Gilt gesso frames occupy a special place in the world of antique furnishings, where centuries of craftsmanship meet delicate chemistry. The thin layer of gold…
An antique step-back cupboard can bring order, character and useful storage to a contemporary kitchen without making the room feel like a museum. Its stepped…
An antique cabinet can retain its original hinges, lock, frame and finish while carrying a replacement wood panel. This kind of alteration is common in…
The sideboard began as a practical answer to a simple dining-room problem: food, dishes, linen and serving equipment needed to be close at hand, but the table…
A loose leg on an antique table is more than an irritating wobble. Each time someone leans on the edge, the joint moves a little further, enlarging the…
An 18th-century linen press was a practical piece of storage furniture, but its purpose extended well beyond keeping sheets out of sight. It helped a household…
Milk paint gives a cupboard the softly aged character associated with farmhouse kitchens, rural utility rooms and early colonial interiors. Its slightly uneven…
Pewter inlay is one of the quieter decorative techniques found on American antique furniture. Unlike bright brass mounts or dramatic carved ornament, it can…
Grand Rapids, Michigan earned the nickname "Furniture City" during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when more than forty major manufacturers…
A sagging cushion can make an old sofa look beyond repair, especially when dark fibres spill from split seams or the seat has collapsed into a hard, uneven…