A "tête-à-tête" is a private conversation between two people. The term is French and means "head to head" or "private conversation." In the late 1800s, furniture designers created a sofa by that name.

Many authors define American Victorian furniture in terms of one of the many design types used from 1840 to 1900, but all of them are Victorian. Federal furniture, inspired by the French Empire style, ...

When you come across a great vintage piece of furniture, the idea of renovations or revamping it may not even cross your mind. Victorian pieces, for example, are made with top-quality materials and ...

Inside Jim and Jennifer Wissing’s home you’ll see thick crown molding, detailed wood paneling, elegant Victorian furniture and accent pieces, velvet swag window treatments with tassels, and stained ...

Julia Reinert, The Lifestyle Historian (Photo by Catherine Nguyen Photography) Antiques are once again enjoying a golden age in the world of design, but as with most things, they too have experienced ...

Finding new ways to incorporate antique touches into your space feels like a never-ending journey. So imagine how excited antique lovers and die-hard collectors are when antique styles enter the ...

The art market is awash with auction records. Classic cars are changing hands for millions of dollars. But the market for antique furniture, another popular alternative asset for the super-rich, has ...