Antique furnishings have always had appeal. But today's supply-line problems and sustainability concerns have boosted their popularity even more.
Antiques are hot partly because of supply chain delays and higher prices for many custom or mass-market pieces. There's also the public's turn toward sustainability: Environmentally conscious buyers are averse to throwaway furniture and are trying to reuse and recycle.
People are also reading… A classic 18th century cherry dresser might be given glamorous, brushed-copper modern handles. A curvy '60s floor lamp might light a room wrapped in prim Laura Ashley wallpaper. Jay Spectre, known for sleek, dramatic interiors, was enamored of Art Deco. And female decorators like Elsie de Wolfe and Sister Parish excelled at giving elegant, turn-of-the-century European furniture room to breathe in light-filled modern spaces.
An example of an easy update: One of Zikas' clients had a beautiful pair of vintage, crystal, Waterford lamps from her mother. They replaced the dated pleated shades with crisp, white, tapered ones. Thomas says more clients than ever are asking for antiques. He and his team recently took a two-week buying trip to France to seek them out."There are some very good fakes, and reproductions that would fool even the most experienced buyers," he says."A reputable auction site will usually vet and list whether or not the item is authentic."
"Many pieces in the 18th century will have similar embellishments to those of their 20th century counterparts. But the precision and exactness improved drastically between these two time periods," says Thomas. Curvy floral details, for example, probably won't be as rounded on an 18th century piece, because they didn't have the tools to create a perfect curve.
One source that used to be reserved for the design trade has opened its doors to the public in New York City. The Gallery @ 200 Lex is 33,000 square feet of vintage and antique furniture from dozens of dealers. You can also see what The Gallery's dealers have posted on Incollect.
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