Midcentury Furniture Design Icons The midcentury home is nothing without its iconic pieces—and the iconic men and women who crafted them. Many midcentury furniture designers were multi-disciplinary and trained as architects or sculptors. Because of this, their holistic approach to design yielded stunning results that continue to beautify homes and inspire today. Now, discover new […]
Everything About French Ormolu Whether you are a die-hard antique dealer or someone who just appreciates one-of-a-kind antique furniture, you know about French ormolu. From the time it first emerged in France, ormolu became the foundation of decorative arts across Europe throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Ormolu is known as gilt bronze in English […]
Now is the Best Time to Rearrange Your Room “An impact on the environment, whether an imprint or a removal, lifts mood, provides concrete satisfaction, and instills a sense of effectiveness. Inner and outer harmony happens when pieces are placed in a way that makes sense for you.” – Carrie Barron, M.D., “Rearranging Furniture Makes […]
Get to Know American and English Antique Hardware Chances are, you don’t always think about the story or history behind antique hardware. After all, when you’re looking at a gorgeous piece of antique furniture, it’s easy to miss the smaller details. Types of Antique Hardware Of course, there are many types of antique hardware. However, […]
Biedermeier Style Furniture Interior design began with Biedermeier style furniture as demand for comfortable and affordable furnishings for middle-class homes developed. During the Biedermeier Period (1815 to 1848), the middle class grew prosperous and more secure, and in Germany and Austria, stylistic tastes shifted. Subdued elegance and charming grace characterize Biedermeier furniture, as it connects […]
The Biedermeier Style is one of the most thoroughly represented style periods in the Styylish catalog. That’s not only because it’s one of our favorite styles of furniture, but because it’s perfectly suited to the mission of Styylish: integrating unique (frequently antique) pieces into contemporary homes. Biedermeier is so well suited to that objective because […]
Furniture Leg Styles 101 Furniture leg styles do more than complete the look of a piece. They are also accommodating for identifying different styles of antique furniture styles, such as the manufacture date, especially when studied in combination with foot styles. Learning about various designs helps you properly recognize the piece’s period and create a […]
Baroque Period Home Decorating Tips The Baroque period stretched from about 1600 to 1750. Throughout the 150 years, opulence dominated and revolutionized the arts, music, fashion, architecture, and more. King Louis XIV is considered the originator of the Baroque style due to his lavish lifestyle. Consequently, the Palace of Versaille became a testament to this, […]
The History of the Sofa The sofa has many names: couch, settee, canapé. Whatever you call it, it has become synonymous with comfort, leisure, and home. But when they first came about, sofas were not the cushioned furniture we’re familiar with today. Like the chair, the sofa tells a lot about humans and our quest […]
The Armoire Through History Armoire, wardrobe, chest of drawers — whatever you call it, the dresser is a staple in homes around the world. Armoire stems from the late-12th century Old French word armarie. That originated from the Latin word armarium, or a place to store things. 14th-century England used the term Ambry for a storeroom, […]