An antique trunk can carry a remarkable history in its wood, hardware, labels, and joinery. It can also retain years of stale air, dust, dampness, smoke, or…
An antique sideboard can look manageable until it reaches a staircase. Its weight is often concentrated in dense hardwood, thick tops, solid rails, drawers,…
Biedermeier furniture is often recognized for its quiet geometry, polished wood surfaces, and restrained decoration. Produced primarily in Central Europe from…
A loose chair back post can make an otherwise sturdy antique feel unsafe. The post may wobble where it enters the crest rail, rear seat rail, or lower back…
Few antique bed forms are as immediately recognizable as the spool-turned bed. Its posts are shaped with rounded beads, narrow collars, and recessed sections…
A beautiful antique can conceal serious insect damage beneath its finish, upholstery, drawers, or backboards. Woodworm is a general term for damage caused by…
Understanding hand strength is one of the fastest ways to make better poker decisions. A player may hold a very strong combination and still be behind the best…
The Dutch phrase “live casino met meerdere tafels” refers to a live casino experience with several tables available at the same time. Rather than waiting for…
A guide to the Federal furniture of Baltimore and its makers begins with the city’s position on the Chesapeake Bay. Between the 1780s and the 1820s, Baltimore…