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No one expects an Ikea bookcase or West Elm sofa to last for generations, or maybe even to survive another move. But walk into a vintage furniture store and you’ll find all types of old pieces ...
We went furniture shopping with a pro thrifter. Here’s what we learned. From a $98 couch to a $12 lamp, she showed us how she finds true bargains among the junk ...
Finding the perfect scratching post won’t matter if you hide it away. Your cat hasn’t been going to town on your favorite chair as an act of revenge, but because you spend a lot of quality ...
To understand why the vintage furniture market has gone a little haywire, start at the auction houses. Weschler’s, in Rockville, Md., holds a weekly sale on Tuesdays where bidders duke it out ...
After a pandemic winter, Americans are ready to get outside. “We’re seeing tremendous growth and demand for outdoor furniture earlier in the year,” said Ron Hilton, chief merchandising and ...
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Popular online sources for antique, vintage and more recent pre-owned furniture report strong sales. Anything bought secondhand and made in the past 30 years is considered pre-owned; items made ...
According to Alexis Barr, a design history instructor at the New York School of Interior Design, the idea of having matching bedroom furniture took off during the industrial revolution of the mid ...
Q: What is the best way to clean older wood furniture that has gummy buildup from the finish breaking down and/or cleaning product buildup? A: When older furniture gets gummy, it’s often the ...
Copeland Furniture, which makes furniture primarily with U.S.-grown hardwoods, is mostly insulated from the tariffs. However, the company globally sources some of its key components — like the ...
BASSETT, Va. — BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. (BSET) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $1.9 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.