Antique Mirrors  share 59 days ago by admin Antique Mirrors Although German glassmakers produced convex mirrors from the 15th century, it was not until c.1500 that flat mirror plates were made using the broad-glass technique. This was invented in Venice, and revolutionized mirror production … » Read more >>Antique Mirrors « Posted in Antique ... Antique collectors - antcollectors.com ·  1 reference |
| Antique Stands and Racks. share 59 days ago by admin Stands and racks The term “stand” is used in a wide-ranging sense and implies any kind of support. Although the word can be used for a piece joined to another item of furniture, such as a … » Read more >>Antique Stands and Racks. « Posted in Antique Furniture Antique collectors - antcollectors.com · 1 reference |
| Antique Pedestal and Kneehole Desks share 59 days ago by admin Pedestal and kneehole desks Conceived as both dressing tables and bureaux, kneehole desks first appeared in France and The Netherlands in the second half of the 17th century. Since the 19th century, at least, they have … » Read more >>Antique Pedestal and Kneehole Desks « Posted in Antique Furniture Antique collectors - antcollectors.com · 1 reference |
| Antique Davenports. share 59 days ago by admin Davenports An entry made in the 1790s in the records of the cabinetmakers Gillow (est. c.1730) of Lancaster states: “Captain Davenport, a desk”. This is thought to be the first recorded example of the small writing … » Read more >>Antique Davenports. « Posted in Antique Furniture Antique collectors - antcollectors.com · 1 reference |
| Antique Library and Writing Tables share 59 days ago by admin Library and writing tables. The earliest-known tables specifically designed for writing date from 16th-century Italy, when cabinetmakers produced elaborately carved walnut tables with sloping desks fitted into the tops and small drawers below for the storage … » Read more >>Antique Library and Writi ... Antique collectors - antcollectors.com · 1 reference |
| Baby-Faced Cabinetmakers Redefine Their Craft share 59 days ago by Zeva It’s only my fourth post but I already have a confession to make (and no, it’s not about the cutie above). One of the reasons why I’m doing this project is to satisfy my longstanding curiosity for people who pursue unusual professional paths. I have never been blessed (or cursed, perhaps?) with a bu ... Paris By Appointment Only™ - parisbao.com · 1 reference |
