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Chunky, Bold & Retro Jewelry: Statement Design with Enduring Appeal

After years of whisper-thin chains and dainty jewels in barely-there settings taking the forefront of jewelry fads, the return of chunky jewelry feels less like a passing trend and more like a revival. From the geometric boldness of Art Deco to the sculptural forms of the 1980s, statement jewels and high-quality gold have long taken center stage in any glamorous wardrobe.

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Patronage for Paul Storr
Patronage for Paul Storr

Though he held no official title, Paul Storr enjoyed patronage from many...

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General Patton: The Fifteenth Army
General Patton: The Fifteenth Army

The Fifteenth was the last American field army to see service in Europe ...

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A Quick Look at Jasper
A Quick Look at Jasper

Josiah Wedgwood's jasper was the triumphant outcome of more than 5,000 e...

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The Vaults of Tiffany & Co.
The Vaults of Tiffany & Co.

The architects of Tiffany & Co.'s New York boutique on 5th Avenue wa...

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Fire Screens and Chenets
Fire Screens and Chenets

Fire screens and chenets were a staple of any well-appointed home, servi...

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Celestial and Terrestrial Globes: Why the difference in dates?
Celestial and Terrestrial Globes: Why the dif...

There is commonly a difference between the dates of terrestrial and cele...

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M.S. Rau Aspen
Our first permanent secondary location showcases works by some of the greatest visionaries in art and design, right in the heart of historic downtown Aspen.

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Not Just for Decoration... Renaissance Furniture
Not Just for Decoration... Renaissance Furniture

Before the 16th century, it would have been unheard of to have a purely ...

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The Pedestal
The Pedestal

The first recorded use of the pedestal was as a decorative support for c...

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The Wine Cellarette
The Wine Cellarette

The wine cellarette was considered an essential piece of dining room fur...

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Symbols in Art: The Waffle
Symbols in Art: The Waffle

Waffles, as symbolized by the waffle iron in the magnificent painting, T...

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Celebrating 100 Years: Specializing in the Best of the Best
Celebrating 100 Years: Specializing in the Be...

View Part 1: Bill Rau Looks Back to the BeginningAs M.S. Rau Antiques ap...

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Round Dining Table by Robert Jupe
Round Dining Table by Robert Jupe

    A marvel of technical innovation and classic beauty, this won...

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Celebrating 100 Years: Bill Rau Looks Back to the Beginning
Celebrating 100 Years: Bill Rau Looks Back to...

    View Part 2: Offering the Best of the Best.   Third-gen...

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The Allure of 19th-Century Parisian Furniture
The Allure of 19th-Century Parisian Furniture

  Louis XV Bedroom Suite by François LInke   Lessons from the Masters...

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America’s Artistic Pioneer: Louis Comfort Tiffany
America’s Artistic Pioneer: Louis Comfort Tif...

  This important Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Chandelier is crafted i...

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