The Gypsy Wagon or caravan was hand-carved in England around 1900, and was used as a home by a family of Gypsies, or Travelers as …
Gypsy Wagon – Home of Travelers
Give new life to timeless treasures with our Restoring Antiques guide. Explore expert techniques for cleaning, repairing, and preserving antique furniture, décor, and collectibles while maintaining their historical integrity. Whether you’re a seasoned restorer or a beginner, learn how to carefully revive aged materials and craftsmanship to keep antiques beautiful for generations to come.
Restoring Antiques
Video: Antiquing at The Harp Gallery
Good Day Wisconsin‘s Emily Deem talks with Ken about the Harp Gallery and the wonders of restored antique and vintage furniture.
Video: Furniture Restoration at The Harp Gallery
Our local newspaper, The Post Crescent, stopped in to interview Ken Melchert about the restoration process and how this furniture lasts generations thanks to its …
Video : Local 5 Live with Harp Gallery
We recently visited the hosts of Local 5 Live and the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce to talk about what makes our process unique and …
About Us : Restoring the Past, Preserving the Future
At the Harp Gallery, we strive to offer pieces and service you cannot find anywhere else. We are much more than antique dealers, we are …
3 Things to Know when Buying Antiques
Are you thinking about buying antique or vintage furniture? Make sure to know these 3 things before you purchase a piece, so you don’t end …
The Wooton Desk: A Marvel of 19th-Century Innovation
Our owner Ken Melchert appeared with his restored antique Victorian Wooton desk! Watch this video to find out more about what makes this piece of …
Upcycled, Recycled, & Eco-Friendly
The Benefits of Antique & Vintage Furniture Living with antique and vintage furniture has a very positive effect on the environment – recycling treasures from …
To Refinish or Not to Refinish
That is the question, as Shakespeare’s Hamlet might have said. Collectors and experts have debated the question for many years. The popular PBS “Antiques Roadshow” …
What Is Wood Veneer on Furniture?
There is a common belief that furniture made with veneer is something to avoid, and that solid wood is always better. Veneer means a thin …