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Know your Antique Styles: Sheraton Furniture
The Sheraton style of antique reproduction furniture is attributed to none other than Thomas Sheraton, a trained cabinetmaker who took a liking to drawing and geometry at a young age and used those skills to develop one of the most influential furniture styles of the nineteenth century. Born with humble beginnings in the town of Stockton-on-Tees [...]
Know your Antique Styles: Elizabethan Furniture
The Elizabethan era produced one of the most well-respected and influential leaders of England’s rich history – Queen Elizabeth I – and with her came an elegant and sophisticated furniture style that can still be seen in households across the world today.Origins The Elizabethan style emerged as a transition from the designs of the English Renaissance [...]
Types of Wood used for Furniture
Sure, you’ve heard of mahogany and oak and know that they’re types of hard wood, but could you identify them if they were in front of you? Let’s find out. Mahogany is usually reddish-brown and is not only strong, but supple making it a great choice for detailed carving. It takes stain very well and reflects [...]
Antique and Antique Reproduction Glossary
Picking the right antique reproduction furniture for your home is challenging. Faced with confusing terms like "mortise and tenon joinery" and "cartouches," it's easy to become lost entirely within minutes. To help eliminate some of the confusion associated with the furniture buying process, we've created this glossary of the most popular and used terms. Familiarize [...]
What is American Empire Style Furniture?
It’s hard to believe the fourth of July is already upon us. It’s a holiday that seems to just get better with age. Sure, fireworks are great when you’re a kid, but you’re already on summer vacation from school so the 4th just feels kind of like a formality. When you’re older, the fun [...]
