Furniture Specific: Rock on – spring loadedCRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – While sitting comfortably ensconced in my La-Z-Boy rocker recliner recently, perusing some genealogical records, it dawned on me that my Civil War ancestors, whether officers or enlisted men, did not have access to anything nearly this comfortable or convenient – at any price. But it wouldn’t be long.
Furniture Specific: Renaissance RevivalCRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – When young Victoria became queen of England in 1837 after the death of her uncle, William IV, the furniture world was energized by new possibilities. English furniture styling was stale, suffering from the lingering effects of the Regency of the Prince of Wales (George IV) and the benign neglect of William […]
Furniture Specific: The attribution pitIn today’s antique world there is a great deal of talk, concern and hand-wringing over the number of fake and reproduction items being offered for sale. The Professional Show Managers Association is trying to get the Federal Trade Commission to include an “Antiques and Collectibles” category to the Consumer Protection website to provide an avenue […]
Furniture Specific: Cleverly concealedWatching a good craftsman work is always an entertaining way to spend some time. Have you ever studied the way an expert mason lays brick? The practiced moves and the economy of motion are striking. The same with watching a good fly caster or a professional golfer. These people are good because they have practiced […]