Handcrafted early American antique reproduction furniture created by James Dew & Sons are destined to become heirlooms. Each piece features superb craftsmanship with attention to fine detail, including dovetail and mortise and tendon joinery. This family owned Connecticut shop artistically recreates a large selection of tables, cupboards, beds and more. The Philadelphia Fanback Windsor Side [...]

In my article Chinese Art Deco Rugs I explore the impact the Deco style had on hand woven carpets made in China between 1920-1935 — specifically, the striking (and unusual) color combinations and graphic imagery that defined it. There are so many luscious designs from that era, I wanted to post a few more [...]

Ever heard of woad (rhymes with road) blue? I had no idea there was any natural blue colorant approaching indigo — the blue color I so admire in old carpets and on fine Chinese blue and white porcelain – until I read about woad in The Statement, a newsletter published by Wilsonart laminate.

Woad (isatis tictoria) [...]

Mixing cabinet and island colors is a popular way to bring variety into a kitchen. Dark brown on the island with white stone on top, plus teal perimeter cabinets covered by black counters (inset with a white farm sink) has a nice country feeling (which means it’s warm) while the crisp white woodwork and horizontal [...]

Once I met an antique dealer who specialized in chairs. Just chairs. For me, it would be tables, perhaps a hangover from my days as a restaurant critic. Leave me alone with furniture and I’ll inevitably find a table I like. Recently, tables with metal bases have been calling to me.
One of my favorite [...]

Here are more photos of what we saw at Brimfield.
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