The History of Antique Dressers: From Chest to Masterpiece
There are perhaps no objects as versatile and appealing as antique dressers. With heaps of storage and a flat surface, they can fit seamlessly into any room – and elevate…
Wardrobe or Armoire: Distinctions in Antique Storage
How do I know if I am looking at a wardrobe or armoire? In the canon of art history and antique furniture, certain terms from other languages, especially French and…
Romantic Simplicity: Our Biedermeier Furniture For Sale
In today’s blog, we want to introduce you to some of our Biedermeier furniture for sale. Our Biedermeier collection is a veritable treasure trove. And there is a reason why…
An Evolution of Style: The Vintage Desk in the 20th Century
A Vintage desk is one that is less than one hundred years old, but nevertheless associated with an artisan period. We traveled through the history of 18th and 19th century…
Where Royals Wrote: The Antique Secretary Desk in Focus
Few furniture styles in our collection stand out more than the antique secretary desk. Though various in size and origin, common traits deriving from their rich history unite the various…
From Palace to Home Office: The History of Antique Desks
Few objects are endowed with more history than antique desks. As emblems of their styles and period, they are among the most universally important pieces of furniture in world history….
Art Deco Style: The Glamour of a New Century
Art Deco Style encapsulated the wealth and influence of the industrial class at the turn of the 20th century. Combining modern ideas about shapes and elegance with glamorous materials and…
Bauhaus Furniture: Visions of Modernity in Weimar Germany
The Bauhaus furniture style of the early 20th century embodied the change of the time. It arose out of a combination of the Arts and Crafts Movement and Modernism, two emblematic…
Empire on the Road: A Brief History of Campaign Furniture
Campaign furniture showcased the wealth and influence of history’s greatest Empires. The campaign style made use of ingenuous construction to provide both comfort and ease of travel. British officers made…
The Secretary Desk- Interesting Facts about its History
The ‘secretary desk’ has a long and interesting history. The desk has derived its name from the French term ‘secretaire’ which literally translates to a rectangular desk (the height is…
