Dating Antiques Part IV – Woods
While not as useful alone, considered within the context of style and construction, the materials used in a piece of furniture provide yet another clue about the age of a - read more
Dating Antiques Part III – Hardware
When trying to pin down the age of a piece of antique furniture, hardware can provide important clues that place very clear limits on the period from which it originated. - read more
Dating Antiques Part II – Drawers
There are certain parts of antique furniture that can reveal a great deal more about its age and authenticity than others and nowhere is this more apparent than drawers. This - read more
Dating Antiques Part I: An Introduction
For a collector of antiques, the value of a piece is rooted as much in its history as it is in mere appearance and utility. The rich story implied by - read more
Scott’s Antique Market
Chic Euro is in Atlanta at Scott’s Antique Market this weekend. Find us in Section B4, booths 307-309!
Louis Philippe Style
The Louis Phillipe style, named for the French monarch who’s brief reign lasted from 1830 to 1848, arose out of the revival of earlier Rococo styles after the French revolution. - read more
French Empire Style
The Empire Style takes its name from the First French Empire period, beginning on May 18, 1804 when Napoléon Bonaparte was elected Emperor of the French. Taking cues from the - read more
Antique Russian Orthodox Icons
The icon has been a notable part of the Russian Orthodox faith since Christianity was first introduced to their ancestors, the Kievan Rus’ in 988 AD. The earliest Russian icons - read more
Antique Delft Pottery
Even if you aren’t familiar with Delft pottery, you’ve probably seen the signature glossy white and blue earthenware before. Made in and around the city of the same name - read more
Murano Glass
For collectors of antique glassware, the name Murano is instantly recognizable. Produced on the Venetian island of the same name, the history of Murano glass traces back over a thousand - read more