Michael Varese restores antique furniture for dealers and collectors. By MICHAEL VARESE Splits in older furniture are not uncommon. One often hears that such faults are a result of lumber being used before it had a chance to season fully or that the piece was poorly made. This is a bit unfair, for no matter the seasoning or soundness of construction, one cannot…
An antique china hutch makes an elegant, traditional piece of furniture in almost any style of home. This is a large, versatile home furnishing that can serve a number of purposes. How to Use an Antique China Hutch Traditionally, a china hutch was used to display one s collection of fine china or other decorative tableware along the top shelves that are encased behind…
The 18th-century American furniture exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a mini-feast of masterpieces in the sort of people-oriented presentation that collectors long to see in museums, but rarely do. The 60 Queen Anne and Chippendale selections in provocative displays are from the Metropolitan s permanent collection, and were chosen by Morrison Heckscher…
A gentle sanding prevents sandpaper from going through the laminate layer. A piece of laminate furniture that has already been painted is ready to go when it comes to giving it a distressed appearance, as you won t need to prime it or give it a base coat. Laminate is not quite as forgiving as true wood when it comes to distressing, so it s a bit more difficult to…
$4, 089 – $4, 239 Special $2, 862 – $2, 967 Dining alfresco is a quintessential summer pleasure, and our Chatham Collection makes it better than ever. Crafted of FSC® mahogany, our dining table and chair set lets you create a welcoming outdoor dining space instantly. Two drop-in leaves make room for more guests at the table, and the stackable armchairs are easy to…
Birdseye Maple occurs primarily in Sugar Maple. The Latin name for Sugar Maple is Acer Suchrum . Sugar Maple is also called Hard Maple and Rock Maple . As these two last names imply; Maple is a very hard wood. The properties of any wood define its suitability for various products. Birdseye Maple is a very hard wood with divergent grain structure caused by the presence…
Meet the antiques aficionada behind the popular online boutique and blog French Garden House. Entrepreneur Lidy Baars, of Huntington Beach, California, explains how family matriarchs shaped her love of heirloom pieces—a passion for provenance that has never lost its allure. Below, we learn more about Lidy’s upbringing, her most cherished possession, and the winding…
Green as in an item that has been or is being repurposed, reused, or recycled; with the simple answer being, yes of course. For centuries, people with a keen eye for style, design, craftsmanship and history have chosen to decorate their homes, hotels, public and work spaces with furniture purchased or handed down from past generations. Likewise, many people without…
This post is the second installment for a page that I am building here on my blog that will be called How To Paint Anything . I get many emails each week asking me how to paint this or that and I hope this page will become a valuable resource for all questions related to how to paint items successfully. The first post I did was how to paint metal. I will add more…
By J Jewitt Sooner or later, every woodworker is faced with the prospect of refinishing an old piece of furniture. Whether it s a treasured find at a flea market or auction, or a favor for a relative or friend, etc., most people consider stripping off the old finish and refinishing the only option of successfully restoring the appearance of the piece. Although I…
America s cultivated gardens date back to Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, but today a new passion for gardens and garden ornament is sweeping the country. Perhaps it is the environmental movement, or the escape from a complex world. Gardens with their peaceful distractions bring back harmony and serenity to our lives. The interest in horticulture today mirrors…
Mix and match patterns, embrace bold colors, layer rugs, and so much more! Try these tips to create a pretty space to enjoy conversations with friends and family. No matter if you call it a living room, family room, den, or even a keeping room–you’ve got that one room in your home, aside from the kitchen, that’s intended for both family and company. And, we bet, you…
Click to enlarge Only antique, mahogany and espresso are on sale. Shipping lead time 4-6 weeks. Click for shipping calculator Need Help? Love it? Share it. Description Our elegant Mercedes Convertible Crib offers traditional spindle rails and simple leaf carvings. This crib transitions from crib to junior bed to full size bed. Both crib side rails are fixed and will…
In an ideal world, we would all be proud owners of our dream iconic chairs. We would own sprawling extra-deep sectional sofas and designer dining tables. Our homes would be cool and edgy with just the slightest hint of tradition. Just like a perfect street style outfit, our space would balance timeless classics, statement pieces, and chic basics effortlessly. But…
Not since the 1930 s has period English furniture enjoyed such popularity. At auctions, astounding prices for 18th- and early 19th-century British styles are registered with increased frequency. In the shops, Queen Anne through Regency designs are booming. Indeed, these days, the brasses rarely tarnish on the finest examples of Georgian breakfronts, bureaus, desks…
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