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History, Value & Reproductions of the Iconic Tiffany Lamps
Tiffany Lamps: History and Value of America’s Most Iconic Lighting The glowing stained-glass lamps of Tiffany Studios are among the most beloved and collectible items...
Using Sustainable Timbers in Furniture and Renovations
IconByDesign Shares Top Tips for Using Sustainable Timbers in Furniture and Renovations IconByDesign craft furniture designed to last for decades. By using sustainably sourced American...
Top 12 Tips to Avoid the Fast-Furniture Trap
Top 12 Ways Consumers Can Support the Anti-Fast Furniture Movement by Shopping Sustainably Fast-furniture, like fast fashion, is creating an unsustainable landfill problem in the...
The Clam Chair: An Iconic Design by Phillip Arctander
Phillip Arctander, a Danish architect and designer, is credited with creating the Clam Chair in 1944. This piece, also known by its Danish name...
Directoire Furniture: An Early Glimpse of Modern Design
Directoire furniture, which emerged during the transitional period of the French Revolution from 1795 to 1799, embodies a blend of neoclassical elegance and simplicity. Named...
Google Lens Can Help Determine the Worth of Old Collectibles
In the age of smartphones and instant information, the world is at our fingertips like never before. From finding the nearest coffee shop to...
Cane Wicker & Rattan Furniture
Cane and wicker, two pliable yet durable materials that can be woven rather than joined, have long been used to make practical, lightweight furniture. Canework...
Louis XV And XVI Furniture: Understanding The Obsession
During the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, a deluge of furniture was produced by Parisian and Provincial ébénistes (artisans specializing in veneered furniture)...