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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As nature enters a season of dormancy in colder climes, our thoughts turn to bringing reminders of the outdoors in.
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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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We challenged ourselves to articulate our fundamental motivations for being in the antiques business, and share our conclusions here.
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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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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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We took photos at an Adirondack antiques show that illustrate 20 categories of rustic antiques within 5 genres of decor.
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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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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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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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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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Traditional rustic furniture was typically crafted from trees found right in the furniture builders' local woods. We describe the habitats and ranges of five tree species, and present examples of rustic furniture made from them.
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While eco-touring in Belize, we enjoyed seeing native plant materials that are used in the built environment also growing in their natural habitats.
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Antiques dealers are becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of young collectors in their fields. But there is a potential audience of antiques appreciators that is not often considered.
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During the first half of the 20th century, hickory furniture manufacturers used quite a variety of weave materials and patterns. Here is an illustrated overview of these weave varieties for people who collect and decorate with hickory furniture.
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We’ve been catching up on reading, including two books about antique art forgery and theft, one account imagined and one account real.
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Families typically lead leisure lifestyles in their vacation homes, and furnish them accordingly. So furniture such as game tables that may seem outdated in modern homes still contribute function and style to rustic retreats.
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Seeing Snowy Owls up close, in daylight, in the wild is a fantastic experience that could easily inspire one to become a collector of antique owl artifacts.
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