Over the years, I’ve found it interesting how people have quite specific preferences when it comes to the type of seating they favor. Just among my fellow collectors, I was somewhat surprised to find ...

It can take time to learn the names of the various periods of furniture. For example, study a Queen Anne chair. It has many curves: a curved back, a rounded seat front, a curved crest rail and curved ...

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Antique furniture has a special charm that goes beyond just decoration. It carries history, craftsmanship, and timeless ...

Executive producer Marsha Bemko shares her tips for getting the most out of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW. Value can change: The value of an item is dependent upon many things, including the condition of the ...

Q-We purchased a chair in Paris in the mid-1930s. Someone told us it’s in the Queen Anne style and was made by a New England craftsman. The chair supposedly was made for a man with a stiff neck. It ...

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