Looking at the joinery, or the way a piece of antique furniture is put together, will provide many clues that help in determining the age. But there are a number of other factors to consider as well, including the tools that were used to craft a piece and what the individual components look like. Examining these elements individually, as well as furniture pieces…
Building your own home or even your own furniture can be daunting, especially if you have little experience with power tools, and no foggy idea on selecting materials and how to put them together. But free plans - and a bit of positive advice - can be a real godsend for newbies. Alaskan blogger, stay-at-home mom and self-taught carpenter Ana White, who s best…
It’s so inspiring to see how different people use color in their homes. For many, the rule of thumb is to pick a color scheme for the entire house and play up hues from that same palette in each room. It’s definitely a tried and true way to make a home look cohesive and avoid any clashing. For Claire Brody, this rule wasn’t appealing when she and her husband…
Introduction Purpose of presentation is to define what an antique is and give you some tools for determining age of your furniture. We will also talk about furniture construction and furniture styles. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to make a better educated guess as to the age of your furniture. What is an antique? Depends on who you ask. Israel…
As internationally recognized authorities with a deep understanding of the market, antique experts in the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department at Skinner appraise everything from Queen Anne furniture to weathervanes and folk art, presenting a curated selection of fine American antiques at auction three times per year. The department recently…
Think Art Deco style is all about shimmying flappers and Gatsby pool parties? Think again. To pull back the palm leaves on this effusive style—so to speak—we’re shining a spotlight on Art Deco style. From the vintage Art Deco furniture hallmarks to the motifs you’ll see repeated again and again (the Sphinx—who knew?), this guide will take Art Deco from feeling…
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Before you buy a used piece of furniture, remember that just because it may look nice on the outside, doesn’t mean it is on the inside. It’s best to inspect used furniture before buying to avoid pest infestation in your home. By taking the right precautions when inspecting, you won’t have to miss out on buying inexpensive furniture and avoid calling an exterminator…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VINTAGE ARMOIRES Despite the fancy French name, vintage armoires are practical pieces of furniture that add useful everyday storage and major character to any room. An armoire is a large, freestanding cabinet with two doors concealing a main section with hanging space and shelving. Below are additional drawers. Though it can…
Subtlety and thoughtful craftsmanship are much of what makes midcentury style timeless. When Eero Saarinen designed his modern classic, marble-topped table in 1956, he wanted to eliminate any extra parts, including extraneous table legs. Paired with molded plastic Eames chairs, the simple lines of the table still look fresh and modern in this slate gray contemporary…
1414 Key Highway Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 433-1616 Home on the Harbor focuses on cozy, modern furnishings rather than antiques. Its comfortable showroom is couched in a renovated warehouse on the water with a beautiful harbor view. Unlike some furniture showrooms, it is not crammed wall-to-wall with bureaus and cabinets – rather, its showroom is well-lit and…
The notions of “affordable” and “good quality” might be viewed as subjective, and what we’re referring to as “unique” is a bit broader than a pure literal interpretation. So let’s start by clarifying what we mean. Affordable Furniture For the purposes of this post, what we mean by “affordable” is furniture that someone with a typical rental apartment, condo or…
Antique Asian Furniture, often made from rare, exotic, or even extinct woods comes in a wide range of styles and embodies a natural design aesthetic similar to that of other Asian works of art. Whether of Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Indian origin, Asian or oriental furniture as it is sometimes called, can range from elaborate and ornately carved tables, chairs…
