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.
20th Century Architectural and Furniture Styles: Craftsman, Neoclassical and the Foursquare
The history of art, architecture, and furniture is defined by shifting styles, with influences from Craftsman, American Foursquare, and neoclassical designs. Neoclassical and traditional furniture styles grew in popularity alongside Craftsman styles. Newspaper ads from 1910 to 1938 illustrate the prevalence of these styles. However, little research is available on the revival furniture that proliferated.
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
Three Holidays, Two Talks, and a Trio of Exhibits
With a trio of holidays still to look forward to, we initially made the rounds to the openings on First Thursday (also known as 1th). The holidays, "503 Day" (when the date coincides with Portland's area code, that's a holiday) Cinco de Mayo, and May the Fourth (be with you) were on the docket as … Continue reading Three Holidays, Two Talks, and a Trio of Exhibits
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
Urban Art & Antiques 