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Things to Do Before Calling an Estate Furniture Buyer

Preparing before an estate furniture buyer arrives is essential to ensuring you receive a fair assessment and avoid leaving money on the table. By thoroughly documenting your items with photos and ...

Repairing the Irreparable: Fixing Deep Gouges, Missing Chunks & Chewed Corners

While severe furniture damage like deep gouges or missing chunks can seem irreversible, specialized techniques like epoxy sculpting, graining pens, and wood dutchmen patches can completely revive a...

Mixing Mid-Century Modern Lamps with Modern Decor

Mid-century modern lighting offers a perfect bridge between vintage character and contemporary minimalism. By strategically introducing a single statement fixture and embracing purposeful material ...

Curating a Gallery Wall: Selecting Estate Artwork for Modern Homes

Curating a gallery wall allows homeowners to blend different eras by balancing traditional estate artwork with minimalist contemporary pieces. To ensure a polished look, decorators should design ar...

Selecting Estate Artwork for Modern Homes

This blog post explores how selecting curated estate artwork perfectly complements the modern design movement toward "Quiet Luxury." By introducing unique textures, rich histories, and diverse medi...

Why Mid-Century Modern Furniture Is a Strong Memorial Day Investment

Skip the fast furniture this Memorial Day. Discover why investing in timeless, high-quality Mid-Century Modern furniture is the smartest move for your home in 2026.

How to Value an Estate: A Beginner’s Guide to Furniture Appraisal

Navigating an estate doesn't have to be overwhelming. This guide simplifies furniture appraisal for beginners, teaching you how to evaluate construction quality, recognize period styles, and factor...

The Collector’s Guide to Authentic Estate Furniture Buying

Elevate your home and your portfolio with our comprehensive guide to estate furniture. Learn to identify period styles, verify authenticity through joinery and patina, and avoid common "red flags" ...

How to Identify Authentic Stickley Furniture: A Guide From the Experts Who Live and Breathe This Stuff

Our expert guide breaks down the essential markers of authentic Stickley furniture, from signature shop marks and labels to the iconic mortise-and-tenon joinery. Learn to spot the craftsmanship tha...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Buying Sustainable Furniture

Similar to the current trend of "fast fashion" in the clothing industry, the furniture industry has been forced to rethink its audience and purpose. It's all too easy to find furniture that is ligh...