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This Anglo-Indian cupboard unites British form with Indian craftsmanship. The teak panels feature intricately inlaid bon...
10/08/2025

This Anglo-Indian cupboard unites British form with Indian craftsmanship. The teak panels feature intricately inlaid bone and ebony in rhythmic floral and geometric designs. Crafted for colonial households, it reflects the fusion of European cabinetmaking with the ornamental precision of Indian artisanship, each motif hand-cut and fitted to perfection.

Anglo-Indian cabinet, Teak, c. 1880,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This amphora vase by Thomas Webb & Sons (with decoration attributed to the master cameo engraver George Woodall) exempli...
10/07/2025

This amphora vase by Thomas Webb & Sons (with decoration attributed to the master cameo engraver George Woodall) exemplifies the technical brilliance of the Stourbridge glassmakers. Layers of translucent red and opaque white are meticulously carved through to a yellow ground, revealing two dancing female figures inspired by classical sculpture. With origins dating to around 1837, Thomas Webb & Sons earned renown as the “Crystal King of England,” celebrated for pioneering cameo glass that rivaled ancient examples in refinement.

Thomas Webb & Sons, Three-Color Gem Cameo Vase, c. 1887,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This weekend the antiques magazine staff and friends gathered at to celebrate our September October issue guest edited ...
10/06/2025

This weekend the antiques magazine staff and friends gathered at to celebrate our September October issue guest edited by . Thank you to all who made this event so spectacular.

Designed in 1942 by Osvaldo Borsani, this striking bar cabinet embodies the designer’s ability to merge modernist geomet...
10/06/2025

Designed in 1942 by Osvaldo Borsani, this striking bar cabinet embodies the designer’s ability to merge modernist geometry with rich materials. Crafted in maple wood with embossed copper panels, bronze accents, and a white marble top, the cabinet balances luxury with functional elegance. Borsani, who trained as both an architect and designer, became one of Italy’s most influential figures in 20th-century design, celebrated for uniting fine craftsmanship with forward-looking style.

Osvaldo Borsani, Bar Cabinet, Maple, Embossed Copper, Bronze, and White Marble, 1942,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This graceful Italian smaragdite vase and cover dates to around 1770, with later ormolu mounts added in the late 18th or...
10/05/2025

This graceful Italian smaragdite vase and cover dates to around 1770, with later ormolu mounts added in the late 18th or early 19th century. Its baluster form is flanked by entwined snake handles, and it rests on a beaded square base supporting the domed lid. The lustrous green stone—smaragdite—paired with gilt bronze detailing makes it both a sculptural and decorative marvel.

Italian Smaragdite Vase with Ormolu Mounts, c. 1770 (mounts late 18th/early 19th c.),


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This pair of Chinese export “Brighton Pavilion” bamboo chairs, circa 1800, blends Eastern materials and Western form in ...
10/04/2025

This pair of Chinese export “Brighton Pavilion” bamboo chairs, circa 1800, blends Eastern materials and Western form in a graceful fusion of styles. With open fretwork, gently curved backs, and cane seats, the chairs reflect a chinoiserie aesthetic adapted for European taste. Made using bamboo, rattan, and traditional Chinese techniques — yet shaped in a way familiar to Western interiors — they are a striking example of cross-cultural furniture trade.

Chinese Export Pair of ‘Brighton Pavilion’ Bamboo Chairs, Bamboo and Cane, c. 1800,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

Made in England around 1750, this walnut reading chair pairs elegance with utility. A slanted book rest and built-in can...
10/03/2025

Made in England around 1750, this walnut reading chair pairs elegance with utility. A slanted book rest and built-in candleholders transformed it into a self-contained reading station, an ingenious solution for long hours with an engrossing text.

Reading chair, Walnut, oak, beechwood, c. 1750,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This Chippendale desk-and-bookcase, made in Pennsylvania around 1760–1770, is crowned with a broken-arch pediment center...
10/02/2025

This Chippendale desk-and-bookcase, made in Pennsylvania around 1760–1770, is crowned with a broken-arch pediment centered by a carved bust of the evangelical preacher George Whitefield. Below, a slant-front desk opens to a fitted interior, while paneled doors, blind fretwork, and fluted corners reflect the sophistication of mid-Atlantic craftsmanship.

Chippendale Carved Walnut Desk and Bookcase, Philadelphia and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, c. 1760–1770,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This rare illuminated bar cabinet, by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte of Milan, blends glamour and modernity. Constructed...
10/01/2025

This rare illuminated bar cabinet, by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte of Milan, blends glamour and modernity. Constructed with mirrored panes, painted wood, cane panels, and nickel-plated brass, it is an elegant showpiece rather than mere storage. It whispers of art deco poise and sophisticated geometry in every detail, from the glowing glass elements to its refined proportions.

Pietro Chiesa, Illuminated Drinks Cabinet, Fontana Arte, Italy, ca. 1939, Sold Phillips


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

For her spring/summer 1989 collection, Paris-based designer Isabel Canovas dreamed up one of fashion’s most surreal obje...
09/30/2025

For her spring/summer 1989 collection, Paris-based designer Isabel Canovas dreamed up one of fashion’s most surreal objects: a pair of silk-and-leather heels shaped like ripened bananas, complete with peels flying back from the toe. Canovas, who had earlier worked at Dior and Louis Vuitton, built a short-lived but unforgettable brand in the 1980s, which often incorporated fruit, animals, and humor into couture.⁠
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Isabel Canovas, Banana Shoes, leather and silk, 1989, ⁠


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This elegant desk, made by Shaker Elder Henry C. Blinn around 1870-1895, exemplifies the Shakers’ blend of simplicity an...
09/29/2025

This elegant desk, made by Shaker Elder Henry C. Blinn around 1870-1895, exemplifies the Shakers’ blend of simplicity and craftsmanship. It was constructed of butternut wood from trees once cared for by Mother Hannah Goodrich and features a case of drawers with a pull-out work surface and a gallery of small drawers above—perfect for stitching tools and scraps. The hands‐on inscription reads: “These two sewing desks were made from Mother Hannah’s Butternut trees…Desks made by Elder Henry C. Blinn.”

Henry C. Blinn, Desk, Butternut wood, c. 1870-1895,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

This stunning Bohemian ruby-glass centerpiece by J&L Lobmeyr, shown at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, d...
09/28/2025

This stunning Bohemian ruby-glass centerpiece by J&L Lobmeyr, shown at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, displays a combination of glassmaking finesse and delicate decorative bronze gilt (ormolu) technique. The rich ruby red bowl is flanked by ormolu handles cast as sinuous serpents, their heads resting guard-like on the rim, adding a bit of drama.

J&L Lobmeyr, Centerpiece, Ruby glass and ormolu, c. 1876,


Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has explored the world of collecting, with inspiring profiles, groundbreaking research, unexpected genres, and consequential commentary⁠.

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Since its inception in 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has been America’s premier publication on the fine and decorative arts, architecture, preservation, and interior design. Each bimonthly issue includes regular columns on current exhibitions, personalities in the field, notes on collecting, book reviews, and more.