A hand-painted porcelain plaque insert can bring remarkable colour and character to an antique cabinet, overmantel frame, jardinière or display panel. It can…
The Victorian conservatory emerged in the mid-nineteenth century as a stage set for botanical ambition, where glass walls framed exotic specimens and cast-iron…
Softwood tabletops made from Douglas fir, Baltic pine, or radiata pine turn up everywhere in Australian homes. Whether it is a 1960s kitchen table picked up at…
In the world of antique furniture, the words "desk" and "writing table" get tossed about as though they were interchangeable. At first glance, both seem to…
The simple act of rocking back and forth has shaped furniture design for nearly three centuries. Few objects carry the same emotional weight as a well-made…
A gilded mirror from the Gilded Age can bring remarkable warmth to an Australian home, but its gold surface is often more delicate than it appears. Age,…
Gustav Stickley helped define the American Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the twentieth century. His furniture favoured honest construction, visible…
A Hoosier cabinet flour sifter is a small feature with a large effect on the value and character of an antique kitchen cabinet. The glass may sit inside a…
Repairing a damaged antique chair or table often comes down to one critical decision: which adhesive will hold the joint without compromising the piece's…