It's important to understand the different heights available on barstools.The "bar stool" is usually between 29 to 31 inches from the floor to the seat height, while a "counter stool" is usually between 24 to...
Solid Wood Furniture versus Veneer Some makers use both types of construction in building custom furniture and custom cabinets. Now lets look at these two options and their strong and weak points.Solid wood...
ACANTHUS LEAF Popular Greek decorative motif adapted from the acanthus plant. Found in almost all-classic design, notably the capital of the Corinthian column. ACORN TURNING Knob, pendant or foot shaped like...
Bentwood chairs are those distinctive chairs that have rounded pieces of wood, bent into curlicues, serving as arms, legs and stretchers. They are exceptionally decorative and have been made consistently since...
There's a few simple items that I cannot live without when it comes to caring for wooden furniture. It doesn't matter if it's 200 years old, or brand-new. Wood is similar to leather; they both have to be...
NESTED TABLES Three or four identical lightweight tables sized from small to largest, each one nesting under the next, NIELLO The art of decorating metal plates by incising designs on them and filling incised...
Caring For Older Furniture Antique Wood Furniture--Care and Cleaning For antiques with original finish. Care Avoid extremes of humidity and temperature, which accelerate cracking and checking of finish, and...
I have had many Sure Fit slipcovers for my dining room chairs. My favourite thus far are the Chenille Dining Room Chair Slipcovers. They are considerably heavier in weight than the traditional duck or damask...
Things to keep in mind when Buying or Selling Furniture 1) Disclose any and all known problems up front. 2) If am item is HEAVY, let your buyer know. 3) If your item can come apart to make a move more...
Today, dining and entertainment is often complemented by enjoying one of a myriad of varieties of wine. Wine racks and cabinets can become a great space to display your collection of fine wines or to make...