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Matisse art, Paul Revere spoon, stamps headlining June 2-3 sale

BEVERLY, Mass. — Kaminski Auctions will present a Two-Day Auction June 1a-3 starting at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The sale features a myriad of collections including stamps, coins, medals, fine art,...

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20th century metal horse sculpture commands double its high estimate

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The staff at Palm Beach Modern Auctions (PBMA) greeted a large and extremely motivated contingent of bidders at its June 2 Spring Modern Art & Design sale, and not...

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Consider these points when buying an old table

If you are going shopping for an older or antique dining table there are some things you need to pay attention to that probably would not be relevant to shopping for a new table. Table Origins “Table”...

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How to decipher vintage furniture labels

Furniture making in America in the 19th century ranged from the small shop, like that of Duncan Phyfe in downtown New York at the turn of the century, to the huge factories of Grand Rapids and Buffalo...

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Guides to American furniture periods prove valuable

A previous column dealt with building the foundation of a furniture resource library based on accumulating a few selected books on the general subject of antique furniture. These generalized...

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Furniture Finds: Florida state park is a gem in the rough

The restored Gregory house sits on high bluff with a magnificent view of the Apalachicola River. In spite of being such an old cave bear at heart, sometimes I really do enjoy getting out and seeing...

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Are furniture pieces authentic antiques?

Q: Can you let me know if this furniture is considered antique and is it worth anything? I have personally seen it displayed in my family for about 30 years. Things are downsizing and it must go....

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Beacon Hill Collection of American Furniture Coming to Auction

MARLBOROUGH, MA – A lifetime Americana collection featuring significant works of handcrafted furniture and art will be hosted by Skinner Auctioneers on Friday, November 19. The sale consists of the...

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How to Preserve Furniture Like The Pros

Whether you have a Victorian-style living room or a more modern look, basic preservation tips can help keep your furniture looking fabulous. Courtesy Getty Images Antique furniture and wooden objects...

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Is the Table You Inherited from Great Aunt Velma a Rococo Revival or a...

American Rococo Revival center table from the third quarter of the 19th century. It features rosewood, white marble with flowers, scrollwork, finials, and cabriole legs on casters. It sold for $3,500...

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