There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...

Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging the ...

They can be restored, recovered, repurposed and more. You can also use these techniques to customize new furniture. Reupholstering a vintage chair with a new pattern, like this piece by Double R ...

Original finish on antique furniture is not always a plus. Sometimes the furniture is so worn and scarred, it is too unsightly for the living room. Should it be refinished? If it is a rare ...

Antique chairs, tables and sofas with their original red, green or pearl gray finishes and gilded details share the living room with reproduction Rococo and Neoclassical pieces painted a vibrant red.

Say goodbye to ring marks and water stains on your vintage furniture, thanks to the expert advice from a Mount Vernon master restorer. Westchester recommendations are objective, unbiased, and curated ...

Although antiques do a lot to level up a space on their own, there are ways to make them look their best, possibly even ...

While buying new serves its purpose in the home, especially if you’re paying attention to current design trends, there’s something about going with tried-and-true antiques that lends soul to any space ...

The warm look of rustic furniture, worn and soft to the touch, can bring a cozy country feeling to a room. Signs of wear–nicks and indentations on the wood, and bright colors, softened by years of use ...