Recent sightings of fabulous furniture include a 19th-century mahogany game table with floral carving, a well-preserved secretary sold at auction, two machine-made 19th-century chairs and a functional GE Monitor Top refrigerator from 1927-1938. These items were found in Oregon, offering a glimpse into historical and aesthetic treasures.
Tag: Vintage
Discovering the Work of Ruth Grover
Among many reasons to frequent Lincoln City is the Little Antique Mall. It is a polished agate among the pebbles of the Oregon coast. The inventory changes often enough to guarantee some surprises with each visit. Some finds include a stellar Hawaiian shirt, a floor lamp and art-nouveau shade from the 1920s (but bought separately), … Continue reading Discovering the Work of Ruth Grover
Antiquing at Its Best
If asked to describe an ideal antiquing destination, it would be a small town with historic buildings and a dozen or more individually owned shops. Drive about a half-hour south of Portland, Oregon, and after some twists and turns you could come across a town named Aurora. The green fields, 19th-century buildings, and surrounding town … Continue reading Antiquing at Its Best
Tao Bao – Antiquing in Xuzho, China; A Personal Experience
Hubu Mountain is outside of the South Gate of the ancient city Xuzhou, my hometown. Today it is part of the downtown core with 900,000 people. To call it a mountain is an overstatement. It is more like a hill, although you will break a sweat climbing up. Its commanding view has a perk – … Continue reading Tao Bao – Antiquing in Xuzho, China; A Personal Experience
Aurora of the New Year: Antiques and an Auction
New Year's Day is a good time to take down the Christmas tree — out with the old! It's not convincing that you have to keep it until the Epiphany - trees have nothing to do with it. New Year's is also a time for "in with the old" and so the year both ended … Continue reading Aurora of the New Year: Antiques and an Auction
Urban Art & Antiques 