We were thrilled to acquire this rare find: three large-scale animal carvings by the esteemed 19th century folk carver Noah Weiss. The set of carvings includes a White-tailed Deer buck, doe, and fawn.
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At the heart of our musings this month is the question of what drives collectors of antiques. We explore that question in the context of a family collection that we know well—surprisingly not a collection of rustic antiques, but of tennis antiques.
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This impressive painting turns a typical theme of sporting art on its head, since it is the fish that is doing the catching rather than being caught. It was created in the 1870s by the respected Dutch American artist Arnoud Wydeveld.
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As sellers of antiques, we get miffed when new merchandise shows up for sale at Antiques Shows. Buyers who attend antiques shows should also be frustrated by, and wary of, this increasingly common occurrence.
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In their 1942 catalog, Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana introduced several creative new furniture designs, including this hinged-back daybed.
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Interested in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your garden? We present ideas for making wattle plant surrounds, as well as rustic trellises and tuteurs.
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Have you ever headed out into nature to revitalize your mind, body, or mood? If so, then you might be interested in what current research is revealing about why nature makes us feel good.
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This charming small artwork was created by Henry B. Kane, an illustrator of many beloved nature books.
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This hand-decorated table hails from an era when nature imagery was a popular motif in both rustic and formal homes.
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Just as the rusticators of past eras sought both nature and luxury in remote destinations, so, too, do modern-day "glamping" aficionados.
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We acquired this 1920s hickory armoire directly from a home in the Adirondacks. It is a spacious cabinet made for storing clothing and linens, or alternatively for sports equipment and board games.
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Although these particular spring arrivals are bookends made of cast iron, they do an excellent job of evoking the living essence of the two song birds they portray: a Blue Jay and an Eastern Towhee.
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Before those of us who live in a land of four seasons say goodbye to ice and snow, we present a winter reflection inspired by a pair of antique ice skates.
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These two accessories were created by a rustic craftsman working during the early 1900s near Blowing Rock, NC where he sold such pieces to rusticators visiting the region's mountain resorts.
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This cabinet is one of the most creatively conceived and constructed pieces of rustic furniture that we’ve had the pleasure of handling during our career as antiques dealers.
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As nature enters a season of dormancy in colder climes, our thoughts turn to bringing reminders of the outdoors in.
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These ash splint baskets were made by Penobscot basket makers in the mid-19th century, yet are in remarkably good condition.
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