A Perfect Haven From Imperfect World
Maurice-Claude Vidili’s innovative Sphère d’Isolation designed decades ago resonates with today's self-quarantine practice.
Furniture
Beautiful textures and colors of Mid-Century design is reflected in the work of Tokyo-based graphic designer Hannah Andersen from New Zealand who digitally combined handmade collage and painting to create this vibrant look.
Illustration courtesy of Hannah Andersen (www.unfruitfully.com)
Enjoy articles focusing on furniture styles from antique to mid-century modern found in the living room, bedroom and throughout the house. You'll find the work of Stickley, Wegner, Nakashima, Eames and many other furniture makers.
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Stickley Brothers Style
Exploring the furniture styles of arguably the most famous furniture makers in American history.
Tiffany lamps: How to tell real from fake
If you’re keen to source a genuine Tiffany lamp for your home or art collection, you need to know your stuff. Here are ten clues to tell a real Tiffany lamp from a fake one.
Shaker Sewing Table Highlights Morphy's Sale
An 1840 sewing table steals the spotlight during Morphy’s Fine & Decorative Arts Auction.
Fall York Antiques Show & Sale Canceled
With their hand forced because of the ongoing pandemic, organizers of Pennsylvania semi-annual event turn their focus to 2021 Winter Show and healthier times.
Arts & Crafts Furniture Design Philosophy
Trace the lineage of Arts & Crafts furniture and you soon discover there's more at work than a universal label can handle. It exhibits a multitude of international influences reflecting a philosophy rather than an easily defined design style.
Classic Kitsch is Back!
Colorful, campy and oodles of fun, Mid-Century kitsch, from spaghetti poodles to bluebird-themed housewares, is more popular than ever. Yasmina Greco explains the importance of looking back while moving forward.
Hans Wegner: Master of The Chair
Hans Jorgen Wegner was the grandmaster of mid-century Danish chair design. Throughout his career Wegner designed roughly 500 chairs. Many of his classic creations, like the Ox chair, remain in production.
Unfolding the saga of the Hitchcock Chair Co.
The Hitchcock Chair Company was an industry leader and innovator in both the 19th and 20th centuries. After a fascinating history, it folded—again—in 2006.
Russian vase commands more than 150 times estimate
A 7 1/2-inch tall Russian vase, which was cataloged with a $600 to $900 estimate, didn’t end its auction until it hit $141,450 – 157 times its high estimate.
An American history lesson at the auction
American history can be found anywhere from museums to the old building around the block. I just happened to find an interesting source at an auction, not as a buyer or seller but as a student.