Furniture Detective: Wood Art: Eclectic Aesthetic style bridges Victorian and Arts & Crafts

March 16, 2013 | Fred Taylor | Leave a reply

The desk on the left illustrates the Oriental approach. It is ebonized with gold incising. The desk on the right, in a wood finish, is the Moorish approach to the style with geometric fretwork. Both desks are based on Eastlake’s design principles.
(Photo courtesy Turkey Creek Auction, Citra, Fla.)

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 +

A primer on furniture styles

February 18, 2009 | Antique Trader Staff | Leave a reply

Learn about the sometimes subtle differences in various styles of furniture, and some history about them too! Read More +