Category Archives: Period Furniture

NOV 3rd

Sit like the Godfather or Lay Like Carrie

Clearly Godfather Part III pales in comparison to it’s predecessors…however it is a part of the legendary Francis Ford Coppola trilogy and you can park yourself in one of the original chairs… for a price….$ 5,500. An American Victorian Eastlake … Continue reading →

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SEPT 30th

Boardwalk Empire & Prohibition: Gangsters, Set Design and History

Growing up in the city of the Big Shoulders I have a fascination with all of it’s historical drama. Good or bad, Chicago is notorious for it’s share of gangsters and kings of crime. In the 1920′s and 30′s there … Continue reading →

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AUG 22nd

Lapada Art & Antiques Fair

  I just received an invitation to the Lapada Art & Antiques Fair in Mayfair London. Sadly, I cannot go.  (Weeping). It’s September 21st- 25th and I would be happy to forward my invite to anyone who would like it. … Continue reading →

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JULY 1st

Martha Washington Has My Vote

Happy 4th of July Weekend! I started thinking about what the holiday means (besides cravings for deviled eggs and illegal fireworks purchases over the state line) and I found myself wondering about Martha Washington. If George Washington was the Father … Continue reading →

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