Highlighting lesser known modernist works
Rare tables are ‘tops’ at Carlton Hobbs
A new exhibition at the Carlton Hobbs gallery, On Tops: Table Tops from the 2nd Century to the 19th Century, offers a wonderful assortment of tables with some of the most precious and artistic tops ever assembled. Emphasizing extraordinary techniques and materials—from pietra dura (inlay of fine or hardstone) to micromosaic to scagliola (plasterwork in imitation of ornamental stone)—the inventiveness …
A Director’s Vision: The Legacy of Anne d’Harnoncourt
The Philadelphia Museum celebrates the memory of its former director
ANTIQUES bookshelf
Check out what the ANTIQUES staff is reading these days
Tips for the Brimfield Antique Show
Get ready with us for the Brimfield Antique Show!
The Expert Eye: Barry Harwood at BKLYN DESIGNS
Often the best way to experience the past is to see its influence on the present. To that end, I invited Barry Harwood, curator of decorative arts at the Brooklyn Museum to accompany me to the annual BKLYN DESIGNS exhibition (May 8-10), presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Dumbo. Over forty local designers showcased …
The Way We Live Now: Thoughts on Russel Wright’s design legacy
The New York School of Interior Design convenes a panel to discuss the work of Russel Wright
This Week’s Top Lots: May 3 – 8
Top Lots in the world of antiques
Summer in the Adirondacks
An upcoming exhibition at the Adirondack Museum
American Indian painting
A new exhibition at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian