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Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp Makers You Should Know

As demand for artistic lighting grew, prominent lamp makers emerged, transforming the humble table lamp into an object of beauty and desire. Join us as we explore some of the most influential lamp makers of this era, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Émile Gallé and René Lalique, whose ingenious designs continue to captivate collectors today.

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A Sparkling History: Five Iconic Periods of Jewelry Design
A Sparkling History: Five Iconic Periods of J...

Like any work of art or piece of fashion, jewelry is not immune to trend...

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Expert Insights: How to Display Art in the Home
Expert Insights: How to Display Art in the Home

Displaying artwork in a professional and pleasing manner is an art in a...

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Duo-Art Grand Player Piano by Steinway and Aeolian
Duo-Art Grand Player Piano by Steinway and Ae...

        Immensely rare and mechanically complex, the Duo-Art repr...

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Major Jewelry Makers and What To Look For When Collecting
Major Jewelry Makers and What To Look For Whe...

Classic elegance, impeccable stone selection, innovative design, and she...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Norman Rockwell
10 Things You Didn't Know About Norman Rockwell

No one artist did more to capture the American experience on canvas than...

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Do Tell!  Five Tables with a Unique Story
Do Tell! Five Tables with a Unique Story

From family dinners to business meetings, our daily lives would be quite...

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A Collection of Rare Singing Bird Boxes
A Collection of Rare Singing Bird Boxes

Explore the beauty and wonder of M.S. Rau Antiques' current selection of...

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Lucas Cranach The Elder Masterpiece
Lucas Cranach The Elder Masterpiece

  Lucas Cranach the Elder 1472-1553 | German Portrait of Frederick the...

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Bedroom Ritual Furniture
Bedroom Ritual Furniture

A bedroom is so much more than where we sleep. It is a place to calm our...

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For the Record: History of the Armoire and the Dresser
For the Record: History of the Armoire and th...

Often taken for granted as common pieces of bedroom furniture, the armoi...

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Take a Seat! History's Most Intriguing Chairs
Take a Seat! History's Most Intriguing Chairs

Armchairs. Gaming chairs. Bean bag chairs. Massage chairs. The innumerab...

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5 Reasons to Decorate with Antique Furniture
5 Reasons to Decorate with Antique Furniture

Are you on the hunt for a perfect piece of furniture for your home? I'm ...

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Tick Tock: Our Favorite Clocks of 2018
Tick Tock: Our Favorite Clocks of 2018

      Shop the Video     Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock     Learn ...

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