A Martha Washington sewing table is a compact piece of furniture with a surprisingly adaptable role in a contemporary home. Originally designed for needlework,…
A tiny piece of stamped or cast brass sitting around a keyhole can speak volumes about when a chest of drawers, sideboard, or writing desk was made. Collectors…
A butler’s tray table is a small piece of furniture with an unusually revealing name. Its hinged or removable tray top recalls a time when meals, tea and…
A painted country cupboard tucked into a corner of an antique shop often carries decades, sometimes more than a century, of finishes layered one over another.…
Water rings are among the most common blemishes found on antique and vintage furniture. A cold drink, damp vase, freshly cleaned surface or steaming cup can…
Recognising an R.J. Horner piece requires more than spotting an elaborate carving or an old paper label. The New York firm worked in several historic revival…
Burled wood is prized for its intricate grain, deep visual movement and sense of rarity. Rather than growing in straight, even lines, the timber develops from…
A loose or spinning screw can make a vintage table leaf difficult to fit, especially when the leaf depends on small fasteners to stay aligned with the main…
American Sheraton and Hepplewhite furniture belong to the Federal period, a refined style that developed in the United States from roughly 1790 to 1820. Both…
A signature can transform an old chair, table or chest from an attractive survivor into a documented piece of furniture history. Yet the mark itself is only…