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...
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...
Antique Furniture Terminology Accent colors: Contrasting colors used to enliven room schemes. Adaptation: Furniture capturing the flavor of the original design or period, but differing in some details. ...
In my eBay store, NYR4BBS (NYR4BBS eBay Store) I sell a variety of sampler packs of fuel gels designed for use in suitable burning containers like Ventless Fireplaces, outdoor firepits, chimineas, or converted...
Antique Furniture on eBay? You've got to be kidding! It does seem a little farfetched, doesn't it? But finding great antique furniture on eBay is not only possible, it's a wonderful way to save time, money,...
Now that you have purchased your new antique English cylinder desk or mahogany armoire and gotten it home, how can you best care for it? Here are some general care tips for any wood furniture regardless of...
Removing Buildup Sometimes all it takes to bring furniture back to its original look is a simple removal of the build up that has accumulated over the years. The original finish is simply hiding beneath...
It is very important to remember when buying antiques and vintage pieces that they will most likely exhibit some of the characteristic wear of anything that has been in use for some time. When this character...
Antique Furniture Decoration While antique lovers frequently boast about the quality of specific furniture pieces - referring to wood, joints and overall design - it's quite often the style of decoration...
Antique Furniture - English Periods and Styles English furniture styles developed in ways broadly in line with those of mainland Europe, but were interpreted in a distinctive fashion. There were also many...