by Chris Harris I haven’t bought a music chest for at least two years, but last week I bought three. There are pieces of furniture that were made during a specific period of time 1880-1920 and are regarded as redundant, not because they are outdated, but because they embody a way of living that has … Continue reading The Multi Purpose Uses and The Lost Elegance of the Antique Music Chest & Why It Deserves a Second Life
Category: Vintage Matters
Saved From the Tip: The Shabby Chic Mirror That Could Steal Your Heart
by Chris Harris The Quiet Joys of the 1% Being an antiques dealer means that almost all of what you handle, probably ninety nine percent, is made up of the weird, the wonderful, the beautiful, the clever, the surprising, and the occasionally eccentric pieces that pass through your hands. Vintage and retro artefacts have their … Continue reading Saved From the Tip: The Shabby Chic Mirror That Could Steal Your Heart
Cutting a G Plan Table in Half and How I Turned It Into A Sleek Shelf. A Happy Upcycling Story and Tip.
by Chris Harris The Antiques Dealer’s Holding Pen If you know anyone in the antiques trade, you’ll already know this truth: whether it’s a garage, a barn, a workshop, a storage unit or an entire warehouse, a significant portion of the space is always filled with what we politely call “goods awaiting attention.” In reality, … Continue reading Cutting a G Plan Table in Half and How I Turned It Into A Sleek Shelf. A Happy Upcycling Story and Tip.
The Rights of Fans. 