All American furniture was handmade before the 1800s, and old furniture was saved until it was too battered to use. The United States was a young country, and the first collector of note was an ec… ...

Explore 10 iconic pieces of early American furniture, showcasing timeless craftsmanship. Dating back centuries, these pieces are a window into history ...

The motto of Historic Deerfield Village is 'Opening the Doors to the Past'. With that in mind an on-going exhibit of fine Early American furniture takes you on a trip back in time. The exhibit ...

"American sofas begin to appear early in the 18th century," explains Oscar P. Fitzgerald, author of Three Centuries of American Furniture.

Gary Sullivan’s most recent book project with Patricia Kane, the Curator of American Decorative Arts at Yale University Art Gallery culminated in a highly acclaimed furniture exhibition and ...

Many Early American furniture pieces are brightly painted — a technique used to make simple pieces seem fancier. OFF-THE-SHELF DISPLAYS: When displaying collectibles, think outside the cabinet.

DEERFIELD, Mass. — Historic Deerfield will once again host the ADA and Historic Deerfield Antiques Show, the premier show in New England for Early American furniture and decorative arts, this ...

Early American paintings & furniture from the Hamilton College Collection / Leigh R. Keno Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Object Details Author Keno, Leigh R Edward W. Root Art Center Subject ...

Stephen Fletcher, executive vice president of Skinner, Inc. and director of the Americana department, is widely regarded as one of the nation's foremost experts on Early American Furniture ...