The terms credenza and buffet are often used interchangeably, especially in contemporary furniture catalogs. Both describe long, relatively low storage pieces…
An antique secretary combines the usefulness of a writing desk with the charm of a small cabinet. Behind its fall-front writing surface, you may find narrow…
An antique is more than an old object with an attractive surface. Its value often comes from the relationship between materials, craftsmanship, age, use, and…
A living room becomes more personal when old and new pieces share the same space. An antique chest can add warmth to a room with a streamlined sofa, while a…
The telephone table was a small but revealing piece of American furniture. It marked the place where communication entered the home, giving a newly essential…
An antique cradle can look simple at first glance, yet its construction preserves a detailed record of when and how it was made. The wood species, joinery,…
Repairing an antique furniture joint begins with identifying the original construction, not with reaching for the strongest adhesive on the shelf. A chair…
A Victorian slipper chair can look delicate, but its compact frame often contains excellent craftsmanship. These armless upholstered chairs were designed for…
Colonial Revival furniture brought America’s early design vocabulary into homes of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Rather than reproducing one…
A brass bed frame can carry more history than its polished surface first suggests. Small stamps, paper labels, engraved numbers, patent dates, and retailer…