Furniture Detective Fred Taylor did some wicker investigation recently, and now he addresses the most common misconception surrounding wicker. Find out what it is. Read More +
Wicker Furniture: A process – not a material
Antique Furniture
Chinese rock crystal vase carves out $12,000
Exciting pieces of antique furniture, fine art and modern decor brought out the bidders during Litchfield County Auctions’ Winter Antiques & Modern Auction. Read More +
Furniture Detective: If repair advice stinks, results will, too
Even when advice is easy to come by, it’s not always the best. Which is why Furniture Detective Fred Taylor, in his most recent column, offers valuable insight on how to spot good advice. Read More +
Managing organic threats to furniture
Are you properly defending your antique furniture against organic damage? Be it insects, pets or people, all require some safeguarding when it comes to furniture. Read More +
19th century French twin beds setting the stage for 500-lot auction
The beach retreat of Palm Beach will host antiques auction action April 22-23, complete with everything from Chinese porcelain to 19th century French twin beds. Read More +
Venetian watercolor may earn top lot at “What’s in your attic?” auction
The return of the “What’s in your attic?” auction at Quinn’s Auction Gallery is proving popular, with the upcoming sale featuring 625 diverse lots, April 27. Read More +
Nearly 1,600 lots of fine art, antiques pack four-day event
Among the lots New Orleans Auction Galleries is featuring at its April 19-21 sale, are works by local artists; with proceeds from the sale of these items going to public radio. Read More +
Revivalist furniture styles reflect progressive spirit of 19th century
As they say, “what’s old is new again,” and 19th century furniture is a prime example of that; as the Furniture Detective points out in his column. Read More +
Unprecedented selection of finest Modern design offered March 30
Palm Beach Modern’s March 30 sale holds an astonishing selection of iconic examples of Modern design by premier Italian, French and American designers. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Wood Art: Eclectic Aesthetic style bridges Victorian and Arts & Crafts
Since the definition of art is open to interpretation, one man’s art might be another man’s junk. The same holds for furniture, and the Furniture Detective explains. Read More +