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 …
The Wooton Desk: A Marvel of 19th-Century Innovation
Fall & Autumn Decorating, Antique Farmhouse Style!
Instead of visiting a pumpkin patch to capture that fall feeling, why not bring it into your own home? Try taking a simple piece, such …
Farmhouse Country Furniture: Functionality and Rustic Charm
Farmhouse country furniture effortlessly combines simplicity with timeless appeal, bringing a sense of warmth and nostalgia into any home. Characterized by its direct, functional design, …
Victorian Style Furniture: A Timeless Classic
Victorian furniture, a hallmark of the 19th century, emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). This style is characterized by its opulence, intricate craftsmanship, …
Georgian Antique Furniture Style
The Georgian furniture style, spanning from 1714 to 1820, reflects the refined tastes and craftsmanship of the period. Named after the four successive British monarchs—George …
Art Deco Furniture Style
Art Deco, short for Arts Décoratifs, is a design movement that flourished in Europe and America from the 1920s through the 1940s. Known for its …
The Humble Nail – A Key to Unlock the Past
Looking at antique furniture, we often seek clues for authenticity and age. There are many factors that show true historic construction, but one clue that …
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 …