What Is It Worth?

JUNE 8, 2022

IKEA furniture is ubiquitous these days. The Swedish company, founded in 1943, is the world’s largest furniture retailer, with 458 stores spread over 50 countries. However, a look at the IKEA antique furniture market may change your mind. Additionally, pick furniture that has less self-assembly.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

He was a relentless innovator and in 1925, he came up with his infamous tubular steel furniture, inspired by bicycle frames and made with the latest in steel-bending technology. When the new Bauhaus buildings in Dessau were completed in 1926, Breuer fitted it out with tubular steel furniture, as well as the masters’ houses.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. FURNITURE: A. Note the thickness of hollowware.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Check the Furniture Hardware Hardware is a crucial element to consider while inspecting antique furniture. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. To verify their state and legitimacy, thoroughly examine their components.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. Jerry’s Antiques specializes in modern antiques such as mid century modern furniture, vintage electronics, retro kitchenware, art glass, modernist art, industrial furniture and decor, and contemporary studio pottery.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 3, 2024

The previously unseen materials from this groundbreaking movie offer collectors, film historians, and enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of cinema’s most renowned filmmakers. We tend to fill our homes’ rooms with furniture, throw pillows, art, books, and various decorative objects.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This is the goal of connoisseurship - to identify and separate something that is superior to its lookalikes, no matter what the category: needlework, wine, cars, teapots, or furniture. The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan?

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IACF

MAY 30, 2023

It encompasses a wide range of items, including vintage furniture, antique home décor, retro clothing, rare books, and countless other objects that have weathered the test of time. Origins of Brocante: The origins of brocante can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe.

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APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Origins of the Arts and Crafts Movement and its American Migration In the closing years of the Victorian age, art and design in 19th-century England underwent rapid transformation. Sold for $1,600 USD via Material Culture (May 2021). These ideas were soon absorbed by American makers to great excitement.

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MAY 29, 2024

Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for $169,500 USD via Toomey & Co.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Ron Hitchins (1926-2019) was a British born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer whose life and soul was rooted in Hackney, East London from age 13. Many were combined to decorate the surfaces of mirror frames (which are comparatively common), picture frames and furniture – including his huge four poster bed.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post-war era called for affordable yet stylish furnishings, leading to the use of new materials like molded plywood, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Innovative Materials Experimentation with plastics, metals, and new fabrication techniques. Organic Shapes Curved, flowing lines and geometric influences.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

And as society embraced industrial mechanisation, a collection of Victorians spearheaded the belief that the middle-ages were a time of romantic honor and ideals. Handcrafted and heavy in detail, they were also quite literally heavy pieces of furniture made from dark wood that was intended to stand the test of time.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. and Canada who operate their own antiques and vintage or estate sale/appraisal businesses and are divided into three age groups: 20 to 40, 40 to 60, and 60 to 80.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

MARCH 10, 2025

Unlike mass-produced furniture, antique pieces bring warmth and authenticity to a room. If you want to explore this growing trend, Jerry’s Antiques offers an ever-changing collection of antique furniture, art, and dcor items in Montclair. Visit Estate Sales: Estate sales are a treasure trove of antique furniture and decor.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Highlights include a print of a lost Snow White scene, a hockey legends game-worn jersey, cool ancient coins, a sofa upholstered with a special rug, and radios from their golden age. The custom of upholstering furniture with striking kilim and Oriental rugs began with the 19th-century Victorians, who loved to upholster furniture with them.

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JUNE 9, 2025

Visited by over 16 million people, more than 15,000 exhibitors from 20 countries participated as they exhibited the latest furniture, fashion, sculpture, jewelry, glassware, and architecture. It had in fact been planned in 1915, but the outbreak of war put pay to that. to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Art Deco Cabinet.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Some of the outstanding names associated with the Bauhaus are Paul Klee , who taught stained glass and painting; Wassily Kandinsky , who taught wall painting and Marcel Breuer , who himself graduated from the Bauhaus in 1924 and taught furniture-making. She spent her life experimenting with materials and weaving techniques.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Her work has enjoyed a revival after a 1993 catalog of her works was republished in 2008, while her furniture has proved popular at auction. The piece of furniture is not just the shape, not just the material which is made but also something inside it. It’s the Brazilian furniture,” he said.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Revolting against the Industrial Age, Morris’s ideas became foundational to the Arts & Crafts Movement. He believed hand-hewn carved furniture and woven fabrics, for instance, showcased the skill and simplified beauty of age-old techniques. Sold for $5,500 USD via Potter & Potter Auctions Inc. February 2022).

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APRIL 28, 2025

What started from the homes and studios of a radical group of artists and designers in 1860s England would prize beauty above all else as they sought to escape the ugliness and materialism of the Industrial Age. Morris sought to produce furniture worthy of art, and to create textiles and wallpapers unlike any other. .

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WCG

JANUARY 10, 2025

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent.

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WCG

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent.

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WCG

JANUARY 9, 2025

Long-time member of the Washington Conservation Guild, Ann Hitchcock, passed away December 10, 2024 at the age of 78. An obituary (below) was published in The Washington Post on December 20, 20 24. Hitchcock was a pioneering figure in the field and was instrumental in establishing a system to catalog National Parks Service collections.

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