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Antique Iron Furniture

Furniture & interiors

Antique Iron Furniture

The recent resurgence in outdoor living space has fostered a revival of interest in antique iron furniture - read more.

6 min read · From the archive
Antique Painted Furniture: Points of Connoisseurship

Furniture & interiors

Antique Painted Furniture: Points of Connoisseurship

Learn to authenticate antique painted furniture using a four-step sensory system and confidently differentiate genuine 18th and 19th century pieces from forgeries.

6 min read · From the archive
Choosing a Vintage Billiard Table

Furniture & interiors

Choosing a Vintage Billiard Table

John Kohan's billboard design for Brunswick billiard tables makes it's point succinctly, just as a billboard should: "Every game room starts with Brunswick". Of course, let's not forget that a suitable 21st Century "man cave" will also have a big-screen television and a well-stocked bar. For more than four hundred years, Brunswick or other brands of billiard (aka "pool") tables have graced the game rooms of castles, taverns, homes and recreation halls.

5 min read · From the archive
Collecting Adrian Pearsall Furniture

Furniture & interiors

Collecting Adrian Pearsall Furniture

Vintage Mid-Century Modern furniture is in demand, especially genuine Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates pieces. Read more.

5 min read · From the archive
Collecting Adrian Pearsall Furniture

Furniture & interiors

Collecting Adrian Pearsall Furniture

Though highly collectible, there is much confusion among auction-goers regarding Stickley furniture. Learn more.

5 min read · From the archive