Antique furniture can carry a lot of history and character, making it tempting to bring old pieces back to life. I've learned ...
Like fast fashion, fast furniture has crept into our lives. You see a gorgeous Eames chair in a design-forward hotel, come home to discover it costs $3500, then start searching for replicas. The ...
Don’t want to splurge on furniture? Turn old vintage pieces into a modern-day work of art. t When I find interesting old furniture pieces, I try my best to restore them; anything to bring some life ...
Antique upholstery in Massachusetts continues to reflect a distinct regional relationship with history, craft, and everyday ...
While the craft of chair caning takes years to learn and perfect, Emily Uphill can’t help but think her skill at the trade might be a bit genetic, too. After all, she learned to weave cane and other ...
This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...
Photos by Marcia Westcott Peck, Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive DENNIS Whether it's from growing up living with a grandmother or growing old living with a granddaughter — or, in all likelihood, ...
From repairing broken joints and sanding aged wood to carefully unfolding the letter, every step brings both the chair and its history back to life. The restoration becomes part detective work, part ...