This winter I’m having a difficult time finding interesting Swedish antiques for my next container. I guess my sources in Sweden are in a state of hibernation! But I have found a few very nice pieces so far. This beautifully detailed sideboard should arrive sometime in March. As always, we will send a preview when…
Mangle boards! What are they? We must hear that question here in the store at least once a week. Have you wondered the same thing when you’ve seen them here on our web site or perhaps in a folk museum? The answer begins with laundry. Those of you as old as me may remember our…
Each year, Edith makes a trip to Sweden to search for the best in antique Swedish painted furniture. This year, she had her brother to keep her company, and they traveled up and down through Southern Sweden, visiting our favorite sources and meeting a few new ones. Edith makes her base in Copenhagen and stops…
Finding the past in the 21st century – antiques blogs are the way to go. Blogs are the perfect medium for buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts to share their love of antiques. We’ve collected a list of the best places on-line to learn about finding, identifying, buying, and maintaining that perfect piece of history. You will find…