Ludwig Meis van der Rohe initially designed this iconic chair to use inside the German Pavilion for King Alfonso XIII and his wife, Ena, as part of the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition. The design was based on on a Roman magistrates stool called the Sella Curulis, which were often used
For me, the 50’s was the first era which truly nailed style. The trademark small size, clever designs and clean lines is what gives the era that special “edge”. This decade was a turning point in the design world with designers being influenced by the innovation seen in the
I decided to write this article as a local auction house to me, which myself and my family had been visiting for many years sadly went into liquidation a few years ago. Hearing this news upset me — this was an auction which had a great atmosphere, brilliant staff and some
Art is a wonderful thing. Something that has been collected for and will continue to be collected for hundreds of years. So you’ve found your dream painting and are happy to pay the price that the dealer is asking. Sounds good. But what if the painting that is being
“It’s not the same as it once was” — a saying I hear on a daily basis, which honestly, drives me crazy. Obviously in this day and age, the antique world (along with pretty much everything else!) has changed, however it is important to realise that it has (in some
Etsy was started to give the creatives of the world an online marketplace to sell their goods. It was for people who needed a place to sell their handmade creations online, instead of selling them at small local markets. Although this business idea was novel, it simply couldn't
I know first hand how difficult it is to run a marketplace. Not only do you need to attract the buyers, you also need to attract your sellers — without the sellers, you have no buyers and without the buyers you have no sellers! It’s safe to say, it isn&
