Buying Antiques Online Are you Missing the Boat? Buying antiques online has become more and more popular in the last 2 years. Not so long ago it was only antique dealers and high-end auctioneers who were constantly on the search for antique furniture and similar old-world items. Today, buying and selling antiques is neither a […]
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 […]
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 […]