s degree in public policy some 15 years ago now, she had no idea her career in Washington would land her back in her own home in Arlington Heights, literally. But that s just where she wound up. Now married with four children, the 1998 Hersey High School graduate and her husband, Mark Orlando, originally…
Over $4.1 million and three kilograms of heroin were seized in the Bronx. (Handout) (Handout) Over $4.1 million and three kilograms of heroin were seized in the Bronx. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Authorities arrested three drug dealers accused of smuggling heroin in pieces of household furniture, officials said Tuesday. Cops grabbed Jorge Pizarro, 41, Nelson DeJesus…
Gallery: Redesigned Kresge Court reopens inside the Detroit Institute of Arts (left) Janis Docker, Independence Township, and Marilyn Sokolowsi, Clarkston, chat in the newly redesigned Kresge Court inside the Detroit Institute of Arts Friday, June 14. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com) DETROIT, MI - The Detroit Institute of Art unveiled its new living room on Friday…
Restoration Supplies Properly restoring or refurbishing your vintage or antique furniture to like-new condition often requires more than the restoration hardware we re famous for - it might also require items from a wide variety of antique furniture restoration supplies. And when it comes to making your furniture refurbishment project easier, Kennedy Hardware…
What’s more synonymous with elegance, luxury, and leisure than a chaise lounge? These long, lounge chairs provide the perfect place to put your feet up and relax—even to catch forty winks!—all while making a powerful visual statement in any living room, parlor, library, or bedroom. Whether you’re looking for a vintage chaise that’s decorative and antique, minimalist…
Finding the perfect furniture to relax on after a long day at work is crucial. At Pamono, our mid-century furniture collection gives you a wide variety of options that combine comfort with style—the classic aesthetics will suit any interior. The mid-century was an era rich in design masters whose furniture continues to be produced even today. But we don’t have…
Hillmann s Restoration is a full service antique restoration firm. Owned by Brian Hillmann, who s a master restorer with over fifteen years in the business, we offer a wide range of restoration and conservation services for your period antiques Brian has the unique perspective of not only working on period antiques but also being involved in the retail end of…
Gift Certificates 1690-1730.William & Mary were the monarchs of England from 1689 to 1702. The furniture style of their time was Jacobean. Previous to this period, hardware was typically iron. During their realm, brass became the metal of choice. Queen Anne became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1702. During this period, hardware was either…
We provide elegant across the UK and Europe with a large range of designs to choose from we are sure we can provide you with the perfect, beautiful French dining furniture, stunning French lounge furniture as well as a huge selection of French home accessories that will bring exquisite elegance and a sense of opulence to any interior. We can provide your chosen…
This poor thing had seen it s better days. The veneer was peeling and/or missing along the bottom and someone slapped a few coats of red tinted lacquer over the entire piece, yuck. The glass doors are also missing. Here is what it looked like before See the red tint in the lacquer? Regluing the peeling veneer was an easy fix and the missing veneer was repaired…
The Old Strathcona Antique Mall has been an icon in the Old Strathcona area of Edmonton for more than 16 years. It has a long history of being a destination stop amongst antique lovers throughout Alberta and beyond. Owned by the mother-daughter team of Betty and Bobbi, the Old Strathcona Antique Mall prides itself in the quality of both its antiques and collectibles…
Memphis One focuses on 20th-century design, with a particular interest in French artistic glass by the likes of Lalique (creator of this signed, vividly blue glass-bead bracelet), Daum, Argy-Rousseau, Schneider and Le Verre Français. “I’ve lived in Paris and speak French, and my husband has been traveling back and forth to France for nearly fifty years collecting…
Q: We inherited several pieces of antique Old Hickory furniture made from hardwood saplings. We love the rustic look and have enjoyed using these pieces in our gazebo for years, but they are in real need of some TLC. The finish has come off, and we worry that continued exposure to dampness and humidity will shorten their life span. Given the age of the pieces…
The 2-year-old twins had been playing by the chest of drawers (Kayli Shoff) Twin brother Bowdy managed to avoid being trapped and set to work figuring out how to help his brother escape. Brock is clearly distressed as he attempts to wriggle out from under the dresser, and it is not until Bowdy manages to lift the corner that the trapped twin is able to escape…
1807 Rice Avenue, Dublin, GA, United States 478-275-1579 Store Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11 AM - Friday - Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM Closed Sunday Dublin Antique Mall With over 10, square feet of antiques, furniture, collectibles, tools, equipment, and home dĂ©cor to explore, Dublin Antique Mall is an antiquer’s delight! From mid-century modern to classic Americana…
In contrast with other Victorian styles of furniture produced in America featuring classical motifs, Eastlake furniture is more geometric and incorporates more modest curves with a nod toward modernism. The style sometimes includes mild Renaissance Revival and medieval influences that do not overwhelm the designs. These pieces can include Middle Eastern or Far…
The craftsmanship of traditional Chinese furniture is unrivaled. Constructed without nails or screws, antique cabinets, tables, and beds are held together by carefully carved joints that fit one another like individually forged locks and keys. Many Chinese antiques were crafted centuries ago, and—with the proper care—will continue to last several lifetimes. Prized…
All places Antique, Vintage, Repurposed & Collectible WELCOME! From Ann Arbor to Marquette, Niles to Alpena and Zeeland To Suttons Bay, Michigan Antiques Directory is in Internet directory for antique / collectible / vintage businesses and events in Michigan. Save time and gas by planning your love of the hunt using our easy to navigate map system and…
(Antiques Roadshow) Here s a fun treat for TV memorabilia fans or just fans of Norman Lear s groundbreaking sitcom, All in the Family : A jacket worn by fictional Queens resident Archie Bunker, played by the late Carroll O Connor, was appraised on . A woman bought it from an estate sale of O Connor s widow and paid just $40 for the plaid CPO coat! The episode…
Thomson Roddick Edinburgh holds a weekly Home Furnishings and Interiors Sale on a Thursday commencing at 4pm. The viewing for these sales begins at 1pm until the start of the sale. A typical sale will comprise between 400 and 600 lots of decorative ceramics, jewellery, gold and silver, books, vintage trunks and cases, 20th century design, furniture, rugs, collectables…
