Antique beds are rarely set up for today’s queen and king sized mattresses and box springs. Most people want standard queen or king bedding, or …
August 2021
Antiques Roadshow on Refinishing – Our Take
The Harp Gallery has always carefully examined every piece we offer to be sure that it is strong, safe, beautiful, and durable to use. Our …
Vessel Sinks Work With Antiques
“It is hard to be funny when you have to be clean,” Mae West We all need a sink to clean up in, and the …
Antique Furniture & Art – Treasures of the Past
It is always fun to enjoy the latest new and trendy things, no matter how temporary or ephemeral. But the real richness of life lies …
Finishes on Antique Wood Furniture
Many different finishes have been used to beautify and protect wood furniture through the centuries. Many historically authentic finishes were high maintenance, labor intensive, and …
Dovetails – A Clue for Dating Antiques
Dovetail joints often hold two boards together in a box or drawer, almost like interlocking the fingertips of your hands. As the dovetail joint evolved …