We are pleased to present interior photos of the modern home of dedicated collectors of hickory furniture, art pottery and rustic accessories.
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These late-19th century fish paintings capture the beauty of a landlocked salmon and a brook trout, while celebrating the sport of angling.
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The main lodge at Nominigan Camp was once the home of three excellent rustic tables that were made onsite from local cedar and pine.
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One intriguing type of rustic furniture whose origins have not always been recognized was that made by Native American and First Nations men in the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
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Our discussion of this early 20th century painting by Maine artist Seth Steward sets his work within broader cultural and historical landscape contexts, as well as provides samples of this well-listed artist's additional work.
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This large, late 19th century root burl frame attains not only rustic allure, but also folk art appeal by incorporating a figural element - an iconic antlered buck.
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We've written reviews of two books about the creative and ambitious Durant family who developed the first Great Camps and established the standard for elegant Adirondack style that is still aspired to today.
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This substantial sign dates from the 1890s, so was made during an era of widespread enthusiasm for the new sport of recreational canoeing. We present some history on the sign, plus insights into the early days of canoe club establishment around the country.
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We took photos at an Adirondack antiques show that illustrate 20 categories of rustic antiques within 5 genres of decor.
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This 19th century oil painting is brimming with biodiversity, creating a colorful and inspiring nature vignette.
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Will you be attending an antiques show or auction in the near future? If so, have a look at our list of tips that you might find worth considering while shopping.
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This finely hooked mat was made with strips of "repurposed" silk stockings and dates from the 1930s. It was created by local women working under the auspices of the Grenfell Mission in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Not all antique hickory pole furniture was made by Old Hickory Furniture Company, although that is the name people are most familiar with. Here is an information-packed overview of six different hickory furniture manufacturers.
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This early Native American feast ladle incorporating a carved hawk effigy is an artifact of Iroquois ceremonial culture which embodies clan identity and symbolic meaning.
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These Tlingit snow shoes were acquired by an explorer during an adventure in the Pacific Northwest Coast in 1897.
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It is good to leave one's regular antiquing neighborhoods occasionally to gain perspective on the field as a whole. In this journal entry, we report on our Pacific coast excursions to two urban flea markets.
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This early 20th century photograph is dramatic both in subject matter and scale. It has inspired us to trace and recount the three strands of historical associations it evokes.
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Six species of trees that were less commonly used during the original eras of rustic furniture design are elm, black willow, diamond willow, mountain laurel, striped maple and tamarack.
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