Guide to Welsh Stick Chairs
Antique dealer Tim Bowen has had a lifelong love of Welsh stick chairs, admiring them for their sculptural beauty and
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Guide to Furniture
British Mid-Century Sideboards – The Ultimate Guide
Long seen as the poor relations of their Scandi counterparts, now is the time to shine a light on G Plan and other
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Antiques, Love and Marriage
Love and marriage have influenced antiques for centuries. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we put some timeless designs in the spotlight. Antique Lovespoons For the lovelorn Welsh
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A guide to 18th-century antique walnut furniture
Though its era spanned only a few decades, The Age of Walnut was responsible for some of the best 18th-century furniture, writes antiques expert May
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Take a chair – the power of classic chair design
What you are sitting on says a lot about you. From the utilitarian school bench, to Sir Alan Sugar’s boardroom
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Why now’s the time to buy period oak
Period oak picking up After some years in the doldrums, early oak is starting to pick up. While rare, quirky, high-end pieces
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Guide to reproduction Chippendale furniture
Few of us will ever own an original Thomas Chippendale but luckily reproduction Chippendale furniture created by the Victorians and Edwardians offer
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A quick guide to Arts and Crafts furniture
Arts and Crafts furniture from the 19th century, such as examples of dressers and sideboards, make a striking addition to
Read moreHow to differentiate an antique from a replica
Differentiating antiques from replicas takes practise and experience, but with our handy guide, you will soon be able to identify them
Read moreMahogany linen cupboard’s royal connections
Brown furniture is back in demand – auctioneer Richard Bromell reveals the hidden secrets of an antique mahogany linen press
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